The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-12-24

Mr.. Schenck, OF Ohio. rom the m1htsFy
Commute, reported bill repesling the Sd
md 10th sections ofthe Enrolment Act, so
that the two classes of persons to be drafted
shall be consolidated into one this to take
effect on and after its passage.
Objection being made to the consideration
Of Mr. Schenck's report at this time, il was
withdrawn.
Mr.. Smithers. Of XIV, introduced series
of resolutions setting forth that a conspira-
cy of persons exists, assuming to be a Gov
eminent of the Confederate States, for the
pu rpose of Withdrawing States from the
Federal Union but that this does not ex-
t,nguish the political franchise of such
States, and that the citizens thereof can at
any time resume their civil government on
the only Condition that their Constitution is
rerublican-that is sufficient for those who
are loyal and qualified by the election laws
to resume their State Government. and, this
is sufficient evidence Of loyalty, &c.
The House refused to second the demand
for the previous question, when. on motion
of Mr.. Loveioy, the resolutions we've referred
to select committee on the rebellious
States.
Mr.. Spaulding, Of Ohio, offered resolu-
ton for the appointment ola Select Com
mittee Of nine to consider and report on the
subject of National Bankrupt act.
Mr.. Holman moved to lay the resolution
on the table Lost by go to Sc.
The resolution was then adopted. 40
Mr. Ashley, of Ohio, introduced BILL
which was referred, providing Provisional
Government in the insure ctionary Sta'es
and authorizing the loyal citizens thereof to
organize government, republican in form,
and for other purposes. "
Mr.. Schenck introduced bill to create .
X Ruraa,s of Military ustice.u Referred to the
the use of this Hall for public meeting of
the Freedmen's Relief Association.
Mr.. Cox objected, and this, by the rules
of the House, prevented further action on
the resolution to-day. go ...-ss.a,.e.
Mr. Schenck moved the suspension of the
rules in order to take up the report and act
upon tie bill to consolidate the two classes
in the enrollm lent into one Vote-yeas 63
nays 60. So the rules were not suspended,
two.thirds vote being necessary.
Mr.. Miller, of Penn, offered resolution
respectfully requesting the President to
promptly instruct those having charge of
the exchange of prisoners, to propose to the
so-called Southern Confederacy, to ex-
change white man for white man, leaving
all other que tons, including that relating
to negro prisoners. to be disposed of here
after, so that the suffering white men may
be restored to the service of the Govern
ment-their friends and fresides. The
House refused by vote of 70 against IS to
lay the resolution on the table.
Mr.. Washburne, of Illinois, offered a sub.
stitute on the above, declaring that the
House approve of the measures taken by
the Administration for the exchange Of pris-
oners now held by the rebels in Southern |
prisons, and recommending that the same
course be pursued fo- fair ard Just e,.
change of all soldiers now held by the re.
bells. The question was then taken, and
Mr.. Washburne's substitute was adopted
by vote of 81 against So.
A long discussion then ensued on the bill,
twenty millions for bounties
for volunteers.
SENATE Mr.. Dixon Introduced various De-
titions praying fer the amendment of the
Enrolment Act. so that ministers of the
gospel may be regarded as non combatants,
md be employed in the service as Chaplaips
Mr.. Harlan presented petition of citizens
If Iowa, praying for the total abolition of
Slavery.
Mr.. Wilson gave notice Of bill to make
t Illegal for any member of Congress to
give counsel in any case in which the Uni
ed States is intrusted. a ur
Mr. Morgan submitted joint resolution
'alling upon the Secretary of War for the
names of all officers and men of the Regular
Army who have deserted or resigned, be-
ween the lst of Dec. 1860 and Dec. 1863
ADOPTED. @
Mr.. Foote offered similar resolution re.
alive to the Navy.
The pending question being on the post
onement of the resolution of Mr.. Sumner.
4. 4 L. 4
mbodying proposed rule Of the Sc nate.
Mr.. Ba, ard continued the discussion. ,
nd favored postponement of action.
Mr.. Sumner said it was difficult to resist !,
ne application, urged with SO much peril
acty, by the gentleman from Delaware. :
ct that gentleman enjoyed the most ample S
,portunity of considering that it was due +
he Senator that it should be settled without !,
clay. and before the holidays He should u
,em it his duty to press to a vote the meet. v
e. ua s
The hour having expired, on motion of Il
r. Wilson, the bill for increased bounty ii
I'd pay of volunteers, was taken up, The q
amendment, allowing soldiers L
re enlist in other branches Of the service. c.
ming first under consideration, the II
nendinent was agreed to. ci