The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-02-01

fathers made t. am for the Union and utterly opposed
70 secession dissolution In any way or shape The 70
suit o al the peace missions and especially that Of Mr.
Blair, has satisfied me that nothing short Of recognition
Of their independence will satisfy the Southern con-
federacy II must therefore, be destroyed and in vot
Ing for the present measure cast my vote against the
corner stone Of the Southern conederacy and declare
eternal against the enemies Of my country
Mr.. CovyRora, opp Of Pa, addressed the House In
favor Of the amendment not however, speaking for or
against slavery He argued the power Of Congress to
submit the amendment to the Legislatures Of the States
that the South could defeat the amendment; that IL
must be submitted 70 the seeded States or II would be
recognizing their that this was not done,
II would apply only 70 those which adopted H. He also
argued that the South would remain In the Union
under the constitution a. now A and that they would
mot como back after fsur years fighting All relating 70
slavery should be stricken from our statute books,
and then when the people Of the South were
tired and sick Of this barbarous and inhuman
war, and demand cessation Of hostilities until
II b ascertained II peace cannot be obtained,
there will DO no obstacles in the way Of giving guar
antees to every person who shelters himself under the
American constitution He also argued that slavery was
the fruitful theme for the opponents Of the democracy
II breathed life and existence anatcsm and unless
that which sustained and fed naticsm be removed from
the political arena the country would be entirely de-
stroyed he was In favor Of removing IT, and then the
people would place in power the democracy He gave
this vote after much consideration and q democrat
and would consistently stand by theorganizaton Of his
party. No power on earth should prevent him from
voting for the candidates Of his party His desire
the triumph Of the psty which has made the country
great
Mr. MILLER, (opp) OF Pa, said he owed II 70 himself
and his constituents to reply to the sentiments Of his
On n0nat trct A-zs .bzl
act that when he returned home he would not be found
derect to the duty with which he had been entrusted
having taken oath protect defend and preserve the
constitution Of the United States Long az the matter
had been discussed here II very strange that
had answered the question What to be done with the
freed people should such amendment to the constu
ton prove elfccveG Gentlemen on the other side had
failed to make out During this administration
the constitution had been violated all it's important
features
Mr. HERaCK, (opp OF N. Y in the OF his Speech
said was inconsistent 70 remain stationary when all tho
rest Of the world moving Change the universal law
Of Nature. What he had heretofore regarded mpotc
had ceased TO operate Having the last session voted
against the proposed constitutional amendment he would
now vote for it. He had doubt Of the power make
the amendment in the manner proposed In amending
three fourths Of the States represent the whole. The
time has arrived 70 exercise the power He believed that
II democratic policy and measures had been adopted
should not be engaged in war; but in the late Pe
dental election the people had endorsed the anti slavery
issue. He prepared 70 follow IT, The question had
been settled by the verdict Of the people, and far
the national government concerned it WINS not now
political issue. The adoption Of the amendment would
tend TO restore all that is desirable the prosperity Of the
country He believed the best good Of the democratic
party would DO enhanced by the passage OF the PROPOSE
tion, and will open up way TO its triumph in the fu
tnrc.
NJ. BRowx, topp.) Of VITA, spoke Of the dangerous
abuse Of the power Of the amendment. He had never
been the apoogst for slavery He thought that 1t
would be permanent institution II he lived in Mis-
souri, Kentucky he should vote for the abolition Of
slavery therein; but a. to Congressional action that
subject II might be different Tho question OF slavery
under the constitution reserved to the Satcs repes-
lively wherein exists In conclusion he caused 70 be
read substitute which he desired 70 submit providing
that hereafter every sale and transfer OF slaves shall be
void and the slaves shall become FREQ and from and after
1880 slavery shall and Congress shall give oompen
saon for the actual damage and loss suffered by loyal
citizens Of tho United Statea
MI. HARDING, (opp) Of KY, said truth and principle
never change; but change, and from time to tme
adopt opinions just readily they change their gar
ments But he would rather hold the constitution,
which the only ark Of safety. He denied that
there was any constitutional power TO deprive any
State in the Union Of its local self government Ken
lucky had been treated In bad faith Not ono Of the
pledges made TO her had been fulfilled She had been
betrayed, Ind now II sought suddenly TO emanci-
pate oil her slaves The policy would result In the do
structou OF the slaves, and the who proposed TO
carry had more love for the slave than Satan has
for sinners
Mr.. KAIpyrnscn, (opp) Of Y, opposed the PROPOSE
attributable 70 disregard Of the constitution He
had not learned his democracy from his nveterae
miles, and he would not be instructed by them This
amendment he oontended II adopted, would stand in
the way Of peace negotiations and restoration Of the
Union He said he should strive 10 uphold and carry
out the pledges which he had made 70 protect and defend
the constitution Apart from the question Of power this
was not the time 10 attempt amendment Of the
stituton in the manner proposed He denied that the
result q the Presidential election in favor Of abolish
ing slavery everywhere no such Issue made up in
New York.
The debate having closed, Mr. AnIxr, trep) Of Ohio
who had charge Of tho subject throughout demanded
the previous question: which the motion hereto
fore made by the gentleman 70 reconsider the vote OF
last session, by which the constitutional amendment
lost for the Aant Of the requisite thirds majority
Mr. Surxs lopp.) Of Pa moved that tho motion TO re-
consider be laid on the table.
This yas decided In the ncgative-yeas ST. nays III
The question then taken the motion to recon-
sidey and II was decided in the alrmatv e-ycas H.
nays 3D.
Mr. MALLORY, topp) Of Ky, raised the question that
vote OF thirds requisite 70 reconsider, but tho
Speaker overrued the point saying all motions Of this
kind were governed by the rules
Mr. MALLORY suggested postponemcnt OF the vote un
I'll TO. morrow saying that several gentlemen who wished
to record their were absent Let the timo for
taking the quostios be nxed that all could have fair
warming
Mr. AKr replied that Il had boon universally under
stood that the question to be taken to-day He had
consented 10 the extension Of the debate against
the protest Of his friends Il with very bad grace
ask for posponement Of the VOTE considering the
courtesy he had extended 10 the other side and the fair
notice given.