The New York herald., 1867-02-08


Mr. FpWx followed on The same side, and denseneed
the bin Is nefarious iniquitons scheme 70 overthrow
the government No government could long continue
TO be free when onethrd Of people ana States were
the men who supported this BIN we're the friends OF
free government willing that the government
should b controlled and administered IN acooruancs
Mr. PKG trep.l of Ma, addressed she House in sup
psrS OF the bill II did not 10 him tha. the change
BY Il IN the o. 'n on he ossr
side supposed Since tho suppression OF the reDeion
the OF those States had been In the nand OF
the President Of the Untsd States Whenever tne freS
dent chose TO intervene be had done ne was
dissatisfied With elections legislative action tnere ne
the army and exercising within himself the powers OF
the government he had interviewed and controlled those
States and the proposition OF this bill was simply 70
regulate that intercourse between the government ana
the people Of those States and specify when, where
how and under what circumstances that power OF sne
general government should be exercised TO show tue
urgent necessity for the passage Of this BILL Mr. PIKE
related the history OF murder OF three United States
soldiers in Sou,h Carolina of the conviction and sen-
sentence 10 imprisonment for lfe their transfer from
Fort Pickens 20 Fort Delaware and their subsequent
discharge from custody under . habeas corpus issued
Mr. COOPER (dem.) OF Tenn. asked Mr.. Pike whether
ne dd not know that the Secretary of War had assumed
all the responsibility OF advising the Communication OF
tho sentence and q removing the prisoners to Fort
Deaware2
Mr. PIKr admitted that that was the case. He then
sent up and had read the testimony Of General Schosd
in relation 70 the murder of freedman in Virginia by
side referring 20 what Mr. Le Blond had said about shis
bill being the death knei Of civil liberty. He said that
y cvil liberty meant the right 70 slaughter and say
ts death kne The bill framed for the purpose OF
protecting all the people In the insurreconary States
and the necessity for IL found in the fact that there
was present NO protection In those disorganized States
afforded by the courts and civil tribunals The power
OF the OF such as they had set
NJ val md unran tan NJ
rebes, who still held the views and the same
hatred OF loyal and OF the institutions OF the gov
accordance with the views OF generals OF the army who
had experience In the South-Schoheld, Thomas, Baird
cordance with tho views OF the distinguished com.
mander Of the army In reply to Mr. Shelabarger who
SAID that 1t was very important that that statement
Mr. LIZ BLOND asked him whether he understood him
as saying that General Grant approved this measure?
Mr. FARSswoKra had not said so, but had expressed
his belief that IL accordance with General Grants
views
Mr. In BLOND said that he supposed the gentleman did
subject
Mr. FARSswoRrH said he did not
Mr. ROGERs followed in hours speech against the
BILL He declared that rather than military gov
eminent established In his country he, for 0ne would
use the power which the Almighty had given him in
resisting the invasion Of his liberties. II this thing
were continued It would bring on war that would rock
the land like IN earthquake. II Congress thus under
tuition then unless the people had become slaves and
were unnt TO be frcemen they would not submit with
out resistance even though 1t cost their blood.
Mr.. TBAYER tYep OF Pa, interrupting- neck ~
He tMr. Rogers) not willing TO submit the gall
Ing yoke Of despotism II that treason then, in
Of I # hs people Of the soh wsrs not
already oppressed and broken down ha. they had net
the ability TO defend themselves and If they had the
had the blood of Washington, Jefferson Madison and the
sages and heroes or the Revolution they would protest.
as their fathers hsds protested by their blood against
the despotsm Of King George. He hoped that the Pres
He hat
before he submitted he would use all the military power
which the constitution had given him TO- compel traitors
and disunouists obey the law. II Andrew johnson
would submit to SOC the country destroyed his name
would 90 down with ignominy 10 posterity living
Mr. BsxunAx tsep) Of Ohio rising few moments be-
hosr Tor rcess declared that hs going
70 yield 70 the proposition Of Mr.. Stevens; that mot
was conquered territory tvoces ffom the denocntic
side-stThat's Yightpv. Agovenmont did not conquer
The srraxsS intirassd that Il Mr. Bingham desred %
70 on now, the hoar fse recess might, by unanimous
Nj HII. lrep) Of Ind. moved 70 extend The session
Mr.. srAuLprc called for the tellers
Mr.. BrxGHAM said that he only wanted 20 offer an
amendment, and ho asked the Clerk 10 read Il The
amendment 70 strike out thelpreambls:and in
lieu Of II the following
several State. lately in rebellion until
s
Also 10 strike ou tho word .so-called" before satea
Pending the vote, the hour OF half past fouT arrived
and the Speaker declared recess until hapast seven
o clock.
The House resumed its session half past p NJ
here being large attendance both Of members and spec
PAYMENT or CENSUS xARsHArs IN CALIFORNIA
On motion Of Mr.. BIDwELL Hep.l OF Cal, the Commit.
Appropriations was instructed 10 inquire INTO the
propriety Of reporting appropriation for the pay
Of msshsls for taking ,he eighth in
50 $50; and for the payment OF outstanding
California war bonds, $lo1ss. ''tartt
TIE TAX on PETROLEUM
Mr. ScorxD, repl OF Pa presented the resolution Of
he Pennsylvania Legislature In relation to the
petroleum. Itwas referred 70 the Committee Of Ways
INVASION or New mExlco rRox TEXAS.
Mr.. CRANES, Of New Mexico presented memorial from
he Legislature OF New Mexico in relation TO the Texan
invasion of that Territory. II was referred to the Com
nittee Territories.
xxsrurrvE COMMUNICATIONS
The SpEsKRR presented executive communications ~
From the SECRETARY Of War. in apsser to the Houss
resolution or the LIST OF February, transmitting report
Of tho Chief Engineer relative to the wreck sunk
Sandy Hook Lighthouse at the entrance 10 New YORK
q o N p e ne iS n"uss
Of the Chief Engineer on The subject OF certain lines Of
wafer communication
From the Secretary OF The Treasury answer tho
House resolution Of Jaly o. 1865, relative 70 the reve
nue. trade between the United states and
The British Provinces since the abrogation OF The Rec
All OF the above referred to the Committee on
Commerce. fsf fassas.s
DEBATE RECONSTRUCTION BILL ,uEsunED.
The House then resumed the dobate on the bill 70
provide for the efficient government or the nsur
rectionary staiesr Wilson, OF iosss In the chair S
Speaker pro tenn. nff I.
Mr. BrxoE An addressed the House He dd not believe
thst in respect 10 bill Of tho importance of ts either
as a member Of the House member OF Tue corn
nttee rcporfing H. he was compelled take bill with
out why or wberofore This bill the exercise or
The highest possible power Of legislation which, under
the constitution OF the United States could be exercised
Dy the representatives OF the people He believed the
House should make haste slowly. He thought at all
events IL should allow amendments 70 be offered and 70
~ rospectfully considered He should consider himself
alse To- the coutnuous record OF the great body OF free
men represented on this noor who under God had
nad enacted the through which and by which the
nation bad been saved IL he did strive TO have this
,lIl amended He challenged any statute 10 be pointed
mt from tho opening OF the revolt 10 this hour, which
w innIication' or otherwise, by direction by
utimated the dogma of the Chairman OF the
u..an.srrr,.ou rommittce on the part Of the House