New-York tribune., 1867-02-16
NEw-YoRK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY is, 1867.

Mr.. HENDRICKs-It is to. provide for impartial suf-
frage instead Of universal suffrage :, sox.., uo
Mr.. DOOLITTLE hoped 1t would be adopted. lie
thought that upon its adoption depended t acee
would accept universal suffrage They would prefer m
tary government.
MIR. wIISON-Make them accept ii, then
Mr.. DOOLITTLE asked if that was the language OF
statesman. He thought not II was not the principle
Mr.: WILSON wished, in reply TO the inquiry Of Mr.
Doote, whether his remarks were staterlnanke 10 say
ton now upon the solid basis Of perfect equality rights
among citizens of the United States. Anything else was
not craftsmanship but mere tnfing with questions OF
Mr.. D0oLITTLE asked if the pending amendment for
impartial suffrage would not bC equal placing bOh races
upon the same footing whites and blacks, at once.
Mr. WILSON said the South had already rejected
Constitutional Amendment which, be believed would, If
adopted have resulted in impartial suIaSe IN ~
yersa suffrage In this country would enfrancnse 6oO
Chinese in California He spoke at some length IN reply
Mr. LANE CRep., Ind said he should vote for the
amendment of Mr.. Williams known as the Blaine amend
MI; SUMNER Rep., Massl said he did not understand
IL to be Mr. Wiamss amendment.
Mr. LANE said he saw Mr. Williams's name printed on
1t as having offered it yesterday. 80,
Mr. SUMNER said Nj. Williams had not offered t
Mr. LANEI that he ndorscs It for his name on
Mr. SUMNER said he understood it to be offered by MI
Mr. LANE replied that he did not care who offered IT,
he in favor Of IT, He was in favor Of the b also lie
favor of universal manhood suffrage and no other
principle or compromise whatever He wac Tor the
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moment longer than 1t was absolutely neeessary-nOt
moment after the restoration Of the civil government
Mr.. HOWARD wished TO state his reasons for voting
against the amendment In the first place, II was com
plcte departure from the Intentions OF the commute o
Reconstruction far the right OF suffrage was con
ccrncd. The second objection ne had 10 tie
amendment was that If they should proceed to
amend their Constitutions under il, and TO ex-
tend the elective franchise il was perfectly practcaDG
for each OF them TO- send TO inc Ah ~ e
including the blacks well as the whites IL would ato
Union, they could turn round and Iepeait pea ,tne tne
be- put " the Union lie qIowGrd had no fears about
u military despotism Tie American people would DOT
tolcrtc it longer than was necessary.
Mr. RUCKALEW Dem, Pa stated the reasons why he
should vote against the amendment
Mr.. CEAGlN Rep, n. H. spoke IN support Oh 'he
Mr FRSEIiNGHUYsEN rep, y. ~ moved to amend
the Blaine amendment by providing tMt Noters Sh"H
Mr.. JOHNSON dem. Md accepted the amendment
Mr. BROWN 0scp., MOI gave notice Of an amendment
% the b providing the military commanders OF the
districts shall require universal suffrage IN all uslc~
M HENDRICKS spoke against the blll a. military
usurpatou, and insiduous and co~aiuy atacA upon
At midnight Mr. WILSON suggested that an arrange,
ment be- made to take vote tomorrow mght say at ~
Mr. McDoUGALL was opposed TO any compact He
believed the subject could ne flushed ton0Iro" hRhp
but al the same time BE- objected 10 the system OF con
tractlug for tie termiAatoI OF debate.
Some further discussion occurred on the subject OF an
/ agreement TO vote tomorrow night.
Mr. DOOLITTLE moved To adjourn WITHOUT any Wg~
| ilt,N
Mr. HENDRICKS on the part Of the minority uiH
claimed any intention ~ make factions opIOston or TO
delay the vote on the hill unnecessarily. .
Atm: 80 DAVIS moved To atJouTn, whlch was dls
agreed 20 u q vote OF 20 %.
Mr. DAVIS took the floor In opposition 10 the pending
anne ndmcuts. 81, u,-,--
Mr. HENDERSON moved an amendment TO the Blame
/ amendment, which adopted nH follows: - 49,
To strike out the word all male citizens Of the United
Sta'es 2 wears of ngr and upward without regard 10
rncc color or previous condition OF seryitude, except
er IA may be- disfunchiscd for participating IA the late
Rebellion felony common law and insert III leu thefc-
I of the following:
ms is all AGt has reached mtp 10 he hoir Of goin0 TO
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