Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-05

EXPLOSION OF A POWDER MILL
xXXylI CONCRESs...F SESSION
WAsHrNGToN. Dec l.

WASHINGTON, Dec. I.
Mr.. Gurley gave notice of his intention to intro
duce bill TO contscate all property belonging to
persons in rebellion against tho United States In
Guiding persons recognized as slaves. who shAll be
made treemen, 10 provide for their employment
during the war, their subsequent apprentice
ship to loyal masters AMI third and final colonial
slon.
Mr. Loyejoy, from the c-mmittcc on Agricul-
ture, reported on Homestead Bill.
SENArE.-Mr. Chandler introduced resolution
to exIel Mr.. Breckenridge.
MIR. Powell took ground against it as Breckin
ridge had already resigned and he could not be
expelled.
Mr Trumbul insisted that he should be expel-
led, ard offered substitute for Mr.. Chambers
resolution, as follows
NHEREAs, John G. Dreckinridgo. member OF
this body, has joined the enemies Of his country
and is now in sainst the Government ho mas
sworn TO support therefore
ResptueI, That the traitor Dreck inridge be eX-
pcilej.
Dir. Chandler accepted the substitute, and the
resolution tAus amended unanimously
adopted.
No, voting or absent, Bayard, Bright, johnson,
Of Tennessee, johnson, Of Missouri, PeaIce, Pelk
Powell, Rice, Salisbury and Wilcox.
The following standing commissioners were an
nounaed. They are tho same as at the last ses-
| siun,with the following changes: On Foreign
lations. Porter in place o:.Breckinridge. Military
Carlisle in place Of Bingham. Pensions, Wiley
in place Of Bingham. Territories, Pomeroy nnI
Carlisle in place Of Baker and Brec eckinriise The
| Commissioners on enrolled bills Will consist Of
! Browning. Wiley sni salisbury.
| lr. " ison called attention to list Of coored
! persons confined il prison in Washington, sent
here by persons ling them selves justices of the
| Peace. The repor, had been made by detective
Alien to the Provost Marshal. Mr.. Wilson intro
iuced a RESOLUTION for their release.
Mr.. Hale advocated the passage of the rcso.u
.on. He remarked that we are now supporting
the slaves Of the rebels for them during the war,
and lie thought this country the most corrupt
| from the Supreme Court down, Of any other IN
the world. The course of justice in this city was
most extraordinary. lie argued that it wa tho
| duty OF Co. g.esS t. look into the administration
| of Justice in this District.
| Mr. Wilson remarked that he had visited these
poo, prisoners in jail, and witnessed the things If
| which he hsd spoke n, and the cruel condition in
| which the inmates were placed. lie enaorsed the
views expressed by Mr.. Hale As to the admnistra-
| ton Of justice in this District. lie willing
that his resolution should be referred to the Ju-
diciary Committee.
Mr. McDougal suggested that instead Of de-
nouncing the administration Of justice in the Dis
trict ttey skould propose proper remedy, and
| discuss the best mode Of reform.
| Mr.. FesseHden remarked to the Senate Il at du- :
ring former session, while it was proposed to
make An appropriation for proper prison in this
city, the necessity for withh lding for other pur
| poses, viz: for the prosecution Of tho war. vas
urged as to the Judiciary system in this district,
he had for years look ed the hOpelessness o.
form, but now he saw opportunity for change
| and therefore trusted that the entire subject
would be fully and properly dealt with with re-
gard to fugitive slaves. There much feeling
IN that question, and it was intimately connected
with the difficulties in which the country is nov
| involved. lie would mcte but justice and dis
elimination IL to the facts.
The debate was furthe. continued. Among the
speakers was Mr. Sumner, in earnest appreciation
Of his colleagues resolution, which was referIe!
| 10 the Committee on District Of olumbia Aii:.s
On motion OF Mr.. Clark it was resolved tia,
the Marshall of the District Of columbia he re-
quested to report inmedia tely to tho Senate the
names Of all Per sons now confined !, Jail IN Til
City Of Washington, with the causes Q / their
commitment the names Of the magistrates by
| whom committed, the length Of their imErl>3n
incnt and the names OF tue persons who made th
first arrest.
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson it was resolved tina
I'll Q law now in force within theDstrict Of Colum
Dia, in relat, to te arrest Of fIgiyes from Ecr
vice. labor together with all other laws concerning
| persons Of color in the District Of Columbia. re-
forrcd to a committee, and that sail committc,
be instructed to consider the expediency Of ahol-
ish pg slavery in the District with compeBfaiiGI
to the loyal owners OF the slaves.
HoUsE-After an incidental debate, the Home
stead bill was referred to committee On Public
Lands.
Mr. Upton introduced bill for tho restorat'o,
Of Alexandra county TO the District Of Colum
bia.
On motion Of Mr.. Vallandingham, a resolutio,
was adopted requesting the President to communal
cate 10 tho House, il not incompatible with publ
interest, copies OF any Communication addressed Z
the Executive by the governments OF England
Srain and France, in regard to the armed inter
| fNfn fhQ ffAlY nf q
and any other information he may have to com
municate
Mr. Hutchins introduced joint resolution con
ceIning rebellion, the consideration of which wa
postponed. Also the following:
WHEREAs, II has been represented that ther
arc confined in the Government jail, forty-6y
prisoners, who not charged With crime, but ar
represented as being slaves,
hesoiusd, that the committee for the District o
Columbia be instructed TO enquire into the truth
OF said repor. and by what authority they are con
fined, who are tic reported owners, and what lie
gislation if any, is necessary to relieve them from
i'm mprisonmentand prevent persons from being sum
marily impressed hereafter, and to report by bill
or otherwise. Adopted.
Mr. Pendleton introduced a resolution, whicl
was adopted, instructing the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs to report what change, il any is nee
essary in the mode Of payment Of soldiers who ar
held as prisoners Of war.
Mr.. Cox introduced the following, which WAS re
ferreJ to tue Com mt tteo On the J0diclsIy:
WHEREAS, The exchanging Of prisoners In To-
present war has slready been practiced indirectly
and a. such exchange would not only increase tn
enlistments q, d vIgor OF our army, but subser'
the highest interest Of humanity, and as such ez
change docs not involve the recognition o: II
rebels as y government, therefore
Resolued. That tire President OF the U. >.
requested to naugura.e and systematize measure
: for tho exchanging of prisoners in the preser
war.
Mr Holman introduced preamble reiteratin
the sentiments contained in the Crittenden resolr
tions ad opted at the last session, in effect hat IN
war was forced on us by the disunionis'a, that tn
only object in carrying it On by the United Stat'
is to re-establish obedience to the Constitute
and Union and tha: when these objects are .
complished the war shall cesse. DC. Mr.. Holman
proposition concluded with resolution re- stiru
/. ing these sentiments.
: On motion Of Mr.. stevens, Of Pa, 1t WAS laid
:. the table by vote OF II against o..
- Mr. Duun offered . resolution instructing Il
Committee on Foreign Affairs to inquire in'o u
pract,cabllity and expendiency OF procuring q
rights and privileges Of settlement ao1 citse0sh
- on any yart Of this Continent or on TIE adJ.ee
Islands sonth Of the United States fer the habit
ltion Of free persons Of African descent, Who ~
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