New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-22

members elect But since the Honse has established
nm law LOT us own act should be governed Dy It,
disgrace to the country and to civilization and said II
was notorious fact that Union soldiers in Tennessee
had been DISTINGUISHED under the Brownow Government
because they would not put their hands on Their
to the negro government there which Ordng there
over white American freemen
The amendment OF Mr. Dawes to refer the credentials
OF Mr.. Butler to the Commute on Elections agreed
to- This substitute for the original motion OF M
Edrdge me effect OF II being to refer Mr. Buffers case
not that OF Mr. stokess The Democrats generally voted
NO. on agreeing to the resolution as amended. Inc
and the remark that he would have to be converted
again.
Messrs. Higbie Axte and johnson, OF California, and
Mr. Washburne OF Illinois. who has been absent IN
Europe on account Of illness since this Congress, APP
peared and were sworn in
Mr.. ELDRIDGE then renewed his motion that the
credentials OF Mr. Stokes OF Tennessee be referred To the
Committee on Elections, together with the Duncan letter.
MI sCHENCK Rep Ohio sad he wanted no more 60 OF
this sort OF thing. The member from New-Nork plr
Brooks had just shown by his vote that he had been r
fling with the House proving that his object was rather
and caught himself, than for the purpose of grave in
dury into the right Of member to take his seat lie
rcd the precedent established in the Kentucky
Giving credit to the statement OF member Brooks, TO
had against his proposition, he opposed to
the reference Of Mr. stOkess credentials, as at gentle
man had shown his loyalty by lighting brayely under the
flag. a.. o..
that Mr. Stokes had fought vaanty under the Federal
flag entitled him TO take The test oath. ,....
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INT RANDALL Dem PENN contrasted the action Of the
Republican members IN the Kentucky case with their
present action and asked how they could reconcile their
practical inconsistencies
Mr. DAWES closed the debate by moving the previous
question: remarking that the House could pass on the
question Of Mr. Stokes well today at any other
time. the only thing in it being the Duncan letter.
The previous question seconded ana the resolution
Of Mr. Eldrdge was rcected so Mr. stokess credentials
Mr. BROOKS then submitted a resolution to refer the
credentials of Mr. Mullins TO the Committee Elections
and to the Clerks desk and had read letter from
Lieutenant in the 2h United states Infantry supporting
the statement made IN respect To mat case HeeIhg To
a remark of Mr. Logan he said that the only difference
between Mr. Logan and himself was, that mt the begin
ming OF the Mr.. Logan terrible Copperhead
and himself Union man, while now Mr. Logan was
terrible dsunion man and JacObite and himself stu
Union man As To the remarks Of MI schemes mat gen
teman not very amiable person; he had not mat
su;syy of manner which, a student Of Chesterfield he
ought 10 nave ne vas hs regular seoIu Oh tlS louhs
Mr.. Brooks then defended his own course and consist
ency in regard to the subject before the House.
discuss the proposition whether the House might disre-
gard the requirements Of the Test Oah law. The House
would Dc doing most dangerous thing II II let down the
high and important requirements OF the test oath Tor
good faith the standard 10 where the law had hXedt
require that vigilance shall De brought TO bear TO see
/ 10. lie would not consent to his colleagues mr.
schcnck proposition, that Mr. stokes should judge for
himself whether he could take the test oath
Mr. sCHENCk explained and justified his remark, and
having referred to The case OF senator patterson ne saa
that he would have permitted him Ia take the oath, but
would have the next moment moved TO expcl nm Tor
Mr. slfELLNBARGER. resuming argued that the
resolution 10 refer. Mr. Mullmss credentials should be
Nj BUTLER rep. Ma.sJ opposed the resolution, on
ground principally that the charge against Mr. Null
las was made simply on an usworn statement eolahed
Ia the letter OF "a person untouched for Referring To
Mr. Brooks hc remarked that IL would hardly he believed
found Boosting by how many votes lie could Dc returned
To Congress II he expelled for misconduct lie be-
, bifr tbc leader ~ the Dark Lantern Anti
uholc Church burning aud orphan \ ~ lnin-laLy
men, II Irshmcn could be found 10 deluded as to follow
Mr. DAWES in behalf Of Mr Mullins entered the hall,
and a complete denial by that gentleman OF all the mat
tcrs alleged IN the letter, submitted to ths iionse,
The House voted on the resolution aud II was rejected
The Tennessee members then. except Mr.. Butler
called ia front OF the Speakers chair aud had the test
oath socmnly administcrsdto them
The Speaker laid before the House letter from the
Secretary Of the Territory Of New Mexico stating that he
forced sign certificate OF the election OF Cleaver
dele gate but that his apparent majority was made up
by frauds and that Chavez was fairly eected by major
The papers were referred to the Committee on Elec
TONS and neither claimant was sworn IN as delegate
The delegates from Montana and Washington territories
were then sworn IN
Speaker announced the business in order TO be
the execution Of the order made on the 29t OF July aS
that the Judiciary Committee report forthwith on the
Mr. WILSON rep, Iowal. Chairman OF the Judiciary
Committee stated by direction of the Committee that
report reference 10 the proposed impeachment OF
the President was not yet complete but would be com
pete by Monday next, at which time the Committee de
signed 10 submit 10 the House report together with the
evidence aud views OF the minority. In making this
statement he represented the views of every member OF
the Committee.
The House, in consideration Of that statement, post
pOned I'LL Monday next the execution OF the order.
THE CONVICTED AMERICAN FESIANs.
Mr.. ROBINSON Dem, " ~ submitted as question
OF privilege resolution recitlng That Chas r. Adams;
United Minister Great Britain, has been charged
with neglect OF duty toward American cltlIens III LII
gland and Ireland in falling their rights such
citizens and instructng the Committee Foreign Affairs
inquire INTO such charges and 10 report thereon forth
WITH the end that II such charges be true articles of
impeachment may be presented against him by the House
the also requesting the President to telegraph
also. instrucne the Secretary OF State to communicate
all correspondence Of and with the state Department on
the subject Of the arrest imprisonment tla OF cohNc
ton OF persons being claiming to be American cltRehs
Great Britain ireland, TO be considered If necessary
In secret session Of the House.
Tie Speaker held that as the resolution proposed the
Impeachment OF an officer, II was privileged question
Mr.. ROBINSON proceeded tn debate the cases OF Coils
Warren and Magic under arrest In Ireland AFTER pro-
ON motion OF Mr. WASHBURNE Rep Ill 1t was or
dered when the House adjourn today, it adjourn
speaker stated that he would Monday next I'M
less otherwise directed by the House announce the stand
lug Committees for the present Congress.
PENN on account Of Illness in his family
IMPEACHMENT.
Mr. KELSEY REP n e. ~ asked leave to introduce tc luce.
OF Representatives of the President Vice President.
any civil officer but Mr.; ELDRIDGE objected, |
on motion OF Mr. PIKE rep. Me- the Secretary OF the
Treasury directed TO report the number Of employees
employed as special agents detectives their compen
S1 q" NOTION ~ Mr. Blaine REP Mel the Committee
on WAYS and Means directed TO inquire into the ex
diency Of repeating the tax on cotton.
Mr. COBB Rep Wis., asked leave TO offer a resolution
instructing the Joint Committee Retrenchment in
auire into the New-YOrk whisky frauds, &c
Mr. sPALDING nlep. Ohio objected, saying that the |
resolution was too long.
Mr. FARNswORTH CRep, Ill, asked leave to offer a |
resolution for the taking OF census In the rebellious
States; but Mr. CHAMBER objected.
Mr. LOGAN asked 10 be, and excused from further
service on the Committee on Retrenchment
Mr. MULLINS OF Tenn. made some remarks In denial |
of the letter which had been read against him
The House. at O'Clock p. H., adjourned till Monday
next.
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