Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-24
M nm Ss..EfaIsa SfsssIs 4 fassslalssFl

pNtes8 1tM EssikEaiSa Hsre~ " we 's''"'fii
xss hlii, kS ssia, ~aa hszsa sEea tas gtssassas
noiicv thst thee could be no government uaiess
formsd bv the majority. The loyal people shoaia
no left to work out their organic law IN Their own
Scar He hoped that the bill prescribing an iron,
unbending rule, would fail TO become law
Mr. Schenck sent up to be read despatch, en-
closed to him by the Secretary of War, from Lieut.
General Grant, saying the Richmond Erqntiao d
to-day, states that Charleston was evacuated on
Tuesdly.
The reading wss succeeded by applause in all parts
OF the House.
Mr. Fernando Wood congratulated the House and
the coun r. al at last heard the language OF
Cancellation from the Republican side of the House.
Mr.. Garfield wished TO know whether the gentle
referred TO the despatch just read OF the news
| about CharlestOn<S
| Mr.. Fernando Food repeated he congratulated
\ the country that gentleman from Massachusetts
1 had uttered words OF Cancellation, and had spoken
| of the South as great people, and used language
of kindness and respect towards them. Heretofore,
we have heard threats OF subjugation, devastation
land humiliation, but not before now had they heard
that those people are entitled TO any rights, re-
spect or regard whatever. This gave him more hope
tor his country than anything which had yet trans
PRED lie considered the pending bill as infamous,
unconstitutional and as emanat ng IRON the worst
| species of fanaticism which ruled the majority oil
the House. Because certain States had done wrong
IN passing their ordinances Of secession, did not
Justify rs IN violating the Constitution. Congress
has no power TO make conditions on which State
| may resume its position in the Union. Whenever
| the people OF a State should lay down their arms
| and recognize the Federal Constitution and laws,
and Send represent Itives 10 G0ngre -, he should
/ like TO see the power which wouitpTeEent the re-
! turn Of those STATES.
Tic recent peace conference, though it failed in
| It's purpose, was calculated 10 give the country
hope Since then the military osition has changed.
And slbuld they heap Goals OF ire on those now
| borne down into the dust, and already weakened,
aud almost humbled, imposing conditions that will
render II im possible for them TO submit, having re-
i gard to manhood and proper Sef-respectt lie was
Tor extending the friendly hand 20 the South, and
condemned the hill of oppressive and tyPaRni'
cal character.
| Mr.. LeBlOnd expressed his views about the con-
nscGtion law as Suhyersive OF the Constitution, and
| also condemned the proposed snti-slavery amend
meut and the bill now pnder consideration. The
| latter he argued, was based on the faiSp asSump
ton that the States in rebellion are out OF the
Union.
Mr. Blow, of No, spoke in favor OF emancipation
and OF its beneficial effects upon the country but as
10 the question OF suffrage his State must L eft 10
settle II in her own way, aud he content that
Louisian and Arkansas should have the same priv
| ilege.
Mr. Edgerton, OF Ind, said that John Blown re-
cciyed more respect ia this House than the patti
| otto men who made our system OF government, and
bequeathed II TO priceless heritage. He re-
| marked he mad always been anti slavery man,
self TO his APPRECIATION the ground OF eOustltu-
| tiouality, policy and expedieney
MISCELLANEOUS.
Thirteen regiments OF cavalry are to he raised ia
\ Missouri and the draft thereby ayerted.