The daily Wabash express., 1862-04-12

Committee on Electsons reported Fes0lu
lion that Wms Nansevcre has not been en-
titled TO seat ~ tie Hoiise siDce he Was
mastered into the service of the United
States ~ Colonel in an Iowa regimen, since
SEPTEMBER last. The rep0Fi Wa ordered To
Mr.. Stevens moved the debate OR the bill
for the aboIishment OF slavery ia the Dis
trict of Columbia To close IN one hour after
the consideration OF the same. aud % he -.
samed u the Committee OF the Whole.
Mr. Stevens motion ~as disagreed to, 81
against -.
The bill came up in Committee Of the
Whole.
Mr.. Nixon was ia favor OF the general
provisions ofthe bin now pending before the
Committee recognizing the express constitu-
tional power 10 abolish slavery here, and
making Just compensation u the owners. Ii
vas time for the people OF the South and
European nations. understood that the pos-
pie OF the North are in eatnest IN this mat
ter, and before they will submit to the tri-
umph Of this rebellion. they will, should the
necessity of the war, as a last resort, require
Il. arm every slave of rebel masters; drive
the rebels beyond ti,er borders. and hold the
territories for the homes of the liberated ne
groes. IL was the most possible time that
such action should be attempted. II was
not dreamed fwhen Maryland and Virginia
seeded the District. that Congress would
ever exercise snch power. Why increase
agitation when our armies are 80 success.
fully engaged ia bringing. he trusted the
war 60 conclusion
Mr. bingham replied, contending that no
time was iaaaspicions for doing justice, and
I'D
which had too long been attacked 10 the let.
ter and spirit OF the Constitution, which had
been violated here IN the very heart of the
Republic.
Mr.. Riddle and Mr. Hntchins, both OF
Ohio, obtained permission 10 print their re
marks in favor Of this bill without preyiou.
ly delivering them.
The general debate was closed b, vote
Of the House.
Mr.. Cradlebangh oiie,ed an amendment ~
as 10 make bill apply to he emancipation OF
the white slaves in the territories. IL should
not be confined To persons Of African blood.
Slavery in the District ol Columbia WAS
nothing to be compared with that which ex-
lists in some Of the territories.
AIr. Loveioy said the amendment was not
appropriate, as il was proposed TO strangle
the bill now before them
The amendment was rejected.
Mr.. Wright offered provision requiring
the President TO issue proclamation for u
special election A majority of the lsyal
voters being required 10 affirm and rstify
che act.
Mr.. Wright's amendment was rejected.
Mr. Wadsworth unsnccessfully sought TO
amend the second section. arguing that Con.
gress cannot discriminate between loyal and
disloyal men in making compensation for
| slaves.
Mr.. Biddle opposed the bill as inopportune.
Mr.. Dunn expressed hi- astonishment that
any member should wish TO pass il through
without afiording an opportunity 70 offer
amendment 10 a measure OF such import
ance.
| Mr.. Harding moved TO strike out the pro.
viso that the entire sum appraised and apporl
| toned should not exceed in the aggregate an
amount equal to $500 for each person shown
to have been so held by lawful claim. Hs
said there was strange and unusual haste
manifested for the passage of this bill.
Mr.. Loyeioy expressed his desire TO speak
Mr.. Harding replied. when the gentleman
gets sober on the question. ! viii hear hin
with pleasure.
Mr. Lovejoy said he asked no courtes,
from tho gentleman.
Mr. Harding concluded after which Mr.
Lovejoy spoke of robbing the slaves of thei
rights aud said every one has been robbed
He expended his FIVE minutes in speaking o
what he termed sublimity of mfamy
Mr.. Hardings amendment was rejected
Mr. Wicklife offered an amendment &
strike out the clause against excluding Wit
nesses on account of ofeolor. saving this wa
contrary 20 the law OF the District. /,
Mr.. Stevens said that It vas an outrage
Ous law. A man of credit, whether black q
white, ought TO be a witness.
Mr. WicklfIe's amendment was reject e,
Mr. Dunn said il was the determination q
some gentlemen 10 pass the bill, no matte
how imperfect il was. There was highe
tribunal than this--lhe American people. !
whom they were responsible.
SrNArr.-Mr. Sumner presented a petite
for the employment in the suppression OF II
rebellion, of all classes of persons. wthol
respect 10 condition or color
Mr.. Wilson, of Mass. introduced a b
amendatory of the fugitive slave act
Mr.. Howe offered resolution that Il
Military Committee be instructed 10 enquil
what troops have been. OF are being, mn
tered into the service OF the United State
!, as home guards, and who refused to 20 b,
yond the limits Of their own State.
Mr.. Lane, of Indiana, said that the "
Department was already mastering ont
service this class Of troops.
Mr. Howe said he had heard this morni
that some troops from MARYLAND refused
20 beyond the State line.
!, Mr.. Grimes said he understood that sol
!, !, Of this class of troops were being now enli
= cd
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Henderson offered a resolution tha
u maiort of the Senators now in the Sen.
aud duly elected shall constitute gu0r,
referred 10 the Committee on Judiciary.
u On motion OF Mr.. Sumner, the bill 10
J. move ali disabilitie- Of color for carryi
e the mails, was passed. yeas 2i nays n
~ Mcssrs. Davis. Henderson, Kennedy. La
Q of Ind. Latham. Nesmith. Powell. Star
&c Wiley, Wilson. Of Mo. and Wright. We
in the negative.
= The confiscation bill Wa taken up.
u Mr. Doolittle saii when the bill aboli
u inc slavery in the District Of Columbia
before the Senate and an amendment
N offered by the Senator from Kentucky
'n made some remarks and said he could
VI support that amendment But the corr
,e pondent Of the Times said he could not :
', u port the bill. as the Chicago Tribune
~ he voted against the bill. aud made
mark that the Republicans voted for it.
- should not have noticed il IL this WIS
first time that that journal had uiisreprc-'
ed him. The editor OF that journal was
= Toying the patronage of the Republican !
al " in the post Office At Chicago. and it,
=" respondent here clerk Of one Of the g
mitfce. of the Senate. II that lou'
sought TO intimidate him OF Ia lew bl
mail Il had mistaken its man