New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-14

bill 10 establish Assay Officers Tor the assay on so'u ou
silver at Portland, Oregon, and Boese City, ldaho'
The bill also repeals the act establishing braneh mint
at Daes City, Oregon and provides for tho remogai
the machinery, &c. Of the branch minis IN Chaiiot' ~
Mr. HESDERsoS Oregon was addressing the House in
support of the bill when the morning hour EXPIRED ana 'H'
bill went till tomorrow.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
The Senate amendments 10 the joint resolution propos
ing an amendment TO the Constitution of the Initeo
States taken from the Speakers table for action Ny
MI STEVENS Pa stated that the House portion Of the
Committee on Reconstruction had examined the Senate
amendments, and were UNANIMOUSLY OK opinion Una. tne
should be cOncred in. The amendments were so shei
that unless gentlemen the other side desired 10 ais
cuss it, members his side willing TO take the vote
at once If, however discussion were desired nc sng-
qesed that speeches should should be limited TO ID min
utes he proposed to call he prevous question at -
O'Clock.
MIR HARDING XVI proposed that the Democratcside
should have one hour allowed them for debate, to be d.
vided among them as they chose.
Mr.. STEVENS agreed TO That.
Mr. ROGERS opened the debate.
lie was then followed his side Of the question
by Mcssrs. FSCK and HARDING By and on the hepuDI-
can side by Mossrs. HEyDERsoS and sPALDING:
The House then seconded the previous question, ana
Mr. STEVENS Pa closed the debate He congratulated
the House and the country that scheme was soon 10 pc
submitted TO the people for Tie admission OF an ouWc9
community TO the privileges and advantages OF ci'Heu
and free government scheme containing he ssldi as
much positive good as tie omission OF many better thDes
Ia my yonth, he continued N my manhood, ana IN my
chance should broken mp for time the foundations
Of institutions, and released us from obligations the
tyTannica that ever imposed IN the name OF
Freedom the intelligent free and Just men Of this Republic
tine 10 their professions ard their conscience, Woud
have so remodeed all our institutions as 10
have barred them from every yesuge OF human
oppression Of inequality of nights Of the recognized
degradation Of the poor and the superior caste OF the rcn
in short that distinction would be tolerated N lh3
pniiG Republic but that which from merit ana
conduct. This bright dream has vanished IKE me bse-
less flbre OF vision. ind that shall be Obliged TO
be content with patching up the worst portions Of me
ancient cdiice ard leaving ~ in many OF ITS parts 10 De
swept through By tn tempests, me fosts ana inc STORMS
Of &c DOtisn Do you inquire Why Loidng these views
and sorpe viii of nv own accept 50 imperfect
pIopostonl answer because live among men, and
not among angels; among men as intelgent as ueteI-
min ~, Independent myself, VINO not agreeing WIN
Mutual concession therefore, is only resort for
mutual hostility. We might well bavo been Juslhed
making renewed and more strenuous efforts for oeter
plan, could we have had the cooperation OF me EAecu-
tive With his cordial assistance the Rebel States
might have been made model Republics, and TINS
nation an empire o. universal fgcedonl But
be preferred restoration 10 Teoonsiructon lie chose
that the slave States should remain nearly as possible
in their ancient condition, with such small modlncauohs
he aud his Prime Minister should suggest, without a
impegnent interference from congress. ne aA'cllsseu
the legitimate action OF the National Legislature ana by
rank usurpaon erected governments IN conquered PROV
ince imposed upon them lnsiltatNns IN Tie most aiu
traTy and unconstitutional manner and now MAINTAINS
them legitimate governments, and lns0leny DEMANDS
that they shall be represented IN Congress on equal terms
The time 20 do some justice TO conquered Rebels re-
quires caution. The grave danger is that the Sccedes
may soon Oycrwhclm the loya. men IN congress. Inc
haste urged ulOn us by some loyal but mpetuous men
their anxiety embrace the representation Of Rebels
their ambition TO display their dexety IN the use OF the
broad mantle OF charity and especially the danger arising
from the INSCRIPTIONS Of patronage and from the oily
orat0ns OF false prophets famous for sxtyday obligations
and protested political promises admonsh US TO make no
further delay Ref ming TO the third section, Mr. Stevens
said that he could look upon the Senate amendment as
an improvement. In his judgment, 1t endangered the
Government OF the country, both State and National
and might give the next Congress and President
TO the reconstructed Rebels With their enlarged
basis representation and the exclusion of loyal men OF
color IRON the ballot box DC saw no hope OF safety unless
do Justice the freedmen and enoin reimbursement
a condition precedent. While be much good in the
proposition he did not pretend TO be satisfied with IT. But
still he anxious for liz speedy adoption for he depre-
Gated delay Let he aid IN conclusion, no longer de-
lay Let rs take what get now and hope for better
things further legislation II enabling acts OF oher pro-
The Totsc then proceeded to vote by Yeas and Nays
concurng in the amendments o. the Senate, several an
nOuncomeuts having been made Of members absent or
paired, and a. 10 Low they would have voted
Nh. rLImD5E lWis IN rdicule announced that if Mr.
Brooks Of New-York and Mr. VOORHEES, of Indiana had
not been turned out OF their seats they would have voted
"No 10 which Mr.. STEVENS added that If Jefferson
DAVIS was here ne would probably have voted the same
way Laughter and apPiausel, and Mr.. WENTWORTH
added, So would Jake Thompson.
The SPEAKER directed his name name to be called
ana he voted aye
Ire vote was sueLy Pally vote, ana Iesulleu-heas
100; NAYS. 81.
The SPEAKER announced that over tvo-thrds of both
Houses having agreed The joint resolution proposing
amendments 10 the Constitution OF the United States the
joint resolution was passed.
BUSINESS on TIE SPEAKERS TABLE.
The House proceeded TO the business the Speakers
tsble, and disposed thereof as follows:
The Senate amendments 70 the act making appropna-
tons for the repair preservation and completion OF certain
public works were -concuned in and Committee Of
Conference asked The Senate amendment to the bill
further TO provide for the Safety OF the Lives OF passengers
The bill making provisions against the transportation OF
nTO-gvceTne which referred 10 the Committee on
Commerce The Senate bill 10 authorize the Commits.
soner of Patents pay those employed Examiners and
Assistant Examiners the salary fixed by law for the duties
performed by them.
Mr. HARDING I'LL moved to lay the bill the table
without taking action on it.
GEORGIA-MEsSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.
The STALKER presented message from the President
asking the attention Of Congress 20 copy OF joint eso-
luton Of the Senate and House of Representatives of the
State Georgia requesting suspension Of the collection
act of August s. 1861 IL referred to the Committee
Of Ways and Means. Also message from the President
informing Congress that copy of the act OF the Georgia
Legislature of the 10th of March last had been officially
muncaed TO him, by which that State accepted the
donation of lands made TO il under the Agricultural Col
lege act which was laid on the table.
Also letter from the Secretary OF War In answer to
the House resolution Of June H. in reference to the DRAFT
In the Eighth Congressional District Of Pennsylvania
which war referred 20 the Committee on Military Affairs
Also d letter from the Secretary of the Treasury in
swer TO the House resolution, March % calling for in
America which referred TO the Committee on Com
merce.
Mr. DAVIS objected 10 the printing and, pending the
discussion of the matter, the House. at four o'clock ad