The New York herald., 1866-05-10
Debate in tho House on the Reconstruction
Committees Report.
Probable Defeat Of the Disfran-
chising Clause.
Eho Vote ON the Measure to be
Taken To-Day.
CONSIDERATION OF THE TAX BILL.
&c &c &c.

WASHINGTON, May 0, 1866
VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT OF DELEGATION FROM
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.
delegation of the representatives Of the Protestant
Methodist church who have lately met in conference in
AhIs city waited upon the President this morning. The
members the delegation having individually
aroduced the Rev. w. H. Wills made brief and appro-
pirate address, expressing satisfaction a the probable
speedy re-esabshent Of peace and prosperity, and
hope that the President might continue in health and
strength to perform his and Important duties.
The President then said that can say in reply
~ that feel thankful for the compliment which you
have paid me- and trust and hope that shall have
ssssnuance Of your prayers and good Wishes TO enable
ne 10 perform the duties which devovc upon me.
Your prayers and your countenance needed and
moro than acceptable and trust that they will be
beard and answered elsewhere, and that our honest
efforts will be In the end crowned with sue
esss. ! trust also that the day Is not far
lstant when peace aud prosperity will be restored to
distracted and divided country great deal Of mis-
apprehension exists in quarters with reference to
The present state Of the South Irregularities there
taken up and grouped together and make an impression
tAas they illustrate the condition Of the whole country
Hence the importance Of our individual con-
-Auct corresponding with what We profess.
feel and believe that II We persevere, and
do In proper spirit the government
VII be restored and that shall together and
feel towards each other as We should. The time has
when should have confidence and trust in each
ether We must be one people, protected by the same
laws and the constitution. It much the into
rest of the South Of the North 70 insist upon strict
compliance with the constitution for In the constitution
and In the enforcement Of the laws thereof hap
Iiness and prosperity.
The delegation then withdrew.
TIE RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEES REPORT IN THE
HOUSE.
The dobate on the constitutional amendment reported
BY tho r construction Committee resumed In the
House to-day and occupied nearly the whole time Of the
session As most OF the speeches written and read
70 the House. very little attention interest
hbit;d on the floor in the galleries. Mr. Broonall
sf Pennsylvania led or In thoroughgoing out
end out radical Speech supporting the amend.
mcnts In every particular, and only obecting
because they did not 60 far enough to suit his
vtews of justice He in favor Of denying rebels all
Political rights whatsoever, and considered Alex. H.
nesphens ex.vice President OF the late socaed
%dsracy who by his agency had beer instrumental in
Ne death Of two hundred thousand Of soldiers
. greater criminal than Probst, the Philadelphia
ssrer, who had oply killed eight persons. Mr. shank
M, democrat f kentucky, followed IN strong speech
~ 7optokon 70 the whcle bill. he took as extensive
grounds In favor Of the unconditional admission Of
shs Southern States Mr. Broomal had against IT, Mr.
Raymond Of New York. next obtained the floor In sup
ys Of the amendment with the exception Of the third
soson which he could not vote for he considered
npvacticabe and In violation OF the faith Of the
Wsns a. expressed In the proclamation Of President Lin
ssin and authorized by Congress. Mr. McKee, republi-
can Of Kentucky, made Of his peculiarly eloquent
I'D rabid speeches In opposition to the bill He
read to the House q resolution introduced In
December 1884, declaring treason q crime and that II
Sught To be punished Al that time every member Of
ne House, without q single exception, voted for the
sssoluton and he could not how they could dodge
new. He sorry 10 see SO many Of his repub.
bean brethren wavering In their faith, and he
AAvocatsd she indiscriminate hanging Of oil
Nators Speeches were also made by Mr.. Eldridge In
spposition to the amendment and by Messrs. Boutwell,
sad spauldng in advocacy OF It, Mr. Boutwell, made the
strongest speech and listened TO with more asten
uee by the House than any ono to-day. Mr.. Stevens
gave notice that he should the previous question
~ three O'Clock morrow Tho indications still that
shs third section win be stricken out and that the whole
scpsrt will then be rejected
YnR rosr OFFICE APPROXIMATIONS ELL IN THE
SENATE.
ne Senatorial debate Of to Gay on the Pos, once an.
DRopraiion bill rather animated than hereto
esrs, although arguments were adduced Sen.
oer Wilson spoke considerable length and In man.
osr calculated 10 draw reply from senator Dooe on
ahs nrs occasion that presents ITSELF He ase travelled
ssds The record far enough discuss the character aud
Asnes Of the Virginia State udses lately confirmed by IN,
lsslature and made the mistake Of saying that Juag,
onesd, Who aions rejected, the only Union man
= ali those appointed The fact that snced supported
end voted for Jen Davis and according 70 the Senator
argument should have been particularly acceptable
NE people Of Virginia
ran PROPOSED FUNDING or TIE NATIONAL DEBT
mo Senate Finance Committee have about agreed I
report Senator shcrmsns bill without material sterS
ZION ss soon a. the Post Uace bill Is disposed OF.
THE TAX BILL.
The House met at half past o'clock this evcnin
end Immediately went into Committee Of the Whole Mr
vsshburne IN the chair and the Tax bill was taken ul
Ssr consideration. There was larger attendance o
members than is usually seen at evening sessions
end there . respectable number Of peopl
IN the galleries Sections seven, eight and part OF IN
ninth were read and some amendments made
most of them, however, merely changing Oh
phraseology, without affecting the same. The pre-
visions o. thesc sections were pretty thorough
con sder d, and the most important amendments sug
eesssd laid 10 enable the committee TO Civ
Ale subject nov mature c0nuacrai.on Al fap pir