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dated September 5th, 1865 practically re-estabshed
slavery in his dominions and by decree dated Octo
fare by denying the Mexican Republican troops the
rights of beigerents, and ordering their execution
wherever found within twenty-four hours after cap
Therefore. BE 1t Resolved By the Senate and House
OF Representatives. Of the United States in Congress
lst That we contemplate the present condition of
affairs in the Republic of Mexico with the most pro-
found solicitude.
I'd. That the attempt to subvert one of the Repub-
lican governments of this continent by foreign
power and to establish its ruins monarchy sus-
the declared policy of the United States Government
anS otenSy Th to the spirit of our institutions
be requested to take such steps concerning this
matter as will indicate the recognized policy and
protect the honor and interests of our Government
These resolutions were referred to the Committee
on Foreign Affairs, and ordered to be printed.
THE CATTLE PLEAGUE.
Mr.. Wentworth of Ill, presented bill to prevent
ton. Objection being made the bill was withdrawn.
Mr.. Ward, of New York, introduced a bill giving
bounty land and money to United States soldiers who
served in the late rebellion. Referred to the Conn
mittce on Judiciary.
Mr.. Julian, of Indiana, introduced bill to repeal
portion OF the joint resolution explanatory of AN
Act to suppress instruction to punish treason and
rebellion to seize and concate the property Of re
bells and for other purposes. Referred to Committee
on Judiciary. Aso bill to extend the right of suf
frage in the District Columbia in regard to quaca-
ton Of electors striking ont from all laws and parts
on District Columbia.
Mr. Bromwei of Ill, introduced bill to equalize
bounties to commissioned officers, musicians and
pryates in the volunteer service of the United States
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs
the judicial system of the United States. RsferTed
to Committee on Judiciary; also bill to extend the
time for the completion of Burlington and Missouri
River Railroad Referred to Committee on Pacific
Railroad.
ENLARGEMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA.
Mr.. Latham, of West Virginia. submitted reso-
n of In ft ntrn,,
of the counties Of Berkely and Jefferson from the
State of Virginia to the State of West Virginia. Re
terred to the Committee on judiciary.
THH CATTLE PLAGUE.
Mr.. Wentworth introduced bill to prevent spread
ing OF cattle disease above spoken of.
Mr., Conkling, OF New York, thought that the bill
MIR. Wentworth said he had assurance from the
State Department that it would not, and urged the
immediate passage Of the bill. The bill passed
MEXICAN AFFAIRs-RIGHT OF FOREIGN POWERS.
Mr.. Y an Horn introduced resolution in relation
to Mexican affairs The resolution asserts that the
rights of foreign powers to territorial possessions on
this continent ceased with those of discovery That
the successful establishment of this Republic so
large a portion of the continent determined the form
of government best adapted to the people inhabit-
log it.
That it is the duty of neighboring States to assist
each other In guarding rights and interests common
to all.
That conquest and subiugation cannot be recog-
nized as remedy for mere pecuniary grievances by
American States, and that the forcible seizure of
Mexico by foreign troops the seating Of foreign
lie, and his retention by foreign bayonets is in VIC
lation of all these and cannot be permitted by the
United States without failing in the highest duties of
powerful State, and
That the Committee on Foreign Relations be in
structed to inquire into and report what measures
and means may be necessary the part of the
United States to restore to the Mexican people the
free and unreStraned right to choose their own
form OF government and of giving effect to the
imOus voice of the people of this nation, that no
foreign power shall impose despotic government upon
any State people of this continent Debate spring
rules.
REPRESENTATION FROM REBELLIous STATES.
Mr.. Noell, of Missouri, introduced a resolution
that the House of Representatives will not exclude
the members of Congress elected in any of the States
recently in rebellion because of the fact that the
groes, as class; We're excluded from voting at the
resolution. it laid over according to rule
Mr.. Beaman, of Michigan introduced resolution
ant for seat of Mr.. Trowbridgc. from the 9Th Con-
gressonal District Of Michigan, which was agreed to-
Co. MI H. wilson OF Iowa introduced bill providing
OF the District of Columbia, which was passed.
THE MEMORY OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
The Speaker of the House, Mr.. Colfax, here an
required by Joint resolution to take into considera
ton what token Of respect was necessary to be shown
by both Houses of Congress the death of the late
President, Abraham Lincoln. Mr.. Francis Thomas
represents the State Of Maryland
The Speaker also announced the standing COM
mlttecS for the 18th Congress.
STANDING AND JOINT COMMITTEES
The Charmen of the various Committees are as
follows:
6 emit sae hs pS4b q
Blaine Of Maine Patterson of New Hampshire,
Mopriil Of Vermont Banks Of Jenckes
of New. York, Wright of New Jersey. Stevens of
Psnnsylvaniga, Nicholson Of, Delaware Francis
Kentucky. Qrth of Indiana, McClurg of Missouri
Beaman Of Michigan, Kasson Of Iowa, Sloan Of Wis
consin, Highly of California, Window of Minnesota
Henderson Of Oregon. Clarke of Kansas and Wha-
ley of West Virginia Committee of Elections Dawes
of Massachusetts; Ways and Means, Morrill, Of Yer
Banking and Currency, PomerOy of New York; Pa
ciic Railroad, Price Of Iowa; Claims ,Delano Of Ohio
Lands Julian of Indiana POstofices, Alley of Mas
sachusetts; District Of Columbia, Ingerso Of Hi
GG JT%Sbe a@yy Wilson Was kRGr@EatonaFy
lures, Ilulburd of New York. Private Land Claims,
Thayer of Pennsylvania; Manufactures, Moorhead
fairs, Schenck Of Ohio; Militia Smith Of Kentucky;
Affairs. Banks Of Massachusetts, Territories. Ashley
Of Ohio; Revolutionary Pensions, McIndoe of Wis
consin; Invalid Pensions, Perham Of Mainei Roads
of Rhode Island; Public Buildings and Grounds, J.
Il. Rice of Maine; Reytsal and Unfinished Business.
Missouri; Accounts. Rollins of New Hampshire;
Coinage. Weights and Measures. Kasson Of Iowa.
Expenditures of State Department. Pike Of Maine;
New York Expenditures &C Wax Department. De
ming of Connecticut; Expenditures of Navy De
Of Postofice Department, Baker of Illinois; Expen
9itures Of Interior Department. DumOnt of Indiana;
Expenditures on Public Buildings, Longyear Of
Michigap Joint Committee on Library. Hayes Of
Ohio; Joint Committee on Printing, Latin. Of New
York: Joint Committee on ENROLLED Bills. Cobb of
Wisconsin Select Committee on Rules, the Speaker,
Select Committee on Bankrupt Law, Jenckes of
Rhode Island; Select Committee on Freedmen, Eliot
of Massachusetts,
THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR.
Mr.. Niblack; of Indiana. moved suspension of
rules to introduce resolution, that pending the
question as to the admission of persons claiming to
have been elected representatives to the present Con-
gresS from the States lately in rebellion against the
United States Government such persons shall be
entitled to the privilege of the floor of the House
The suspension was not agreed to, by vote of 10 to
Ill, (Maryland Representatives not voting
THE GLOBE REPORTERS.
Mr.. Banks, of Mass, introduced a resolution in
strgctlns the committee on kuies to report what re-
lshed in the Globe have been to the House, and
whether any further regulation necessary to secure
On motion of Mr.. Washburne, it was ordered to
print $4,000 copies of Lieutenant General Grants re-
port.
US. ARMoRY AT HARPERs FERRY.
Mr.. Latham, of W. Virginia, introduced resolu-
ton instructing the Committee Military Affairs to
inquire into the eXpediency OF reestablsng L. ;.
mory at Harpers Ferry,
INQUIRY CONCERNING MEXICAN AFFAIRS
Mr.. Stevens introduced resolution, calling upon
the President to furnish the House of Representatives
with any correspondence information in possession
of Government III relation to the present condition
or affairs in the Republic of Mexico, and especially,
any letters of the Minister from said Republic the
French Minister at Washington thereto.
RE-EsTABLIsHMEYT OF SLAVERY IN MEXICO.
Mr.. Garfield of Ohio, also introduced resolution
calling upon the President to furnish any Informal
ton in possession of Government in reference to
called decree by Macmillan, the French agent in
Mexico under date of Sept 5, 1865, re-establishng
slavery peOnage in that Republic, and what action
has been taken by Government in relation thereto
Mr.. Wilson introduced resolution, nstructing the
Committee on Commerce to inquire what legislation
be necessary for the safety and protection of
sons travelling upon railroads in the United States.
Agreed TO.
Resolutions offered by Messrs. Dixon, of
Rhode Island; Stevens of Penna.; Delano, of Ohio,
and BENJAMIN, of Mo, proposing amendments to the
United States Constitution Referred to Appropria-
ton Committee,
TIL House then adjourned.
Southern Religious Reconstruction.
A telegraph despatch, dated Louisville, KY. Dec
s, says
AT o'clock last evening, notwithstanding adverse
weather, the several Presbyterian congregations of
this city assembled in the Second Presbyterian Church
to take action in behalf of the Kentucky Board of