Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-11

Mr.. Wilson gave notice that he should To- NOR
row introduce bill to abolish suffers in the vol
unteer forces
Mr.. Grimes moved TO take up the resolution TO
investigate the case Of Col Miles. He said Court
OF Inquiry had found that Col Miles was intoxica-
ted 70 certain extent, enough 10 justify Colonel
Richardson 20 apply epithets to him, bat not
enough to remove him from command he
wanted all the facts OF the case TO 60 70 the peo
pie.
The resolution was agreed to.
Mr.. Trumbull introduced his bill for confsca
ting the property and giving freedom 20 the
slaves Of rebels.
The bill provides for the absolute and complete
forfeiture forever to the United States of every
species of property. real and personal, wherever
situated within the United States, belonging 10
persons beyond the jurisdiction of the United
States or beyond the reach Of civil process in the
ordinary mode of judicial proceeding IN conse-
quence of the present rebellion who during its
existence shall take up arms against the United
States, OF in any way aid or abet the rebellion.
This forfeiture to be enforced against property in
the rebellious districts through the military power,
and all property of other persons of the United
States, where the judicial power is not obstruct-
ed by the rebellion. through the courts. and that
the proceeds of the property of each individual
seized and forfeited shall be subject TO the Just
claims of loyal creditors and to be held for the
benefit OF loyal citizens despoiled of property by
the rebellion, and to defray the expense incurred
in its suppression. lses-.
The bill also forfeits the claims of all rebels.
and those who give them aid and comfort, to the
persons they hold in slavery.
The bill declares that slaves thus forfeited shall
be free 20 make it the duty OF the President to
provide for the colonization OF srch as may be
willing to 90 TO some tropical country where they
may have the protection of the Government, and
be secured in all the rights and privileges of free
men.
The property belonging to traitors, or to those
giving them aid and comfort, who may be con-
yicted by Judicial tribunals, is to be forfeited on
their convictionthe real estate for life and per
sonal property forever.
Mr. Trumbull made lengthy argument in
support of the bill.
The bill was ordered to be printed and referred
to the Judiciary Committee M
Mr.. Clark gave notice that he should offer an
amendment to the fugitive slave bill
The Senate then went into executive session
and adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE-The Speaker announced vacancies
IN several of the standing committees, which
have been filled as follows:
On Ways and Means-Messrs. Hooper and
| Mayard.
Judlciary-Mr. Wilson.
Territories-Mr Steel
Indian Affairs-Mr. Phelps of California.
Public Buildings-Mr. Blair of Virginia.
Military Afairs-Mr. Dunn. 49,, -s
Committee on Establishment of Western
Armory-Mr Kellogg. of Illinois.
Pacific Rairoad-Mr. Sargent.
Mr.. Gurley offered resolution. which wa
adopted, requesting the Committee on the Judi
ciary to inquire if telegraphc censorship of the
the press has been established in this city, and if
so, by whose authority and by whom il is now
controlled, TO report if such censorship has not
been used to restrain wholesome political criti-
cism and discussion, while its professed and laud-
able objects has been to withhold from the enemy
information in relation to the movements of our
army. a.s..
Mr.. Stevens submitted series of resolutions
referring the various branches of the Presi-
dents Message to the appropriate Committees.
MIR. Arnold moved that that part relating to
the Notifications and defences of the great lakes
and harbors be referred to select committee of
nine members.
Mr.. Gurley said it was contended or. one side
that the great West and Northwest should not
be ignored, and ON the other that the subject of
defenses concerned not section, but the entire
| country.
The question was referred to select Com
| mittee. ar