Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-14
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successful establishment of this Republic
over so large a portion OF the continent de-
termincd the form of government to be
| adopted by the people inhabiting it. il is the
/ duty of the neighboring States TO assist each
other in guarding the rights common to all
| that conquest. and subiugation can not be
recognized as a remedy Tor mere pecuniary
grievances by the American States, and that
the forcibIe seizure of Mexico by foreign
troops, the seating of foreign Emperor on
a throne erected on the ruins of that Repub-
lie, and his retention by foreign bayonets, is
in violation of all these, and can not be per
mitted by the United States, without failing
in the highest duties of people therefore,
ReS0'red. That the Committee on Foreign
Relations be instructed to inquire into, and
report what measures and means may be
necessary on the part of the United States
TO restore to the Mexican people the free and
unrestricted rights to choose their own form
of government, and of giving effect to the
unanimous determination of the people Of
this nation that no power shall impose a
despotic government upon any State or
people of this continent.
Mr.. Van Horn moved the previous cues
ton.
Mr. Stevens said that in voting for the
proposition shall we vote for all the pre-
amble affirms. If it were matter of in
quiry, it would be entirely different thing.
He suggested that it go over fer the pres
ent
The House refused to second the demand
for the previous question.
On motion of Mr.. Banks a resolution was
adopted that the Select Committee on Rules
of which the Speaker is chairman, he in
structed to consider and report what relation
the reporters of the official proceedings pub
lished III the Globe bear to the House and
whether any further legislation is necessary
to secure correct and just report of its pro-
ceedings.
Mr.. Washburne moved that 90, 900 extra
copies of the report of Lieutenant-G General
Grant reprinted. The question was referred
to Committee on Printing.
Mr.. NOEL offered resolution that the
House of Representatives will not exclude
the members of Congress-elect from any
of the States recently in rebellion, because
of the fact that negroes rs class were ex-
cluded from voting at the election of said
members. 4 debate arising, the resolution
lies over.
On motion Of Mr.. Stevens, it was resolved
that the President be requested, if not in
compatible with the public interest, to COM
municate to the House any correspondence
or other information in possession of the
government relative to the condition of af.
fairs in our sister Republic of Mexico es-
pecially any letters of the Minister of said
republic, or the French Minister at Wash
ington relating thereto.
On motion of Mr.. Garfield, it was resolved
that the President be requested, if not in
compatible with the public service, to COM
municate 10 the House any information in
possession of the Executive Department Of
the government in reference to a so-called
decree by Macmillan, the French agent in
Mexico, under date of September 9th, 1865,
re-establishing slavery espionage in that re-
pablo, and also what action, if any, has been
taken by the United States Government in
relation thereto,
Mr.. Allison introduced bill to construct
a canal to improve the upper rapids and
| lower, or Desmoines rapids, of the Missis-
| sippi river, which was referred to the Com
mittee on Roads and Canals.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, Of Iowa, it
was
Res0lred, That the Committee on Com
merce be instructed to inquire what legisla-
ton, if any, is necessary for the safety and
protection of persons travelling upon rail-
roads in the United States and to report by
! bill or otherwise,
The following resolution, pending from
last Monday, and offered by Mr.. Niblack,
! came up as unfinished business
Resoired, That pending the question as to
| the admission of persons claiming to have
been elected Representatives to the present
Congress, from States lately in rebellion
against the United States Government; such
persons shall be entitled to the privilege of
the floor of this House.
The House refused to suspend rules for
the reception of the resolution Yeas, 40 +;
nays, Ill.