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

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law as 1t exists Referring TO the oonstiuionaty of
the measure he derived 1t from the second section OF
the late amendment 10 the Constitution and from the
clause giving TO Congress the power 90 establish uni
form system Of naturalization lie COMMENDED that the
right of naturalization which simply to confer on
persons the right 10 hold and convey property. vas
not confined TO persons born in foreign countries, but
might be extended TO persons born IN this country and
ls.orIpg unde. disabilities.
! Mr. ROGERS N j. said that it was well settled that
the naturalization laws had TO application except TO
| foreigners.
Tic SPEAKER pro TEN. (Mr Spauding Ohio Does
the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Alr. TLayeI) con-
slider himself sufficiently informed. Laughter
Mr. THAYEE said lie had taken zap some little time IN
stating e the House the grounds which he supposed
| that objection was overthrowo
Mr. RAYMOND N. " stated that he had underworld
to satisfy himself AID 10 come to the same conclusion
and asked him whether he had e4alDned and was pre-
pared to remark upon the opinion OF Judge Curtis in
III THGYgE replied that he had not read flat opinion
recently and should feel much hesitation IN comment
Nr RAYMOND stated It as his opinion that Congress
had power 20 naturaza persons born IN this country,
but should like 10 be strengthened In that opinion.
NJ. Rogers remarked that Judge Curtiss had taken
the same ground in regard to tile naturalization laws as
be (hr Rogers did
| Mr.. THAYEE was not aware that Judge Curiss con.
| Cured with the gentleman from NewJerSey in that
view OF in the extraordinary views which he bad pre-
scented 80 the House yesterday.
At a subsequent stage of Mr. Thayers remark Mr.
RoGEEs desired 10 interrupt hin by reading Judge
Curtisss opinion. but Mr. THAYER decned.o yield.
he had passed from that pant of his Argument Refer
ring in conclusion. TO reference made the other day
by Mr.. Davis 10 the case OF Cpsai's olemcncy 70
pompoy's friends Mr.. 1heyer thought Il rather un
fortunate illustration. Cesar be said did take 10 his
bosom Immediately after battles in which be lad
come bis great rival Pompey those VINO had been the
best friends OF Pompey and the worst enemies Of
Caesar. We all know that both BIutus. Clssius
and Gu Of the cOnspirators had fought against
him under POmpey at Pharasaa and PlilliPpt
Sir LEI the Eepublictase warning from The tate o.
Cesar. Caesar was BETRAYED and stabbed IN Tie Capt.
tol by the friends hom he promatGfey adoned and
took 10 his bosomi Sir ! fear the Republic may ZEE
also IN its heart the dagger Of the con.prntors. Which
the too rapid theories 81 the gentleman from New. OK
MIR Davis) would bring Irematnrely into PLACES OF
power ana responsibility in tits Government No Sir.
Let he generous .e Us be just bat LET us be cure
Mr. HILL Qni) moved TO smend the pending motion
TO Iec1mMit b. adding lnsNucdons 10 except nom
those declared citizens II tie Unhed states such as
have Voluntarily borne arms against TIE GOyeinment
Of the United states or given ad ana comfort 20 the
enemies thereof and also to excepi tie OF suffrage
from the evil rights conferred IL spoke u support Of
his amendment He supposed Il was not the intention
Of tie friends q the bill 20 confer rights Of citizenship
not LOW pressed on those who have been IN rebellion.
His amendment took right from them, bur
eft their rights 10 be determined hereafter The
amendment the subject o. suffrage was bat iaif.
explicit decsraton OF what had been repeatedly stated
IN arguaent bot did not appear IN the Dill IL seemed
10 him important TO relieve the hi OF any ambiguity
and that was the object OF his amendment.
Mr.. EIDHDCE addressed the House IN opposition 10
tie bill He looked upon II as one OF the series OF
meosqres arising OFT OF the fears and apgreheLsOBs Of
certain individuals IN the House and "a tie country! ~
regard those who had formerly he'd slaves He hnd
hoped thas long before this the people would have come 10
the conc lvr that the subject OF Slavery ami is con-
.eqaent effect had been sufficiently agiated lie had
hoped that when the war was over when peace vas
restored ard when the institution OF Slavery wss
finally given up and tho Constitution was amended IN
accordance with that idea. that this subject would
haunt US no more. He looked upon this J as oio OF
tnEft Of a. N.
tended TO take away the rights Of The states The rights
of the States were the rights Of the Uno1 ard the
b,rtifs Of The states were TIC LJerLcs me t.eA
rte gtuiCm0n from Pennsylvania thI ihf!crl hhd
asked what objection ;lero vas 10 tbs inessure-Wlat
Iight it took away. IT, the first place IT laid PROSTATE
az tie feet a the Fe0eia Government the judiciary OF
the State II not only entered tue States regulate
their po,ce srd municipal af.Fs but n aftcI pted u
DESTROY The independence o. the Judiciary We cab
grolLds reading an extract from the opinion OF Jniee
Curtis ref rred 10 in the debate to he ehcei iaai tA
naturalization laws epp.e4 on, 70 'Ne ''M"'" o.
disabl ties consequent on foreign oittb.
Air RAYMoSp-Even il citizenship cannot under The
Constitution DO Absolutely conferred on native born
citizens WY may not Congress declare tnrt al ii'e
horn INF barts Of this country arc C!tZens naki u
dec,araorr act Instead o! one c0nirfIng cti1thsbp
Mr. ELDRiD L replied that there was no az thoiity IN
the Constitution Tor Congress 10 pas an! suc" Jaw
IL II were desirable % cOnieT ile irt o. Cl@s snip
on freedmen there must be Constitutional amendment
'or the purpose He expressed his helci that ne
former SHAREHOLDERS would treat the freedmen WAN
rho are .uxons for the passage Of these measures.
They know their nature telr wants. their habits atd
had toward toward then none oi We Rle!io'ce' VI
upkird feelings which Northern people had.
NJ. DUNOST (lnd0 proposed TO amend the Hmehl'
rnent Of lis colleague Mr.. IND by Striking on' the
proposed exception ana mise ii2g N'steu OF H. 10
notbing herein contained shall be construed a. extend
ing the rights of ezensblD - any one VINO has re-
nounced the same OF Acknowledged allegiance 10 nay
Government. " pretended Goyernmcat ~ hosihly 10
me limited States who held ONCE undef TIE slme nor
TO any one who voluntarily bore arms against tle
United States In the late Rebellion o. WHO has been
guilty Of any act whatever which by the ia' Oh M
ITO s. makes q foIte tUre OF citizenship
Mr. NuIru H1) proposed 20 amend bv adding
n-oyiso exemptng from penalties judges Of stare
Courts WHO decided justly under the con.'tuilon ana
laws of their respective States. aud providing ioT 81
ANIMAL 10 The United States Courts.
Mr 1HoRN1OS III took Tie floor IN 0pDosIuos TON,
measure which De opposed principally on inc ground
In. II vas au ASSUMPTION Of rights the psr 81 tIc
Generol Government which II did not possess under
The Constitution He fortified hi. position Dy ctAil"n'
NON Madison and Chiei justice Maisha'.. ne sent
ted that Congress might 80 so far es 10 pt i"o 4ur
the puuishncut OF those wbo wond deprive me iaH
slave OF power TO make Contract ana cohuol
aud recover bis wages. IL i1lgnl Do p."'t'
necessary TO have such legislation. Bui %
90 yopd that was tfeaChiug ON The figiis o.
States end attempting Ia exercise power when 2'wAS
bekngei tbc state. Ibese maitc,s shouc %. M ~
sud bv tn people themselves. ibb was p-I eieP'
,jrr.s,tne t5ward ccrralzi3g IN this Goyerhmeh ~
rights Of tie states aud al thc legal powers .! lLe
Stats WhsDeSer that was done al lne pe'ull,
he rower md the strength 0i tie GOIc,nmem muy
cone Ind here Vas nOthLg lea but naked deslQilj
Slr WRDoM Nliun) supported the pih ne eh
pressed rs s4iPrisc 81 sioilhs fseina! ~ wv
s,eech OF the recognized leader oil me DepocLa'lc
party in this House, tie Honorable gentleman non
Eow.Jerse, MI Rogers. He believed from not wa
daily witnessed here ,bss u was the luogme" o' 'e
House 20 accord 10 that gentleman that POsition'
Mr. Rooms asked leave 10 Interrupt. -,
MI. WrSDoN--IfJ do the gentleman too much honor
be May disclaiin u. ,t t.o
ba gsnnnlicsu ,idcj viii mako the assertion