The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-02-09
FREEDOM TRIUMPHANT.

n,eat odopted-Grandest Act since the
Declaration Of Independence.
Special Dispatch to the N. Y Tribune.
WAsHINGToN, Tuesday, Jan. 81.
The hour has come The proposed a
mendment to the Constitution Immediate
ly abolishing and forever prohibiting sla-
very come up for final decision. An anx-
ious throng of witnesses pours into the
gaIlaries there is an air of confidence RI
sing almost to exultation on the Union
side, while sulleu gloom settles over the
pro-slavery benches.
Archibald McAllister, Dem, of tn
XVIIIth Pennsylvania District, reads
beautiful paper, in which he justlfies his
change of vote, and casts his ballot against
the corner stone of the Rebellion.
Alexander A. Coffroth, DEM, of Penn
sylvania, XVI District, follows in an un-
answerabIc and manly argument, to show
the power to amend and the policy to a
mend. Applause on the Republican side
greeted these new accessions to freedom.
l2:45.-William III. Miller, of Pennsyl
.vania, XIVth District, (who was beaten
at the last election by Geo. L. Miller, T.
nion,) espouses pro.slavery Democracy
and insists on keeping his party foot on
the niggers.
The galleries are getting crowded, and
the floor of the house is filing up.
Anson Hcrrick, Dem, INth District Of
New York, next gave frank and states
manlike reasons why he had changed his
views, and shall change his vote.
In the midst of the speaking, and that
buzzing which always ckaracterizes crit
ical vote upon great question, 1t is whis-
pered that three Rebel Peace Commits
sioners, Stevens, Hunter and Campbell
are on their way here-that they were at
City Point last night A few believe but
most people say, "gold gamblers news"
$50 p. m-The crowd increases
Senators, Heads of Bureaus, prominent
civilians and distinguished strangers, gill
the spaces outside of the circle.
The interest becomes intense. The dis
ruption of the Democratic party now go
ing on is watched with satisfaction and
JOY upon the Republican side of the
House anxiety and gloom cover the OBJ
stinate body-guard of Slavery, whose con-
tracing lines break with the breaking up
of their party.
James S. Brown, DEM, of Wisconsin,
spitcfuly indicates his intention to vote
against freedom.
Aaron Harding, of Kentucky, "Bor-
der State Unionist," bless the mark =
makes a melancholy effort to poke fun at
young Democratic converts, and rams the
struggling niger back under the protcc
ton of the sacred Constitution.
Martin KalbAeisch, Dem. of Brook lyn,
n. Y, reads a long pro-slavery compost
ton, which excitcs little attention and no
interest.
3 p. m-The hour for voting has ar
rived, and the fact is announced by the
Speaker. Mr.. kalbheisch is only at the
twenty-sccond page of his composition,
and bcgs to be endured through six pages
more. This request is granted with great
reluctance.
The galleries are wonderfully crowded,
and women are invading the Reporters
desks. The Supreme Court and the Sen
ate appear to have been transferred bodi-
ly to the floor of the House.
500 p. ma motion to lay the mo-
tion to reconsider on the table assumes
the character of test vote. The most
earnest attention is given to the calling
of the roll. Division lists appear on all
sides, and members, reporters, and spec
tators. devote themselves to keeping tally
Of course the attempt to table the a
mendment will fail; but there are not
votes enough to pass the bill. Absentees
drop in 4; one "aye," one "no." The roll
is called over by the Reading Clerk, but
the count has already been declared In
whispers through the House-50 ayes
Ill noes. 1t is not tabled
$3.50 p. m.-Question is taken now on
the motion to reconsider the vote of last
session by which the proposed amendment
was lost for want of two-thirds. The
House vote to reconsider. Ayes 1l2,
Nays 81.
Now commence efforts to stave off the
final vote Robert Mallory Dem.) of
KY, with a menace as to what course he |
should decide to pursue, appeals to NJ !
Ashley to let the vote 20 over till to NOR
row. Other democrats clamor for this de-
lay.
Mr.. Ashley refuses and stands firm,
this being the accepted time and the day
of salvation
The final vote begins Down the roll
we 60 to James +. English (Dem.) of
Conn, who votes "aye" A burst of ap
plause greet this unexpected result and
the interest becomes thrilling. The
Speakers hammer falls heavily, and re-
stores silence
Gerk-"John Ganson" "Aye."-
Applause again, repressed again by the
Speaker. Angry calls among the Demo
Gratis and great irritation of feeling.
Gerk-"Wells A. Hutchins." cave"
A stir of astonishment in the reporters
gallery.
civilian Bradford" aAven