New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-01-18

had been so mangled by in the printing as to
make nonsense. He therefore wished TO say tnat the
purpose of the amendment was not at all TO restrict the
basis Of representation 10 citizens. The WORD per
sons disposed OF that question. The sole purpose oi
The amendment 10 get rid Of the present injustice
and inequality OF representation arising from he Iact
that four millions OF people who have no poitlcai
are not represented in Congress- and the entire opeet
is to propose mode to adjust the representation so
that whenever in any State the elective franchise sha
be denied abridged on account OF race or color ~
persons Of such color shall be excuueu ro tnc
basis Of representation. ~ A.,
Mr.. BLAINE said that, unless he was mistaken, !he
resolution read whole number OF citizens Vi the oneu
States"
MI CoSKLISG said the term should be persons al
though the resolution read "citigens.
NEGRO SUFFRAGE.
The House resumed the consideration OF tbe oi,i 10
extend suffrage IN the District Of Columbia by ttrisn
from all laws and ordinances the subject tie word
white"
SPEECH OF Mr.. DARLING.
Mr. D,IIlNG (New.N I'D said. if he knew himself.
there was no unjust manly prejudice Whiehw warped
his Judgment coutIolc' his action on any matter OF
legislation affecting the lored race upon TINS con'l
nent. He believed in their equality OF rghts ee'
fore the law with the dominant race. lie De-
lievcd in their right 10 life, liberty and the
pursuit Of happiness and yet he believed that before
they conferred upon them me poneai VI ~
as contemplated by the bill under consideration, they
should seek 10 elevate their social condition ana III
them MP from the depths of degradation and Ignorance
IN winch many o. rGe T I1e % many objections to
comforting upon the coored men OF this District the
gift Of unqualified suffrage. The preponderance which
thew possess numerically would inevitably lead TO mis-
chcyious resnfs without education MAKE euuca'lon
qualification not property, and they would vote iniel
gently He wOuld not disregard entirely Inc voice OF
the District, many voters OF which are strong Ohioh
men. There was a proposition before the House to
create commission for the government OF TINS city:
and in order 10 give an opportunity Of matuinga OIL
for that purpose and presenting II TO the consideration
OF the House he moved that the measure now unuer
he tponed until the first Tuesday in pr
SPEECH OF Mr.. HALF.
Mr. HALE addressed the House in favor OF extending
the suffrage ALL without regard terrace or Color can
read the Constitution of the United States 10 those who
are ssesedior and paw taxes on real or personal prop
ery: 10 those who have served in and have been non
oraby DISCHARGED from the military and naval service
of the United States and 10 exclude from the right OF
suffrage those who have borne arms against the Cpifed
States in the late Rebellion, given 10 il aid and COM
for1 He said as he understood the terms, there was
no conflict between what was termed Radcalsm and
Conservatism Ii 10 remove all that was wrong and
preudcia system Just as fast as due regard 10
the public interests would permit, then he claimed TO
be Radical II IL was conservatism TO preserve IN
full force and effect all that good and excellent in
present system, then be claimed TO be ConserVa'
Government. 1t was founded in behalf of man. without
regard to or color.
| SPEECH OF Mr. THAYER.
Mr. THAYPR said In his remarks TO pass this bill was
clearly within the scope Of Constitutional power The
question TO be solved Was it consistent with JUS:
tce and was it demanded by the people Of the United
This not question winch alone cOncerneu
seven thousand voters OF this city but involved the
honor good faith Justice and wagnanimty OF great
nation which makes this little spot the central seat oi
its empire and power If II concerned the honor OF the
nited States that certain class Of people in portion
of its territory subject 10 its jurisdiction and control
should be benefited in consideration Of the change
which has taken place in its condition. and the fidelity
which had been exhibited in the midst OF great and
severe trials demand the elevation OF race to higher
political degree should the United States be prevented
from the accomplishment OF that grand and serious pur
nose by the handful Of voters who temporarily encanp
uncer The shadow Of the Capitol In advocating the
hill he held that equal and impartial justice was The
first duty Of the nation.
| NJ VAN Horn u. " replied 10 the remarks
of the gentleman the Democratic side who
had argued that this was white mans Govern.
m,nt. He asked whv not accept the new order Of
things instead Of defending the horrid crime OF the
slavery of the past The Government was not only FOR
the white man, but for all OF whom commands obedr
ence and support and the time now is when the black
man has rights which the white man Is bound 10 re-
epect We shculd allow the colored men who. during
the war had shown their capacity 10 secure liberty and
permanently establish H. chance 20 vindicate Them
selves before the world He argued in favor OF Impair
tal suffrage in the District Of Columbia IN
ths connection that the blacks here had been consist
entity loyal and that II 1t had depended on the white
citizens, Slavery would have been IN existence al the
present day.
Mr. LATHAM (W Vs.) introduced bill granting
lands 10 the State Of West Virginia for Railroad pur
poses.
Mr. PHELPS Md offered resolution. calling upon
the Superintendent Of the Coast Survey 10 furnish q
stateuen, Of the advantages II any OF the Pau1ent
River. Maryland, for Navy ard siatlh. the cep'n
of water, &C II was adopted.
THE FRENCH EXPOSITION.
Mr.. RAYMOND q. " presented tie memorial OF the
New-York Chamber OF Commerce IN relation TO the
French Exposition which was referred TO ne commit
tee on Foreign Affairs. and ordered to be printed.
ADJOURNMENT.
Tie House then adjourned.