Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-15

fare, by denying to the Mexican hepuDn-
can troops the rights of belligeTents, and
ordering their execution wherever found
within twenty-four hours after capture ;
therefore,
Be 1t resolved By the Senate and House of
Representatives. of the United States an
Congress Assembled, 1st, That we contem-
plate the present condition of affairs in
the Republic of Mexico with the most
profound solicitude.
I'd That the attempt to subvert one of
the Republican governments of this con-
tinent by foreign power, and to establish
on its ruins a monarchy, sustained solely
by European bayonets, Is opposed to the
declared policy of the United States Gov
ernment, offensive to our people and con-
trary to the spirit of our Institutions.
3d. That the President of the United
States be requested to take such steps
concerning this matter as will indicate
the recognized policy, and protect the
honor and interests of our Government.
HoUsE.-Mr Blair, of Maine, intro
duced bill to reimburse the loyal States
for advances made and debts contracted
in support of the war. Mr.. Patterson, OF
New Hampshire, introduced a bill to
abolish all political distinctions on ac-
count of color in the District of Colum-
bia and in all the Territories Mr..
Jeneks, of Rhode Island, introduced a
joint resolution proposing that the Pres
ident and Vice President of the United
States be elected by direct vote of the
people Mr. Ward. of New York, intro
duced bill, which was referred to the
Committee on Military affairs. to give
bounty in land and money to all soldiers
who enlisted prior to June %, 1863, and
we're honorably discharged, so as to place
them on an equality with those who en-
listed at later period Mr. DelanO, of
Ohio. introduced a joint resolution to
amend the constitution making it the duty
of each State to provide for the rightful
pursuit of happiness of all its inhabi-
tants without distinction of color or race
Mr.. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, introduced
joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to the constitution to the effect
that all National and State laws shall be
equally applicable to every citizen, and
no discrimination shall be made on ac-
count of race or color. Mr.. Schenck, of
Ohio, introduced preamble and resolu-
mittee on Foreign Relations, on the sub
ject of Mexico. which are almost identi-
cal in terms with those introduced in the
Senate by Mr. Wade. Mr. Wentworth,
of Illinois, introduced bill, which was
passed, prohibiting the importation of
foreign cattle during the continuance of
the cattle plague in Europe-the privi-
lege to import to be resumed when the
President shall issue proclamation re-
moving the restriction. Mr. Van Horn,
of Missouri, introduced preamble and
resolutions in regard to Mexican affairs,
which were laid over under the rule
The Chair announced the committee Of
one from each State to act in conjunction
with the Senate committee in reference
to the death of President Lincoln-Mr
Schenek representing Ohio on the Com
mittee The. Speaker announced the
regular Standing Committees. A reso-
luton was adopted instructing the Com
mittee en- Commerce, to inquire what leg
isIatleR. if any, is necessary for the safe
ty and protection Of persons travelling on
railroads, and report by bill or otherwise.
SENATE, Dec. 1.-THE House resolu-
ten for the appointment of joint COM
mlttee to examine into and report upon
the present status of the States lately in
rebellion, was taken up and after being
amended so as to make it a concurrent
rather than joint resolution, and per-
mitting each House to Judge for itself of
the election and qualification of It's mem
oers, was passed by vote of 33 to IL. A |
was adopted calling upon the |
President for information as to whether |
he rebellion has been suppressed, in
'luding the reports of officers and agents
appointed to visit the rebellious States
md examine into their condition
HoUsE.-The Committee on Military
Affairs was instructed to examine into
he expedieney of providing by law such
county or additional pay to soldiers who
ntered the service in 1861 and 1862, as
Till place them on an equality in this re-
pect with those who enlisted at a later
'eriod~ On motion of Mr.. Grinnell, of
oWa, the Committee on Post Offices and
POST Roads was instructed to inquire into
he expediency of amending the postal
avs by substituting commissions for
alary. Mr.. Raymond, of New York,
resented the credentials of the Tennes-
ee members, which were referred to the
elect committee on the subject, and
esolution adopted by a vote of 133 to
B, that until otherwise ordered the
entlemen claiming to be Representatives
-om that State be invited to take seats
n the floor.
SENATE, Dec. 13.--Mr Sherman, from
lie Committee on Agriculture, reported
bill to prohibit the importation of cattle
ON Europe, in order to prevent the intro
nstion of the cattle plague into this
ountry. Mr.. Stewart introduced propos-
amendments to the Constitution,
aking the Union indissoluble and de-
airing the paramount allegiance of the
tizen due the National Government
Mr.. Wilson called up his bill to secure
lie rights of freemen to the lately eman-
pated slaves. Considerable discussion {
Issued, but without any definite action !
hing taken the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.--The House took up and a q
opted the resolution, as amended by the t
,nate, to consider and report on the con-
tion of the States lately in rebelIion.-I :