Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-05


Gurley, of Ohio, gave notice of his in-
tention to introduce a bill to confscate all
property belonging to persons in rebellion
against the Government OF the United
States, including persons recognized as
slaves, who shall be made fFeemen, TO
provide for their employment during the
present war, their subsequent apprentice
ship TO loyal masters and final coloui2a-
ton.
Lovejoy, of ILL.,, from the Committee on
Agriculture, reported the Homestead bill.
After incidental debate, the bill was re-
ferred to the Committee on Public Lands.
The usual extra number Of the Presi'
dents message and accompanying docu-
meuts were ordered to be prtnted.
Van Wick, of N. ", from the Select
Committee appointed TO inquire into the
Government contracts, reported u resolu-
tiOn that the Committee have leave to sit
daring the session of the House, and also
to report from time to time. Adopted.
Upton, of Va, introduced bill for the
restoration OF Alexandria county to the
District of Columbia. Referred to the
Committee for the District of Columbia.
On motion of Vallandigham, of Ohio, a
resolution WIS adopted requesting the
President to communicate to the House,
If not incompatible with the public inter-
e>ts, copies of any communications ad-
dressed to the Executive by the G"vertl-
meuts of Englsnd, Spain aud Eran!e. in
regard 10 the armed intervention proposed
by them IN the affairs of Mexico, and any
other Information he may have 10 uommn-
nicate.
Holeman, of Nd introduced a preamble
reiterating the sentiments contained in
Critteuden's resolutions, adopted ut the
last session, i'll effect that the war WIS
forced upon us by the pisunt"nistS, aud
that the only object OF carrying 1t 90 by
the United States is to re-estTblish obedi-
ence to the Constitution and the Union
these objects accomplished. the wnr should
cease, etc. The proposition concluded
with resolution re.nttirming these senti-
lneuts.
On motion of Stevens, of Pn, it was ia
bled. Yeas Ill, nays 90.
Dnnn offered resolution instructing the
Committee on Foreign Affairs to inquire
into the practic,lbiiity and expediency of
procuring the rights and privileges of sem
timent and citizenship on any part of this
continent, or on the adjacent Islands South
of the United States, for the habitHtion of
free persons of African descent, who may
choose to emIgrate thereto from the Quilted
States, for the formation of independent
colonies, to be protected from foreign mo-
lestation. Adopted.
Loyejoy, of Ills, aud Conway, of KAN
sas, seyerally introduced propositions on
the slave questions, the consideration of
which was postponed.
Mr.. Watts, delegate from New NeSieor-
introduced preamble, concluding with a
resolution requesting tue Secretary of War
to report the House what measures have
been, or ought to be. taken to expose Maj.
Lynde, and other army officers who may be
guilty of treason or cowardice. in surren-
dering large and superior force of U. s.
soldiers to the Texan troops, so that those
who are innocent may be relieved from
blame, &c. Adopted.
Mr.. Hutchins asked leave to Introduce
a billt to abolish slavery in the District of
Mr. Cox, of Ohio, objected.
The House then adjourned,