New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-08

Brayman which he caused to be read rejecting upon
Mr.. Burnett, alleging that he (BurnetD was under ar.
rest at one time for fraud etc. and demanding full
investigation.
Mr.. GRIMES said that in Burnetts letter there were
reflections upon Gen. futile of Iowa lie had not had
an opportunity to communicate with Gen Tuttle on
this subject He desired, however TO say in vindica-
tion of Gen Tute that two years ago his character
was fair and unbemshed in the State OF which he was
citizen that he the Democratic candidate for
Governor, and received the whole strength OF that
party. In vindcation of that party Mr.. Grimes said
that it was due that he should say here IN their behalf
that they would consent 10 give their votes III be-
half of man who stands charged with the ofcnses in
that letter Of Mr.. Burnetts So far as he (Grimes)
knew or believed Gen. Tnttle was honorable aud
excellent man, and although he not prepared TO
say there truth in the allegations against him.
he prepared to say that Mr. Grimes did not be-
lieve a word Oft
Mr. FEssESDEY said that he would object to the ap.
pointment of committee under the resolution of Mr..
Davis because it charged that the frauds were com.
mitted by Treasury agents. so far, nothing had been
alleged except against officers Of the army.
Mr. YATES said in behalf of Gen Brayman that he
should insist upon the investigation.
The further consideration of tie subject was post
poncd until tomorrow.
BONDED GOODS.
Mr. COMES moved to take up the bill for extending
the time for withdrawing goods from public stores;
Mr. SPRAGUE moved To postpone the bill named by
Mir. Conncss until the day after tomorrow.
Mr.. CONFESS hoped that would not be DONE He
hoped vote would be taken.
Mr.. SPRAGUE said bis voice was hoarse and he had
somewhat Of fever. which would prevent his speaking
on the subject, as be desired.
The bill was postponed TIL Friday next
MILITARY PROSECUTIONS.
Mr WILSON offered the following. which was
adopted:
Rted That the Committee on the Judiciary be directed
70 wa nS pio.secn by 70 mi .a . ef s,.
done in the execution Of the orders Of their superior officers
during the Rebellion while they holding commissions In
Army the United States and subject 20 the rules and
articles and that the Committee have leave TO report
Mr. WILSON in offering the above. said that in Ken.
lucky military officers had been prosecuted for dong
their duty and obeyng orders. and few days ago
Gen Terry said 10 him (Wilson) that lie rerry) was
about TO be prosecuted in Richmond similar charge
MEANING or TIE REVENUE ACT.
Mr. SHERMAN called mp the oil 10 declare the mean.
ing Of certain parts Of the Internal Revenue net Of
June 30, ls6i, which was passed IL provides as FOL
lows:
provide ineareyenue support the Gosrnnsn, 70 pay
the and for other purposes approved June 80 70 hs
words, All dividends in scrip q money thereafter declared
policy holders and depoio are hereby declared to nesn
all dividend. n scrip % money Whenever p4yaSs ana =.
including nonresident., whether citizens Or aliens
holders hereby declared to al persons partie.
whatsoever that may be oekho.ter-, Including non
residents, whether citizens or acns-and the words All such
interest on coupons dividends profits wherever the
.hA be payable hereby declared 10 apply 20 all such In
iee,, coupon. dividend, OF pfo,' vLeeveI the same are
may be payable. including nonresi4eni' whether ali
aliens.
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mske returns or let. Of aud articles objects
haiged with any duty tar provided by the &C, soread
Whether and amounts therein contained
stated according TO their values IN legal ionter currency and
refusal TO sate 20 The saissciion u
the Assistant Assessor h. required % mhfe reforms or 'is
for such persons uegens or cflng a. In the case OF
OF refusing make the s Te'uins
girei by tho acts Aforesaid and 10 the duty thereon,
aud add thereto the amount Of penalties imposed by law
SIC That whenever The rate. and amounts contained In
the lists ofe,u.ns. aforesaid shall be stated IN coined money
al he n
duce such aud amounts 10 their equivalent IN legal ten
der currency according 70 The value o. such coined money ~
aid currency the time When end the place wheie said
lists or return. receivable and which value the said A.
.ha determine and the lists required BY law to be
furnished 10 Collector. by Assessors shall 10 al cases,
the several amount, Of taxes or duties asse'cd estimated
or valued IN legal tender currency only
That the provisions Of this set shall % fr AZ neces
.hyi aPy Hls a. ,ii,,ion ~ ,be.. .boy. men
toned by whomsOever made returned Assessed or collected
In any mode or purpose whsicvc And the Commi'
Internal Revenue under the direction OF the Secretary
Of Treasury hereby authorized 20 mate s necessary
rules aud regulations for carrying this act into effect
The above goes back to the House for concurrence In
certain verbal amendments.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
At one O'Clock the pending constitutional amend
ment on the subject Of representation was taken up
Mr. SUMNER said: Mr.. President, hesitate to enter
again into this debate which now after the n'erecion
OF another debate on another question. Is again re
pewed. do It with unfeigned reluctance, and hope
not 10 trespass TOO much on your patience The 9ues
ton before U.s. its simplest FORM i OF incalcuaOe
il opens the whole subject " Reconstruction. Into
this field shall not be tempted at THIS time except 10
express short opinion on the general principles We
should seek to establish Treason must be made odous
and 10 this end power must be secured 10 loyal fellow
citizens In doing this two Indispensable conditions
must not be forgotten First all who have been
untrue TO the Republic must Tor certain tune,
constituting the transition period, be excluded
from the partnership OF Government and secondly all
who have been true TO the Government must be rd.
miiod into the partnership Of Government according
IN the s1yereg1 rule Of the Constitution which knows
DO distinction Of color. Following these two simple
commandments there will be safety and peace together
with power and renown. Neglecting these two simple
commandments there mus, De peru anu ,o
eether with imbecity and dishouor ln the one way
reconstruction will be easy In the other way II Will be
impossible This is all have 10 say at present on Re.
construction aud turn AT 10 the precise question
before u.s. Pardon me- Sir II remind you here on the
threshold that there are modes OF debate. One Ia
10 attack the previous speaker with personality or crit
icism Of manner the other to speak plainly on TIE
question and TO deal directly according 10 your con
yctions with the principles involved. some
times these two modes are allowed TO interTnlnge.
IL ever there occasion when the first should be
carefully avoided when the question alone should be
handled and not the previous speaker when the alien
ion shond be directed exclusively 10 the principles IN
yolyed and not aDysubordinnte point OF mere orm
IL is now when are asked 70 insert new provision
in the Constitution fixing the basis OF political power ~
Tho e,nen,e of fellow. citizens counted by millions In
this spirit shall try to say what nave 10 say. for
nv mind the occasion Is too solemn Tor personal con
troversy and shall not be drawn INTO H. Inc propo
siuon now before You lie the most important ever
brought before Congress; unless, perhaps we may
except the amendment abolishing Saveryi and to my
mind 1t the most utterly rePrehensbe and nnpardon
anle Tbs same sentiment which led ns TO hail the abo-
ion of Slavery with gratitude as the triumph OF JUS
tice should make reject With Indignation device 10
crystaliEe into organic law the disiranchise.
that l differ FROM valued friends about me,
hnt 7 cannot do otherwise. In exposing such an
attempt must speak frankly as on other occasions IN