, 1866-06-20

&1eEf IN tuE1Q1A a4U AQemAFl6 6kTeSE, ElE.
adilly, London, would be one Of the most
but questionable, episodes in your
ivil war. Jons BULL, in.
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Passage Of the Reconstruct
ton Amendment.
Cosvard1y Attack upon mr.. |
GrtDneli-Tho Niagara: Ship Canal
Rlll-ObjecrfOuabie amendments.
From Orr Own Ccretpondeutl
WASHINGTON. June Is.
With the final passage through both Houses
IF the reconstruction amendment to the Con- |
stitution, the heaviest load Of the session is
taken of the shoulders Of the Union Repub- |
lican majority Of Congress. A more difficult,
and perplexing task WINS never
Imposed upon any Legislative body, than this
question how to deal with the rebel states.
1t would hare been comparatively easy, but
for the accomplished facts, born Of the pol
icy Of the Executive before and during the
session OF Congress, which the majority had
to face. Nor can 1t be doubted, that, but for
the peryeree tendencies Of the Administers
tion, the fraction Of the reconstruction la
bors Of Congress would have been of DIFF
ferent character, more satisfactory to those
who desired the great problem solved upon
the true, enduring basis Of equal political
rights and duties for all the citizens Of. the
Republic.
There Is not much genuine satisfaction
with the first result of their protracted ef-
forts in connection with this subject among
the members Of the majority. It Is lelt TINT
the amendment Ia the cunning headwork OF
politicians, providing for the present, rather
than building up, regardless Of consldera-
tions Of expediency. sure foundation for
the lasting internal peace and prosperity Of
the Republic. The views expressed by
Thaddens Stevens upon moving tue previous
question On Wednesday, found heartfelt
echo dare say In the breasts Of many of the
Radicals. But, nevertheless, great gratid-
cation Is felt BY the Union Republican mem
bcrs Of both Houses, that an agreement has
at last been reached tha. fixed, practical
proposition, has been brought ont Of the con-
fusion of contrnry opinions by which the
party In and out of Congress eau stand, aud
that, hence, the political prospect is clear,
well defined and hopeful. The main and
most trying portion Of the political work Of
the session being accomplished, universal re-
lief is experienced thereat. The supnlenen-
report Of tho Committee of Fifteen will be dis
posed of In both Houses without much
trnulle and In a short lime, aud with them
the Congressional part in the rscopstruction
drama will come 10 close-at least "a tar as
the Thirty Ninth Congress is concerned.
fT+t,a entfA rnin nf all fhn rneruharn p1anfnH
as Unlorists, for the amendment, may well
be taken "a q promising indication, that the
Republican Union party will come ont of Its
reconstruction trial In Congress. not disnteg-
rated, as Andrew johnson and his rebel and
Democratic supporters hoped, but With IN
cal aaceudency, and especially Of great trl-
umph1 in the coming elections. It will be
impossible TO form dangerous third party
In any State In opposition TO the reconetruc-
ton platform OF Congress. II am not mis-
informed, this fact Is already recognized at
tempss to run Andrew johnson tickets In tho
loyal States will not be made.
SOUTHERN BULLYING REVIVED IN CONGRESS.
There Is no more concsited, selcsatist1ed
member IN the House than ex-Malor General
Rousseau, OF Kentucky. With almost un-
varying regularity be has made occasion,
House Of the fact, that ho had be-n Major
General, commanding division, and fought,
Ifnot bled, Ior the Union. Another Of lls
personal qualities he has also repeatedly en-
deavored to impress upon the House: when
Of pugnacity, calculated 10 scare members
with weak nerves. What, with the sounding
Of his own trumpet and his bullying tone
toward his assoclntes, II wna to be expected
that he would involve hlmself In difficulties
before the close of the session.
Tt1rt,o IT. - 4 1.n. ~
80 often aud 50 loudly Of his gallantry, he
must have thought that the country was not
yct convinced of 1t and that he must needs
perform some other exploit to complete his
reputation. II Ills object was to obtain more
notcriety by hfs assault yesterday afternoon,
upon Mi: Grinnell, he will realize 1t to q fall
extent. But, II he ever deserved credit for
his bravery, that performance proves him un-
worthy oft 1t may be brave, according to
Kentucky notions, To lie In walt, provided
with Nh Implement Of attack and surrounded
by friends, Tor an uuaEncd, physically weaker
him blows, from which he cannot protect
himself. The deed Is no doubt In strict hc-
cordapce with wel1-femcmhered Southern
precedents. But 1t will make the er-Major
General more infamous than famous, in the
eyes OF all true men.
yesterday afternoon, he WAS approached by
An unknown person, who took him by the
lapel or bis coat and told him be was Ken
tuckian and wanted to speak to him. The
stranger pulled the side Of the coat back 80
as to expose the inside pocket to view. Mr..
(itfnnell made him let 20 his hold and turned
away He did not know what To make Of
| the man, but is now sure that he Was sent by
his assailant 10 ascertain that he was not
| armed. This adds 10 ths gAllnntry Of the eI-
| Major Generals performance The lstter was
seen pacing up and down the aoor apparently
his hsnd-an unusual thing with him. Tho1e
,s no doubt but he deliberately waylaid Mr.,
Gsinnel1- Senator salisbury, tworthy COM
panion y was with him, and some other per
sons unknown TO Mr.. Grinnell. That the
| petpetrstor OF this outrage VIII be ignomtn-
be is csnd{datc for the United States Senate.
Perhaps he hopes the Kentucky rebels and
conservatives VIII raise him to that dignity In
| view oi his successful Initiation OF Brooks:
THE KsESATE-ANESDMESTsT TO THE NIAGARA
sN1F CANAL BILL.
Iiear very much that the action Of the Ben
at> Committee OF Commerce In relation to
the House bill tor the construction oi the
Niagara Ship Canal is not calculated to has.
ten the inauguration OF that great national
enterprise. ! apprenend, indeed, that Its
I tendency is to Postpone It for another session.
reported to the Senate, will, If adopted, I'm:
prove 1t decidedly. Thus the auendatory pro-
vision, requiring larger bona tade subscrip,
tlon OF stock, and larger cash per centage
Of the stock subscribed, Offers better guar
antee for the starting in good faith Of the en-
terpzise than the corresponding section ofthe
upon the Honse bill the recommendations oI
tie Committee of Commerce To the Senate
may comprise, they are utterly neutrallzed
by tho last amendment reported 10 the form
Of o new section, providing that the BIZ
ri - -. -y-k.
Of The State Of New York shall within one
year from the date hereof givo its assent
thereto"
If this amendment shou}d be adopted By
the Sepate, the effect will be to place the fatt
Of this measure Of vital Importance to every
State III the great Northwest in the hands Q
the Legislature of q single Eastern State. a
well might the construction Of the Pacid'
Railroad be made dependent upon the pleas
| ure or the Legislature OF the Stnte Of Califot
min, or the bridging Of the Mississippi upol
that Of the Legislature Of the State Of Mis-
souri! II is well known that large portio
Of the people Of New York .are inimical +
the proposed national enterprise. and to max
| its execu: ion, upon which the future growtl
and prosperity Of the Northwest depends I
such . great measure, optional With III
Legislative Assembly Of that State, Involve
gross Injustice TO the section Of the co9ntT
most interested In the construction Of th
canal. Had the amendment In question ren
that 'the bill shall not take effect unless I'll
. great raii1oad and canal interests Of the Stat
Of New York shall give their consent to th
construction Of the proposed canal" instea
| Of as quoted above, 1t would have rcaecte
lis real bearing. Bat there is no danger tha
this amendment will be concurred in by th
House, even If 1t should be worked thtougg
= the Senate. The Western members Will Deyt
consent to the passae Of the bill In this form
Rnt, as above stated, It Is possible that th
amendment will canse the failure Of the who
: bill this session.
), FENIAN OUTRAGE.
! ! The Eating House Of the ,Aslnuklc