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

| by decree dated October Sd, 1866, has vio-
1 lated the usages Of civilized warfare by deny
! ing 70 the Mexican republican troops, the
/. right of belligefents, and ordering their exc
!, cutien wherever found within twenty four
| hours after their capture. Therefore be it,
Resolred by the Senate and House of Repre-
! sentatives Of the United States in Congress
asrembled; first, that we contemplate the
| present condition of affairs in the republic of
| Mexico, with the most profound solicitations
Second. that the attempt to subject one Of
the Republican Governments Of this conti-
nent, by a foreign power and 10 establish on
| its ruins a monarchy sustained solely by Eu-
| ropean bayonets. is opposed TO the declared
] policy Of the United States Government, is
/ offensive to our people, and contrary TO, the
! spirit of our institutions. @H
! RcsoIred, That the President of the United
I States be requested to take such steps CON
cerning this grave matter ~ will vindicate the
recognized policy, and protect the hcnur and
interests Of Government.
Mr.. Julian introduced bill to extend the
rights of suffrage in the District Of Columbia,
which was referred to the Committee for the
1 District Of Columbia.
/ Mr.. Wentworth bill was passed II pro-
vides that the importation of catde shall be
! prohibited.
The Secretary Of the Treasury is required
to make such regulations as will give lawful
and immediate effect, and to send the copies
thereof 10 proper officers in thu country and
| foreign parts, wheM the President shall have
given thirty days notice by proc ianation that
10 further danger is appreheuied, this law
/ shaA be OF no force, and cattle may be SIN
ported in the same way as heretofore.
| Mr. Van Horn, of No., introduced the fol-
] lowing:
Whereas, The rights of foreign owners to
territorial possessions On this continent ceased
with those Of discovery; that the successful
establishment Of this Republic over so large
portion of this continent determines the
| form of government to be adopted by the
people inhabiting it; that it is the duty oi
neighboring states to assist each other in
| guarding the rights and interests common "a
all; that conquest and subjugation cannot be
| recognised as remedy for mere pecuniary
( grievances by American states. and that the
/ forcihle seizure of Mexico by ft.reign troops.
and the sending OF a foreign Emperor on a
throne erected ON the ruins of that Repnbhc
and his elevation by foreign bayonets. IL in
! violation Of all these and cannot be permitted
! by the Cnted States, without falling in the
I highest obligations of its people therefore
Resolred, That the COMMITTEES Oh Foreign
Relations be instructed to inquire and repor.
what measures aud means may be necessary
+ on the part of the United States to restore to
I, the Mexican people the free and unrestricted
I right to choose their own form OF govern
ment and Of giving effect to the unanimous
determination Of the people of this nation
( that no power shall impose despotic govern
ment upon any state or people Of this CONT
nent-
Mr.. Stevens in voting for the proposition,
! we vote for all the preamble afirms. fit were
| q mere matter OF inquiry. ii would be an en-
tirely different thing. He suggested that j,
be laid over for the present.
I House refused to second the demand for
the previous question.
I The speaker said resolution had been
previously passed for the appointment Ola com.
mittee Of one from each State to lake action
respecting the death OF President Lincoln,
: This was offered by Mr.. Washburne. Of ILL.,
This gentleman colleague, Mr.. Went
worth. subsequently offered resolution Il
; inquire into and report bill for the relief OF
Mrs. Lincoln
:. The chair having been informed by Mr.
Wentworth of his desire that Mr.. Washburne
should be placed on the committee. Thii
oyiates the necessity Of two committees Botl
gentlemen are from the same State and there
; fore only OF them can be appointed.
House adjourned.
The Senate was called 10 order at /.
o clock by ". Foster, President Pre- tenn
\ Mr.. Wilson presented the petition of Fran
els Cook and twenty FIVE hundred other color
ed people of the District, asking tbs. right o
Suffrage. Referred to the Committee on th.
I District of Columbia.
The. President pro tenn. announced the fol
lowing committee, to act with the Hous'
: committee on the subject of Mr. Lincoln
death: Messrs. Foot, Yates, Wade. Fessen
: den, Wilson, Doohtte, Lane of Kansas
Harris, Smith, Lane of Indiana, Wiley
Buckalaw and Henderson.
>, On motion of Mr.. Fessenden. so mnch o
the Presidents message as relates To 6nance
was referred to the Committee on Finances
Mr.. Grimes presented q bill to grant al
extension of time for Che completion of Ger
Ia Iowa railroads.
Mr.. Sumner presented a bill to confirm
land titles granted by Gen. Sherman TO col
ored men in the Sea Islands. last winter
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Mr.. Brown introduced bill to grant land
for the construction of q railroad through
! Missouri aud Arkansas to the Pacific coast b.
the southern route, which was referred to tn,
Committee on the Pacific Railroad.
j Mr.. Stewart presented a bill to establish
Mining Bureau, which was referred to III.
4 Committee on Mines ana Miners
Mr.. Wilson presented joint resolution to
prevent the sale of the bonds and script o
the late so-called Confederacv, which wa.
! referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
4 Mr.. Nye gave notice of bill to change the
eastern boundary of.the State of Nevada SO
as to include additional territory to be taker
from Utah and Arizonia also bill for ths
speedy completion Of the Pacific Railroad
Mr. Harris introduced resolution calling
on the President for what information he has
in his possession respecting the reoccupancy
of Mexican territory, which was adopted.
The President laid before the Senate the
petition of the Sisters Of Mercy, Of Chicago
asking for the appropriation of money for the
enlargement and improvement OF Mercy
Hospital in Chicago, which was referred te
Committee on Claims.
j The President pro tenn. laid before the Sen
ate the memorial of the North Carolina Leg
islature asking for the repeal of the test oath
Mr. Sumner presented the memorial Of the
National Freedmen's s Commission, asking fol-
Congressional support, which was referred te
the Committee on Military Affairs. I
Mr.. Howe introduced bill providing thai
whenever person who is entitled to . pen
sion for injuries received in the military er
vice, shall die before the time of filing hi
4 application, the allowance Of the full anoun
Of his claims shail be made to his executors
r. Mr. Wade introduced the following, which
were referred to the Committee on Foreigr
d