The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-15
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON. Dec. IA, 1857,
ll:30 O'Clock p. n.

Elnpeuchment aud Geuerat Oraut.
Three delegates 10 the late council OF The, LOYAL
Moss, Mackey and Pisoury- called on
Senator Sumner to-day TO his views Alb .ut matter.
pertaining TO tho government Of the South In reply 10
the question whether il would be better .dhers "a ths
Congressional plan OF dsfranchsems M ar a furthey
and dsfranchss still the Sens nor replied that the
safest policy and the one cacu sted 10 secure Iova
interests and loyal government. would be more az
sensive scheme OF disranchise ent embracing besdes
those formerly held ON es in The federal service
MI who took active part in furhering the secession
movement and all who ~ere in any sphere leaders OF
people and carried the crowd with them He felt
outraged IN readr.g few days ago, the pro-
weddings OF tho Conservative Convention assembled
IN Richmond, "a which like Hunter Riyes, Letohsr
and others OF that class appeared and dared to dictate
policy TO fo American people. Such men should never
again '<ode themselves public notice, and should
especaly refrain from attempting to offer advice or de-
liver opinions the affairs Of the nation. He felt par
tlnsriy ncensed against the obstructionsts in Con-
,gress--the so-caed conservative republcans-whose
tmid time serving action had already proved the bane
of the party. He and Ben Wade had dono their utmost
10 carry out the true principles Of the party but they
invariably found themselves thwarted by the progress
sive and less sincere men on their own SIDE The two
great mistakes OF the republican party the failure
10 impeach tho President and the failure to pass
political rights bill. In avoiding the execution
Of these two measures they placed the spoon in the
hands Of the democracy with which to stir up the prsu-
dices of the and misreprosent the motives OF
Yepublicanism He contended that when Congress
passed the civil rights BILL the arguments used
enforce it could have been just we'll employed in the
passage Of Political Rights bill, which would have
given suffrage to all the colorcd people throughout tho
country He believed that the constitutional Amendments
abolishng slavery gives Congress the right pass this
Political Rights BILL and had they done the coored
people could have voted in the elections thereby
taking away from tho democracy the argument they
used with such effect different States Of the North by
holding up the bugbcar OF negro supremacy. Speaking
General Grant, he said he considered him good soldier
and nothing more. There was record Of his ever
having expressed political axiom or An idea which
could afford the people insight Of his capacity for
craftsmanship, or Of the he would be likely to
pursue II he we're elected President He therefore
opposed TO endorsing him . candidate for the highest
ONCE in the gin Of the people. Referring to impeach
nsnt he expressed himself sangune that II the House
lad passed the b tho Senate would done It's duty
In supporting them One OF the deputation said they
felt apprehensve in South Carolina that II they framed
100 radical constitution it might be rejected by
Grsss, TO which Mr. Sumner replied that they should
entertain fears that head. Congress was aware
shat the members Of the Convention living in the State
knew what needed better than they did, and would
NOT therefore. reject any constitution OF it,
being TOO rad cal.
Thaddcus Stevens Opinion Of the Colored
Lawyer Lansston.
Among other remarks made by Thad Stevens to the
reputation Of loyal sagers that called upon him yossr
day, in reference to J. NJ Langstou the coorsd
Awysr In the Supreme Court "BswAre Of Langston,"
exclaimed the old man: II told he has been talking
of the consttutionaly Of legislation down South
and endeavcring 70 persuade you that have trans
cended constitutional limits Why Is just such talk
ssch nddlestck nonsense that Andrew johnson in.
salges Beware OF him; he is . dangerous man; and
avoid all those fellows who pirate about the consttu.
tom
The Reconstruction Question.
The Reconstruction Committee transacted no business
to-day for want OF quorum When they next meet the
question Of tho Southern conventions and the prospec
tive constitutions OF the unreconstructed States will be
taken into consideration. Tho committee are unani-
in their desire that these States admitted the
earliest practicable moment and every effort will bs
made TO effect this result in order allow them repre-
sanitation In the coming national convention
General Buffers Financial Views.
General Buffers financial propositions lately set forth
In his speech In the House Of Representatives having
elected considerable from his friends he Ia
deavong to get out OF the Ak BY pretending that he
took that stand merely to get up discussion the
subject and draw out the views Of several members.
The Sccretaryship OF the Senate.
Tho termination OF the recent raid upon the Sergeant
alarms Of the Senate is BY the close Of the
contest for the Secretayshp In the Inauguration Of
the attack both Offices Included but ID said that
Penney shrswdly threw the besiegen on the track
% far he concerned by announcing his deter
inasion 10 resign At early day The parties antci
pstpg their success certain In OF this fact,
Avvn md who
force upon the Sergeantat-Arms. This fact 10
mentioned the main cause OF the failure
Of Burbrdge Brown is too strong to be ousted upon
general grounds Forney unpopular with the major-
Nv Of the Senators and II Is asserted that upon the pre-
seniaon OF proper candidate for the olce there 10
every chance OF his going BY the board possible the
Senate feels DESTROYS OF securing member OF that
body. movement is foot looking to an inves-
sgaton Of Mr.. Forneys accounts lively controversy
for shis Office may b expected at early day. Many
of the Senators express their resolution not to let this
matter rest until change has been made. They
they to frequent removals bat DESTROYS
% securing some Secretary with whom they
have moro friendly and intimate associations
The Republican Party Name.
! am authorized TO state that no motion was made
favored in the National Committee by Governor ward,
chairman TO change the from national republican
10 national Union NO proposition for change OF name,
In any shape was before the committee which would
have had power TO change the name Of the party
organization.
The Weekly Financial Statement.
me fractional currency received from the Printing
Bureau Of the Treasury Department. for the week end.
ing to-day, amounts sos5 900. The amount forwarded
beacs was as Fellowship the Assistant Treasurer u
New York 100000; 70 the United States Depository st
Baltimore sso.ooo 70 the United States Depository,
ga, 100, and TO the national banks S133 e75-total,
s3ss,o7a
Tho United States Treasury holds In trust for the
national banks at this date the following security
circulating notes. SAL 107 lso and for deposits or
public moneys sa7e17,950
The national bank issued during the week wore
s24e, SO. and the total amount issued TO date is
$685. 2sl6o1 From this to be deducted the currency
returned, including worn out notes. amounting to