The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-03


requested to similarly COZ fine James NJ Mason late Of
c gna, now N custody at Fort Warren. until Colonel
| .oicoIan shal DC treated az the United SIaea have
treated all prisoners taken by them the battle FIELD
Applause in the galeries.)
| The resolution unanimously adopted
The CAUSE REBELLION THE OBJECT OF rrm GOVERN
| AkSr IN CARRYING ON THE wAa--1nE EMANCIPATION CUES
| TON, ETC.
Mr. ELIOT, (rep.) Of Mass, offered the following
Resolved, by the House Of Representatives Of the Uni
FnsThat in behalf of the people Of these States we
ao agalh solemn declare that the war IN which
now engaged against the nsurgent bodies new in arms
against he government has for its beet the suppression
OF such rebellion aud the establishment Of tho right.
iu authority OF the national constitution and laws over
| the entire extent of our common country.
Second--Ihst while disclaim all power under the
cons,trton TO interfere by ordinary egis alton with the
INSTITUTIONS OF me several States, yet the var exit
n must be conducted according to the usiges rights
q military service and that during i:s continuance
6gnzc tho authority OF the that the safety the
State as the highest law sub0rdnates right OF property
and d inmates over civil relations
Tbw'-That, therefore. do hereby declare that in
our Judgment the fresiien of the United States a. the
commander Chief Of army and the officers In com.
mahd under MIN, have the right to emancipate all per-
sos hcid as slaves in airy military district In State Of
insurrecton against the national governm Mt end that
we respectfully advise that such order of ema
Dc lssuoe whenever tho will avail to weaken the
power Of the rebels in or TO strengthen the military
| power Of the loyal forces.
Mr. DUNN (rep) Of Ind moved lay the resolution on
the table, but the motion disagreed by yeas &c.
against ~, rs l0llows:-
AyE.--Mcssrs Allen, Ancona Bailey of Pa, Bddie,
Blair o. Mo-, Blair Of Va, IN nham, Cav 1T, Cambcll,
Cobb Conway, Corning, Cox, Craven, Deano, Dun ap,
Dunn, Toukc lIaEl., Harding, Ha rison, 10 man Hor
TON Kellogg OF H. Law lazaar Leary Lehman Neither
son, Maynard, May, Menzies, Norris, Noble, Noeil,
Norton, odel fendeton, Perry Rice Of Mass. Richa d.
500, Robinson, Shell cid, Sh"l, Smith, Steele Of "
Thomas, Train Trambe, Upton, Vaiandisham verree
Ward, White Of Ohio. Woodruff.
NoEs1Messrs Aldrich, Alley, Arnold, Ashley Pab-
Bit, Bailey Of Mass, k'r, B,x,er, poaman, Bingham,
Blair OF Pa, Bake Burn on, ark, Golf *, Frederick A.
Conkling, Roscoe L. Conkig, avis awes .. ell Edger
Granger, Gurley, IIic>man, Hooper, II tchs, Julian,
Kelley, Lansing. LOOMS, LoveJoy, Mexican, Mitchell,
Pike Pomeroy, foier, Potter, Rice Of Me-. Riddie Ro
Inns OF N H., Sergeant, Segwick Shanks Shell abargor
osn va, Senn uhag Ssrsn Van
ton OF Me- Walton Of w., Washburne, Wheeler, Wilson,
Worcester
The question recurring on Mr.. Eiot's resolution, Mr.
ROSCOE J.. CoNKLNs, (rep Of N Y, proposed amend
men, which Mr.. Eliot accepted, to make the rcsolu
ton apply to the slaves OF disloya citizens.
On motion Of Mr. STEVENS the further consideration Of
the resolution postponed until tomorrow week in
order that it may DO discussed and amendments submit
ted He in favor Of the features of the propo
ston but desired modification.
ANOTHER EMANCIPATION PROPOSITION.
Mr. CAMPBELL, (rep) OF Pa, gave notice that he would
call up the following on next Tuesday week
Resolved, That in egisatng the exigcnces of
pcry slaves included # all rebels and protect the pro-
pery and rights under the constitution and laws OF all
loyal citizens.
srILL ANOTHER EMANCIPATION.
Mr. STEVENS, rep) of Pa submitted the following for
future considerations
Whereas, slavery caused the present rebellion In
the United States and whereas there be solid
and permanent peace and rnon in the republic long
that institution exists within it; and, whereas, slaves
used by the rebols essential means Of sup
porting and protractng he war and, whereas, by the
law of nations 1t is right to berae the slaves OF an
| enemy to weaken his power; therefore,
Be it enacted by the senate and House Of Representa-
ives Of tho United States, in Congress assembled that
the President be requested to declare Free and direct
all our generals and officers in command to order freedom
to- all slaves who shall leave their masters shall aid
Secondhand be it further resolved That the United
States pledge the faith OF the nation to make fin ard
compensation loyal citizens who ara or shall remain
active in supporting the Union for all loss they may sus
| tain by virture Of this resolution.
| ABOLITION PORTS OF ENTRY.
Mr. STEVENS gave notice Of his intention of introducing
bill to repeal certain laws creating ports entry.
| INCREASED RAILROAD FACILITIES.
| Mr. McPHERsos, (rep.) Of Pa, offered resolution
which lies over, setting forth the want Of
pete railroad and instructng the Committee Military
Affairs inquire into the cxpedency of constructing an
air line railroad from Gettysburg Harrisburg Pa.
THE BATTLE BALLS BLUFF.
Mr. RoscoE L. CoSxINa submitted the following which
| was adopted
Resolved, That the Secretary Of War be requested II
not incompatible with the public interest, to report to
this House whether any, and II any what, measures
have been taken to ascertain who is responsible for the
disastrous movement of our troops at Balls Bluff
THE QuARrERNAsrERs CONTRACTS FEEDING HORSES
On motion of Mr. McPnERsoN, it resolved that the
Secretary Of War be requested to furnish this House
copies Of ali contracts made by the euartsrmasers De
parment for feeding disabled horses during winter
state the terms Of these contracts the names Of the
contractors and the number OF horses given out and
whether these contracts made upon public notice.
RETALIATION FOR THE RxBxIs' TREATMENT WOOD.
| Mr.. ODEIL, (opp) ofN. r., submitted the following
| which was adopted
Whereas Colonel Alfred NJ Wood, OF the Fourteenth re-
gment OF New York State Militia, who wounded and
taken prisoner ut tho battle of Bull has now by the
rebel authorebeen ordered to confinement in felons
prison. by the order is to be treated prso-
l ner convicted Of an Infamous crime therefore,
Resolved, That tho President Of the United States be
respectfully requested to order John Sde TO the same
character Of prison and 10 the same treatment until
Colonel Wood shall DO treated the United States have
used prisoners taken in battle.
PRESIDENTS MEssAGx.
Mr. FEyToS, from tho joint committee, reported that
state that hc would sond in his Message to the House to-
| morrow at twelve O'Clock.
/ Adjourned.
Notices OF Bills.
Tho following notices Of bills were given under the
| rule
MILITARY AND POSTAL RAILROAD BETwEEN NEW YORK AND
/ WASHINGTON
By Mr.. WAs#BuRSE, rep) Of I.-To establish post
road from the city of New York to the city Of Washing