New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-07-11

in accordance with hs understanding Of the bill Last ses
on the idea that it was specially incumbent upon men in
91cc NAe ho war broke out to Keep the id!IA 10 tho
Mr. JOHNSON had no Doubt that The construction
given in Virginia and referred 90 by Mr. Dr'kt. was or
He suggested that Mr. Drake change tie word
ing Of his amendment so AZ to read Aud whether lac
was holding such Office at tie time OF Rebellion or had
The amendment was modified as suggesed
lid sp ll sara tnl5 inh1" y Ny s"I
did not alter the original intent Of the BIZ -,
The amendment was agreed 10 az m0dihed by DIT JOhh
Mr. HOWARD moved as an amendment TO the sixth
section pIOvSo that the more act Of having voted for
under the act engaging in rebellion instruction
of his having held office of Justice OF the Peace no
taTy public trustee officer or agent oil any ~ OF
Howard said Gen. SchOheld had made q ruling which
rendered the above necessary as regards those who voted
for tie ordinance OF Secession.
Mn BUCKALI.W Dem. Pa desired to know If mem
OF the bar included in the amendment They
judicial officers in "a certain sense, and might be
cludcd under the stringent laws in operation. He
REGARDED 10 as dangerous TO attempt enumeration in
case like this. because all who were not included
would De regarded rs coming undor the exclusions of tho
Mr.. HOWARD modified his amendment by inserting,
after the words ordinance o. secession, the words at
Nj POMEROY t}cp. Kansas) suggested whether this
amendment was not in opposition TO the resolution
restricting legislation to the removal Of distractions to
the exception JII, Of previous laws. =. -.
MI. HOWARD said this was necessary TO remove an
obstruction according to the Interpretation put upon it
Mr. SUMNER characterized Mr. Towards amendment
as perfect Noahs ark which Rebels were To be saved
Mr.. NIE rep. New spoke against the amendment
opening the gates too wide for the admission OF those
who had attempted to break down the Governments;
There wond be substantial peace in this country until
every Rebel either dead DISTINGUISHED Instead OF
opening the doors to let them In he would make the law
more stringent He was heartily tired Of this talk for
lcnency, The Rebels only waited opportunity 10 re-
yye the Rebellion in which they had been engaged He
knew that the constituency he represented were afraid
only OF opening the gates too wide He denied IN toto
the proposition that these people could be won by mag
nanimty They had been tried with the constitutional
Amendment but had rejected IL and had yielded To nOt-
ing but the bayonet, before which they were made to
trembc. IL would be found that before the work OF re-
construction was completed still more stringent laws
would have to I've enacted.
Mr.. TRUMBULL Rcp., ILL said the proceedings OF
the Senate would he interrupted hy message from
the House He hoped Senators would make mp their
minds to bring the bill before the Senate to vote to-
morrow.
Mr.. HOWARD replying to Mr.. Nye. said that gentle
had construed his amendment ana denied mat
opening the doors for the admission " Rebels TO
participate in the Government All he desired was 10 as
certain the meaning OF the words In the lh amendment
to the Constitution, relating 10 engaging IN Rebellion OF
giving aid and comfort to the enemies OF the Govern
ment He wished the Senate to say whether vote Tor
of treason against the United states
and was intended when the 1ith amendment was
passed IN the Senate.
THE DE ATH DENNIsON.
At $40 the Clerk Of the House announced the action OF
that body ON the death OF Mr.. Charles DelnlsOl.
On motion OF AIr. BUCkALEN Dem, Pa, the House
resolution Of coincidence aud regret was taken UP.
Mr.. BUCKALEW delivered eulogy upon the life and
character Of the deceased and offered resolution that
the Senate adjourn out of respect to his memory.
Mr.. CAMERON rep. Pal spoke briefly OF Mr. Den
nisOn gentleman OF high personal character whom he
had known and respected for many years.
The resolution OF Mr. Buckalcw was adopted, and the
Senate, at p m. adjourned.