The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-02-20

occasion to inform his political fcnows tnat q
was manifestly unjust and impohfc 70 press
a vote when 80 considerable minority wished
longer timo to digest the Presidents message, and
thereupon he moved adjournment, which prevailed
without cali for the yeas and BY agreement the
question comes up at O'Clock tomorrow.
Senators Johnson and Wright, Of the democrats, and
Senator Foot OF the republicans, absent during the
pendency Of the subject to-day Among The occupants
of the floor was SIR Frederic Bruce VIM Lloyd Garrison
was an evidently nervous spectator in the galleries
sERENADE TO THE PRESIDENT. ssq g
With scarcely any notice at an serenade To President
Johnson improvsed early this evening by several
hundred citizens Of complexion manfesly democratic
republicans seemingly having no heart in proerng the
proposed entertainment About nine O'Clock band
arrived at Wizards, where the crowd Of some two
thousand people, had rendezvouscd and after performing
several popular airs Mr. Rogers OF New Jersey Judge
Hughes, Of Indiana ex-Congressman Sweet Of Maine,
and Green Clay Smith successfully called out, and
made brief and pertinent speeches The latter spoke
follows:-- s.a n.g aatEtN ad 4ie' B.
Fellow CirrzrSs-I am here by accident knew
nothing OF the meeting until few minutes ago. None
you and be here when this war began T. together with
the President went In for the suppression Of the rebel
lion, and did all could for IT'S overthrow. had the
honor OF voting for Mr. Johnson believing in his patriot
Ism and craftsmanship. have confidence In now.
have confidence in Congress- and believe both will do right
differed IN the thirty Congress and have in this
from tho gentleman who has just you and many
others who held In both Congresses advise you
fellow ctzcns, to peace and quiet Have confidence In
and respect your lawmakers and the President. Lay
asde all ifeelng, and come together as one man for
the preservation Of the Union, that we may be able TO
enjoy united government and transmit TO poserty
for al time TO come great Union republic
The assembage then proceeded in procession TO the
White House, where large concourse Of citizens al
ready awaiting their arrival Several rounds of cheers
then given for Andrew Johnson repeated calls made
FOR f.t
dscoursed patriotic as and the crowd repaired
to the residence OF Secretary Seward who expressed his
acknowledgment OF the honor him in the following
words - $3.50
thank you gentlemen for this kind entertainment
shall ever remember with great satsiaction congrst
country. Wfsh these few words bid You good night
ATTEMPTS OF THE RADICALS TO INFLUENCE THE
PRESIDENTS ACTION.
II has been secret boast among the radical head
OF Congress during the time that the Freedmens
Bureau bill has been In tho hands Of tho President that
he would only sign that measure they could afford
snap their fingers at his policy and wage their warfare
unmasked In order to override the objections Of Mr.
Johnson to the bill ex General B. r. Butler was dele
gated Saturday night last to visit the White
House, for the purpose Of making certain
lures that involved q stipulation that II the
Presidential signature not withheld from the
bll Congress would exert pretence or defcrriug TO
his Judgment and In measure conform with the details
Of his policy. Butler occupied something Ike hour
and half 10 pronerng the brbc Of radical fraernxa
ton and was inclined TO whisper something OF = conf
Dental import pointing towards the next Presidency.
Mr.. johnson checked him very decidedly, and entered
into argument upon the injustice and icgalities Of
the bill. Butler finally left without receiving an sssur
ancs whether the President would exercise the
veto power or not
PROPOSITION TO prspAxD THR MILITIA OF Tue
LATELY REBELLroUs STATES.
senator wlson's bill introduced this morning, for the
dbandng Of militia forces in the Southern States viii
undoubtedly call out very shsrp debate, II Is nos
asserted that there Is anything beyond the apprehension
Of trouble that warrants tho passage OF the bill The
mover In presenting the measure supports II with
munoaaions from officers or Freednsn's Bureau In
the South, who severalIy represent that the young
sill denanily PERSIST 10 vocalizng the "Bonnis
Bac Flag while organizaton Of State forces con
tnucs be perfected During the reading Of these
thores Senator saulsbury wanted TO know OF Mr. Will
whether he believed ConsEcs had power 70 dsarm
the militia OF Massachusetts, II response. the gsus
man from the 'Hub" cited the fact that JeG Davis used
10 hold that the militia Of stats was n part Of the
forces OF the United saies and therefore subject such
restrictions as the federal army. 1890
ANOTHER PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ooSsrI-
TUITION. ~
Several amendments 70 the constution are asked
for Among the most noticeable considering It's source
Is proposed BY Mr.. Mckee, the radca Kcntuckian
which provides organic law, under which rebel,
past prospective hold once In the government
Mr. McKcc's amendment is sweeping enough since u
on nearly all the inhabitants Of tho Southern States
from eligbn,y all ofnces from the Presidency down
ward 70 the lowest McKses proposal was coldly 10
csived BY the radical republicans Of the House
CONSTITUTIONAL lxEsDxEsrs AND rae SOUTHERN
- STATES. --~xsrrs..Se ,,~~
An attempt made In the House to-day TO endorse
Thsd stevenf new system Of arithmetic by which sins
teen = set down - txo-thIrds Of thrtysIx. Mr.
BroonsI trostsd out . resolution recognizing those
States which remained loysi ths only coshed
with power 70 vote on an amendment 70 the constitution
EldnAes u wisconsis ohsesd In behalf Of sbs dsmo
cratic minority, and tsupomnIy buried tho docunsat
Such revolution a this ae day 10 The ssssios osnnot
BE- Supported BY msjcdiy In iSs Houia
rHE rRoHBrTrox or INFORMATION OF CATTLE
Long John wenswovshs bil prohibiting The 'npcrta
uon of cstue which became law pms time -, ~
psan not 70 work WELL II operates injuriousy dboh
large sumbsr Of importers Of cnfe who buy fancy sock
In dsrics not infected besides discriminating IN fsvsv
of shs West asain causda In the general beef bus
ne@ Mr. Humphreys, Of New York. has issroducsd .
bn nniTalIns tie Law somswhat and u win probably
pan Mr. Hunphrsys proposes 70 give the Secretary cf
the Treasury power 70 suspend The opesAsson q Ne
wensworth scs whenever be deems u judicous
MONEY! prposrrsp TO rns cispTr OF rHs raEA-
sURxx By rnx souruEnS STATES.
table has been osnciaiy pscparsd exhibiting the
o moneys deposited 70 the credit Of The Tres
sursr Of the United States from ell sources In the states
Of Tsnnessss Virginia North Carolina South Carolina
Georgia Alabama Forida, LouiranA Texas, Mississippi
and Arkansss The total smount is nearly s2s, ooo
from April l. 1895 70 February !, 1884, divided fol-
lowss--
Custom House fee~ principally New Orleans oo0
Captured and abandoned property IA lu 900
Direct taxes ofs0o0
CONVERSATIONS. 10000
Tar on cotton 183O00
Commercial intcrcourse. e................... "a zoo
General hank duty. $1,000