New-York tribune., 1866-12-03

How shall this he brought pass For my own part hay.
70 l'n TINT The adoption Of the proposed amendments
Our 6oscrnmen is one Of constitutional and Of mer
numerical majority submission 10 the clearly viii Of
such mnio,iy the duty OF every citizen il Is NOR.
than duty-t is patriotism Very recently tins naorit,
has declared itself in favor Of the plan proposed
by Congress for the refrigeration Of the state, thai acre
rebellion Prom tis plan that majority viii not recede mi,
believe g. certain MS any future event be- and were fas
alike ny Instincts and 10 the people among Whom i've f
allowed r silence 60 give weight 10 contrary oniron III
my Judgment the terms Of the proposed amendments ore liberal
stae.na,p and forecast Political leaders and uriters in
tent upon securing agguudemen and pce a dissent ana
this question Anticipating the objection ard bearing in view
the bong M vt caamtous results which have down from their
people here take appeal from those 10 these lom false
casls the best ethics from what to what shall be; anI
and without single individual interest 10 sulserve
! hope 10 influence You. and through you your neigh.
ccaing sound public sentiment IN respect ot th most con
uenia measure Of public policy The late Rebellion has
lett persons still obnoxious to the pains and penalties
treason ae Extraordinary elemec TO offenders OF this grade
originated by Congress and the uncXampfd amnesty has
provided ls narrowed the circle OF liability TO very few o
ne mn Who aided thr attempt 70 subyert The Government
Tie pes within the exceptions yet responsible 10 the
laws they violated ald coutcmned Treason admitted By
Oh nnlists tl luseonsut involves not only political ter
gcrsa'0n bat Areme moral turptude II not too
say that it Wickednes in the prolific parent Of
Oplanage Wdowhood and misery II is no answer 10 the
that the person guilty Of il was
actuated by honest motive. Allow this plea and every
enactment on me statute Dook can be Violated h mpuniy IL
would take the place of law and riot prevail against reason
ID "a Ia
coming yeils must be rendered dsruaDe and unprohiabe
porn poa duy ~ Jid TINE bill against qay pes0n ule
shoH BE- prored bcore g0u 10 be guilty @ hgriaJ rod iar
0i0isf he tated Siotes o. u Gdfg 10 her ecat graJ
sa 0d Jpd coafH An Indictment Tor treason should =,
founded upon credible testimony that the accused has committed
act IOof n this may be made by witness.
although recommend that the testimony OF two Witnesses
the commission OF the same act be required An overt act
something done in frthcrance Cf the design which makes
manifest existence treasOnahc intention II
De eveywc understood in this land that faithful support
and dcne the Constitution and of the union Of the States
Hereunder doss not he defamation Qf them both and
that 10 abide by the Acts Of Congress referred
cv and clmoF o against ' the National Lcgisat3e s
and that those who tins conduct themselves are liable 70 all
the pains and penalties Of treason they did carry
pockets he evidence OF the paefnal cmency of the Gov
crnmeni and their own wckedness Let not The ancient c
airy Of t land degenerate treacery and c0wacc and
et il no, 5c brought contempt by which honorable
men the world over must condemn
On the 9h Of April l-6G Congress by vote Of tvothrls
Of Houses passed entitled An act protect
al persons the United states IN their civil rights and 70 fur
pi, the mean, OF their vindcaton This law i faminry
tnon rs tho m Rights bill II Is intended secure that
part of the population which is OF African origin against op
preston and wrong The poor patient kndynaiue negr6l
SOn from hs native shores and here esayed without
his consent and when suits the mood or need OF the stronger
race ae free without consulting him. His present status
OF his choc, was not Of his selection and nerad
cable stain national ecucheOn not 10 guald rs future
by !egslton calculated him il all BE rights
declared be- This ardy usceWas the smallest repara
ton the American people could afford make for centuries Of
wrong ard fraud II proof Of our advancing civilization that
break Ircudces upon the altar OF Diyney Instituted
rights and tanpc down and cast behind Us the bats OF pleas
ing il" While preside upon the Bench il will be my umb
lnl carry the humane purposes Of this enact
newt Tie second section OF the act makes It an Oiee pun
,ljle h GHo and imprisonment for any person, official or
nOnocl Legislator Governor Magistrate or citizen under
color Of any law statute ordinance regulation or custom to
subject am inabint Of state Territory 10 the dcpra
ton right secured protected by its provisions or On
acc0unt inhabitani having ut any time been held
slavery. account Of his color or TO subject HIM 70
different punishment pains, or penalties than prescribed 10
white persons This charge YOU Is the law OF he land
neither ms nor be broken with impuny. The peopt
honor pledged for is enforcement and the peoples power
sponsor Tor The peoples viii
TIE Legislature will adjourn the 7th inst to reassen
Die January IS Il said there is strong party forming
in favor oftle constitutional Amendment ii that Is mad
IA unalifv.