New-York tribune., 1867-03-13
YORK, WEDNESDAY, MARCH I3, 1867.

resolutions the table, because he unwilling to see
them disposed of in that way. He dssented entirely
from the views expressed certain gentlemen that the
act of the I'D Of March pledge. IL could not bo re-
garded In the light contract because that takes two
partesone to propose, and the other to
queIay Is entirely competent for Congress- to alter
amend repeal that bill without dishonor breach of
faith. There was much In the resolutions which lie
Morton eeuld not approve be desired to that he
did approve most heartily Of what they said about eduea
ton Of the people Of the Rebel States. He contended
that there could be Republican form OF Government
In the South unless whites and blacks alike were ad-
gress had right TO grant suffrage the blacks had
right provide that they shall be qualified by education
for the exercise Of the franchise, was due to the
of the Rebel States Mr.. Morton said he should always
oppose the theory OF MI Sumner that they were reduced
to territorial condition He had always held that Con
gress had full Jurisdiction over them as States since their
net OF rebellion and under this power could do what 1t
now proposing to do, reducing them to territories
Mr.. HOWE Rep., wis) thanked Mr.. Morton for bring
ing the resolutions again before the Senate He tHowl
voted yesterday against laying them on the table and
found himself compelled TO do so without giving his
reasons He proceeded to address the senate on me
ject matter of the resolutions preacDg his remarks with
assertion of the control OF Congress over the whole
subject of Reconstruction He regarded the provision on
the subject OF education more important than any
other He dd not think u could be controverted lie
assented TO the proposition that homestead wac neces
say for the freedmen but he not prepared TO say
that this could not be obtained under the existing Nome
Mr. TRuMBULL Rep, ND moved that the Senate
taSe up the supplemestaIy keconstrncton bhi IL was
taken up and referred to the Committee on the Judi
cialy.
Hr TRUMBULL moved an Executive session.
Mr. SUMNER Rep., Mass.) hoped not. He wished to
cay few words on the subject before the Senate
Mr. TRUMBULL said this would lead to an interminable
discussion.
Mr. SUMNER said he could say what he had to say on
the motion TO into Executive session. lie was pro-
ceeding TO congratulate Mr. Morton his speech when
he was called TO order by Mr.. FESSENDEN tRep, Mel.
who sid congratulations TO Mr.. Motion were not peril
nent 10 the question Of going into Executive session.
Mr.. SUMNER understand the rules Of the Senate.
Mr.. FESSESDEN-Oh, yes, you understand every
thing but some of the rest Of us have rights here as well
YOU
Mr.. SUMNER said nc not arguing his resoution
aud did not wish Ia do so ut this time
Mr. FEbSENDEN-No, you cannot dignity IL with the
name Of argument but you were beginning to tak never
thelcsh.
Mr.. SUMNER said he believed he in order in stating
on question Of going into Executive session, why the
Senatc should remain IN open session.
MIR. FESSENDEN-Oh, yes, you are always In order.
Mr.. SUMNER then said he would not proceed with his
romaFks Just now, but when tic Supplementary Recon
sivuction bill up he should move TO amend II by
providing that education shall be secured TO AL alike
the Rebel States, and that he should address the
Senate.
ADJOURNMENT.
The Senate then ut 45, went into Executive session.
and soon after adjourned.