The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-03

civil relations sd That, therefore, we
do hereby declare that in our Judgment
the President of the United States, as the
Commander in. Chief Of our army and the
officers in command under him, have the
right to emancipate all persons held as
slaves in any military district In state of
instruction aganst the National Govern
ment, and that We res ectfully advise that
such order OF emancipation be issued
whenever the same will avail TO weaken
the power Of the rebels in arms or strength
en- the military power of the loyal forces.
Mr.. Dunn moved TO lay the resolution
on the table, but the motion was disagreed
to by Do against II.
The question recurring on Mr. Elliotts
resolution, Mr. Roscoe Conklng proposed
an amendment which Mr. Elliott accept
ed, so as to make the resolution apply to
the slaves Of dsloyal citizens.
On motion of Mr. Stevens the further
consideration Of the resolution was post
poncd until tomorrow week i'm order that
IL may he discussed and amendments be
submitted lie was in favor of the main
features of the proposition, but desired
! modification
Campbell gave notice that he would call
up the following on next Tuesday week:
Resolved, That in leeislating to meet
the exigcncies Of the present rebellion,
Congress should conhscate the property,
including slaves, Of ali rebels, and protect
the property and rights VII der the Consti-
tuition and laws OF all loyal citizens
Mr Stevens submitted the following
for consideration
Whereas, Slavery has caused the pres
ent rebellion in the United States, and
| Whereas, There can be no solid and
permanent peace and Union in this Re.
public SO long as that institution exists
within it, and
| Whereas, Slaves are now used by the
rebels as an essential means Of supporting
and protecting the war aud
Whereas, by the laws Of nature it is
| right to llberate the slaves of an enemy to
weaken his power, therefore,
BE ii enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives that the President be
requested to declare free, and direct our
Generals and officers In command TO Of
fer freedom 10 all slaves who shall leave
their masters or shall aid in queiine the
rebellion Second, and be il further
Resolved, That the uited States pledge
| the faith of the nation 10 make full and
| fair compensation to all loval citizens who
are aud shall remain active In supporting
the Mon, for all the loss they may sus-
tain by virtue Of this resolution.
Mr.. Fenton, FROM the joint Commit
tee, reported that they had waited on the
| President aud he desired them to state
that be would send in his message 10 the
| House tomorrow at - o'clock.
Stevens gave notice oil his intention TO
introduce bill TO repeal certain laws
creating ports Of entry.
Roscoe Conkling submitted the follow
ing. which was adopted
Resolved, That the Sec'y of War be
re luesfed if not incompatible with public
interest to report 10 this House whether
any and ifany. what measures. have been
taken to ascertain who il responsible for
the disastrous movement of our troops at
h lis BLUFF
Diell submitted the following, which
was adopted
" hercas, Col. Alfred vi. Wood. Of the
18th Regiment New York State Militia.
who was wounded aud taken prisoner at
the battle of Bulls Run. has now by the
rebel authorities b9en ordered To coniihe-
ment IN felons prison, and by the same
order l. to be treated as a prisoner con
/ oil IF r., al
Resolved, That the President of the
Unled States hc respectfully requested TO
| order John Sldcll to the same character
Of prison and treatment until Col. Wood
shall be.treated as the United States has
used prisoners taken in battle
Adjourned
The following notice was given under
he rule Mr. Bernheise presented the
constitution which was formed Dy the
Convention OF Delegates assembled at
| Great Salt Lake City, Utah in March last,
| accompanied BY memorial asking Con-
gress to admit that Territory into the
Union as State on an equal footing with
the original States.
SENATE -The Vice President called
| the Senate 10 order at noon About COR
| ty members were present
On motion Of Mr.. Hall, IL clock was
fixed for daily sessions
On motion of Mr.. Grimes, q message
was ordered to be sent to the House that
quorum was present and was ready to
| proceed to busspnes. An informal recess
| was then taken.
The Senate concurred in the resolution
Of the House for the appointment Of the
| JOINT committee to wait on the President
and appointed as the Committee Messrs.
Hale, Irumbull and Latham. Trumbull,
Of ILL.,, gave notice that he would intro
| dice bill tomorrow 70 contscatc the
propertyaof rebels and give freedom to