The national Republican., 1862-04-24


Mr.. HALE said that whils soldiers were
marching to the enemy up TO their arm pits in
the mud, to be shot down like dogs, their com
IN inding general was 80 drunk as 10 fall off
his horse. It behooved the Senate, which had
been culpably remiss 10 such matters, TO viudi-
cate itself. He related q ease OF young
lieutenant, whom the Senato ct one time con-
1rmed, who had been turned out from an even
Ing party for drunkenness, and had stolen from
his host bottle Of liquor as he went. The
Senator saw IL himself stated the facts to the
senate as he Witnessed them, aud yet the young
nan was continued.
The resolution was adopted.
BILL INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. DAVIS: A bill prescribing on add
tional oath TO be takea by grand and petit jn
rors serving in the United States courts. Re.
f.rr, 70 the G iminittee on the Judiciary.
INDrpE>p pBNOE Op HAYTT AND LIBERIA.
Mr.. SUMNER upon the sp 'cial order for the
morning hour. the bill 10 authorize the Presi-
dent OF the United Safes to appoint diplo.
matte representatives TO the republics Of Hsyti
and Liberia respectively, spoke for forty. five
minutes iu Illustration Of The trade and produc.
tions, tie general statistics, and commercial
and political importance of those new States.
Laid over till tomorrow, at half-past twelve.
COSfIsCATIoN.
hour, continucd his speech of yesterday, upon
the confscation bill, directing his renal ks to
that clause which provides for freeing the slaves
of rebels. The first hour was devoted mainly
10 the constitutional protection Of slavery, as
discussed by Lysander Spooner and Wendell
Phillips. The arguments Of Mr.. Phillips he
declared to be unauswerable, showing conclu-
sively that the Constitution fully recognized
and protected slavery. He denounced the ab
oliti0ni.m of Congress, reviewed the rights Of
slavery. gave the statistics Of an apportion-
mont OF all slaves Of rebels distributed pro
rata Am ,ng the several free States and finally
referred to the pledges OF the President and
Congress not to Interfere with slavery.
Mr.. SHERMAN offered amendments, re
stric,ins the range Of copf:c,tiou 10 certain
classes OF cill ,ials and military officers
Messrs SHERMAN, HALE, DOOLITTLE,
and COLLAMER made some remarks upon
the bill, and the Senate adjourned without ac-
tiou.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
RELIEr OF DANISH VESSEL
Mr.. CON, (oi Ohio,) by general consent,
took up iron the table Senate bill 24S, for the
relief of the owners, eff ;ers and crew Of the
Danish barque. "Jurgen Lorenizsn," which
was than passed.
BOARD OF roRTIrrcATIoSs.
Mr.. f. z. BLAIR, Jr, from the Committee
on Military Affairs, reported a bill authorizing
the appoinimsnt of Board Of Fortihcations,
TO provide Tor sea coast and other deiences Of
the United States, and for other purposes
Read twice and ordered to be printed. The
further consideration of the bill was postponed
to Tuesday, 29'h inst.
COLORADO DEsERT.
Mr.. CRlSFIELD, from the Committee on
Public Lands introduced bill granting TO th,,
State Of California the tract Of land known ~
the "Colorado Desert" for the purpose Of In
reducing u sufficient supply OF fresh water
upon and over the same.
Road twice, ordered to be printed, with re
port Of the committee thereon, and recommit
ted.
BOUNTY LANDS TO SOLDIERS.
| Mr. LAW, of Indiana, submitted the follow
ing resolution, which was appropriately re-
ierred:
Resolred That the Committee on Public
inquire into the expsdienny of giving to every
soldier who has servered three months or more
In the volunteer or regular army of the United
States during the present war, n bounty Of ont
hundred and sixty acres Of land.
SOLDIERS OF 1872.
Mr. FRANK, of New York. by Il animou
con.ent, presented the resolutions of the Lsgis
lature Of the State Of New York. in relation t
advances that may be made to soldiers Of tina
State who serve ia its defence during the las
w,r with Great Britain Laid on the table, ant
ordered 10 be printed.
CONPIsCATIoN.
: Tie SPEAKER having announced as tn
regular order of business, joint resolution Nc
l07, to forfeit the property and slaves Of per
SOS who shall engage 10, or aid and abet, arme
rebellion against the United States-the pend
( ing q ,cstion being on its passage
Mr. SHEFFIELD, Of Rhode Island, moved B
lay the bill on the table, and demanded tn
yeas and nays on that motion.
The bill was tabled by a vote Of So yeas
SO u'yR
JoiHt resolution No. log, 10 facilitate tn
suppression OF the rebellion. aud prevent II
: return, heretofore reported from the Committe
8 on the Judiciary, WAS then taken up.
l., Mr.. OLlN, OF New York, moved that th
+ said bill and the subject Of the compensate
0 for rebel property be referred to a select con
:, mittee of seven members, with instructions I
o report 10 this House at an early day.
Mr.. COLFAX, of Indiana, spoke In favor c
the conh.cation Of the property OF rebels. bu
n objected to sUme OF the provisions of this bill
v 1t leaves 1t to the district courts OF the Unite
. States to condemn aud expose to sale all prol
n Crly Of rrbela. whether real or personal, cal
| PA"SSS'
d ings of condemnation shall be IN rem. Und,
q decisions Of the Supreme Court, tho distri'
If court might sell slaves ~ property lie did nj
a wish to trust the United States courts to decit
:, concerning property.
q No penalties can be too severe for the rebel
D. Aey state about conlscation? We ha,
'cv ed a tax L S2UO, 900 900 on the people
the North, and yet let The South 60 scot fre
d The soldiers are peri!ing their lives to suppre
% til. REBELLION, and shal. we not do our dul
= too? The secessiOuSts steal the slaves OF Il
Union men Of the Stuth, und we should q,
q hesitate 10 CO. fisca'e their property. II the
J. do not return their allegiance, we must pu
', ish them.
mr. DUNN, Of Indiana, said that we ml
diatingui b bet twGsn the leaders Of the rebelliC
and tho,e VIII, ha been dragged into It, "
It must pursue moderate cOunsels, and pursl
y hem firmly. This bill would turn on the lun
o tics OF the South, H. well as the women an
.. children.
n He desired to call the House 10 a halt on
= discuss the matter fully, aud waated 10 NAL
outlaws Of the civil and military officers Of Il