Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1866-01-20

Mr' Noornees repneu the easiest anu
most absurd argument was 10 suppose an
absurd thing. General Grant did not find
such state of affairs and be was willing
to take his word. When i've thousand
men were found represented in convention
it would be time to consider that ques-
tion.
MIR. Bingham, resumidg said the gen.
lleman from Indiana stood behind the
shadow OF mighty name. He was not
certain that General Grant touched the
borders OF South Carolina,
The gentleman said tn at he was salts.
fed with the testimony OF General Grant
but be could not be thus satisfied because
Ganera Grant has not given such testl-
mony. lie was not willing 10 conoeds
that those who gave aid TO the rebellion
should be entrusted with ihe interests in
the keeping Of the republic. The only
safety to the Union is in the hands of its
friends.
The purpose is simply to take security
for the future but not ask indemnity for
the past The gentleman himself voted
for what be wanled-se curly Tor the fu-
ture - by casting his vote in favor Of the
constitutional amendment prohibiting the
assumption of the rebel debt. If they
could demand that one security for the
future could they not TAXA in more for the
benefit Of all sections.
1t did not appear to the gentleman when
he read from the Presidents message that
the President reproduced from the author
OF the Declaration of American lndepend-
ence the truth that the true intent of gov
ernment is equal and exact justice to all
men," This constitutes the watcbword OF
the Presidents message.
But Of this the gentleman was oblivious
when he made his first speech. 10 the
first Congress of the Confederation o mo-
ton was made to limit citizenship to white
freemem. Four-filths of ell the people
were there represented, and 10 1878 the
Deputies rejected it with scorn ond exclu-
ded it from the fundamental law and
therefore it never found a place in the
Constitution and laws of the United States
Having one measure Of necessity we may
require another and the purpose Of the
Constitution is equal to exact justice. He
thanks the President for uttering this
watchword Of the purer and better days OF
the republic, 1t apies equally to the
white and black man. The time was
unsafe for a citizen of Massachusetts, OIL
other Northern States to be found in th(
streets OF Charleston or Richmond because
in spite of and in violation of the Consti-
tuition OF the United States all the guar
aptees Of that instrument were disregarded
1t was time we take security for the flu
ture 70 that no more attempts may be mad
to dsmember the republic. He repelled
in scorn the assertion that be co.operatet
with any party which imposed unequal o.
unjust burdens on any State of the repu5
lie, He undertook to say that the Presi
dent would cooperate in introducing int
the Constr tuition that which will perfect i
so that we may reap the great end lo
which the Constitution was ordained, ant
"to make more perfect Union, justice.
all now written IN the front of The Copsti.
tuition. Well might the President say
equal aud exact justice to all men''
lie replied every intimation that tn,
representatives hero have manifested tht
slightest disposition to interfere with th
just pserogitives of the President or t,
make up conflict with him.
If the day ever comes when he will int
no supporter except among those who il
1864, were buried so deep that the hant
of resurrection can never find them, thei
God help the Prosinent and save him from
bis friends. App)ause.l
Mr.. Stevens asked that the resolution
be referred to the committee on Reconstruo
tion.
Nr. Bingham assented to this.
Mr., Voorhees, should like to see th
question met.
Mr.. Biugham-I demand the previou
question.
Mr.. Voorhees-that's flying in tn
face Of the enemy. Ii the question shaI
be decided in the afiriive would carr,
my resolution
The speaker replied that it would.
The demand for the previous questio
was seconded and under its operation, tn
resolution was referred to the Commilte
Oh Reconstruction. Yeas, l07; nays 3.
Dir. Tee if you are abont to feave,
shall detain your trunk, exclaimed an 10
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