The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-17

Mr.. HOWE moved TO strike out the words shall be
entitled to all the prerogatiyes Of Staten
After debate Mr. CoxKLrNG, (rep) OF ~ r., inquired
Of Mr. Howe what the distinction was between the two
terms for this purpose He knew there distinction
Mr. HOWE said that STATES were entitled to two great
prcroeatves-one was representation in Congress, and
the other was the right To make laws for themselves
and 70 institute home governments for the exercise OF
all the powers which DO not belong to the government OF
Mr. CoskIsc did not see the necessity the change
In the several bills and in the constitutional amend
.ne S Sn shoa HOVE proposed 70 strike 0a'
The amendment was disagreed to-
Mr.. HOWARD moved TO amend by substituting for the
oath prescribed in the bill before the Senate an oath
THAT the aiiant Is citizen of -. that he has resided
in the State for - months, next preceding thus day.
and that he resides the county parish OF -;
that he IS twenty one years OF age; that ne
has not been disiranchlsed for participation IN
the rebellion civil against the OF the
United States; that he has taken an oath as
member OF Congress or an officer OF the United states
or an executive judicial officer OF any State 10 sup
port the constitution of the United States and after
wards engaged in instruction rebellion against the
United States or given aid or comfort 70 the enemies
OF the government and that he IS sincerely attached
to the government and Union OF the United states ana
will faithfully support and obey the constitution OF the
United States To the best Of his ability and engage Others
to do So" Mr. Howard explained that the oath IN the
bill before the Senate merely requ the person 10
swear that he not excluded from voting by the terms
of the former act He ihoughit better TO require him
| to anirmavey what his qualifications were
Mr. TRuMBuLL hoped Mr. Towards amendment would
not be adopted He thought the oath in the bill was
sufficient and II was not necessary 70 repeat In 1t the
terms Of a former act.
and require every person who had been in rebellion 70
take an oath recognizing the indissolubtv OF the
secession that he viii uphold the national deb. and
pudate the rebel debt and that he will oppose all dis
elimination in political rights on account OF color
However he should vote for Mr. Howard's amendment
as an improvement upon the oath in the oil.
Mr.. Triton, trep) Of Neb supported the amendment
Mr. NoRroS, trep Of MINI, was opposed TO that part
HOward's
that he Is sincerely attached to the government
because he did not think wise to hold out inducements
to rebels TO commit perjury. He In favor OF the
other portions OF the oath propoe d by Mr. Howard He
thought much better to express in direct terms the
qualifications of the voter than to go the supposton
that the person taxing the oath was familiar with pre-
vlous acts Of Congress-
Mr.. FREIISGHuYsES, rep) OF N j., commended that it
was not necessary TO adopt Mr.. Howards amendment,
the fifth section OF the act TO which this supple
menary clearly defined who not entitled TO VOTE
All those to whom the exclusion applied were men OF
intelligence and would well understand it.
Mr.. HOWARD modified his amendment by striking out
the words objected TO by Mr. Norton.
Mr.. CoNKLING liked the amendment Of Mr.. Howard,
said he should for IT, He thought it better to
state in the oath the qualifications of the voter
Mr.. SHERMAN objected 10 the oath proposed by Mr.
Howard as too long, and characterized 1t as "a rig
maroe." He thought the Board Of Registration could
see to it that the oath was properly applied and en-
forced
Mr.. FOWLER (rep) Of Tenn, favored the amendment
the amendment was then disagreed toyeas Is, nays
19, as follows
Edmnnds. Fessenden. Fowler, Howard, Morrill, Of Maine
Thsyer, Upton and Wilson'S
samS Van az WIN %ey and
Mr. SUMNER moved to amend the fourth section 30 that
instead of the words 'that ii according to said
The constitution shall be ratified by majority Of the
votes OF the electors qualified hsren specified &c,
II shall read hat If according to said returns tte
stitutonsha be ratified by majority Of all tho votes of
the electors registered as herein specified
After lengthy debate the amendment was dtsaQfeed
to-yeas 10, nays rs.
Mr. HOWARD, at ten minutes to five O'Clock moved 70
adjourn Disagreed to-yeas IL, nays SO
Mr.. TRUMBuLL asked the Senate to forbear making
speeches. but 10 vote upon amondments as they we're
offered II this done the bill might be passed in
hour.
MI. MORTON trep) Of Ind moved TO amend the fourth
section that the constitution stall be adopted when
voted for by majority OF the votes cast at Che election
Agreed to. Yeas, 90 nays 81
Mr EDMuSrs mo, ell an amendment that at leas. three
ths Of the registered voters shall vote on the question
Of ratification.
Pending the discussion on this amendment Mr.
CAxKRoS (rep Of Pa at six p " moved that the Sen.
Mr.. CAMERON moved an Executive Session. which was
The question then required on the amendment OF Mr.
Edmunds and 1t was disagreed to- Yeas, 10; nays II
Mr. EDsusns a am moved his amendment modified
that half instead Of three 1fths shat, be required
to vote the question OF ratification of the New State
Constitution, which was agreed 10. Yeas, "a nays, a.
Mr.. BrcKAIEw, fdem.) OF Pa, moved TO amend by
striking out the oath prescribed for each person apply
ing for registration and inserting in lieu thereof pro-
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