Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-06

neSSee. lie spoke OF virginia, anu dSheu NHdt IlShl
her delegation was refused admittance, with loyal
Governor (PeirpOint elected by loyal people.
Mr. Mcpherson here attempted to explain, but the |
Hon. John Wentworth, Stevens, and Others nolsly
called question" compelling the clerk to STOP.
Mr.. Brooks then stated that Louisiana was admit
ted here last year, and now excluded, which Is an
overthrow of all law and precedent. The Republi-
cans did not want 10 hear the reasons, which Is
not parliamentary or even decent. 10 put the ques-
tiOn without debate is because OF their absolute
pOweE aud authority. During the last four year
there has been no such violence as tins, excluding
ninety members. He here asked MIR. Stevens what
time he intended to press that resolution, when Mr.
Stevens stated lat the proper time
At this point of wit, 4 number oi the admirers Ol
the member from the suburb of Lancaster, liked to
have gone into spasms and commenced TO clap their
hands and cheer.
The member from New York went on to say that
the proper time" meant, was when an opportunity
occurred y throw themselves in opposition to the
President and his policy.
Ilefe Hon. Philip johnson undertook to ask an eX-
PLANTATION, but was choked OIL by the majority.
THE sPEAKER's ADDRESS
Messrs. Morrill, and Brooks conducted Mr. ColfaX
to the chair, when he addressed the House as fol-
lows:
Geatlemen Of. the House Of Representatives. =
The reassembling of Congress, marking, rs it does
the procession of our national history is always re-
gardcd with interest by the people Tor whom 1t is to
legisate. But il is not unsafe to say that millions
more than ever before North, South East and West,
are looking to the Congress which opens It's first ses-
sion to-day with earneSneSs and solicitude une-
Qualed on similar occasions in the past The Thirty
eighth Congress closed its constitutional existence
with the storm cloud of war still lowering over us.
And, after nine months absence, Congress resumes
lis legislative authority in these Council Halls, re-
joicng that from shore to shore III our land there Is
peace.
It's duties are rs obvious as the suns pathway in
the heavens Representing, in its two branches, the
States and the people its first and highest obligation
is 10 guarantee TO every state republican form OF
Government. The rebellion having Ovcrthrown con
stitutional State governments IN many States IL Is
yours 10 mature and enact legislation which with
the concurrence Ofthe Executive shall establish them
anew, on such basis OF enduring justice as VIII
guarantee all necessary safeguards to the people ana
afford, what our Magma Charta, the declaration oi
ludppendeuce prOclaimS is the chief object OF Gov
erument-protection To all men in their nalienabe
rights The world should witness, in this great work,
the most inileXblc fidelity the most earnest deVO-
ton to the principles of liberty and humanity; the
truest patriotism, and the wiscSt craftsmanship.
Heroic men by the hundreds OF thousands have
died that the Republic might live. The emblems OF
mourning have darkened White House and cabin
alike But the fires of civil war have melted every
fetter in the land, and proved the funeral pyre OF
slavery. 1t is for you, Representatives, to do your
work as faithfully and as well as did the fearless
savors of the Union on their more dangerous arena
OF duty
Then we may hope to see the vacantand once aban
dOned seats around US gradually filled up, until
this hall shall contain Representatives from every
State and district, their hearts devoted to the Union
for which they are to egisatc jealous OF its honor
proud of It's glory watchfu of its rights, and hostile
To its enemies And the stars on our banner that
paled when the States eyrepresentcd arayed them
selves in arms against the nation will shine with
more brilliant light of loyalty than ever before.
ba Oulancn Of Him wlO holds tlp Ues-
TIMES of nations in the hollow of his hand, enter
again upon the duties of this trying position with
heart filled with gratitude to you for the unusually
nattcring manner in which ii has been bestowed
and cheered by the hope that ii betokens your cor
dial support and assistance in all its grave RESPONSE
btes.
am now ready to take the oath of Office prescribed
by law
The oath of ONCE was administered by Hon. f. B.
WaShhune, of Illinois, the Oldest consecutive mem
Der of the House The oaths were then administer
ed to the members present by delegations, in order
THE PROGRAMME OF THE RADICALS.
In the Senate the following propositions were sub
mited, with view, doubtless, to keeping up excite
ment:
Mr. Wade presented a bill TO regulate the elective
franchise in the District OF Columbia. 1t provides
that from and after It's passage every male citizen OF
twcnty-One years of age, who is a citizen OF the
United States, resident OF the District for SIX months
aud never convicted of infamous crime, shall have
the right of suffrage in the District Section I'M
poses penalty for interruption interference with
the right granted above. Ordered to be printed.
Mr. Sumner introduced bill TO preserve the right
OF trial by jury, which provides that grand Jurles
shall consist One-haf of persons of African descent
in sections where one-sXth Of the population are
Africans, and the same proportion IN petit Jurles
when the matter tried relates to any injuries inflicted
by person of African descent upon person not oi
such descent, or pica reTS0, And prejudice against
such race is made ground oil challenge anu eAclu-
sion. Ordered to be printed,
Mr.. Sumner introduced bill prescribing an oath
to maintain q republican form OF government IN
States lately in rebellion, rs follows: | do hereby
swear that will at all times hereafter use my best
endeavors to maintain a republican form of govern
lnent in the State Of which am an inhabitant and
in the Union of the United States that will at all
times recognize the indissouble unity OF the Repub-
lie and will always discOuntenance and resist any
cndeaYOTS TO break away or seCede from the Union;
that will give my influence and vote at all times to
sustain the national credit; that will always dis
countenance and resist any attempt, directly
or indirectly, to r6pudiate or postpone either,
in anv part, or in any way, the debt
which was contracted by the United States in
subduing the rebellion, or the obligations assumed
To the Union soldiers; that will always dirounte-
nance and resist any laws making any distinction
of color or race; and that III all ways will strive
10 maintain State Government completely loyal to
the Uniln where all men shall ENJOY equal pr0ttc-
ton aud equal rights
Such oath shall be preserved, and if falsely taken
such person shall be guilty of perjury, and, in addi
ton to the present penalty for that crime he shall
forfeit his right to hold office. Ordered 10 be
printed.
Mr.. Sumner offered bill to enforce the constitu-
tiona amendment by furnishing any attempt TO
troll the services Oiany person contrary TO to this pre-
vision by fine not exceeding 81 100, or imprisOn-
ment not exceeding ten years, or BOTH a the dlscre
ton uf tho court, And il shall be no defence that
st..., 4 tafa l.,~ 10
nuls State laws in conflict with it, and restricts iu
risdictiOn in cases growing out of 1t 10 the United
States courts Ordered to be printed.
Mr. Sumner also introduced bill to give the right
Of suffrage to persons of color in tile District Of Co.
lumba. Ordered to be printed.
Mr. sumner introduced q Joint resolution pro.
posing to amend the Constitution to make
voters instead 0f population the basis of representa-
ton in congress.
Mr.. Sumner introduced concurrent resolution
declaratory of the adoption of the constitutional
amendment aboshug slavery.
Mr. Sumner introduced a series Of resolutions de-
caratory of the duty of Cong ess, e1 ec.ay in re-
,prct to tie loyal citizens OF the states lately in
belliOn.
THE PRESIDENT on THE ADMISSION or SOUTHERN
DELEGATES.
Correspondence oil New York World
Five of the Tennessee delegation held long in.
tevew y ith the President yesterday, when they in.
formed him that the Clerk Of The House positively
refused 10 place their names upon the roll and that
from tie best obtainable information, the Republican
members were opposed 10 any immediate action in
their case. The President talked without any re-
serve in regard to his views respecting their admis-
sion and the policy he intended to pursue. lie en-
trrtaned no doubt that the members entitled to
their seats nOw and should be admitted as to par
ticipate in the organization and get their proper
n aces on the committees. He was not only in favor
of their Admission but Of the admission uf all of
the other southern members who could take the oath
4 resolution will be offered Tomorrow in tho House
TO nut the names of the Tennessee delegation on the
roll which will bring the question fairly before that
body There are several conservative Republicans
who are in favor of admitting this delegation but it
is believed that they will be referred TO the Commit
tee of Fifteen.
THE MESSAGE " SOUND To Tue CORE"
Ths President has submitted his message to two
or three conservative Senators, and they pronounce
i sound to the core He argues at considerable
length in favor ofhis policy otpcoIstruction; shows
that it was the only thing that could have been done
and that while they have not done all that was de-
sired they have done well, and we ought to accept
it.
SOUTHERN CoNGRESSMEN.