Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-04-01
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Whether the Presidents veto Of the "Ci-
vii Rights Bill" win be sustained by Con-
gress is now the subject of interest and in
quiry in political circles. The dead duck"
quacks his opposition, and the squeaking
organs of SUMNER, STEVENS and the rest,
follow in imitation. But we are very much
delighted to find that the unpurchasable
judgment Of the people sustains the Presi-
dent in his plan, undisguised and undeviat-
ing support Of the Union, and the Consti-
tuition upon which it is based. The Con-
sentative journals throughout the North hail
with pleasure this last veto, and see in it a
sincere desire, coupled with courage in ac-
ton on the part Of the President, to restore
both the Union and the rights of all the peo-
pie, at one and the same time.
From the latest Washington correspond
ence of the New York World, we take the
following:
The Presidents friends grow more and more
confident that the veto Of the civil rights bill viii
be sustained in the Senate. It cannot be denied
that their style of talk causes some apprehension,
though no reason Is known Tor doubling the hdel-
ity OF Messrs. Wiley and Stewart, one or both Of
whom the opposition are claiming.
As TO the reception Of the veto by the
Senate, we append the following from the
New York Times:
The Veto Message did not cause much surprise,
for it has been anticipated for several days. IL is
very full and very able Mr.. Bingham, who Is
probably the ablest lawyer in the House. says that
its legal objections TO the bill are unanswerable;
but he does not attach the same importance to
its political positions II shows the tenacity with
which the President adheres to his political convic
tons, and demonstrates the futility Of trying to
cries concerning the condition and status of the
Southern States. Faith in the fundamental the
cries of one form of democratic government is
part of his nature, and nothing can induce him
to swerye for moment from his devotion TO
them. Whether the bill can be passed over the
veto is doubtful. Senator Stewart, who has sus-
tanned the President hitherto, seems TO have gone
over to the Radicals. Probably the bill will not
pass in the Senate and its chances in the House
are not good. On the whole. think the veto will
be sustained. Many who hoped that the Pres-
dent would indicate q disposition to adhere to
the Union Party by signing the bill are discOur-
aged and fear that they will forfeit their own par
ty position by sustaining him further. The Pres
ident evidently makes his appeal to the people,
with comparatively little regard to the party or
CARNATIONS Of the day. His reasons for vetoing
the bill are very strong, and will carry great weight
absented himself from the Senate when the vote
was taken on Mr.. StocktOn's case; his vote would
have kept him in the Senate. Mr.. Stewart is
supposed to have been demoralized by his resO-
buttons for universal amnesty and universal suf-
frage. The eagerness with which they were ac-
cepted by the Radicals. won MIN to their side
RECEPTION or THE MESSAGE IN THE SENATE.
The galleries of the Senate to-day were densely
filled with an anxious auditory, the anticipated
veto message being the chief attraction. Hun
dreds of persons were unable to obtain admission.
Members of the House present in large num-
bers. About lis o'clock, Col. VIM. G. Moore. the
Presidents Private Secretary. announced a mes
sage from the President of the United States,
which was conveyed to the Presinent pro fein;'
but il was not read, owing to the business which
at that time occupied the attention of the Senate,
namely, the Stockton case. When the latter was
disposed Of at O'Clock motion was made to adj
jouTn, but this was voted down, when the message
was laid before the Senate by the President pro
tent, and was read by Col FOrney, the Secretary.
1t was listened to with interest both on the floor
and in the galleries.
Tomorrow prolonged and spirited debate is
anticipated, when the question will be taken oil
the passage of the bill, notwithstanding the OBJ
jectiOns Of the President vote of twO-thirds be-
ing requisite IN each House for that purpose.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
At Ills o'clock P. NJ, the Presidents veto mes
sage was announced, and when his Private Secre-
tary read aloud The President returns the bill
with his objections thereto in writing" there was
a general buzzing Of voices and drawing Of long
city laid upon the table, and the Stockton case
proceeded In u few minutes the news of the re-
ceptiOn of the veto reached all parts of the CAPT
toll, and directly the members Of the House began
TO crowd the Senate floor, expecting tie hear the
message read. There being no prospect of i'm
mediate action on it by the Senate, some of the
Senators and Representatives got possession Ofthe
| message and seated themselves in row N one
| corner of the Sennte Chamber These par
celled the document off, giving few sheets
| to each person, and devOured its contents
As one batch concluded this process another
succeeded. and so the thing went on until .
o'clock P; NJ. when, the Stockton case being con-
cluded, the clerk was directed to read the Presi-
dents communication. Just before the conclu-
| sion of the reading Mr.. Stewart entered the hall
| and when the clerk ceased reading, motion was
made by Mr.. COwaa to adjourn, but Mr.. Wade
and other Senators on that side of the chamber,
discovering their strength, and the strong prob
ability that if put to vote at once twO-third;
vote could be obtained for the bill. demanded inn
| mediate action upon the message. Before the
| proposition was out to the Senate Mr. Trumbul
stated that he wished to make some remarks il
answer TO the veto, and thereupOn the Senate
! adjourned. So the matter will come up at
| o'clock tomorrow, at the expiration of the morn
| ing hour
The statement published TO the effect that Hon
| Henry b. StanberTy, of Ohio at the instance o
| the President, prepared that part of the veto
| message embracing the legal objections to th'
Civil Rights Bill. has its foundation only in thu
| fact that Mr. Stanberry, in company with friends
! called on Thursday evening last, just before hi
departure for the West. to pay his respects TO thu
| President, and the conversation happening L
| turn upon the Civil Rights Bill, Mr.. johnson re
| quested Mr.. StanberTy to state his legal epiniOI
| of its provisions. which request Mr.. Stanberr!
| promptly complied with. And it may be adde,
| that the President has, on this subject, awaited
| himself Of the opinion of other lawyers OF equa
| eminence and like ability so that the veto mes
sage is abundanty fortified by the best legal tai
| cut of the country