New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-02-01

FREEDOM TRIUMPHANT 7.
cnwwEyCE MENT OF ANEW ERR.
DEATH OF SLAVERY.
The Constitutional Amend.
ment Adopted.
Grandest let Since the Declaration
Of independence.

fOY final decision. An anAlous 'HioiiS VI w
nesses pours into the galleries; there IS an ar Oh
confidence rising almost TO exultaton On the
un;on side while sullen gloom settles over
the pro-Slavery benches.
Archibald McAllister, DEM, of The A'Ili'h
psnnsvlyania District, reads beautiful paper
IN which he justifes his change OF vole' ana
casts bis ballot against the cornerstone OF 'he
Rebellion Alexander II. Cotlroth, DEM, OIL
PENNSYLVANIA. XyIth District, follows IN AZ IN
answerable and manly argument, to show The
power to amend and the policy to amend. Ap-
plause on the Republican side greeted these new
accessions to Freedom.
12:45.-William II. Miller of Pennsylvania
XVIII District. (who was beaten at the last
election by Geo. F. Miller, Umon') e'pouScS
pro-Slavery Democracy, and insists on Keeping
his party foot on the niggers.
The galleries are getting crowded, the iioor OF
che House filling up.
Arson Herrick, DEM, lXth District OF New"
York, next gives frank and statesmanlike rea-
cons why he has changed his views, and snail
change his vote.
In the midst of the speaking, and that buzzlng
which always characterizes a critical vote upon
great question, it is whispered that three Rebel
Peace Commissioners, Stevens, Hunter and
Campbell, are on their way here-that they
were at City Point last night. few believe,
6nt most people say "gold gamblers news"
I:3O %, m-The crowd increases. Senators,
Heads of Bureaus, prominent civilians ana
distinguished strangers, fill the spaces outside OF
the circle
The interest becomes intense. The disruption
of the Democratic party now gong on Is
watched with satisfaction aud joy upon the
Republican side of the House; anxiety and
rloom cover the obstinate body guard Of Slavery,
whose contracting lines break with the breaking
mp Of their party.
James s. Brown, Democrat OF Wisconsin,
xpitefully indicates his intention to vote against
freedom. Aaron Harding Of Kentucky, n
"Border State Unionist," bless the MARI :
makes melancholy effort to poke fun at young
Democratic converts, and rams the struggling
E niger back under the protection OF the sacred
Constitution.
Martin KalbHeisch, Democrat, Of Brooklyn
reads long pro-slavery composition which ex-
cites little attention and no interest.
3p. m.-The hour for voting has arrived, and
the fact is announced by the Speaker. MI.
KalbAeisch is only at the 22d page Of his com.
position, and begs to be endured through FIX
pages more. This request is granted, win
much reluctance.
The galleries are wonderfully crowded. and
women are invading the reporter, seals. The
Gupreme Court and the Senate appear 10 have
been transferred bodily 70 the floor OF the House.
$500 D. MA motion TO lay the motion 10
reconsider on the table assumes the character
of test vote. The most earnest attention j
given to the calling Of the roll. Division LIST,
appear on all sides, and members reporters,
and spectators devote themselves to keeping
tally.
Of course the attemp, to table the amend
ment will fail; but there are not votes enougl
20 pass the bill. Absences drop in; one "aye,
one "no" The roll is called over by the Read
ing Clerk, but the count has already been de
clared in whispers through the House, aye
al noes. 1t is not tabled.
$3.50 p. m.-Question is taken now on III
motion to reconsider the vote Of last session b
which the proposed amendment was lost Il
want of two-thirds. The House vote to recol
sider, Ayes ll2, Nays 81.
Now commence efforts TO stave Oft the I'm
vote. Robert Mallory Dem.) Of Ky, with
menace as to what course he should decide
pursue, appeals to Mr. Ashley TO let the vote
over till tomorrow. Other Democrats elnm
for this delay.
Mr.. Ashley refuses and stands firm, this be''
the accepted time and the day Of salvation.
The final vote begins Down the roll we
10 James L. English (Dcm.) Of Conn, W
votes aye" 4 burst Of applause greet5 III
unexpected result aud the interest bccom
thrilling. The Speaker hammer Tails heavi'
and restores silence.
Clerk-"J John Ganson." "Aye." Applar
again, reprcssed again by the Speaker. Ans
calls among the Democrats and great irriat'
Of feeling.
Clerk--"wells A. Hutchns." faye
stir of astonishment in the reporters gallery.
"willam Bradford" aye" moyemc
of satisfaction all over the House.
John b. Steele" "Aye." Wonder al
pleasure are manifested.
"Dwight Townsend ".No." "Ah,
Harry Stebbins had ic,r well enough ~ 81