New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-05

principle OF State sovereignty over all internal a1ar
and that the reserved rights OF the States cannot
be infringed without violation OF the Constiti
ton He E.otssteS as:nst Congress bl9tting out
by legislation eleven stars from sse natona! en-
sands Of armed men in rebellion and which they failed
accomplish. lie would treat the States with az much
knress their conduct would show them entitled TO-
He would keep sufficient military force IN each OF the
southern States 20 secure prompt and faithful execn
ton Of the Constitution aud the laws OF the United
- iss. He would guarantee such protection 10 the
freedmen US would insure them against harm and
violence AMI give them hll protection In all their |
rights He would admit the loyal dele yates from Ten
nessee that State having been exempted by PRESIDENT
Lincoln from his emancipation proclamation as pelng
oya state In this he supposed be differed with the
great leader Of the Radicals IN this House MI Stevens
aud his followers; bnt be also differed with the Copper
head persuasion in hin House. They would repeal the
test oath aud admit who might be
elected from the Southern States whether loyal men or
Rebels lie not In favor Of repeating the test oath
Mr. MARSHALL Gli) interrup'lnR, sad be would rot
Question the good taste OF his colleague IN applying the
stale epithe Copperheads" 70 momber of this House
but for himself he disayowed intention of admitting
as representatives. from the South men who had taken
prominent parts ~ the Rebellion. $50
| Mr. KuiKrNp,LL said that when lie spoke ~ the
Copperhead persuasion b. did not know thai the phrase
world irkc any member from his safe
Mr. MARSHALL said il was well known TO whom the
dsnnion members on the Republican side applied the
epithet. They applied II 10 men around whom were
clustered the hopes Of the people, who desired the
immediate restoration Of the Union.
Mr.. KrlKEYDILL inquired whether his colleague
voud vote 10 repeal he tee, oath.
Mr. MARSHAL replied That he was inclined 20 think
A. unconstitutional and ought TO be repealed, but be
aid not know whether be would he in favor OF repeal
ing all test oaths of the kind al this time lie thopsht
! Inc time would soon when u would DC stricken
from statute book that II such men as Aehander
4 H. stephens and others who he'd been complicated
| with The Rebellion. but were now true 20 the Con
sutution were elected. they might be admitted 10
| seats.
came here as a representative, he AiaIsbalD would
vote for his admission
| Mr.. MARsuuJ replied TINT he would il be were sat-
| isicd that stephens now true 10 the unnn. he
took occasion 10 refer 10 the question OF Demo
cratic leadership. May members on the dlsuno, side
Of the House had been very anxious put ne dil nol
know for what plrpoac 10 dcnomlnate the gentleman
from NcvJersiv fRoeers) tie Democratic leader IN
the Ii b1 that il Yves meant that be had made
moro speeches. and longer speeches and ADLER speeches
than other lemlers he was willing TO accord al mat
lie recognized tho genilemans great ability and eo,
qucnce but in mrDy ~ hi- extremes he (MarthmD dld
not coinodc and he was not willing TO admit thai BE
oger was the representative Of the principles OF the
Democratic side of the House.
| Mr. RooFus said that he kn.v his views were some
what in advance u those III members on hs own
-io bat he Lad always stood upon principle regard
less OF political consequences 70 himself lie Was mere
10 ay today thai he would cas-. his vote with as much
Measure A. Re had ever any vote for the repeal u
| Ia, oaii because he believed II unconstrn:ionai
PresdcbF johnson himself IN INC last cohoqnt no nhG
With gsptlcman from New. York had expressly s'ned
TIN be- believed Inc tee. oath OUGHT 20 be repealed
/ Mr. KtYgrvpALL Nil) declined 10 take The gentle.
nan from NewJerscy authority for what President
| spoke for h,s entire party.
Mr.. RoorR--No SIR; | speak for myself. not for 'he
Democratic party. do not intend profess 10 con
troll ANYBODY There is nobody foolish on this sde
of the House bs IN any controlled by me,
and It's serious and great insult TO undertsSe 10
charge ihat Il is so. They are men OF sense Of JuGg'
nent OF discretion OF understanding. and can pursue
their course according 10 their own judgment. They
have the same obligations and nights ar ba'e ana
have qnite as much, IL not more sense.
/ Mr, kLYKINpALL-We all believe that. Laughter
Continuing his speech. and Discussing the destiny OF
treaty with the Repubc Of Mexico and attempting 90
colonire tho American citizens OF African descent IN
the rich valleys of Mexico with az the rights oi McI
ico He woild enforce the Monroe doctrine, and
drive Gaxmiiian out OF Mexico SO rs TO feas,aO.h
republican form Of governments; also secure The lands
10 the negroes and give them fair start IN the world
Mr. Iiyt Ohio, next addressed the House. He com
rence his speech by deDOuncng test oath arguing
inst II Congress had the rover 10 impose that oath u
hal the power to change the qualifications prescribed
by The Constitution FOR Senator'S aud RepT-scDeves
ard could efccually set aside the organic law OF the
country and def, the viii OF the people The right 20
hold a seat in ;ho House depended not much on the
determination Of the House as II did on the qualified
electors Of the district and the qualifications prescribed
IN the Constitution Test orths were never favored N
co country. They were Inconsistent with the irUe spirit
OF and independent people The act imposing this
oath ~ those measures which grew ont of the
war; it oug, pass away with the The power
Of the Union had trlumphed lie future security DE-
pended upon test oaths oT constitutional amend
meni but on the great fact ~ the complete and utter
defeat OF the late Rebellion. The war had settled mon
piled mountain high. the great princie that 10 state
had q RICH, under The Constitution 10 with.
draw from The Union; Ihat decision would not be and
cold not be reversed. he wanted tho people Of the
SOlth TO come back not degraded bet 10 their MI man
hood the equal Of thopeope OF every other section of
tine coupiy. They and their children had to live with
~ and chdIor for generations 20 come aud II was
better that the- should live terms of equality and
friendship They had acted in mistaken notion IN re-
card the right III Secession. which hc bad Away re
CARRIED hcresy. Hut in Judging OF them fhe House
should recoeei how that very beresy strengthened
BIZ the cnuBcisions OF leading at the North In
this connection no qaoted speech made 10y Senator
Wade ia the Senate the 9Th dav of December. ls5t
IL which he said that his party had adopted be basis
OF a Declaration oil Independence. which declared
mental principles sad il need be. Of destroying the
Government under which they bye. and they conid
its ruins another conducive Ia their wei
fare. That the people Of che South had that right and
that he (Wade) would not blsne them for exercising IL
whenever thcy thought tho contingency he'd come MIR.
Finck also quoted articles from TliI NLW oRh I1tB
OF The same general tenor, and from speeches OF
former Representative from Ohio Mr.. Stanton made
in the House. in regard TO holding Southern men TO
responsibility for having helped 70 ,nst.n the Conied
ton we're reciprocal obligations and that no Govern.
ment bad the right, after having allowed its power 10
be usurped 70 turn round and punish the unfortunate
people whom they had failed to protect against that
usurped power. To do 80 would be monstrous and
against the s:mplsst dictates Of common sense and
and recognized in this country. and has ex
isod In Great Britain for generations The people Of
the South now had returned 10 their allegiance and
seemed 70 him the highest duty Of craftsmanship TO
ainte in the solemn and sacred purpose OF restoring
hearty sud fafornal feeling between tho different
ti0n,. II wac The part OF true wisdom 10 treat them
with thst Kindness and cemency which would win their
affections. This was not the hour for revenge and
hre but for clemency and forgiveness. These people
had done wrong but We should show them that we can
b. msgasnmous in council well NJ brave in war,
aud should say 10 them We welcome you back. let
us forget the past Prove by your fidelity to the Con-
siituton that yon know how to be faithful H. a. ron
inow Lou % h and a