The New York herald., 1868-05-14

Secretary OF the Treasury. IL could not be taken
The Senator of Indiana, Mr.. Hendricks need not be
in haste to defend the Treasury. When he Mr. Con-
ness) wished to attack him he would do it on more
salient points. He hoped the resolution would be
referred to the Committee on Mines and Mining.
Mr.. JOHNSON believed that under the law the Sec
report to Congress- and that he was not therefore,
liable to for the failure TO send It, The Sen
ator from California (Mr. Conness) could offer reso-
luton asking for it.
Mr.. CONFESS agreed that the Secretary was not
obliged to furnish It, but he would decline TO olier
the resolution. He remembered that that gentleman
denounced this body as body or constitution tink-
ers. He hoped to get the report in some way OF
other.
Mr.. JOHNSON then proposed to offer suitable re-
solution, but
Mr.. SHERMAN objected and the resolution was re-
CHANGE OF NAME OR LOCATION OF NATIONAL BANKS
OCEAN MAIL STEAMSHIP SERVICE.
change of a name or a location Of bank under the
banking laws OF the United States which was re-
ferred TO the Committee on Finance; also q Dlil 10
authorize the establishment OF ocean mall service Dy
American steamships between the United states anu
the north and south Of Europe and between the
United States and the Mediterranean ports OF Asia
and Africa which was referred to the Committee on
Post Ofdces and Post Roads.
RESTORATION OF SOUTHERN STATES.
Mr.. WILSON introduced joint resolution 10 restore
Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Louisiana and Florida 10 representation In Congress-
which was referred TO the Committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. SHERMAN. (rep) OF Ohio, called up the bill to
admit the State OF Arkansas to representation In Con-
gress. He stated that its speedy passage was neces-
sary to the peace and prosperity OF the country,
which was in very unsettled condition, with q
Legislature elected, but without authority ue
hoped the bill would be passed, the people Of the
State having compiled with the prescribed cond-
ti0ns
several facts in relation to the ratification OF the con-
stitutOnal amendments by the Legislature, and that
the constitution was republican in form This, which
case. He had read In the newspapers that such
was the fact. He would be glad to see all the
81 the IN
with the safety OF the country. He had not
looked at this bin, however, and rose to inquire
whether the Committee on Finance, OF which the
Senator from Ohio Is chairman, have examined this
subject. He was not aware that they had 1t under
consideration and would ask whether the Senator
proposed that measure so important as the recog-
milton OF government In state, when the relations
to the United States have been disturbed for several
years. should pass the Senate without reference to
committee or any examination as to the facts and
merely upon an individual expression of opinion,
which, although 1t might be accurate yet might pos
sibly be mistaken.
MIR. SHERMAN replied that it did not seem neces.
sary to refer the bill to the Judiciary Committee.
which would be the only proper reference; they had
the official documents containing the proceedings OF
the Arkansas Legislature and showing the ratlhca-
ton Of the constitutional amendment by both
branches on April 3, 1868, by unanimous vote.
The official copy Of the constitution had also been
transmitted to them by the President of the United
States. He (Mr. Sherman) had read 1t as carefully
as any Senator could, and that the report OF
the General OF the Army giving the details of
could examine. The report showed that the cond
ton Of affairs in Arkansas demands instant action.
Tee total 10 Oh a naS an d e
Congress ratlfed the constitution under the recon-
struction acts If there were any other facts than
those established by the official record he did not
Mr.. JOHNSON, (dem.) OF Nd, reminded the Senator
that when this constitution was submitted to the
Senate by the President they were engaged upon the
trial. which had engr0ssed almost their sole atten-
ton, and he did not believe dozen Senators had
I'm frrIa hot nf
affairs in Arkansas required change for the BETTER
the only information they had was from the General
of the Army, and they should not take the statement
Of any officer, however patriotic and reliable, as
conclusive. 1t might be true, also, that the
constitution conformed to the reconstruction
acts and republican in form; but on these points
Senators might well differ, and he thought the only
proper way to follow the usual course and refer
the bill to the Committee on the Judiciary some
o her suitable committee. No possible harm could
result from delay Of few days. Did the Senator
suppose there would be many outrages perpetrated
layed for that timer But whatever might be
| the result If the Senate should now ad-
init two additional Senator's tue public would say,
| and perhaps would have some reason to speculate
upon the result that they were to constitute part
| that no member OF the Senate contemplated such
| state of things but II admitted they might claim
the right under the constitution. % and might Nigh
| whereupon their votes would be given. M
| person, controlled by sense OF justice oI
proprety, woult consent TO this, and he only men
toned Il to show that would give rise to this sus
picon OF the public. 1t would be in his judgment
derogatOry to the character OF the Senate; for that
| re ,son only he had called attention to il.
| Mr.. DIXON, (rep.) OF Conn.,, urged the same con
| sderatiOns as put forward by Mr. Johnson, as wei
| that senators do not without consideration pass
| upon the important questions involved in this con
| stitution such as the prOiiD lion for all time u
make any change In the right Of suffrage, &c.
| Mr.. SHERMAN wished very positively TO dsclaim
any purpose Of passing this bill in order to obtain
two votes Up the trsl: there was not the slightest
doubt that Dill would be retained by the President
| at least until Monday, perhaps for ten days. lie
repeated the consideration adduced before in regard
to the disturbed condition Of Arkansas in the ab-
sence of all law, since those lately in authority
| now powerless and the Legislature could pass nc
| law until Congress ratified the Constitution. He
would vote refer the bill to the judiciary Commit
but the only doubt that seems to be
vote IN Jefferson and Pulaski counties, which, how
ever, could not change the result an that vote was
| legal beyond doubt, as had been SHOWN by the OiI
Ger sent to investigate the facts. The registers acted
| under the law Of Congress received at the last mo-
ment In accepting the votes of those registered any
| where in the State. No political object could be ef
| lected by the passage of the bill, aud IL could
| do no farm, while no good could result from
lay He felt the earnestness OF the representations
Of citizens Of that state TO him IN regard TO the con-
| dtion Of things there.
MIR EpMUN6s believed after examination that the
| constitution was in proper form and thai the State
should be admitted under IL; hut In view OF the inn
porancc Of the subject he would not give excuse for
complaint by hasty action, and thought that ali the
| forms should therefore be complied with, although
| he would make all the haste consistent with justice
| and security. To act upon TINS matter without
| reference 10 a committee would be Unprecedented;
/ it would be going back to the worst democ c
tmes-usng the word democratic In IT. modern, not
in It's proper sense. They should SO act as TO defy
criticism in RECORD TO the admission OF these statc'.
If the bin were passed t9-iay, and u the President
were removed from Office on saurdaS' bis success or
| would not be bound by the cdnstt1ticn 10 exanl-
inc IL. - -.
-. Mr.. BucKALEw, (dem.) Of Pa, called attention TO
sliution was suopted Or not, pointed out the law
I'M. which the Senator from ono tMr. shermanl
claimed the registers In certain places had received
| votes of persons registered anywhere IN me state
was passed bpt T dsys peiSre ne ne,,n election 80 30
| fact had none other than despatch upon which
| they acted. Mr.. Buckalew quoted IroH tge report
| o(Geneyal Glem to these pointv.
Mr.. SHERMAN replied quoting again rom @ lne re-
port Of the oficer who investigated the aiiepel
frauds TO tine effect that the registers hai aioweu
persons TO vote under the act Of Congress oi Marcu
last after Consultation and after having received n-
teigence OF 1t. He said the whole number OF rc2S
tered votes was less than the surplus voters 50 'ha'
the result could not be changed. -.