The New York herald., 1867-03-29

States the majority cheated OF its representation
A Tennessee and Missouri there republi
cansm there than there existed under the Pacha Egypt
Or the Sultan Of Turkey There was no republicanism
represented in the Senate OF the United States II
was body existing in utter defiance Of all republican
form OF government, and he expected the gentleman
from Maryland lir Thomas) when he had succeeded In
reforming the affairs OF his State TO introduce
luton to abolish the United States Senate The State Of
Nebraska, with population not oneith OF the number
that found every under ground in the First ward
of the city OF New York attending to their daily bus
ness had an equal representation In the Senate with
Illinois, Ohio Pennsylvania and New York. Tho pro-
position Of the gentleman from Maryland would amount
to overthrow and subversion OF the whole structure
Of the governmen-a consolidation Of despotism OF the
worst kind utterly repugnan to the whole idea OF the
founders Of the republic. "
In the course Of the delivery of Mr. Brooks remarks
he yielded to interruptions from Nessrs Blaine Bald
win. Stevens, Covode, Kelley Donnelly, Paine and An
derson correcting statements in reference to their re-
spective States
/ Mr. RoarSsos inquired Of Mr. Thomas where he found
authority for his statement that Congress was required
to guarantee republican governments to the statesf
Mr. THOMAS stated that he found IL in the constitution
Mr.. RoBIysoS denied that the constitution gaze any
such power Congress- Tho phrase that the United
States shall guarantee republican Of government
but Congress was not the United States.
Nh. GsgFIgl D, trep) OF Ohio inquired what 1t was
Mr. ROBINSON replied that General Grant, Admiral Far
raut the President OF the United States the Supreme
Court and the army and navy part Of the United
STATES.
Mr. THOMAS referred Mr. Robinson to the decision OF
the Supreme Court the Rhode Island in proof Of
his tMr. Thomaso position.
Finally the resolutions referred to the Judiciary
Committee
Mr. PAINE, tepl Of Wis, offered resolution that the
President the Senate and the Speaker OF the House be
tomorrow at twelve O'Clock
Mr. ALLISON, trep) Of Iowa, offered a substitute
resolution that tomorrow at three O'Clock p NJ, the
President OF the Senate and the speaker OF the House
shall adjourn their respective houses until Wednesday,
the 5th OF June when unless there be quorum OF each
house present. those officers shall further adjourn their
respective houses until Wednesday, the 1st OF Septem
present. they shall further adjourn thoir respective
houses till the first Monday OF December.
Mr. DeSsELLY, rep OF Mimi, moved 10 amend Mr.
Panes resolution by adding the words 'unt the first
Wednesday In July next and unless otherwise ordered,
the President the Senate and Speaker Of the Houss
shal on said day adjourn their respective houses until
Mr. FARSswoRm, Vep) Of H., moved to lay the reso-
luton and amendments on the table.
This was disagreed to by yeas 54, nays 81.
The question then taken, first Mr. Donnely's
amendment 70 the original resolution and II was agreed
The question was then taken on Mr. Allisons resou.
tom as substitute for Mr. Panes, and was agreed 70
by yeas 03. nays IS.
So the House resolved TO adjourn at three O'Clock to-
morrsw until the 5th OF June next.
THE SUFFRAGE QUESTION.
Mr. INGERsoLI, (rep) OF H., introduced joint resolu
ton proposing an 70 the constitution OF the
United states providing that all male citizens OF the
United States over twentyoDe years OF age having the
qualifications for electors OF the most branch
OF the State Legislature In their several Staee shall be
entitled TO all elections without disqualification
vitude. Referred 10 tho Judiciary Committee.
SOUTHERN RElIEP -rHE TRANSFORMATIONS PKovIsloys.
Mr.. BINGHAM trcp Of Ohio, introduced joint resou-
ton authorizing the Secretary of the Navy TO furnish
transportation for provisions to be sent from Baltimore
70 Wilmington, North Carolina for the relief OF the des
recently passed subject only authorzedse Sec
reary Of the Navy 70 Furnish transportation TO Charles
ton, Savannah and Mobile Passed
xEssESosRs RoCsE
Mr. WooDsnooR, trep) Of VI, offered resolution di-
rectne the Of the Aouss 70 retain during the
Mr. HoLxAs. tdem.) Of Ind, tried 10 have It amsndeA
% " apply only 10 those messenger thas msy be
10 the army or navy. He succeeded In having the
amendment adopted and the resolution was agreed co.
IMPORT DUTrEA
Mr. BRoonALI, trcpj Of Pa introduced joint resolu-
ton for raising the duties Imports Referred 70 the
Committee on Ways and Means
Mr.. MnLxR, lrep) Of Pa, asked leave 70 introduce .
bill TO repeal the Bankrupt law OF the last session
Mr.. CHASLn, dem, Of n. Y, objected
PROTECTION AMERICAN INDUSTRY.
Nr. MILLER presented the memorial OF two hundred
and nve working men Of PERTH Nornumberiand county
manufactures.
IxIxr or THr CONTRACTORS or THE IRox CLAD ooxAxoHs
Mr. LOGAN (rep.l OF ILL.,, asked leave to introduce
Joint resolution directing the Secretary Of the Navy
return to the contractors Donaho. Ryan Secor the
Amount paid py the government therefor with the cost
OF the guns ammunition and stores on board at tho
time Of delivery, and giving full authority 70 the con-
tractors dispose Of the He stated TO the House
the circumstances OF the case.
Mr.. sPALpNG, (rep) Of Ohio, objscted but on motto
Of Mr. Logan the rules suspended.
Mr. scHSxcx (rep Of Ohio then moved that tho joint
resolution be by providing that the contractors
be paid s17s, 900 for their lossrs on the contract
Mr.. LOGAN argued In support OF his amendment
Mr. WARD, trcp) Of =. T., appealed to the House to
exercise proper economy and suggested that the
After further discussion participated in by Meesrs
Logan, washburns Of Indiana Griswold and kelsy Mr.
amendment wa. agreed 70 By 50 70 a. and the
joint resolution. rs amended was passed.
sKrHcr Committee SOUTHERN RAILRoApe
The SPEAKER announced the select COMMITTEES ON
Southern Railroads. ordered yesterday a. foliows-
Messra McClurg Mercur washburns Of Indiana Chanler
and sawyer.
Mr. BAvxs trep.) Of Mass, asked leave 70 introduce
bill constituting eight hours days work for all
iaborsrs, vorkmen or mechanics employed BY be-
half Of the government Of the United States
Objection made
Mr. BANKS moved TO suspend the rules
Mr. CaASIkn, ldsml Of n =. inquired o. Nj. Banks
was perfect farce 70 say that shall work only
eight hours q day unless bis pay be fixed.
and tho joint resolution was introduced and passed
CLxRE or COMMITTEES.
70 persons who wsr. CLERKS Of q The co:.
Of last session one months pay for the present session.
TNs Ho1ss Urccssdsd 70 shs business on Tho Speaker,
table and disposed thereof - Follows
DmAGREEnnT On nm ADJOURNMENT xEsoLUnon.
.oD proydns rS or om Saturday Il swsiS.
o'clock 70 the first wednesday in July,
Mr. SCHNCK sad that the amendment was very in
genIously drawn 70 prevent any session Of Congress
In July. In the nrst place enough members might re
main absent 70 prevent quorum being present. and In
the second place both houses must agree 20 continue the
session and system q libusterng would defeat any
ton before rhs time-one o'clock next day-whsn, By
the Senate amsndmspt Congress would have 70 adjourn
ss de n any person chose 70 walk into thas tsap he
welcome bue for his part he respectfully declined
He assumed that the democratic members, VINO were
opposed session next July would stay away and that
some republicans would also stay away, uniess driven
there by their constitusntA He would rather vote fairly
and squarsy for adjournment nne de than walk ine
such trap and appear 70 b such fool = 70 think there
Mr. fARmwoRfH also argued against the Senate amend.
ment and hoped that would be nonconcurred IN and
referred 10 q committee Of conference
Mr.. BuunAn moved 70 concur In the Senate amend
ment and asked the Speaker whether motion 70 sus
pssd the rules would not b in order on the rss Wsdne
hs sS1iKm replied that under the order Of the Houss
adopted Lest week motion 70 suspend the rules would
Be in order any day during the rst session Of tho
Tsrtsth Congress-
Mr. BnoRin said that that woud give control 10 the
majority against any efYort at nbssterine He never
any necessity for continuation Of this session. b.
he dd recognize that the safety Of the rpub
Nc depended In any sense this Congres o. any Con-