The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-12
THE RADICAL SUMNER AT WORK.
Thirty ninth Congress--lst Session.

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WASHINGTON. Decemb 1l.-sEyArE-Sen-
ator Wilson presented the petition Of Francis
Cook and 81 other colored people Of the Dis
trict, a king the right NJ suffrage. Referred TO
the Committee on the District Of Columbia.
The President pro TEN. announced the fol-
lowing Committee 10 act with the House Com
mittee on the subject Of Mr.. Lincon's death {:
Messrs. FoOte. Yates, Fessenden, Wilson, Doo-
little, Lane, Of Kansas; Harris, Nesmith, Lane,
Of Indiana; Wiley, Buckalew and Hender-
son.
ON motion ofMr. Fessenden 80 much Of ia c
Presidents Message ~ relates TO finance was
referred 90 the Committee on Finance.
MIR. Grimes presented bill to grant extern
sion Of time for the completion OF certain Iowa
railroads.
Mr.. Sumner presented bill TO confirm land
titles granted by General sherman, 10 cOlored
men, in sea Island, last winter. Referred to
Committee OH Judiciary.
Mr.. Brown introduced a bill To grant lands
for the construction Of railroads through Mis-
souri, and Arkansas To the Pacific coast, by the
Southern route. which was referred 10 the Com
mittce on Pacific Railroad.
MIR. stuart presented "a bill 10 establish "A
Mining Bureau. Referred TO Committee on
Mines and Minerals.
Mr.. Wilson presented a joint resolution To
prevent the sale Of bonds and scrip, s0-ealled,
If the late Southern Confederacy. Referred TO
the Committee on judiciary.
Mr.. Nye gave notice Of "A bill 10 change the
eastern boundary Of the State Of Nevada. so ~
u include additional territory, 10 be taken
from Utah and Oregon. Also "A bill for the
speedy completion Of the Pacific Railroad.
MIR Howard introduced resolution call
ing upon the President for what informa-
ton he has In his possession respecting the oc-
cupancy Of the Mexican territory, which was
adopted.
Mr.. Wilson introduced hill to prevent the
sale Of bills. bonds -or scrip or other evidences
Of debt Of the so-called Confederate States, or
any Of them, which Furnishes as felony the
buying. selling or holding such evidence Of
debt with penalty of $500 fine and imprison-
mcnt not less than one year or more than ten;
which was referred 10 the judiciary Commit
tee.
Mr.. Howe introduced bill providing that
whenever person who l. entitled 10 pension
for injuries received I'm the military service
shall die before the time OF filing his applica-
tlon, allowance Of the full amount Of his claim
shall be made his executor.
MIR. Brown presented a bill 10 grant land for
aiding m the construction of railroad to the
Pacific coast, through Arkansas and Missouri
10y the Southern route. Referred ~ the Com
mittec on the Pacific Railroad, and ordered to
Ice printed.
Mr. Wade introduced the following. which
was referred 10 the Committee ON Foreign AT
fairs:
WHEREAS, In a letter Of instruction, dated
July 3. 1852. directed TO the General COM
manding the French forces in Mexico, the Em-
peror Of the French indicated the policy con-
corning the affairs Of this continent, by declar-
ing II was his intention 10 establish "A Mon
arehy in Mexico, which would restore 10 the
Latin race on this side of the Atlantic all their
strength and prestige, guarantee securely 10
the French the West India colonies and those
of spain, secure the interest and establish the
influence OF France In Central America
and prevent the people Of the United States
frfft ftl1 Of n
from which they would command the Antilles
aud South America. and 80 become the only
dispensers Of the products Of the New World;
and.
WHEREAS, In pursuance Of said policy an
enort has been made TO establish "A monarchy
in Mexico, contrary 10 the wishes OF the pco-
pie and 10 support MaNimilian in his usuTpa-
tion by European soldiers, and
WHEREAS. Among other acts contrary TO
the spirit Of the age and humanity the so-call-
ed Emperor of Mexico. 10y 4 decree and regtIla-
tion dated september q. 1850, practically re-
established slavery i'm his dominion, and 10y
decree dated OCtober 30, lSOj. has violated
the usages Of civilized warfare by DENYING TO
the Mexican Republican troops the rights Of
hclligeraut~. and ordering their execution
wherever found, within twenty -four years af-
ter capture; therefore be- IL
RcSOired, by the senate and House Of Rep
re>entatiyes of the United states in Congress
assembled, that We contemplate the present
with thu most profound solcitude.
ReS0lred. That the attempt 10 subject one
of the Republics Of this Continent by foreign
power. a. establish monarchy sustained " hol-
~ by European bayonets, i sopposed 10 the de-
clared policy of the Uuited states Government.
offensive 10 cur people and contrary 10 the
spirit Of our institutions.
EesOIrsd, That the President Of the United
states be requested 10 take such steps concern
Ing tlis matter a. will indicate the recognized
policy. and protect the honor and interests Of
Our government.
ON motion oi MIR. Howard. the President
was requested O. furnish the senate with all
correspondence in possession Of the Govern
ment, touching the occupation Of Mexico by
French troops.
On motion Of Mr.. Chandler, the President
was requested o. furnish the senate all cores
pondence and other information in regard TO
the baTbarous decree of the S0-called Emperor
II Mexico. ordering All MeXicans found aefend-
iug the sacred cause Il independence % he
hot without trial.
Mr.. Cowan submitted the following re~olu-
ton. vi hich was objected % by Mr.. sumner.
aud lies over under the rules;
RsSolred. That the President Of the United
states Ice and j. hereby requested TO furnish 10
the senate information of the state Of that por-
ti0u II the lnion lately in rebellion; whether
III Rebellion has been suppressed and the
United states pat again IN possession Of the
>tltes in which 10 existed: whether the United
state, Courts al, rest1red, and Post Offices es-
tahli~hcd, Whether the United states revenue
l. collected, and y neither the people Of these
STATES lave organized their governments: and
whether they are welding their ohe,iienrc 10
the LAVE of tie niieJ states.
Mr.. sumner. CIiiing up hi, re>olufipn call
ing Tor information - o. certain euiriaveS i'm
the Treasury Department. whether ihere arr.
men IN the Treasury Department who have
not taken the oath pquired by law, and
whether there MAS no money paid out Of the
offices net prov idei by law
Mr. johnson offered substitute. which he
SAID was similar % summers proposition with
out the preamble. which. IN summers reSolu-
tion took Il for granted that such state Of
things j. stated actually existed.
Mr.. Johnson said his substitute WAS A simple
r~olution q inquiry pending the onSideration
~ the ahoNe.
Mr.. Doolitle sald the proper business before
the senate Wa hi motion II "wednesday last
L. refer that. part of the President. Massage
relative % the states O. the Committee ON Judi.
ciary.
Pending the consideration Of this subject the
senate adjourned.
HOUsT-The speaker then announced the
following standing Committees:
Commerre-Me>~rs. Washburne. Of Illinois;
Elliott. 1f Massachusetts,: Dixon, " Rhode
Island; ONeii. of Pennsylvania: LUngyear, OF
Mh-htgani JSs- Humphrey, Of New York; j.
: Thomas, Jr., Of MARYLAND: EgYleSton, oi
Missouri J. VI. Humphrey, Of New York.