The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-24

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| States and no others" This is in accordance
with the views often declared by Mr. johnson from ths
commencement OF the rebellion and under the I'M
pressive circumstances secondly, the choice OF dels
gates not only limited TO loyal people, and no others
but constitutional guarantees required in respect 70
the emancipation OF slaves and tho population OF the
| rebel debt sound reason for such guarantees m
respect to slavery is stated by the President in his
messagenamey sthc necessity Of the evidence of sim
certify In the future maintenance OF the Union These
views expressed by the President in his message received
and continue to receive, my cordial acquiescenoe ana
support Who loyal people is a question that ought
not TO be difficult OF decision After full explanation Of
iaons OF the staes the President in his annual mes
sage proceeds to state with equal distnctness what ro
mains to be done and 70 whom the authority
| words:-'The amendment 10 the constitution being
adopted it would remain for the States whose powers
have been long in allegiance TO their places in
the branches Of tho national legislature and thereby
complete the work Of restoration" Here fer you,
of the House OF Representatives to Judge each OF you
for yourselves Of the elections returns and qualifications
thoftv and duty Of judging for itself Of the elections
| returns and qualifications Of its members, belongs
each house Of Congress- may nave c hs doubt 70
| the nth section Of the first article. that each
house shall be the judge Of the elections, returns
| and qualifications Of its own members. In thus dis
tnctIy recogn zing the constitutional right Of each
house Of Congress to Judge Of the elections returns and
qualifications of its members, theSfPresident has
conformed tho plain letter Of the constitution; it
being the function OF each house to Judge of the eec
obligation implied Of taking testimony, weighing
dcnce and deciding the question Of membership. What
presented on the question to either branch Of Congress-
| or what judgment Is to be given is not
known 70 me me-. nor have the right OF nqurng
constitutional relations Of the States his annual message
called the attention Of Congress to the necessity of in
surfing the security Of the freedman reminding Congress-
that while he had doubt that the general government
could not extend the elective franchise Il is equally
clear that good faith requires the security OF the freed
men in their liberty and their property their right
labor and their right to claim the just return OF their
labor and observing further that the country is In
of labor and that the freedmen are in need Of en-
ployment, culture and protection.
In connection with this subject the President further
remarks
locked the states where against The incoming OF
he wife s%psymen o. had
ssa :' e ssa
. % bays AND %Ss
the Gulf Mexico have soil Of esuSera%s
fertility climate friendly to long s and can sustain
county and The Culture influx Q, population to them viii be
IN inc NORM or from the most cultivated nations
These views Of the President relation TO the freed
received and continue to receive my hearty
renee They have guided the action Of the War Depart
ment and substantially advocated in its annual
port: In whatI believe an honest desire to conform
to them, bill was passed by Congress regulating
the Freedmcn's Bureau; but the provisions the bill
did not meet the Presidents approval, because he be-
lieved the powers conferred upon him and upon the
agents to be appointed by him to be unwse and
stutional. Concurring in the object of the bill ana
regarding the power as temporary and safe in his
hands. I advised its approval But having been
returned TO Congress with the Presidents objections,
and having failed tho needfnl support. II Is no longer
living measure, the subject Of debate OF differ
ence Of opinion Another Congressional measure. called
the Civil Rights BILL has been the subject OF conflict.
That bill, now law has for It's object the security OF
civil rights in the insurrectonary States II well
observed by the President In his annual message hst
country the Southern States Is one of the best means
that can be thought OF for the restoration of harmony
Its possible interference with such emigration OF
the chief objections to military rule and by some it
Is thought that the influence of class legislation in favor
OF the sIavehodlng monopoly heretofore existing
prevent peaceful emigration into those States and would
az a haSp snG q ls North om Tia:
productive region embracing the eight or nine States
nearest the Gulf Of Mexico and that hence civil rights
these States should be viglanty protected by federal
laws and federal tribunals. Although the measures
acted by Congress for this purpose failed 20 receive the
twohrds vote in each house they have now passed to
the statute book and ceased to be the subject
OF debate. Another measure or series OF measures
Of prime importance now pending before Congress merits
brief rcmark-namely the plan Of restoration,
construction as II is sometimes called To the plan rs
my assent It contemplaes amendment to the fede-
raj constitution the third section OF the proposed article
being in these TERMS
Until fourth day July in the year 1870
al % w1 % p ss , s sur
Vote FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in Congress "nd FOR eec,o. f
President and Vice President Of The United states
advocates
section Is the vital one without which the Others ara OF
no value Its exclusive action WILL no doubt commend
to the feelings OF many az wise and just provision
But am unable to regard II; because for
four years 1t binds Congress to exclude from
voting for Representatives or Presidential elect
ali persons who voluntarily adhered to the late
insurrecton giving aid and comfort No matter what
may b, the condition Of the country what proofs OF
present and future loyalty may be given. absolute bar
is to be erected for four years against large class Of
persons Change OF circumstances and condition often
works rapid change In party and political sentiments,
in the South II is believed tina. elements Of
on'ng De sS arr 20 now ov, u work OK s
continued hostile feeling In my Judgment every proper
Indictment to union should be fostered and cherished.
and for Congress 10 limit its power by constitutional
amendment for the period Of four years might be
plorable lis results To those who differ tho
claim for myself. As the proposed plan stands
unable to perceive the necessity justice wisdom
voice in the body before which tho measure
Is pending l disclaim any purpose to
Having thus declared my views they have heretofore
been declared TO those VINO had right TO know them,
on The material questions that have lately
is answered, and shall be glad if their expression
may have any beneficial Influence on questions
the right disposition whereof Is matter Of So
lcude 10 every patriotic man, and is deeply
important 70 lhc peace and tranquility of the country.
Recognising the Constitutional power Of all the co-or-
branches OF the government-ihe legislative, judi
cial and erecutve-and entertaining for each the re-
spoct which Is due from every loya citizen they ars
entitled 10 and shall receive according my best udg
ment the support which Is required by that constitution
which. after uncxamped conflict. has been upheld and
anctined by Divine favor and through the sacrifice q
so much blood and treasure.
SPEECH oP SECRETARY M'cULLocH.
The secretary Of the Treasury next called Mr.
McCuiioch said
Fnrpw CuzEys-You are that 7 am not in the
habit of making speeches, and take II for granted,
therefore, that In making this call upon you intended
only 10 pay me passing compliment, and not to elicit
from me extended remarks ] shall not disapp0ine
you. shall not be 50 ungratcul for your Kindness
to nAict upon you a speech My position gentlemen,
in reference 10 the issues which now engaging
the public attention not, apprehond, mis-
understood by you (Cheersb ] took occasion last fzl1
among my old friends in Indiana 90 define my position,
and sncc that time have occasion 10 change,
much less TO abandon H. tAppause.l viii say. thcre-
foro-as i suppose must say something this
sontha the general policy Of the President IN references
70 the Southern States and the people recently arms
against the federal government has commended itself to
my deliberate Judgment Cheer And although h