The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-03
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}, he derived II from the second section oil the late
endment 10 the constitution and from the clause CIV
70 Congress the power 10 estansn u UNIFORM system
bzaton was simply TO confer on persons the
at to hold and convey property, and was not confined
persons born In foreign countries, out might be ex-
dcd persons born in this country and aborng under
abilit es
Er ROGERS, (dem.) OF N. J., said that il was well
tled that the naturalization laws had no application
|tept TO foreigners.
The SPEAKER pro tenn. DIR spalding,-Does the gen.
man from Pennsylvania thr Thayer) consider himself
picienty informed7 Qaughter)
Iir THAYER said he had taken up some little time In
ping TO the House the grounds which he supposed
II objection was overthrow.
fr RAYMOND (rep.) OF N. Y, stated that he had
vored TO satisfy himself and TO the same con-
Fion as the gentleman lMr Thayer) upon that very
pt ana asked him whether he had examined and was
pared TO remark upon the opinion Of Judge Curtis in
Dr. THAYER replied that he had not read that opinion
-nty, and should feel much hesitation in comment
upon II.
r RAYMOND stated II as his opinion that Congress had
yer TO naturaze persons born in this country but
Iuid IKE to be strengthened In that opinion
Er ROGERS remarked that Judge Curtis had taken the
ground IN regard 70 the naturalization laws as he
Rogers) did.
Ir. THArER was not aware that Judge Curtis con.
red with the gentleman from New Jersey In that
n, or In the extraordinary views which he had pre-
Fed 10 the House yesterday
ERs desired to interrupt him by reading Judge Cur
lopinion, but Mr. Thayor declined TO yield, as he had
led from that part of his argument
eferrng in conclusion, to reference made the other
by Mr. Davis to the case Of CBsar's clemency to
bpey's friends Mr. THAYER thought 1t rather unfor
be illustration. Cesar he said did take to his
lm, Immediately after battles in which he had over
70 his great rival Pompey, those who had been the
friends of Pompey and the worst enemies or Caesar.
all know that Brutus, Cassius and all OF the con-
htors had fought against him under Pompey at
fasalia and Philippl Sir, let the republic take
bling from the fate Of Cesar. Caesar was betrayed
stabbed in the Capitol by the friends ~ whom he
hnaspr and vooE IN hsa ha.at DIR
the republic may feel also In its heart the of
Eonspraors which the too rapid theories OF the gem
IAN from New York tMr Davs) would bring prema-
py into places Of power and responsibility in this
rnmcnt No sir; let us be generous let US be just;
pct us be careful and let us be true
y Hill. (rep.) Of Ind, moved to amend the pending
those declared citizens OF the United States such
ave voluntarily borne arms against the government
DO United States, given aid and comfort TO the
pies thereof and also 10 except the right OF
laga from the civil rights conferred. He spoke
support OF his amendment He supposed IL
mot the Intention OF the friends OF the bill TO confer
Is Of citizenship not now pressed on those who have
In rebellion. His amendment took no right from
h, but left their rights 70 be determined hereafter
amendment on the subject Of suffrage was but
explicit declaration OF Mat had been repeatedly
ID in argument, but did not appear in the bill IL
ped TO him important TO relieve the bill OF any ambi-
" and that was the object OF his amendment
ELDRiDGE addressed the House In opposition to the
He looked upon 1t one OF the series of measures
Ing out Of the fears and apprchensions OF certain
kduas in the House and in the country in regard to
b who had formerly held slaves He had hoped that
before this the people would have come to the con-
on that the subject Of slavery and It's consequent.
b had been sufficiently agitated. He had hoped
when the war was over. when peace was
tred and when the institution OF slavery
finally given up and the constitution ,aa, ion. wi. was
would haunt US no more. He looked upon this bill
be OF the most dangerous and insidcus of those
lures intended TO take away the rights OF the States
rights of the States we're tho rights of the Union and
ibercs OF the States the liberties OF the cih
The gentleman from Pennsylvania !Mr Thayer)
asked what objection there was to this measure
right IL took away. In the first place II laid pros
at the feet of the federal the Judiciary Of
ae II not only entered the States TO their
and municipal Affairs, but II attempted 70 destroy the
pendence Of the Judiciary. He elaborated his objec
on legal and constitutional grounds, reading an ex
from the opinion OF Judge Curtis referred 70 in the
te TO the effect that the naturalization laws applied
10 the OF disabilities consequent on foreign
R,rxoSp--Even II citizenship cannot under the
ution be absolutely conferred on nntlve-born citi
WHY may not Congress declare that all natve-born
Dtants Of this country citizens, making II q de-
tory act instead Of one comforting citizenship
EIpRIDGg replied that there was no authority IN
constitution for Congress 70 pass any such law. IL
70 desirable TO confer the right Of citizenship on
men there must be constitutions amenamsn. 10,
holders would treat the freedmen with more kind
and clemency than would many Of those who are
nature. their wants, their habits, and had towards
none Of tho prejudices ~ unkind feelings WHICH
bern people had.
Dusosr, trep.) OF Ind, proposed 70 amend the
,dment Of his colleague tMr Hill by striking out the
,sed exception and inserting instead OF IL -
nothing herein contained shall be construed as eI-
ns me ngs o. 2, nowrdrss sessnes 70 any govern
or pretended government IN hostility 70 the United
rn0 s Sos ae. assn. The United
Hon who has been gny Of any &C, winch
MILLER. (rep) Of Pa. proposed TO amend by adding
oyiso exempting from penalties judges OF stats
who decided Justly under the constitution and
of their respective States, and providing for an APP
10 the United States courts
THoRxros, (deml OF Ill, took the noor N orposi-
10 the measure which no opposed principally on the
nd that il was an assumption OF nights on the part
e general government which II did not possess
the constitution He fortified his position by eta
from Madison and Chief Justice Marshall He ad-
IA that Congress might go 50 far as 70 pass laws for
punIshment OF those who would deprive the late
OF power 10 make contracts. and control and re-
his wages 1t might be, perhaps, necessary "a
such legislation. But to go beyond that was trench
nm the tights OF States and attempting 10 exercise
n which always belonged TO the State. These mat
should be all regulated oy the people e. ,,.
rpu,ent the rights of the States and all the legal
n Of tho States Whenever that was done, all The
v the power and tho strength OF the government
gone and there nothing left but naked des'
wrxpox frep.l Of MINI, supported the bill III
sod his surprise nj listening yesterday 10 The
n al the reco nized leader OF the democratic party
bIs House. the honorable gentleman from New
Mr. Rogcrsl lie believed from what was dails
:. d here that Il the Judgment q the House 10
Id 20 that gentleman that position.
RoG,Ts ask ei leave 70 interrupt
WrSpox-If do the gentleman too much honor h'
disdain ~ -
p,oyss-I hope no one on this side (the republican
III make the assertion again II is Intended only
r,ate DISSATISFACTION on my side Of The House
hter and manifestations OF interestl do not
10 BE- leader o, the democratic party here, and
N want n haze any such charge repealed Gentle
will be doing me a service by keeping that stu
coSEIISg, (rcp) Of n. VI would like to know
a leader on that side II the gentleman from Sew
v s u0f
M,sTAiL dem OF Ill, and several other demo
red 20 be heard on the question 81 leadership, bu
yl,oqx declined 10 ylcld. fe did not expect ne
shen he passed well.merited compliments on tn
ssrned and very los cal and very patriotic gentle
fc,m New Jersey, that u would str up 50 much ex
snt on the other side OF the House That exotic
.scmed 20 have two causes One OF those was tina
o.utiernen on thai side we're ambs ous 70 be lad
IA he other SEEMED to be because the very modes
an from New jersey declined the homo
"a aim, and seemed 20 take II a. an insult.
N,E.asii--I wish 10 say that We do not rccognlz'
leader ,.
M,nspAlL-we have no leadership.
80 demorrais made attempts 10 be heard. but d.
'.eca The House, meanwhile cnioyed the who'll