New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-25

itc domination # .oyalty in the State governments Of
e south ard increased representation in Congress OF the
snmr element The plan of the Committee proposed no
remedy fIr hc tyranny ~ local state governments, and
lfa fial reduction rather than the eradication Of the
d.l.yA element 10 Congress. Ii provided for part Of
hf financial danger by reputation of the Confederate
dOhf md of The claims fOr emancQaed slaves hut cl
The National credit 20 be constantly disturbed by con
lai,d and iniens fed disoyalty both the South and
10 Congress and 10 be shaken by contend1s factions OF
both blacks and whites for political privileges. In reply
o tie oit-rclcated question: "Wouid yon allow Rebels
and traitors 20 return Congress there again To- plot
treason !" Mr.. Stewart said he would answer, No but
that be would take the proper means 10 *
cludo: that be would chain them 20 the ballots
of the lOyal people both black and white 20 keep them
Of office in the way that the North excludes Cop
perheads and sympathzers with treason Tha' II me m
ceciual chieiains Of the Rebellion excluded from
Office, and at the time loyalty IS excluded MOI
the ballobox treason will Ind expression through lower
and meaner hat the good faith ofthc Government
pledged for the protection Of the black man, and the
Nation dare not violate s obligation. The time might
again come when it would be important 10 divide the
South and to abstract from its material resources the
labor Of 100000 black men aud add II 10 the resources
OF the Government which once divided The South ana has
tened the overthrow # the Rebellion. The Emancipation
PROCLAMATION was the dcahblow treason and left the
South house divided against itself II the blacks arr I'm
destruction, may they not be persuaded by their late
masters that emancipation Was alter all "a cure
and not blessing and after their hopes and aspra-
fous for liberty shall have been eyiuguished by the IRON
hand Of oppr son may they not refuse IN future conflicts
which promise good 10 them 20 help those who deluded
them He argued at length the advantages Of his plan,
appealed Senators TO stand by their principles 70 deal
honestly with themselves and frankly with the South;
that time the South understood the full extent 81
the demands Of loyal men, they were made to under
stand that there could be peace but that the conAct
must proceed until full protection extended TO every
loval man. whether he be black white. Mr.. Stewart
said he would appeal 10 the South to join IN the good
work and listen those who anxious 70 be their
friends but who constrained 10 speak the rlth,
and to put no faith in modern pem ae5 S.
utterly powcess in the future il had been III the past
90 shield them from the overwhelming power Of the loyal
North until they would TO do evil and learn TO 90
night When they would let the bondman depart in peace,
with the ballot shield and buckle their friends ii the
North would be like the sands Of the scawihont number
He exhorted them TO extend the ballot 20 the black race
and thus retain for themselves and Their postery lie
warned them that by continuing the conflict they endan
gered their liberty and might bring on all The horrors
and desOlaOn of another terrible war; lie declared ual
blood Acknowledgement aud c0niscation was no part ~
The platform II the Union party 60 which he belonged and
ms mountain home was for peace and union founded upon
eternal Justice. Nevada loved the oountry-he whole
country The citizens Of Nevada were natives 81 every
State in the Union Restoration brought 20 them friendly
social relations, peace and happiness.
M STEWART said that be appreciated tie difficulties
that the Committee had encountered that they deserved
great praise their faithful efforts 20 harmonic conflict
Ing opinions; that he hailed with Joy the liberal spirit
with which their report was presented the Senate that
he should proceed With the spirit of compromise AID
ask the Senate 10 adopt amnesty and sun age as basis OF
the final PLAN modified the wisdom OF the Senate NJ ght
indicate Failing in this he should support The majority
long their seemed 20 contain any elements
Of goodbu he did hope that the essential principles Of
Justice and mercy would never be- lost sight OF.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Stewards speech, Mr.. JONI
rose and saidMr Pcsdent.ls Is Il IN order nov 10
move 20 strike ont the third section
The CHAlK-Itis.
Mr JoHSsoy-Ihcn ! make that motion.
Mr. WIsoS-You don't want IT acted on now
Mr.. JoHSsoS-No; let Il 20
On motion Of Mr.. uowARD, further consideration Of TIC
pending subject postponed until clock tomorrow.
BoUSTIEs TO INDIAN REGIMENTS.
Mr WILSON called up a joint resolution directing the
payment If $lu0 bounty each of tho pyaies and
commissioner officers Of the let ID and Sd Indian Reg
mcnts which was passed.
expressed his views the subject Of cousirlcon
though be did not know he should oer 1t, ~ he III
tended TO vote for what appeared to be the strongest prop
ositOn.
strike on, the second and third sections Of the proposed
amendments and insert in lieu thereof Representative
sha appnrtoned among the several States which may
be included within hs Union according to the number n
each Of male citizens Of tho United States over u
years age quail by laws Of said State Ia choose
members Of the most numerous branch of the Legsa'
ture and including such citizens disqualified iOf
participating in rebellion. Direct taxes shall be appor
TONED among The several stat according TO the value q
real estate and personal property 10 each State not belong
Ing a. the State 10 the United States
The above ordered o. be printed.
OFFICIAL HISTORY Up THE WAR.
Mr. Wilson called up a resolution 10 appoint an editor
for the official history Of the a SALARY Of 3 800 per
who shall have access 10 all papers on the subject
in possession of the departments.
Sir. WILSON said the contemplated work would cost
several hundred thousand dOlaT II done az all II ought
to be done we'll 1t would take from thirty to forty
volumes costing several thousand dollars per volume.
Mr.. kEsSESDES raid his idea that the time bad
hardly arrived for the publication Of this matter lie
Thought would be better reconsider the whole sub
icct repeal the whole resolution aud necessary TO pass
it. 10 Go 80 in different and less expensive form.
Mr.. ASTHoSY suggested that the Committee on Military
Affairs be instructed agree upon and report plan for
the publication OF the referred To, and that meantime
the publ cation be suspended.
Mr.. SUMNER hoped the resolution would be recommted
with Instructions and spoke of the necessity of accuracy
ia such matter and the difficulty Of obtaining comle
tent person TO edit such work.
The resolution was, after debate recommittcd TO the
Military Committee.
Al 81 D. m the Senate went into Executive Session. and
soOp after adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TnB CHOLERA.
Mr.. ELIOT Mass, from the Committee on Commerce
reported back the Senaes amendments to 10 the House
Joint resolution prevent the Introduction of cholera into
the ports OF the United States which were eoncurred IN
that the JOINT resolution Is passed by hoth Houses
wOMEy's HOSPITAL.
Mr.. WELLER (Ohiol, from the Committee on the Dis
trct of Columbia, reported back with amendments the
Senate bill 10 incorporate the Womens Hospital Assocla-
ton of the District of Columbia.
The amendments agreed to, and the bill passed
PRIVATE BILL.
bill for the relief Of Lucinda Gates was reported by
Mr. TAYLOR from the Committee on Invalid Pensions,
aud passed.
BILL erecting the Territory Of Montana into survey
ors district reported by Mr. SrR0UsE IA, ron the
Committee on Territories, and passed.
PRESENT or PLANTS.
The Senate joint resolution for the acceptance of col
lection plants rendered the United States by Francis
Peck reported back from the Committee on Agncrl
turc BY Mr.. BIDwELL Cali and passed.
The section reads as follows:
SIC Ind further enacted That whenever me former
owners lands occupied under Gen sheman hed order
dated at Savannah January 49, 1863 shall apply Tor resofa
ton of said lands Commissioner shall refuse 20 surrender
the same. ,, ,.1s;...
Mr. SHELLABARGEE pa moved to amend by adding TO
the foregoing section the following;
p,ordd That nothing this contained shall be con-
sed Ia effect the right person In the proper
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