Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-21

my OSnCL ooJSCtiOHS FHlSeu Dy inc ITeSluenI. lie
said that it was unpleasant thing for him to dwell
his duty.
If the constitutional objections raised by the Pres-
dent were valid, all the laws passed in reference to
thesg States were wrong They had no right to levy
Inc direct tan to raise armies to declare blockade
Mr. Cowan-Ask the President to state the Presi-
dents plan.
Mr.. Trumbull said he had already read that por
tion of the message. These States not properly
in the nion, because they had set up Governments
Mr.. Cowan asked what was to be done with rebel
after he had submitted.
Mr. Trumbul-Why if he is Il big rebel he is to be
hung. Applause.
The Chair, (Mr Clark said it rested entirely with
the galleries whether they were ailowe1 to remain
N, Mr. Trqmbu con!tippuedaThe President said this
their constitutional relations. OF course they were
not restored. Their hostility to the Government
chairs these States under rebel rule and from the
field were making their legislation.
matter bsn hen to to er w h
the Executive He should be glad to see these States
restored, and when they abolished their laws making
this Bureau would be at an end.
Mr.: COwan said he had determined to reply at
length to the argument of the chairman OF the Com
mittee on the Judiciary but he willing for the
vote to be taken and let the matter go before the
people Of the country. and let them decide whether
this legislation is to be arrested here.
Mr.. Wiley read from former speech, giving his
objections to the BILL and stated that he would again
be compelled to vote against it. His objections were
with all the opinions of the President
The question was then taken and resulted as fol-
Ayes-Messrs. Anthony, Brown. Chandler. Clark,
Conness, Cragn Cresswell Fessenden Foster Grimes,
Harris, Henderson, Howard, Howe. Kirkwood, Lane
TTamba Wade, sWiisms WILSON, a and nd Yates~S6
Doolttle, Guthrie. Hendricks. johnson, McDougall,
Morgan, Nesmith, Norton. Riddle Salisbury,
Stewart, Stockton, Van Winkle. and Willey..1S.
not having voted in the affirmative the bill was lost.
Upon the announcement of the VOTE considerable
applause came from the galleries, when the President
Order having been restored the Senate went into
Executive session. and at its conclusion adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
DUTY ON SPIRITS.
Mr.. Hooper, from the Committee on Ways and
Means, asked leave and said that he instructed
unanimously by the Committee to report the fol-
lowing:
Resored That it is the sense of this House that no
change should be made in the excise duty distilled
spirits.
Mr.. Johnson of Penn, objected to the reception of
the resolution, and it was not considered.
=, REPREsENTATIoNs From THE REBEd STATES
Mr.. Stevens, of Penn, from the joint Committee on
Reconstruction, reported the following concurrent
ResoiUed by the House of Representatives (the
Senate coucurring) that in order to close agitation
upon question which seems likely to disturb the
action of the Government, well as to quiet the
certainty Whcn exists IN the MINDS OF the people OF
the eleven States which have been declared in insur
rection, Senator or Representative shall be ad-
mted into either branch of Congress from any of the
said States until Congress shall have declared such
State entitled to such representation.
Mr.. Grider of Kentucky, submitted a minority re-
port. signed by himself and Mr.. Rogers. of New Jer
sey. The report sets forth that in response to nstruc
tions, the minority inv etigaed the loyalty of Ten
They state that the large amount of evidence
taken shows that in parts of the State there has
been some slight irregularities and temporary disaf-
fection but that the great body of the people not
amicable relations with the Government; and mas
much as Tennessee disOwns insurrectOnary purposes
and has. under her organic law and the Constitution
of the United States regularly elected her Senators
and members the minority report in favor Of admit
ting them as representatives to Congress- They
clude with resolution to that effect.
Mr.. Washburne, of Illinois, to point of order
which that the minority report did not relate to
the subject before the Hoase.
Mr.. Stevens said if he had known what the dOcu-
ment contained, he would not have yielded to allow
it to be read but he did not object to this little speech
from the gentleman from Kentucky. QMr. GriderD
Mr.. GrIder-I am much obliged to the gentleman
The Speaker said the point of order sustained
but the gentleman from Pennsylvania could with
Mr.. Rogcrs-Let it be read in full it cannot do any
harm
Mr. Stevens of Pennsylvania. consented to its read
Mr.. Stevens then said Having heard a speeci
from the other side of the House on this question
hope none of our friends will make speeches, as al
understand the question which agitates not only
this body, but the entire country L confess mus
say now that until yesterday there was earnest
investigation into the condition of Tennessee, to
whether, by act of Congress, we could not admit that
State to representation But since Yesterday there
put it wholly out of their power to proceed further
in the Investigation without the surrender OF great
principle, and the surrender of the rights of this
House to the usurpation of another power. de
mand the previous question.
[Great confusion here ensueed. Several members !!
called Question, /" Question. while Order, Or
der" came from another part of the House,
Mr.. Stevens-There are earthquakes all, around
me- 1 tremble and dare not yield. Laughter and
Mr. Eldridge, of Wis, desired to make statement
Mr. Farnsworth, of ILL.,, objected.
Mr.. Eldridge again addressed the Speaker. Loud
shouts Of order from the Republican side.
Mr. Rogers, Of New jersey, speaking above tht
confusion said-I hope, the resolution will not bt
passed without debate. To pass it under the opera
tOn Of the gag-law is act of tyranny and despOt
ism. Loud shouts Of order.I
Mr. Eidridge, of Wis, rose to point of order anC
stated that the Committee of Fifteen had right Il
in pieces. but must make final report. Laughter;
The Speaker said the point of order not wei
taken as the Committee had the right to report a
Mr Order, of Kentucky. attempted to speak bu,
his voice could not be heard above the voclferou
shouts of order"
Mr. Rogers, of New jersey, protested against th'
enforcement of the gag-aw. Renewed cries of ques
ton" and order were made.
Hall, during which
Mr.. Randall. of Pennsylvania, said that he rose tt
point of order which was that this Congress has NJ
power to destroy the rights of the States or dissolve
the Union. Laughter and confusion.J
Mr.. Finc, of Ohio, moved to lay the resolution ot
the table. T..
Mr.. Eldrdge demanded the yeas and nays pendinii
which Mr.. f.. moved that the house adJourn' "hlei
was decided in the negative; yeas 81, nays 10.
Mr. Finck moved to amend that when the Hous
adjourn, it being until Friday next.
Before the question was put Mr.. johnson of Pa.
asked to be excused from voting.
The Speaker refused to entertain the motion 10
ona-fth of the members would havei in their poWe
10 prevent an adjournment.
Mr. GarfeId-not a word. Laughter.
Mr. EIdridge of Wisconsin-With due respect,
appeal from the decision of the Chair.
The Speakcr-The Chair refuses to entertain th
Mr. johnson attempted to speak, but was loud
called to order. . 40 p,
Voicea-from the Republican side-,"O, keep on fl
libustering you'll! get enough of it.
The yeas and nays then taken to adjourn
until Friday-lCst They were then taken to adjoprl
demanded by Mr. Eldridee. The chair counted tn
House a~'l CO..