New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-01-19
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

ported backhe bin amendatory Of the oct 1862 grant
ing lands TO the several States and Territories for me es
Enlistment of Colleges OF gricuture and the Mechanic
arts. II extends the time within which States may
accept the provisions of the act and provides for Their
extension to the States lately in Rebellion on the ex
press condition that no person shall be excluded on
account Of race color from the school or edueauona
fund arising from the lands tins granted.
Mr.. STEVENS said the bill contained important pro-
visions and therefore should not he hastily passed
Mr.. BDw ELL accepting the suggestion, moved ana
the House agreed TO- postpone the consideration oil tue
bill until this day, one week hence.
rIL0rs IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE.
Mr.. DAZZLING from the Committee on Naval Affairs,
made an adverse report on the resolution that al p
lots engaged IN the Government service during the war
shall be classed as officers
BANKRUPT BILL.
Mr.. JENcHrs. from the Committee on the Judiciary
reported back the bill heretofore referred TO- with
amendments providing for uniform system OF bank.
rnptcy throughout the United States. The bill was
made the special order for the Goth inst.
FREEDMEN's BUREAU.
Mr.. ELIOT, from the Select Committee on the sub
ect reported bill amendatory Of the act establishing
the Freedmen's Bureau, which was made the special
order for Tuesday next
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY BY TIE UNION ARMY.
Mr.. DELANo from the Committee Claims, asked
TO be relieved from the examination Of all claims re
ferred 10 the Committee from any Of the states lately
in Rebellion growing out Of destruction and damage or
appropriation Of property by TIE army navy while
engaged 10 the suppression Of the Rebellion.
The report In connection with this subject was read
which The members OF the COMMITTEE say tItF are
impressed with the necessity of establishing rule
which should guide them IN celebrating on this class
OF claims. The number Of cases IL great that they
could not examine the particulars of each with such
care as would prevent frauds even provided there
were sufficient grounds TO demand the favorable aiten
ton Of Congress. The persistence Of the enemy made
the destruction Of property and Tho appropriation OF
supplies necessary The destruction 81, and damage
TO- property were military necessities 10 put down the
Rebellion. o. the lifc OF the nation. The Commit
tee were not able TO state the amount OF property
I.~.ft al -
indemnify tie numerous class OF claimants would re-
qure more money than the OF tho nation could
NJ any tine satisfy IL therefore seemed 90 the Com
miiee that the House should determine whether such
claims should be assumed and the national debt DO
arged 70 an infinite extent 10 was crelitabe 70 human
nature that listen appeals OF beueyOcuce but such
appeals should induce us 10 levy Extraordinary
taxes citizens TO justify feelings OF charity
We have no right TO crafty snca feelings when there Is
no rule which requires II. Thee Views, however
should not exclude loyal citizens from indemnity Tor
damages clearly ascefaired, but % was impossible 10
colapensaie ell who sustained Individual loss In tho
field. 10 would emharTass confidence In the public
security everywhere and by increase Of taxation
would give occasion for dfcortent and complaint and
might induce eVil-mindcl persons 60 advocate the
policy OF population Claims of loyal cltlens ioI
property taken OF supplies appropriated shall be dis,
nctly considered from the rAvages o. war; and proper
IS taken Tor the use Of the army OF navy.
The Committee urge other considerations Int the
report not acted upon by the House owing 20 tie
expiration oi tie morning hour
TRAITOR VESSELS.
MI LYNCH offered RTesSls ss,Rs .gIl1 ia,
racel themselves under foreign flags thereby securing
the advantage Of neuiTa by Abandoning The flag OF their
own country and identifying tLeT interests Win TIE
dczfrOvcrs Of our commerce. and should not be per-
mttcd 10 register their vessels IN American ports ne
they have done and row doing in violation Of our
NAVIGATION laws; therefore.
ReI5fet Ths, al vessels once American. whose national
character be- been changed OF placed under foreign fas or
register should be uea'et as foTeisOa vessels AID never
ngsin be allowed an American register.
The resolution referred to the Committee on
Commerce.
FoIRIGy vRssrLs UNDER AMERICAN REGISTERS.
Mr.. Lynch also submitted resolution, which was
passed calling upon the Secretary OF tho Treasury 70
communicate 10 the House what number OF vessels,
previously under foreign registers have been allowed
TO take out American registers since the Jis Of De-
cembeT lsGl with the respective dates Of such Amcr
can register and The authority or law BY which such
changes Of register have been allowed.
Tic SPEAKER said there was a communication on the
table aiIOTding snch Information.
NEGRO SUFFRAGE IN TIE DISTRICT.
The House resumed consideration Ofthe bill 10 extend
suffrage IN the District Of Columbia BY striking from
all laws and ordinances IN force therein the word
white
SPEECH OF MR. CLARKE.
Mr. CLARKE kansas Tclgtod what he termed tie
fllncY that "ibs is a white mans Government and
at some length argued that cOlored men always
included within the term. citzens Of the republic" lie
advocated Impartial suffrage ~ THIS District and SOFA
that the passage Of this bill would be hailed by the
friends Of freedom everywhere rs a return 10 national
justice.
SPEECH or Mr.. JOHNSON.
Mr. JOHNSON said that now for the first time II was
sought 10 confer upon the negroes part In the manage
meni direction aud control Of this Government. For
This there 10 foundation IN ilgt or Justice. Never
yet the face Of tie earth hasa popular government
been organized and maintained by the African race.
When "a black man becomes voter he becomes a part
Of the Government. The right suffrage belongs only
20 whom the Government belongs, ana
lie maintaircdthat We eau have Republic
without concedilg 10 oil the privilege Of the
elective franchise. The man who votes Is
cegib e 20 be voted tor aud THE Is The very foundation
Of popular government Machine voting was TO De ~
troduced here such prevailed In Baltimore IN Know
Nothing times. when a certain amount Of money was
placed IN precinct TO secure a certain number OF
votes and u votes enough were not furnished, they
were supplied by return day. And the comforting Of
suffrage the negroes here looked very much like the
esntinuatOn Of the substitute system under the con-
fcript.On law. There was large floating population
here, having no permanent residence being clerks m
the public departments. who went home once year 70
renew Leir allegiance % the Candidates Of heir dls'
tlci in order that the candidates. II elected, may keep
them in Office oil the tine Therefore they sought
negro voters substitutes just Gs they did negroes Tor
substitutes during the war.
SPEECH OF MR.. BOUTWELL,.
Mr.. EcrTWELL was opposed to al datory motions
this bill and to the instructions moved by the gentle
man from New York, because he saw IN them no adj
vantage 10 any one and because he 0pprelended IRON
them mach OWL 10 the country. II should be borne IN
In nind that when emancpated the black people we
not only relieved ourselves Of the institution OF Slavery.
end not Only conferred freedom upon them, bu. we dd
MOEt-hc TccOsL/ti lHt lnhbAvOu OF lhtso lt"PVl
which, by Tie old Constitution and general policy and
usage Ct the country from the time Of tho adoption OF
the Constitution Of the United States until tho Enamel
patton Proclamation, had been denied 10 them. As a
consequence Of the recognition Of their manhood certain
results followed In accordance with the principles OF HE
Government and those who believe In the Government
are forced to accept the results Of emancipation and
eay-Now having given freedom 10 these people, shey
sAa not enjoy the rights and privileges Of men
is 10 abandon the principles Of emancipation and
tac!iy 10 admit that the whole emancipation
tUF N
tho black man, az we do the white man In
The matter OF voting. The restoration Of The