Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-26
TIE WAR NEWS.
BOMB.ARD.MEyeeT OF FORT
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DEPARTURE OF TROOPS FOR
SALT LAKE.

DEPARTURE OF TROOPS FoR
SALT LAKE.
Movements Of Gen. Burnside,
XVIII CONGRESS...FJRST SESSION,
;, WASHINGTON, May 2s.
HoIsE-A resolution was debated and adopted
aliowingJ. Sterling Morton per diem, but not
mileage for the time he was engaged in unauc-
cessfuly coutesting the seat Of Mr. Daily, as dele.
gate from Nebraska.
The House resumed the consideration of the
confscation bill,
Mr. Sheffield argued that the first bill was in
effect bill Of attainder, AMI it took property
without process Of law. The second bill was for
the emancipation of slaves. This was in viola
ton Of the solemn pledge made in July last, not
TO interfere with the local institution of the
States. This breach Of fat could not be iusti-
fed on the gronnd Of necessity, for the st ongest
necessitieP of the war were upon the country
wnen We made that pledge. Therebellion was to
DO put down by the army, not by legislation.
Mr.. Sedgewick favored the employment Of
slaves to crush the rebellion, both Of loyal and
disloyal masters, compensating those Of loyal
masters and giving freedom to those Of rebel
masters.
MIR. Mallory opposed con6scation but favored
hanging traitors, and offered substitute to pun-
ish, fine, and imprison all persons found
guilty Of aiding the enemy.
Mr.. Blair favored cenfscation, arguing that
emancipation would accomplish nothing. He on
poaed On army Of negroes, but favored colonisinx
them. 2
EVENING SESSION.
Messrs. Spaulding, Sargent, Holman and Ben
nett asked and obtained permission to print th cir
speeches.
Mr.. Loomis advocated confscation. 1t was cur
duty and right to free the slaves of every rebel.
Mr.. Arnold maintained that kindness to rebels is
regarded by them as an indication Of weakness
and cowardice. They must feel our power and re-
spect the majesty Of justice in the punishment Of
til cir crimes. 1t is war Of civilization gainst
barbarism, and slavery must be exterminated.
Mr.. Wickliffe rose to what he considered to be
question of privilege.
WHEREAS, 1t is represented that the civil and
judicial power Of the District in the rghtful excr-
c'se Of their powers have been obstructed by
force that q military ard armed power pretend
ing to act by the authority of tho so-calfed Mil
tary Governor Of this District, by force arrested
and imprisoned the jailor of the Jail in this Dis
trict, took from him the keys Of the iail impris.
oned the Deputy Marshal, and released prisoner
lawfully confined, and committed to the said Jail
by the judicial power of this District; that pri-
vate citizens called to the aid of the Deputy Mar
shall were in like manner imprisoned By said mill
tary agency, therefore
Resolved, That committee Of five bo apro;nted
to inquire into the facts alleged and said other
acts connected with the illegal imprisonment Of
private citizens, as may explain the causes and
give the reasons Of such conduct to the Marshal
and jailor, and the Judicial acts of tho officer con-
cerned, and report the same to this House, with q
Recommendation as to the measures necessary to
prevent in future such interference, and that tho
committee have power to send for witnesses, and
examine them upon oath.
The Speaker could no. soc that this was ques.
tion Of privilege.
Mr.. Wicklffe stated that this conflict Of juris-
dction might lead to blooashsd. II tho liberties Of
this country are not privileged questions what are
the questions not entertained?
Tho House resumed the consideration Of tho
confscation bill.
Mr.. Kellogg, Of Illinois, argued that the right
Of conissa.ion is incident Of the war under the
Constitution in civil war, and rebellion as we'll as
to foreign enemies. He was in favor of judicious
con6scation bill, especially for the punishment az
the leaders Of the rebellion. He maintained that
VIC ought to strip the enemy of his strength, and
thus augment our own. The nation that win not
resort to the most efficient means to preserve and
insure obedience to its authority, it grossly dire
lect in duty. The penalty for treason ought to
have been enforced.
Southern rebels is calculated to arouse passion
and prejudice on the part of Northern men. and
the danger was the latter would act from this in
fuence and not with q view to the prosperity Of
the country. Emancipation and confscation
would be fatal to the restoration Of the govern
ment. This view Of the pending bill he elabor.
ately discussed.
S1NAfE-Mr. Sumner called up the resolution
instructing tho Judicrary Committee to inquire
what further legislation is necessary to Droteet
the property and persons Of those Of African de.
scent from unconstitutional seizure. He said that
all had been shocked lately by the attempts of
the slave hunters to carry of human beings into
slavery from the capitol. The provisions for the
return Of fugitives in the constitution and in tho
law Of 1850 says nothing about tho District of
Columbia at all The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Wilson. Of Mass, introduced bill for the
reorganization of thocourts Of the District of CO.
lumbia. Referred to the Judiciary Commit.
tee.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Mass from the Military Com.
mittee, reported the bill amendatory Of The Act
increasing the military establishment. The bill
provides that staff officers shall be sent 70 the
Senate for confirmation. The bill was passed. II
The tax bill WAS then taken up. The license
for coal distilleries was amended as to be fifty
dollars instead Of twenty. An amendment strik-
cattle dealers and brokers and manufacturers was
rejected. An amendment reducing the tar on
sugar, confectionery and candy TO- one cent per
pound, was agreed to. r
In tho course Of the debate Mr.. Fessendeo
stated that it was shown before the committee
that over 250, 900 pounds Of confectionery
was made per annum in the United States.
The amendment raising the tax on onmanufactured
tobacco from 10 to 20 cents per pound, and re-
dueing the tax On snuff from 80 to 90 cents per
pound, and raising il on cigars about 20 pc. cent
was introduced. Adopted.
The amendment striking out the tax on brooms.
wooden ware, hats and caps, bonnets, hoop skirts.
ready made clothing, native wine and furs, was
adopted. The tax on wood screws was made
one AMI half cents per pound. The amendment
striking cut the tax of ono cent per pound Va
discussed ct some length and laid aside. The
Senate adjourned, having reached tho 18th Sc.
tion Of the bill.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Massachusetts,, introduced Z bill
to legalize and confirm the act Of the President
accepting volunteers under the act Of the 22d of
July, 1861, and to authorize the acceptance Of
100000 additional under that act. Referred.
He also introduced bill to amend the fugitive
slsve law.
~ Destructive Fire.
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At three o'clock this morning the Onsids Brew
ery Of indian & Co, took 6re and burned % the
sround. Losg $1,000 insured. a 7-
~ III o'clock A. II. the fire weeks In one Of Ahe
briIdines of 1asehisi 3 Love's pyroteehnio ~.
ufsotor1, took Are and were Destroyed.
!. Ohas. Wool Webbsr, . wefkmsn, vas burned q
dseth. Losp Of Haschid = Love il about q, 900