The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-12

stated that four members Of the Committee on Recon:
sructon had had the bill under o0nsd ration before the
evening aud that he fe authorized say that
majority OF the committee in favor Of the Senate
amendment lie therefore moved that the HOUSE con-
cur II.
Mr. SrKvxss Pa said that he had no feeling on the
subject whatever but he could hardly understand the
Impotence OF the House in this matter.
Mr. BINGHAM, (rep) of Ohio, a member Of the Com
mitiee on Reconstruction, said that he felt matter
should be consulted IN the matter and be had been
about TO wait on him for thai purpose whom The message
arrived
Mr. did not see Why this bill should mot take
the regular course and be referred 10 the COMMITTEES
which had charge Of the Still he did NOS want
70 DC capou ana would assent to whatever course the
Mr. FARNswoRm said that the Senate bin appeared 70
be an Improvement on the House bill Four members
Of the Reconstruction Comm had considered me
bill informally and approved Of Il; but the gentleman
from Pennsylvania desired II be would move that the
Dill be printed and referred 70 the Reconstructou Com
mittee.
Mr. scHEscK asked whether it was by design that 1.
tbs o Inc General OF the army had no power 70 ap
Mr. FARsswoRM said that that provision was in The
Mr. scHEScK begged pardon II might have been the
intention to put that provision the bill Tho Distrct
s were given that power bu. according y
the army was not gwen such powers.
The section on the subject was read by the Clerk
Mr. scHEscK argued that his understanding OF the bill
correct.
Mr.. BINGHAM asserted that II was not
Mr.. ScHESCK said he had expected TO get such Nat
denial ss that from his colleague. who was one Of those
men who knew everything and supposed that no one
else knew anything He favored the reference Of the
bill Recons Commit o SO a. TO avoid the
words mongering' and hair splitting that rendered
the last bill nugatory He would have swept away the
mongrel goats In the south and commenced 10 build Nd
from the foundation. As he would the obstruc
ton in the way Of President, not by digging little
ticns
Mr. FARSswoRTH did not think there was any force in
rather OF opinion thai the bill should DO referred
to The Reconstruction Committee and printed
Mr. PIKE said the House bill and the Senate bill were
so nearly alike that he could 20 difference between
them
Mr.. BINGHAM referring to Mr.. schencks remark, did
not see Why that gentleman should undertake 10 snub
everybody and say that he Mr Blngham) knew every
thing II he did know everything he would not have
Mr. scHxxcK corrected him by saying that he tMr
Bnshaml had asked HIN no question, but had inter-
uDtsd him by saying vas no .uch thing
Tor hs was not himself 70 night gAughtsEl +,
M sczucE did not know What bic so.sesgue meant
70 be what he than 70 b SO sereeoQ01y mistaken
= bis colleague was y forgetting hhS offensive
Mr. BINGHAM declared thas 10 ~ spealSnl6 Of mis-
sepressntng bis colleague but hs knew - was not
M ssSvaS, Of p, Sxprsssed sns Asps o,t II. 70
neaber being drunk tLanshtsri -
s,e!yAins he had said u rsisrsDcs o hs eosssGsa
NJ. ELDRnos, (detn Of Va, insisss1 shaS N Einr.
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ao1se vnse ne beoageds and net 90 haok 70 vAowing
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b. Mr. schenck against The Senate bill.
Mr. ScHEScK said he bad not had any chance of speak.
malicious satisfaction In occupying enough time 10 saw
that might be Just as well 70 sleep this BILL Let Il
be printed referred to the Judiciary Commtee and be-
Mr. BUTLER. (rsp) Of Mass, also spoke against imme
date action on the bill 1t the important leQs
last bill was passed hastily that the Attorney General
discovered great omissions in IT, and In the Judgment Of
some of the best lawyers Of the country the attorney
right In his opinion He therefore deprecated hssts
in passing this measure.
Mr. LOGAN, (rep) Of H.. inquired to the oath TO b.
administered 10 civilians appointed TO office under tho
bill
Nj. FARsswoRm said the bill made no provision in
ground.
Mr.. LoaAs saw in that omission AZ additional reason
why tne bill should bs printed and committed.
Mr. SHELLABAGEg, trep) OF Ohio favored the sending
OF the whole subject TO committee of conference A. M
would have TO come to that at last He would be great
~ pleased 70 see moro compact and copgruous bill He
hoped therefore, that the House would nonconcur n
tho senate amendment and ask for committee or con-
. MI FARSswoRTH said he was not prepared 20 commit
the whole OF this important measure 70 . committee OF
% Reconstruction, and to have action ON il By the
Mr.. DAVIS (rsp) of Mass, saw In the two bills cn,v
difference Of phraseology except the omission In TIE
senate bill Of the section imposing penalties on persons
oostructng the execution OF the Law. There was no
Inference OF principle except In regard that section
lnd he therefore felt inclined favor tho proposition Of
Mr. Sheiebarger TO non-coneur and send the bill 10 \
zoology could be settled.
Mr. ScoFIELD wanted the bill sent to any COMMITTEES
ut committee OF conference. All tho laundering Iepts
alton that went through Congress came through tSss
reat hole. daughter
MI FARNswoRTH called for the previous question On
is motion TO re or the bill and amendment TO the Com
liltee on Reconstruction.
Inc previous question was seconded and the motion
as agreed to-yeas a. nays 49, so the bill aud amend
tent referred to the Committee on Recopsruciio.
nd ordered TO be printed.
Tho House then, at quarter past nine, adjourned.