The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-03

he great consideration Of the Speaker; no Is
trusted as leader want TO have him "a
laughter)-l wanted to give him an opportunity 10.
plain why he not here. only regret that no wa
not able to give particularly the details never
myself doubted that he had good reasons. Qaughter)
But wanted to understand them, especially as we
stand committed here before the House and country Tor
what no says this and all other questions oars
of laugher) / hope that men on all sides viii afford
he gentleman every opportunity TO make any expana-
hon he deems necessary in order 70 relieve himself.
Mr. WNpoM--I cannot yield further on that point
MIR HiGBr suggested that the fact of New Jersey not
being in the Union might have restrained the gentleman
fr,n voting on that question. Qaughterl
Mr. GARFIELD (rep.) OF Ohio-New Jersey has been IN
the Union since the last election.
Mr.. HIGBi-But she was not at that time.
Mr. WINDOW would have 10 leave the gentlemen on the
other sde settle the question OF leadership among
themselves But he believed tina, in few years s se
nothing about being leader. Qaughter)
Mr. NBIAcK-we feel this side that we do not want
any leader There are not enough Of us 70 make any
trouble on that Qaughter) Therefore we would
rather carry on guerilla light mean no a,scour,esy
10 the gentleman from New Jersey; STILL do not like
to surrender ourselves to leadership Some OF us on
this side do feel very keenyespecay those who nave
taste for talking good deal-to hear so Ipncn saia
about the gentleman from New Jersey being leader OF
the party. II does provoke our jealousy Qaugster)
II is very unpleasant to US
the House)-Thst is the object Of the whole thing
(Roars Of laughter) .
(Mr. Niblack) has made the explanation. have con-
vorsod with three that side who do not rccog
nize the leadership am satisfied from another reason
The gentleman says they do not need leader as they
carry on guerilla warfare That explains why all
that side voted last Congress against the bill TO punish
guerillas
This shot into the democratic ranks fairly brought
down the house.
Mr. THAYER asked the gentleman from Indiana (Mr
Nblack to explain what he meant by referring 10 help
from other parties.
Mr. NIBLAck-I mean detection in your ranks
Mr. GARF1EtD-Then you would vote for bill encour-
aging deseron but not TO punish guerillas Haughier)
Mr. WINDOW showed Off from the subject OF leadership
and proceeded to argue in support OF the Dill lie only
complained that did not 20 far enough. IL protected
only the civil rights freedmen and left for future ad
jusment tho protection Of their political rights 20 iar
however, did 20 Il in strict accordance with the
designs OF the grand old founders Of the government
who when they laid its foundation, made the right OF
human nature its chief corner stone -,
Mr.. sHnLABARoER trep.) of Ohio made short, legal
and constitutional argument In support OF tho measure
The result he arrived at that, on candid and far
investigation OF the matter, there no difficulty In
voting for the bill proposed by the gentleman from New
York Ir. Raymond for the Naturalization OF all these
people The usefulness OF soch measure was Just as
great and profound as 1t was useful to be an American
citizen
Mr. BRoxALr, (rep) of Pa, got the floor, but yielded
TO Mr. WILSON who proposed in order TO give the Com
mtee OF Ways and Means time 10 get through some I'M
portan measure, to let the matter go over till Thurs
After considerable discussion this was at length
agreed TO.
recommt which caused the various amendments to re-
commit, with instructions, to fall.
Mr. WILSON then offered some amendments of detail
winch were Affccu suSo louo"ihk
section which he did not desire TO press to vote now
And be further enacted That nothing In this act con
tanned shall BIS construed to affect the laws OF any state
concerning the right OF suffrage.
Mr. RAYMOND asked Mr. Wilson to consent TO vote on
his (Mr Raymond's) hill AZ n substitute.
Mr. WILSON could not agree TO that Tho bill was or
dered to be printed it, further consideration was
postponed until Thursday next.
SATURDAY GENERAL DEBATE
Tomorrow Saturday apart for general debate
the Presidents Message as fin Committee of tho
Whole
Mr. STEVENS gave notice that he would move on Mon
day for evening sessions for business
REGULAR ARMY.
Mr. ScHYNcK asked the unanimous consent OF the
House offer resolution of inquiry in relation 70 the
strength &c, OF the regular army, 70 which Mr. WASH
BURSK, Of Ill, objected
MEXICAN MATrETs
Mr. SruEScK also asked consent 10 introduce resou
ton OF inquiry to Mexican matters, to which Mr..
BOUTWELL, objected.
AGRfCULrUHK AND MECHANICAL AxTs.
1Mr HOTcBKHs introduced bill TO encourage education
In agriculture and the mechanic arts which was read
twice and referred TO the Committee Agriculture
The House adjourned