New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-02-11

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losses were estimated and for which they Goked
to measure for reimbursement ana ny ther resist
national debt Mr. Banks proceeded to show how great
the danger was from that consideration me nstlona
debt might be repudiaed IN two ways-one ny e 9rnaI
act and consent of the nation, and the other Dy adg
to the debt TO such an extent as to make u nposspe
pay IT, There was nothing in the world to prevent ths
except by Congress destroying at one blow and In this
session all hope OF the payment OF the C0nleIeLe
ment OF cyl governments in the Southern States first
In Louisiana and aferNard in Mississippi Alabama, &e
member to be appointed by the House. one by the
Senate and one officer Of the army to be designated
by the Secretary OF War; whose duty should be to pro
ceed without delay to the State Of louisiana and to take
such might be necessary 10 replace Tue po
hca organizations existing there and to reestaD
lsh civil government In arephbcan form In response 10
Mr.. ShellDarger and others, Mr. Banks expsseu MS
views, which contemplated the exclusion OF Rebels nor
either run counter to the Executive or totun WITH nun
no controversy with the Government of his country III
it should be impossible TO form any bill that would re-
security he was not disposed TO pursue the frutIess task
Of opposing legislative acts by two-thId votes over ,he
and consider the condition OF the country BODY Will
out head was said TO be monster. Government WIN
good and the first duty of the House to consider
whether the condition Of the country did not require
Mr. HIGBY tRcp., Cali inquired whether the country
hadno gone on for nearly two years without noad On
Mr. BANKS-Ycs, we have gone on, Dut gOno OH
wherof
Mr.. HuGBY-I also ask the gentleman whether he can
Mr. BANKS replied that IL not his purpose TO enter
into that discussion. II would C two and half years be-
events unless the Executive Department Of the Govern
mont should cooperate withthe Congress oone one sag
two years.'l Mr.. Banks repeated two and lat IL
would halt year, ut least after the inauguration OF
new Executive before any course of policy Tor TINS purpose
could entered IL was impossible That the Govern
nent should go for three years longer or Two ana
half years,s or two years without approac11rIhI .
the verge Of ruin. Business suspended now. Inc
people were oppressed with taxes; aborcrs were thrown
ont Of employment; everything was unsettled Ihc
hetsou n not without fear. The future was ful OF dan
ger and rather than face that danger for two and
half three years longer the representatives 81 thc
people would be obliged 20 consider the condition OF the
country and what course of conduct was necessary or
people. He thought 10 possible, however 10 frame bill
which should embrace the doctrines declared by the fres
dent uf The United States and yet include n the eona
tons which the most extreme men in the House or IN the
country might desire for the restoration ana IfTgdza
ton Of the Government. Referring TO the history oil
commencing the work of reconstruction IN the Southern
States aud encouraging emigration from the NORTH, hc
only It's military power but is financial its political and
it, social power TO restahsh society IN me south Oh
permanent basis and 10 that end he would have Govern
ent appropriate not Lees than two millions TO each state
for the encouragement OF emigrat0n ana give bounty
Mr.. STEVENS Gsep, Pa rose to make an inquiry Of
MI Banks the answer 20 which hC said would govern ms
course regard 10 the bill The gentleman isir B1lkbl
had Informed the Ouse yesterday that ne debate were
all6Hf1 a. run OF some time there would DC plan
suggested In which al brahchcs0 Of the Government and
the people woqd harmonic III now desired 10 Ano" 10"
long they would have to wait Tor That plan.
vorId he mi Ia him. he had last night drawn up harrcdy
a proposition which De would send mp to the clerks desk
and ask 10 have read. The paper was read being ah am
appointment OF organizing commission OF three
members for the state OF Louisiana The following IL the
A riLL TO PERFECT AND ESTABLISH THE GOVERNMENT
or LOUISIANA.
Whereas 2 form Of government has been organized IN
Louisiana one of the States lately in rebellion, which gov
eminent has never been recognized by Congress, and
having failed tho rights OF the loyal clens OF
protect The government against dsoya persons cannot
now be recognized without peril 20 the public interest
and whereas the condition OF the country imperatlvely
deInnndA the earliest restoration 10 the Union oil this
and other usurcCnt StatCs and whereas there just
reason 10 believe that such protection as the General
Government may rghtfuly extend to the loyal people Oh
Louisiana they will be able 10 establish and maintain Tor
themselves that equality OF nights affirmed by the De
caration OF independence and guaranteed by tie Con
stron 10 all IN people Of the United states forever
therefore,
Be eaactd. &c, First: That q commission Of three
rnernbcr.-onc member Of winch shall be designated by
the Senate one by the House OF Representatives ana an
officer of the army, TO BE- designated by the head oil te
Department of warts hereby authorized ana appoihed,
who's duty 10 shall be- proceed without delay 70 the
state 81 ousaua and 10 take such measures as may pe
ons now existing and 20 tstabsh ciyl government III
a republican form upon the basis herein spscieI, =,
Second Tie said commission shall, without delay, IN
such manner ~ may be- deemed eXpehont cause regis
az
upward, without distinction Oi race oooIl any, III
condition OF slavery, FIX months resident IN iouslh
who have heretofore exercised the ng.t Oh suiSSs, w
have served Ia the Army or Navy OF ne Uneu sIy'oo'
who possess real personal estate OF INC Vaue Ol su
who are able 90 contribute by taxation 10 tho sHpou
the Government or who can read or WILtS anu ~ s.
citizens registered SHAH be qnaled 10 vote III any
election held IN pursuance 81 TINS Aet OF uueI y 70
eminent that hereafter may h' oltlAo III
pursuance OF It's PROVISIONS but nothing herein contained
hn he construed prohibit the extension OF the night Of
suffrage by the Legislature Of the state 10 Otner
than those herein described except tuch rs are eAcuued
by The provisions OF tho tRrd section OF tnis AeS
Third: No person who, ngpreVonhy taKeh IN oath
as member of Congress or as an QllScI OF the Uhtu
states, member OF any saie l%gsatufe OF ~ IN
executive or judicial officer oil any Se 10 SUPPORT o
Constitution OF the United States shall have engaged III
nsufettloh rebellion AGAINST the same or even ana OF
comfort 70 the enemies thereof or VINO v1ou ~ o az
tended act of Secession IN any convention Ol any o,
shall be allowed to vote m any Proceedings under inns
act to hold any office, ciV or military HhuS any Eo
eminent which may be framed ana estaolseu III l1hu
each House, may remove such disability. 49,
Fourth And the said Commissioners shui nave poweii
and are hereby directed, to call an election OF registered
voters, qualified according 20 the provs9ns 81 oliS
not less than 80 days notice Thereon being given ubue
such uaon may by them he deemed necessary ana
cvnedt Tor the choice Of delegates 10 convention for
tie adoption Of a constitution The convention shaii con
sst of the number Of members as the most huner
os branch of the Legislature of the State previous TO s
rebellion IL shall meet at sucn time ~ may NC diIIetou
by INC Commissioners herein appointed, ana sha nave
the right To Judge OF the return elections ana quac
tions OF It's mcnbcrs. -, -. ..o,o.. ,,,,,o,.
this act and an persons who may be cleoted 10 OIcc III
occordancc with Its provisions shall be required TO take
and subscribe 80 , IN, ,ass lG ,Rs I've never never Voluntarily
the United states teen citizen thereof list nave 'onn-
sHy gyn no aid council OF encouragement 70 peso.s
engaged m armed hostility therefor that have tetot sought nor &C.
cepe nor attempted The functions o any once an
der any authority pretended authority nhosiy 70 INC Ul'Sd states
Mat have not Welded voluntary support 10 any p,thl,1 govern
4t authority power constitution within The United states nol OF
real thereto DO further hat to Ne eet o. y S
aud ability will support and defend the Constitution o. tue n'Sa s
ali and domestic; that VIII Dear uh l anu
araure 10 the same that take this obligation ey WITHOUT any
mental reservation purpose OF eysicni 50 hSI % 80 s
following, via and that VIII wei Shu ial
m discharge the Of the oe which am about 10 enter 80
Ii The commanders the officers OF the registration APP
pointed by them many parish or district sh De snIssu
that apv person has falsely fraudulenty taken INC
oath herein prescbed the name OF such person shn DC
strcken from the regsry The CONVENTION Mheh uy or