The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-12-20


of civilized warfare by denying to the
Mexican Republican troops the rights Of
belligerents, and ordering their execution
wherever found within twenty-four hours
after their capture; therefore,
RESOLVED, BY the'Senate and House Of
Representatives of. the United States in
Congress assembled: a..
l. That we contemplate the present
condition Of affairs in the Republic Of
Mexico with most profound solicitude.
2. That the attempt to subvert one Of
the republican governments Of this couti,
neut by a foreign power, and to establish
On its rims a monarchy sustained solely
by European ~bayonets, is opposed to the
declared policy Of the United States Gov
eminent. offensive to our people, and con-
trafy to the spirit of our institutions.
Resplved. That the President of the
United States be requested to take such
steps concerning this grave matter as will
vindicatc the recognized policy and pro-
tect the honor and interests Of our Gov.
eminent. ~
Mr.. Julian introduced a bill to extend
the right Of suffrage in the District Of
Columbia. Referred to the Committee
for the District of Columbia.
Mr.. BRO WN offered q resolution -
instructing the Judiciary Committee to
inquire into the expedienoy aud rightful.
ness Of providing by law for the adoption
Of the eight hour system Of labor in all
employments within the jurisdiction Of
Congress. The resolution lies over.
Mr.. FOSTER of Vermont, rose to an
nouuce the death of his colleague in the
Senate, Hon. Jacob Collamer, and in a
speech Of thirty monutes duration reviuw.
ed the life and public services Of the late
Senator, and spoke in terms Of common
dation of him as q lawyer, a judge, q
member Of the Vermont Legislature, a
member Of President Taylor's Cabenet,
and q Senator Of the United States,
The customary resolutions Of respect
were then passed, and the Senate ad'
journed until Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr. HENDERSON, of Oregon, offered
a resolution declaring that treason against
the United States Government, is a crime
that ought to be punished, which was
passed unanimously.
Nj. WILSON, of Iowa, offered q res.
olution which was passed, hat all papers
in reference to the late 50 called Confed.
crate State, be referred to a select com.
mittee Of fifteen, and hat no represena'
tives from such States be admitted Il
seats until Congress shall declare tina
such States are entitled to Representatives
After the announcement of tho Com
mittee on the Condition of the so called
Confederate States, Mr.. WASHBURNE
Of Illinois, said the House might as vel
at this time determine the perioe Of it
adjournment for the holidays, and there.
fore introduced a joint resolution.
Mr.. STEVENS moved the blanks be
filled by naming the 2ist of December tc
the 4th Of January.
Mr. ASPBURNE moved the inser.
ton Of the 9th of January, whish was sus.
tanned by Mr.. johnson, Of Pennsylvania,
on the ground that the 9Th Of January
vas aholiday in his State.
Mr.. FARNSW0RTH, Of Illinois,
favored working now, snd desired tina
the adjournment be as short as possible.
Mr.. SPALDING, Of Ohio, said ht
came here to work. but was willing Il
crafty those who desired to spend III,
holidays at home. His committee hal
voted to adjourn to the 4th Of January
and no thought this sufficient.
Mr.STEVENS remarked that the rule
required that the principal appropriation
bills should be reported in the first thirty
days Of the session, that the Commits
on appropriations would be ready to re
port those bills before the holidays.
MI. KELLY, Of Pennsylvania, favors'
adjourning till the 9th Of January, an,
the resolution was finally passed to tina
effect, after the passage Of the appropria
ton Of $50, 900 for furnishing the Presi
dents house,
MI. STEVENS reported o bill appro
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