, 1863-12-15

something, but TINT now he has something he
can giss Men, al.
DELLIC09E.
Senator McDougall is going to start of on
his old hobby Of presenting a resolution
forcing war with France by declaring the
invasion Of Mexico IN unfricndly act on the
part Of France, and calling fse an inquiry
into the expedicncy Of our declaring war
against that power. It will be voted down
almost without q count as soon as tho Senate
gets chancc to rote on It.
UNION LEAGUE.
The National Council Of the Loyal League
Inns adjourned.
Gratz Brown WIS sworn in to-day. THIS
completes the roll Of the scnate. Mr. Viii
son moved resolutions Of thinks, to-day,
including one to Hooker, thus giving Con-
grcssional recognition Of the value of Ills
services in organizing victory at Gcttys-
burg,
NAVAL MAT1KRs
Admiral Wilkes feels very much aggrieved
at the imputation cast upon him BY secreta-
r. WeIles, in his report, In the statement
that his detention Of the Vanderbilt prevent
ed the capture Of the Alabama He Is pre-
pairing letter to Secretary Wel1es, and In
which he will yindicate himself and place tue
responsibility on lle Navy Department.
RECONSTRUCTION. :,
4 bill is now prepared, mud is shortly to be
introduced from the Committee on Terrific
RIGS, intended to give shape and practical
effect to the Presidents recommendations
about reconstruction.
Highly important letters were received
here yesterday by prominent gentlemen, from
conservative members Of the rebel Congress,
asking, unof1cia1ly, On what terms they could
be permitted to return to the Union. They
intimate that there is IN earnest desire to
abandon the rebellion and return, and that
ne question Of reconstruction will be boldly
presented this winter at Richmond.
THE sKEDADD1Ens.
4 dispatch from Consul General Joshua R.
Gfddinge, says there arc upwards of ten
thousand deeertcrs from our army, and men
who hare fled from the draft, in Canada, and
uat many Of them arc In suffering condi-
ton, and anxious to return to their places.
4 proclamation is talked Of :,
VOTE OF THAMES
The friends Of dozen other Generals arc
anxious to have their names included in the
vote Of thanks to Gen. Grant
MISSOURI HOME GUARD.
McClurg Of Missouri to-day gave notice of
q bill to provide for the payment Of Missouri
home guards, and for IN appropriation to
that end.
pCBLIC DOCUMENTS.
The State Department has not get stopped
furnishing copy for this years volumes Of
diplomatic correspondence to the public
printer.
The War Department has sent in nothing
but main reporis- 4 large mass Of matter
yet to go in, enough, including McClellan's
report, to make three or four octave volumes.
The documents accompanying the Nary re-
port are printed now.
PERSONAL
Gen. Martindale, Military Governor Of the
District, family and staff, visited the Russian
fleet today. They were shown over the flag
ship by the Admiral, and upon leaving re-
ceiyed salute Of thirteen guns.
THE WAR IN VIRGINIA.
Lees cavalry endeayorcd on Sunday to cut
Meade's communication with Washington, ,by
destroying the bridge across Cedar Creek, at
Cattlet's Station. They made dash at the
bridge guard, but were rcpulsed after short
1ght. The Railroad will be protected here
after this By both infantry and cavalry.
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Ben. Butler, under orders from the Presi-
dent, has granted temporary repricve to Ill
prisoners in that department under sentence
Of death.
TIRE RADICAL CURE.
The following Is Q full text Of the hcpreamblc
and synopsis Of provisions Of hi. Lovejoy's
bill for The abolition Of slavery already re-
ferred to,
WuEREAs, Al men created equal, and endowed
BY their creator with tnalienabe rights to life, lib
erty and the fruits Of an honest toll; and
WuEnEAs, As the Government Of the United
States was instituted to secure their right; and
whereas, tho Constitution Of the United States de-
clarcs that no person shall be deprived Of liberty
without due PROCESS law, and also declares tArt.
six, clause ed) as follows: this Constitution and
laws Of the United States, made In pursuance
thereof ehall be the supreme law Of the land and
judges in cvery State shall be bound thereby, any
thing in the Constitution and Laws Of any State to
the contrary Notwithstanding; and
WnEREAF, It has been demonstrated by re-
belllon that SLAVERY IS ABSOLUTELY IN
COMPATIBLE WITH UNION, PEACE AND
TIE GENERAL WELFARE for which Congress
arc to provide, therefore be it enacted, &C., &c.
The first clause releases all slaves in all
Of the States and Territories of the United
6tates, and clothes them with the immuni-
ties of free citizens.
Section 2 makes their REINSTATEMENT n
crime, punishable By fine and imprisonment
REMOVALS.
The axe has begun to fall on the opponents
Of the Administration holding official posi-
tions in the capital The Clerk Of the Senate
Military Committee and the Librarian Of the
House wcrc removed to-day.
Bayard of Delaware has not yet taken the
oath Of allegiance There Is talk of having
him do it If lie desires to retain his scat in
The Senate.
AD1oERKMEST.
Congress is going to adjourn over for the
holidays. The Committees will nil organize
end begin mnturing work tomorrow; but
business in the House itself is likely to be
very light till after the holidays.
WAsu1SGTos, Dec, 14.-Aceounts from tho
Army Of the Potomac state, reports are prey
alent in camp that LongEtrcct has succeeded
in efecting junction with Lee, but after
due enquiry it cannot be traced to any relia-
ble source.