New-York daily tribune., 1864-04-07
xxxylrI.h CONGRESS. .Fir., Session
SENATE. WASHINGTON. April 8. 1864.

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TRANSFER OF MIN FROM TIE ARMY TO TEE NAVY
Mr.. GRIMES (Un.. Iowa. presented pm =, i,,peaeiins
the oint resolution approved Feb 2i 1864 authorizing
the transfer of men from the army into the navy WHICH,
after debate was referred TO the Naval COMMITTEE
THE PROHIBITION OF SLAVERY.
The Senate then proceeded 90 the consideration OF
the Joint resolution amending the Constitution
Mr.. HARLAN (Un, Iowa. said IL was not PToposeu W
exclude tue States in Rebellion from the count III es
timsting the vote There now 80 States, ana II
was eYrected that three more would be introduced,
making 3s Threefourhs OF these would be ~. Ihefe
were now 25 States represented In congress, whlch
with the three new States, and Arkansas Loulsiana
and Tennessee would give us 81 or more tnan con-
majority for the measure. Mr. Harlan con
troverted the argument that there was my
real title in slave property or that the instlu'o
the world or by the sacred Scripture. Ho quoted
from the Levtical law t. show that slaves were re-
turned TO liberty when they had rendered iar eqnNa
lent IN labor TO their masters. lie denied ihel cooieu
people needed any guardianship of the whites and be
considered the control exercised by the whites over the
blacks usurpaon. when couid nOt DC JuStneu
by the laws Of God or man. 40 deh,ea 1hat olaNely
was divine and therefore desirable institution. as
IL abolished the conuga relation. If this measure
passed il would furnish the means OF filling up our
wasting armies and also secure US the sympathy ana
snnnort of the civilized nations OF the Old World.
MI SALISBURY (Dem., DELI said when preacher
became politicians politicians could become preachers.
IIaurhter.l He quoted the Scriptures in support OF
slavery III denied the proposition that three quarters
Of the States could do what might have been done
by the original trainers of the Constitution. lie believed
that the amendment would be as good cause as could
be furnished to any State for secession. The Constu
ton was made by the States in their separate capacities
and was never submitted 10 the people for their ratca
ton or rejection. II required State ratification
before it became binding. In answer to Mr.. John
son. he contended that the preamble TO the Constitution
was not TO be considered, but the instrument itsei
was TO be regarded. The instrument itseli
alone showed how the great blessings oil
Justice tranquility and liberty were TO be conferred
secured and perpetuaed. The power did not exist to
submit these amendments TO the people in the manner
prescribed by the Constitution He fim behever
in the inequality Of the He would not attempt to
expa n it, as it was the work Of the Divine Architect
" ho presided the destnies OF men. lie opposed
this amendment, not because the people OF his state
were pecuniary interested in the institution but from
high convictions of duty 10 his country. Beside We
could not submit this amendment TO oneourth oi the
States. The times were unproptious; time of war
was not the time TO change organic law The adop
tiOn Of this measure would proODg the beyond the
lifetime OF many members of the Senate.
MIR. HALE (Un., y. H. said he had supposed that
there were no which could induce him to make
aspeech under the present circumstances. speeches
very apt to reco upon their suthor as he once
learned TO his in the State Of Maine, when,
stopping at hotel and calling for something 10 read
the only thing to be procured was an ancient news;
paper containing one OF his speeches. Laughter
Slavery died hard. When Charles i. was about TO be
beheaded negotiations made that he might resist
and proper pueys and pnions were provided for such
an emergency. SO with Slavery. II it do Mt quietly
submit the puleys and pinons win be applied TO keep
It's neck under the axe. This day he long had
struggled for-ihe day in which the nation was com.
meneing its real life and awakening to the meaning OF
the sublime truths uttered by forefathers The idea
Of Inconsistency between professions and practices
as free government was hereafter 10 be abolished
DE wanted TO say word TO the Administrators dc
boRis Of what once the great Democratic party
that their belief that 1t was theirs to save
the country, and--more than that-themselves.
utter delusion. Taking experience as text what did
the Democratic party do the country when the
Executive Cabinet, Legislative Department Supreme
Court and majority OF the Legislatures OF the states
theirs They could not only not preserve the peace
of the country but they could not keep the family pence
and got up quarrel and split in their little loyefeast
down in Charleston. He asked his friend IT, when they
read the newspapers they did not feel that the power
of the Democracy had departed Charles L., like well
bred and sensible gentleman. when he saw the ap-
pances around his scaiiOd quietly submitted Was
TOO much TO ask the Democratic party, Ike that
Christian gentleman to put Their heads under ana sub
NIT 10 what must inevitably come. Laughter He
felt to-day that We were on the true road TO honor,
glory and peace.
MT McDoU0ALL Oem.. Cal) said We were now In
sands Of our friends and brethren had gor down ON
the great batle-feds This the time, he would
tell the Senator from New Hampshire Tor Joes less
and fantastic tricks such at this time a. would before
high heaven make angels weep" lie called attention
to the difficulty in crushing our Indian difficulties IN
Fordai and said the armed resistance OF great powei
like the South was subject for Jesting. Richmond
was yet He came here willing to maintain "a
effective war; and he asked for million OF men and
other side and we now reapng the consequences
Of ndccison Instead Of putting down the Rebellion,
the time had been wasted In discussing the status Of
negroes in the southern Confederacy gs should vote
against the amendment not from any particular hosi
ity but because II would tend to aggrayate the
war and. arouse the animosity of our present
violent foe. As things now stood. we proposed
TO leave children and chdrens children legacy
OF war When he looked at our present condition he
might well saw Let the heavens be put in black, and
the earth hung in mourningV
Kxl naad arfnT a.
ment as an additional section providing that the
President and Vice.Presdent shall not hold their
offices more than six years. Mr.. Powell SAID
lie believed that no President who had desired
reflection but what had it in his power 10 pro
mote it, free nation must protect itself by the force
of its own laws. His amendment would not affect the
reelection OF the present Executive. lie wss opposed
to amending the Constitution; but II we did 30, We
should let the world that had more Ideas than
one-tha of African Slavery Let the future occupants
Of the Whiteouse know that there was no hope of re-
election and that unless they honest theirs would
be an gnuminious reputation.
Mr.. TRUMBuLL (Rep, Ill, said the amendment
would receive the support OF many members on bis side
as an independent proposition, and doubtless his own
But he preferred it 10 90 directly before the people
Mr. POwELLs amendment was rejected.
YEAs-Messrs Brown Davis Foster, Grimes HendrekI
EATs~Messrs Anthony. Chandler Clsrt, Colauer Con
ing Hsun Harris, Henderson, Howard Howe, johnson,
Lane Qnd.) Lane ,Kansas), McDous.il MORAN morrill,
Ramsey sherman, Spragut, summer ieh by'h iiuH"u
Van Wnke, Wiley, and Nilson-6R .
Mr. POWELL offered another amendment prohibiting
political prescription. Rejected--;jo too.
Mr.. POWELL offered an amendment providing that
no bill resolution law passed by Congress, shall re-
late TO more than one subject and have than
title. Eejccted--39 to s.
Mr.. DAVIS (Cond. Un., Ky.) introduced amend
ment his joint resolution 10 provide for new mode OF
eleetng the President and Vice-Presden heretofore
presented and printed by the Senate Rejected.
: The bill passed 10 a third reading
The Senate then adjourned without final action.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
pFNBELs OF THE CABINET TO TAKE PART IN con-