The New York herald., 1867-02-10
TIE RECONSTRUCTION QUESTION.
Consideration of Thad Stevens Bill for
the Establishment Of Military
Governments in the South.
Proposition Of General Banks
f0r the Appointment OF an
Organizing Commission.
TIE Bill Amending the Postal Laws
Passed i'm the Senate.
kc. &c. &c. ...

wAsarsrcr, Fob ., 1851
.aa Tho Rcconstructioa Questiens
SAe Speech OF General Banks NJ sfsvens' hill 70
establish military governments for the SoutteH States
the notable feature IN the proceedings OF the
House to-day. His nrst intention had been 10 support
sAs bill reported BY tho committee; but hs changed
Ats views upon reflection. He believed the States latsly
n rebellion still States, would they cease
% se % until the general government gave It's
consent but the people Of these States by their rebel
Non, were deprived Of their right TO operate in the
government Of the country. He opposed the bill
because 1t established military government, which
responsible neither 70 Congress to the people, but to
ths commanders Of the army alone Another objection
was that not q line In this bill limited It's
operation or looked TO the establishment OF
any other government He thought 10 would
have the effect of crushing out the liberties Of the
masses and he thought the hopes Of the country
IN the masses Of the people Of the Southern States and
ihat they must be elevated and tho powsr gwen to
shsmL He then expressed the opinion thtt commits
sion Of three should be selected reconstruct these
gevernmensone TO be selected by the sena By the
House Of Representatives and third to b taken from
Ahe army and he sent up to tho Clerks dek 70 be read
shs draH Of bill which he had prepared rhis bin was
tassd upon the provisions OF the constitutional amend
nsp, and proposed to disfranchise vel as to dis
qualify from holding ofco all such had taken an
cath 70 support the constitution and had afterwards
gaged in rebellion. While General Barnes speaking
ahs members gathered about him ana manifested the
greatest interest," and whom he had finished hey extend
"a their congratulations him In large numbers His
speech was quito eloquent in many OF its pass
The Nebraska Bill Passed over tlp Veto in
the House.
During the discussion OF tho bill for the reconstruction
II the Of the Southern States tao Nebraska
S was received from the Senate when af the action
W the Senate thereon and the Presidents vso had been
Sesd, the bin was passed by a vote Of 200 TO a.
7; Visit Of the President 70 Mr.. Pcsboay.
PRESIDENT 5ohuson todsy paid visit 10 he eminent
Dhsanthropist. George Peabody, at wiued,s HOTEL \
The President arrived few minutes after twlvs O'clock
accompanied by his secretary ColonN wn G. Moore,
sad wss escorted 70 NJ Psabodys parlon y tho Com
asssioner Of Public Buildings, Mr.. B. B. hsnch, and
sss - the pvopsistors Of the hotel HE Chad wick.
several friends had called Mr. Peaboayprevions TO
No arrival Of tho President and were present. at the
Interview, among whom wsre Hon. r. c Winthrop,
DiShop NcIivane. Ex-Governor William Akin and Mr..
end Mira Samuel wetmors and son; cecge Peabody
Russell. George W. Riggs General II. J. Hunt, Mrs.
Senator l. c. Foster and MIRA Senator Diun. On en-
ssrng shs Prssidons took Mr. Peabody by tie hand aud
saad that be called on him simply American citi.
sen expecting 70 meet but Mr. Peabody felt that
- ought 10 make soma acknowledgement fo the great
generosity Mr.. Peabody had shown towards his fellow
ssunsSymen He thanked him most sincerely for his
bsnsvolence ana felt himself honorod 10 have the
privilege OF thus meeting him. He vas much
gratined tha; such q man Mr.. Peabody rep
resented the American people In England. He
again thanked him for his liberal donation towards
abe educational needs Of Tie country n his own name
and in the name Of the American people he hoped
and believed that coming at this tmc IL would have
strong influence in pacfyiug the troubles Of our as
uacted country. Probably Mr.. Peabody himself might
not live to see IL but he could form idea of tho deep
feeling Of reverence with which his would be re-
garded, and Of the good effects which would result from
sh's donation before the heads Of all now around
him had grown gray The President seemed mach
moved towards the conclusion OF hts remarks, for he
apoke earnestly and in a voice tremulous with emotion
III. Peabody was evidently deeply affected by the i'm
presrveness Of the occasion In reply he thanked the
President for the distinguished honor he had bestowed
upon him in making him this visit, and said that he
should regard OF the greatest honors OF his
hs he assured the President OF his own belief which
he had everywhere expressed, that tho Of the
President had always been prompted by the
most sincere desire 20 do what is right and
best for the good Of the whole country
end 70 restore peace 10 this troubled land He al
sured the President that tho present feeling Entand
trcm the Queen and the peers down throughout ali
nasses OF the people, OF good will 70
wards the United States and expressed wish that there
night always be the most perfect harmony pstwsen the
swo nations. He said he confident that in q Few
years all the troubles OF tho nation would ended aud
that the country, rsng above all these dlvis.ons would
be far happier and more powerful than
The Income Tax.
The Committee Of Ways and Means have voted to
recommend decrease OF the income tar
<sssrgs bancroft Nominated Collector Of
the Port Of Boston.
Tbe President sent % the Senate to-day the nomns-
sion OF George Bancroft Of Massachusetts,, be Col
Iecsor Of Customs At the port OF Boston, paco Of
Major General d. N. Couch rejected.
Con6r nations by the Senate.
The Senate. in executive session confirmed Truman
Harmon, OF Belfast Mo- Collector OF Customs; also
d. L. Collier, Of ihiladepniA and Isaac A. verpianck of
Bunalo 70 examine the claims of Massachusetts, FOR
moneys expended during the war for coast defence.
Ressvation Of the Executive Mansion.
The Executive mansion has been thoroughly renovated
~ cost Of nearly $4,000 Tbes East Room the Blue,
Green and Rcd Rooms have been refurnshcd with new
carpets and curtains all specially imported from Europe
The furniture, which had become shsbby by constant
wear has been reuphostercd ana everything made 20
look like new The State dining room, which had be-
come nuni for tho entertainment Of the Presidents
guests has been fitted up neat aud elegant manner
pung the seek The mansion has been visited b. largo
sumoer Of members q Congress and others who express
great satisfaction at its changed appearance
Qusrtermnsserr' Contracts.
In eommnnicsIioo Of the Secretary Of War 20 the
Senate, covering Saaemen. or ouar.srm.s,sr., con.
syssD eince The iaa report on items shoU,aa ,be am
cuy and cost or transportation among she Ierr,,orsa ar
sbs Rocky Mountain region Mem IL for three hun.
sSed tons Of bsy for Fcrt Phn gsay at $50 psr TON
The supply for Camp Cook, Montana is furnished AZ
$40: for Camp hcGsny, Nevada. a. $50 The cnntrsc,
FOR corn u Fort Garland Colorado Territory three hun