The New York herald., 1862-04-12

serving ouatermaster Eexico stolen from his
trunk without neglect default on hs part.
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Mr. BROWNE (opp) Of r. l., from the Committee on
l1ectons reported resolution that VIM vandever has
DOT beon entitled 10 seat the House since he was
mustered into the military service Of tho Unted statos
as colonel in an Iowa regiment, in September last.
The report ordered 10 bc printed.
PASSAGE on THE DISTRICT
OOLUMmA
Mr.. Srsyas, (rep) or Pa, moved debate the bil'
for tho adjustment of slavery in the District Of Column
bis 20 close hour after the consideration of tho
same TO DO resumed Committee Of tho Whole tho
state of the Union. ..- .a j. ,,..,rs,s .rraa
M CoISAx, (rep) of Ind moved 10 amend go ~ 10 OK
tend tho debate two hours order that spccch might
be made on the Southern sidsif desired. y t4 ~
hr, WADswoRn, (Union) OF KY, wanted 70 know what
the gentloman meant by saying the Southern sides
Mr. CotsAx as promptly replied that he meant no disro
| spect to any one
Mr. WADswoRrn objected TO the torn
The SPEAKER called him TO order.
Mr. coISAx remarked that ho made his motion with
view accommodate heother sidc but as Il had undo
| signcdly gven offence he withdrew Il.
Mr. WADswoRTu-I made q point Of ordor in the Ian.
Ss said So saw NO why h. gentleman
from Indiana should mot use tho language he did but
motion "a withdrawn. nan
The bill oame up in Committee OF tho Whole.
Mr. Nsxox repl Of y, was In favor OF ths general
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recognising tho exrrcss constitutions, power 70 sbosh
slavery hero and making just compensation 10 tho
lie reviewed che causes assigned for tho rebellion which
causeless and ssnseess II malign and
wicked Tho ambition OF Southern leaders and slave
hoidcrs the origin stimulated by lust for and
arrogance Years ago they commeuced the work OF
tionai dsintsgration. Having coassd to control
tho government, they sought TO reconstruct il with
African slavery the stons and exercise
their former sway. Tho nsurrection must be put down
II was time for the people of the South and European
tons 10 understand that the people OF the North aron
in lie alr,kf m
the triumph OF this rebellion they WILL should tho
cesses OF the hour as last resort require it, evcy
slave OF rebel masters drive tho robe beyond thcir
borders and hold tho territories for tho home OF the
| liberated negroes.
summer sea. We are in the midst Of storm Of war
| The country is convusod from end 10 tho other
This state Of things was enough to pat all men on their
deepest OF responsibility, and he had felt il
oppressive degree This rebellion without parallel
in history OF The world. Where did rebellion eyer
assume such gigantic proportions as thiss Whero
was herc much to destroyed VIII ether we consider
the material prosperity the benoGcont institutions
nvolveds But tho immediate question was the abotoa
Of slavery in the District OF Columbia For the arst
thirty forty years Of existence. perhaps, the
records or Congress bear no trace of contem
plating such change OF condition The proposition had
beon recced time and again. and In the pamlest days OF
the republic it was judged impOc by the predecessors
OF the gentlemen hsre The Senate however. had
just passed the bill which before the Houso for
its action What practical good or advantage would be
considerations this was most inauspoious timo for such
action. We are engaged in war which he trusted was
coming to end founded on tho apprehension that
tho intention OF Congress to violate tho rights of the
States by communicating measure which had so long
been agtated II was this apprehension that engendered
tho war; Under it the insurgents had fought with fury
Would not the passage OF this bill strengthen them the
belief that such is the purpose OF Congesss II would 10
iore with slavery in the States He did not say Conrcss
has not the to abolish slavery the District OF
Columbia but would not such power now bo unwiseIy
exercised? Was il not the worst tmo that could bo
selected for the actg Was any idea whom this Dis.
ceded for the purpose Of tho seat the federal
government that the purpose was TO enable Congress
exercise It's power the slavery question. Ho re-
peated. this territory ceded for single purpose
Mr. HokMAs, lrep1 Of Pa, asked whether Is was the
gentlemans opinion that because Mary land and Virginia
ceded the District Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS under the
sttuton having exclusive legislation the Dstric-
there was an implied understanding that throughout oil
time the then existing institutions OF those states should
be continued in force and that Congress had right TO
exercise its power under tho constitution
Mr. CRrENDEN replied that the cession was made with
out the slightest apprehension that slavery would
bo abolished in the District being between tho States OF
time scarcely existed among the people OF the
United States. by the passage Of the bill
Slavery had bosn diminishing here Let il alono and it
would 60 out like a candle. The passage OF this bill
would be regarded by the SOUTH already sxaspeatd BY
apprehension as the commencement OF q system eveni-
ally TO reach the States. In conclusion he condemned
the proposed confscation acts. saying business
heal to paciy consolidate oil the States
great nation and TO restore the former brotherhood.
Victory is the moment Of generosity and true policy
not require vengeance for what already done.
Let mercy and mild and modeT ate c0unses prevail.
Mr. BINGHAM, (rep) OF Ohio, remarked that, consider
ing The which had elapsed since this bill intro
duced opportunity having been given to the country
to Judge Of tho propriety OF its provisions he had hoped
the question would been taken without further dis
cnssioni but in this ho was disappointed Tho bill was
simple not TO require explanation. II appropriated
million OF dollars az compensation, and one
hundred thousand 10 defray the expenses Of those
who may emigrate. The power Of Congress-
TO lcgislate this subject in the District OF
Columbia was conceded by the gentleman from
anv nbaro q House. ramaiRed
policy and wisdom to exercise the power at this
time The gentleman from Kentucky had well remarked
the duty OF all TO promote the meiioraon Of the
condition OF mankind The gentleman had quoted from
Magma Chara showing what are tho rights OF freemen
slaves in England But there was new gospel, name.
IyAl men are equal before the law matter what
part OF the earth no was born This however has long
been ignored by one class of our follow citizens.
Mr.. WIcxLIrg, (Union) OF KY, inquired whether ne
sroes voted in ohio or were allowed to inermarry with
the whites.
Mr. BINGHAM replied that tho gentleman could get
satisfactory answer by reading the statutes Of that
state
Mr. wrcsIIrrs said be had road them
Mr. BfSeuAM remarked that oolored people pro.
teted that States in their persons liberty and pro-
perty.
NJ. wrcxursE further asked if they have political
rights and vote,
Mr. BryoHAy replied he was @ bold man who would say
citizens OF the United states but those who
vote. Our mothers wives and children natural born
citizens and constitute majority but do not vote He
thus answered the trihug qubble, always interposed
whenever attempt WAS made 10 do justice. TIE
federal government had nothing 10 DO with the
elective franchise. That with the States, and he
referred whore coQfsd persons enjoy this pr
vilege right He Wished hot TO be offensive, but his
Judgment was, that the representative who refuses 10
provide the necessary laws accordance with the spirit
Of the constitution to give protection TO life liberty and
property, within the Jurisdiction OF its provisions vio
atrs his oath and breaks it In further reply TO Mr..
Crtenden, he remarked that no time inauspcious
for doing justice and removing the oduu shame and dis
grace TO tho letter and spirit or the constitutions which
have too long violated in this very hoart Of the
public, before the eyes OF the public law gvers.
Mr.. RIDDLE, (rep) and Mr.. HurcHrs, (rep.) both Of
Ohio obtained permission 20 print their remarks in favor
Of this bill, without previously delivering them.
The general debate was closed by vote OF the House
Mr.. CRADLssAUou, (opp Of Nevada, offered an amend
the white slaves in the Territories IL should not bo
confined 10 persons Of African blood. Slavery Ia tho
District OF Columbia was nothing 10 be compared with
that which existed in some OF the Territories.
Mr.. LoyzJoY, (rsp) or H., said the amendment was
not appropriate as u was proposed to srange The bill
before them.
The amendment was rejected.