The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-29
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TIE PROHIBITION on mAyrRY by AN AMENDMENT OF rHS
@E4tssai CONSTITUTIONS
Mr. STEVENS, (rsp.) Of Pa. offered Joint resolution
proposing article % tho consltution which, whom
ratified by the requisite number OF States shall be valid
part OF the constitution, vizSiavery and involun
tary serytude, except for tho punishment Of crime,
whereof the party shall have been duly convicted for
ever prohibited in the United Terrific
ries, and much OF article section IL u the consttu
or labor, escaping into another State, is annulled.
Mr.. HOLMAN objected to tho second reading Of the
question
Accordingly the question recurred "shal tho resoa
ton be rejected"
This was determined In The negative by vote Of 81
against CT rs follows
Mp E. rSss s"s q GhaGs
man, Knapp Law Marcy Ierrl, Morrison, Noble. 9 Nei
q Mo. Ross Scott Steel OF New York. Sweat. Winfield
a Asy sso Amos Anderson; AsISley
Cobb Cole, Davis Of Maryland Davis Of New York; Dem
a nf
4 asS,aas nsD 3ss S Se
Norton oSs q reSgsysaa ola Pssasm r Ss
hsmpsre schcnes Shannon smitser sans Ste
we
The sfsxhs announced that the question REQUIRED
on the second ug a49 SAW 81
two thirds ono. as required the result was, in effect, tn
rejection 4 tho proposition.
The proposition was then read second time,
Mr. STEVENS withdrew tho latter part o. his proposi-
tion-naneiy, 70 annn The Fugitive slave feature
The qucst was then stated agreeing to the other
pert of the proposition
Further proceedings here interrupted by Mr. WASH
bURNr, (rep.) OF H. announcing the death OF his col
League, Mr. Owen Iovcioy.
THE DEATH OWEN love oY, OF ILLINOIS,
MIR. WAsHBrRSE (ep Of Ill in announcing the death
or his colleague Mr. Lovejoy, sade great in tho
leading idea OF his e great In his CONVICTIONS great IN
the elements or his character great in COURAGE geat
triumph OF the eternal principles of right justice and hu
oc y slavery be- pursued them with dsy
the face OF danger oboluy and reproach. The tragic
fate u beloved brother quckcned his natural alb.
horrence oil slavery In the advancement OF the great
idea Of his life dangers daunted and labor tired.
The heated denunciiton OF partsans, the ridcue "a
caor Of the vulgar and the threats Of he cowariy and
tho base failed alike to turn him from the great purpose
his lfe IL he did dot live to the end of that Stu
problem which he h1d spent his life III working out,
| like Noses, he saw the promised land, bright and
FELL lie had served his country and his constituents with
distinguished ability ara usefulucss As LEGISLATOR he
wise intelligent practicsl vgilsnt and independent,
ard above ALL he incorrupble He has been spoken
which adorned his private ep Who shall speak Of him
as husband, iather FRIEND neighbor, czens lie was
genial in his intercourss-ol sympathy so quick aud
reayso kind aectionate aud generous, that the
seemed combined in him all those qualities which chal
cnged tho love and admiration OF those who knew him
best and which dsarmed the resentment Of his enemes
and endeared him to the hearts Of his friends
ceased as fearless and bold advocate Of his opinions
always vigorously pressing .S on 70 accomplish
mote the interests OF his country and race.
His late colleague was Of extensive scholarly acquire
cable in debate. Although he and deceased differed in
opinions in their personal intercourse nothing ever &C
Cured TO disturb their mutual good ceiling.
Mr. STEVENS, (rep) Of Pa, said Mr.. Loveoy so
clear IN his perceptions and so orcble In his dcton,
that nobody could misunderstood him His great heart
was ever alive TO human irecton He was not afraid 70
vindca,e the right anywhere and wes not ashamed to
lnn N the same worship and Eneel At the altar
with the oppressed The only regret is that he did not
live peace and union restored and universal
cipstion IN his native land.
Mr.. ARSsworrn cp.) of H., remarked that, though
had Witnessed its death throes lie kind and good
good neghbor--a freud uf the weak aud oppressed
The painting fugitive from the lash Of the oyerseer found
ready relief pointed by him 10 the
ana sent on his way rejoicing.
the deceased had strewcd the bier With roses made
grant By their affections he paid his tribute Of respect
Ho spoke OF Mr. oveoy asa prompt and ready deba,er
vigorous thinker What he believed he expressed
and was at all times prepared 10 defend his positions
Mr. 0pEt, (opp, Of n said Mr. Lovejoy died in his
district In the immediate ncghborhood OF his hme Mt
tended in hts last days by mutual friends No public
had more admirers In Brooklyn than their brother.
His Efforts 10 suppress the rebellion paramount 10
all other consideration. he social, genial kind and
ouispoken In those degenerate days. when corruption
stalks abroad, might It be said each Of them here,
% IL could he SAID Of the deceased no honest
lie ir. Odell), would profit by the lesson hero
presented OF the shcrness OF e and desired that all
might live TO gain title to that inheritance which
Ia incorruptibe and fadeth not away
Messfs. PIKE (rep OF Maine ASHLEY, (rep.) OF Ohio,
NORTON, trep OF Illinois; DAVIS, trep) OF New York
GEsSsII, {rep.) Of Iowa; MoERrI (rep.) OF vermont
and ARsoio, trep) OF Illinois, sevcfay paid their tri
butte TO Tho memory of The deceased
The usual resolutions Il coincidence aud regret we're
posed, and committee Of three apolntei consisting
Ross Of Illinois, to superintend the removal OF Mr. Love-
loy's remains from Brooklyn to Illinois.
Al half past three O'Clock the House adjourned.