Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-12-05

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WAsnrNdToN, Dec. 2.--SENATE.--Mr.
Colfax offered the following:
WHEREAS, Michael Concoran was Ia
ken prisoner at Manassas, and, after suf-
fering other indignities, been confined 10y
the rebel authorities in the cell of con-
victed fellon: therefore,
Resoloed, That the President of the Uni
ted States he requested to similar confine
James Nj. Mason, late Of Virginia, and
now in custody at Fort Warren, until
Col. Concoran shall be treated as the
United States have treated all prisoners
taken 10y them on the battle field. The
resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Elliotte offered the following.
ReSolced By tie House Of Representatives
lst, That in behalf of the people in these
States, we do again solemnly declare that
the war in which we are now engage |
against the in>urgtcn bodies now in arms
against the Government, has for its CD.
.icct the suppression of such rebellion, and
in the re- establishment of the righttul
authority of the national Constitution
and laws over the cntiro extent of oul
country.
ID. That we disclaim all power, nm
der the Constitution, to interfere, by or.
dinary legislation, with the institutions o
the several States; yet the war now exist
ing must be conducted according to the
usagcs and rights of military service, and
that during its continuance the recognized
authority of the maxim that the safety o
the State is the highest law, subordinate,
! right Of p opcrty and dominates ovel
civil relations.
3D. That therefore we do hereby de
clare that in our Judgment the President
Of the United States. as The commander
jnChicf Of our army and the officers il
command under him have the right to
emancipate all peron4 held as slaves in
military districts in Il state of insurrec-
ton against the National Government,
and that we respectfully advise that such
order of emancipation be issued wherever
the same will avail to weakenthe pow
er Of the rebels in arms or to strengthen
the military power Of the loyal forces.
Mr.. Damn novel to lay the resolut ,ns
on the table, but the motion was disa-
greed to 10y yeas 90 against 1.-THE ques
ton recurring ON Mr.. EIlioLS resolution,
MIR. Roscoe ConkIing proposed an a
mcndment which Mr. Elliot accepted, SO
as to make the resolution apply to the
slaves Of disloyal citizens.
On motion of Mr.. Stevens the further
consideration Of the resolution was post.
poned until Tomorrow week, in order
that it may he discussed and amendment.
submitted. He was in favor OF the main
features of the proposition. but desired 4
notifications
MIR. Campbell gave notice that he wo'd
call up the following on Tuesday the 10th
RcsCioed, That in legi,lating to meet
the eXcgrncics Of the present rebellion
Congress should conliscatc the property,
slaves included, of all rebels, and protect
the property and rights under 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 per-
manent peace and union in this Republic
so long as that institution exists within
1t; and whereas, slaves are now used by
the rebels as an osential means of sup
porting and protecting the war and
whereas, by the laws of nations it is right
to liberate the slaves Of an enemy to
weaken his powers therefore,
BE it 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
offer freedom to all slaves who shall leave
their masters, orshall aid in queling the
rebellion.
ID. And be it further resolved, that
the United States pledge the faith of the
nation to make full and fair improvisation
to all loyal citizens who are and shall re-
main active IN supporting the Union, for
all the loss they may sustain by virtue
Of this resolution.
MIR. Fcnton, from the Joint Committee,
reported that they had waited ON the
President and desired them to state thai
he would send in his message to the
House tomorrow at II o'clock
Mr.. Stevens gave notice of his iEtcn-
ton to repeal certain laws cr ating ports
.of entry.
Roscoe Conkling submitte the follow
ing, which was adopted
ResO(ved, That the Secretary of War
be requested, if not Incompatible with the
public interest, to report to the House
whether any, and if any, what measures
have bon taken to ascertain who is re.
Sponsiblo for the disastrous movement of
Our troops at Ball's Bluff.
Mr. Benhesel presented the Constitu-
ton which was formed by the Conven-
ton OF delegates assembled at Great Salt
Lake City, Utah, in March last, accom-
panied by n memorial, asking Congress
to admit that Territory in the Union as a
State on an equal footing with the origi-
nal States.
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