Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-12-21
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LIMOS, iowa anu WlScOtlSiu lOT LhtiT proHhpI-
itude In furnishing troops at critical periods,
and concludes his report as follows ,'
70 Looking to the Causes that have accom-
plished the national de!iverance, there seems
no room henccforth to doubt the stability Of
the Federal Union. These causes are per-
lpaaent, and must always have an active ex-
isteuee. The majesty of national power has
been exhibited in the courage and faith of
our citizens. and the ignominy of rebellion is
witnessed by the hopeless end of the great
rebellion. .ro0a. sg.,g ..g.... ...- \ -.,rs, /.
h r,fs,b.,n EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
" 0,,.s1 ,ao ,. ~ Ia Secretary of War.
XXX1Xth Congress--1st Session
...g '2el na SENATE. r~. 2o wnl
Washington, December 1.-THE Senate
was called to order at l2 o'clock, by Mr.. Fos-
ter, of Conn, the President pro TEN.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Mass, presented the peti-
ton of Francis Cook and $500 other colored
citizens Of the District of Columbia, asking
for the right of suffrage. The petitioners set
forth that large proportion OF the colored
citizens Of the District are property holders
and tax payers They claim that as they are
sufficiently intelligent to build and sustain
churches and institutions Of learning, and to
accumulate property, they are sufficiently in
telligent to vote. That for years they have
been obliged not only to educate their own
children, but contribute to the support of
schools in which only white children were
Taught; that the record of the colored people
as to crime md pauperism is as fair as
any other class in the country. Out Of a
population of less than 10000 they sent $500
soldiers into the field, while the white popula-
ton of over 6n000 furnished only l,5OO sold
iers, and the colored soldiers volunteered
without incentives Of large boanties; pay or
promotion. -a"'I .'i 5if'.t
The petition was referred to the committee
on the District of Columbia.
Mr. Howe, of Wis, introduced a bill pro-
viding that whenever n person who is entitled
to pension for injuries received in the mill
tary service shall die before the time of filing
his application, allowance Of the full amount
of his claim shall be made.to his executor
Mr. Brown, of Mo-, presented bill to grant
land for aiding in the construction Of rail-
road to the Pacific coast, through Arkansas
and Missouri, by the southern route. Referred
to the Committee on the Pacific Railroad,
and ordered to he printed. . u"
Mr. Wade, of Ohio. introduced the follow
ing resolutions, which were referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs: ''r
Whereas Ina letter of Instructions, dated
July 3d. 1862, directed to the General Com
manding the French forces in Mexico, the
Emperor ofthe French indicated the policy
concerning the affairs Of this continent, by
declaring tha. il was hisintention to establish
monarchy in Mexicoi which would restore
to the Latin race on this side Of the Atlantic
all their strength and prestige. guarantee Sc
curity to the French West India colonies and
those of Spain, secure the interests and es-
tablish the influence of France in the center
Of America, and prevent the people Of the
United States from taking possession Of the
Gulf Of Mexico from which they would com
mand the Antilles and South America, and
so become the only dispensers Of tie products
of the New World; and 97,a '7iaF n'j
Whereas, In pursuance Of said policy an ef.
fort has been made to establish a monarchy
in Mexico, contrary to the wishes of the peor
pie, and to support Maximilianin his ursurpa-
ton by European soldiers; and loiu vi
Whereas, Among other acts contrary to the
spirit of the age and humanity, the so-called
Emperor Of mexico, by decree and oregula-
ton dated Sept s, 1865, practically re.cstal-
lished slavery in his dominion, and by de-
cree dated Oct. B. 1866, has violated the usa-
/ ges of civilized warfare, by denying to the
Mexican Republican troops the rights of bel
ligerents, and ordering their execution wlier-
ever found within twenty-four hours after
capture therefore, ~" 100" ~ ol b"afi ,
BE it resolsed Jy tho Senate and House
Of Representatives of the United States
In Congress Assent bied, LIST, 'Thatwe contem-
plate the present condition Of affairs ID. the
Republic Of Mexico with the most profound
solcitude. = NOM bs1 9aga Ina ,.@i /
7 3D. That the attempt to subject one of the
Republican governments Of this continent by
foreign power, and to establish on Its ruins
monarchy sustained solely by European
bayonets, is sOpposed to the declared policy of
the United States Government, offensive to
our people and contrary to the spirit of our
people and contrary to the spirit Of our insti-
tutions. n"ifl1I N'ii4 's3'., t'1' ih 'la. q
3D.. That the President of the United States
be requested to take such steps concerning
this matter as will indicate the recognized pol
icy, and protect the honor and interests of our
Government. 1'7. 1'a'"d sff A'l
r On motion of Mr. Howard, Of Michigan,
the President was requested to furnish the
Senate with all correspondence in possession
of the Government touching the occupation
of Mexico by French troops 1, tn
y On motion of Mr.. Chandler, of Mich, the
President was requested to give the Senate
all correspondence and other information in
regard to the barbarous decree of the so called
! Emperor Of Mexico, ordering, all Mexicans
founu defending the sacred cause of ihdepend.
cnce to be silov without trial o'iT ehal q
T., ta~ HOUSE. ,a,.4 ,e-
Washington, Dec. ,,ll.--Mr d. W. Eoofs
hees, Of Ind, appeared to-day and qualified.
Mr.. Blaine, of Maine, introduced q bill TO
reimburse the loyal States for advances raade'
and debts contracted in support Of the war,
and, on motion, it was referred to'a Select
Committee of seven members moi l /
Mr. Wentworth's (of ILL., bill was passed.
IT, provides that the importation of cattle
shall be prohibited. The Secretary of the