The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-12

And whereas, in pursuance of said polly,
an attempt has been made TO establish q
monarchy IN Mexico, contrary 10 the wishes
of the people, and to support 4aximilian in
his nsuspstion by European soldiers.
And whereas, amang .other acts. contrary
to the spirit Of the age and hmanity, the So
called Emperor of Mexico, by decree and
regulation dated September 9Th, 1866, practi-
tically re-estabhshes slavery in his domlnions,
and by decree dated October 8, 1865, has
violated the usages of civilized warfare by de-
nying to the Mexican Republican troops the
rights of belligerents. aud ordering their exc
cution wherever found within twenty four
hours after captured.
Therefore, be it resolved, by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the United
States in Congress assembled, first, that we
contemplate the present condition of affairs
in the Republic Of Mexico with the most pro-
found solicitnde. sesats..
2. That the attempt to subject one Of the
republican governments of this continent, by
fOrelgn power, and to be established bn lis
ruins. a monarchy sustained solely By Eu-
ropcan bayonets. is opposed to the declared
policy OF the United States Government.
offensive to our people and CONTRARY to the
spirit of our institutions
|. B.. That the the President Of The United
States be requested TO take such steps, con-
cernlng this grave matter. as wilIindicate the
recognized policy, and protect thk honor and
interest of our Governnent
| On motion of Mr.. Hard the PreAiAen,
was requested TO furnish the Senate With all
the correspondence In possession Of the Gov
ernment touching the occupation of Mexico
by the French troops.
On motion of Mr. Chandler, the President
was requested to give the Senata all CORES
pondence and other information, in regard te
the barbarous deerees of the sol called Em
peror of Mexico; ordering all Mek kicans fou nd
! defending the sacred cause Of Independence
to be shot without trial
Mr.. Cowen Submitted the following reso
lntion, which was objected to BIT Mr.. Sum
ner. and goes over under the rults.
Resoirtd, That the President or the Unitet
states be and he is hereby requested 10 fur
nlsh To the Senate information of that portion
OF the Union lately in rebellion whether tn.
rebellion has been suppressed and the niteG
States put again in possession of th.
States in which it existed whether the L. S
courts are reessablished. post Offices reestab
+, lished. and the revenues collected; and alst
whether the people of those States have re
organized their State governments, ant
whether they are yielding obedience 10 tn.
laws and Government Of the Unifed States.
| Mr.. Sumner called upon hiE resolution
/. calling for information rs TO certain employee
Of the Treasury Department, whether ther,
are men in the Department whp have no
taken the oath required by law. hnd whethe
there is no money paid ont of ofices provides
| By law.
| Mr. johnson offered substitute. which b,
said was similar 10 Mr.. Sumner proposition
/ without the preamble which in Mr. Sumner
resolution took ii for granted thai such stat
| Of things as stated actually eNAss.
/ Mr. Johnson said his substitute was a sim
| pie resolution of inquiry.
Pending the consideration of the above
| Mr.. Dooliitle said the proper business befor'
| the Senate was his motion of "Wednesday Il
refer to that part of the Presidents messae'
relating 20 the States, to the law bn the Judi
/ ciary.
Pending the consideration Of This subject
the Senate adjourned at one o clock.