New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-10

Mr.. VAN WINKLE renewed ms amendment 10 relieve
petroleum and kindred substances from internal taxa,
opposition from Mr. MoRRILf Rep, VT the amend.
ment was agreed to by vote Of Is TO 10.
Mr.. JOHNSON dem, Md called up the bin for the
relief Of the Ladies Mount Vernon Association, which
Mr., DRAKE Rep, Mo- offered resolution. which was
formation relative 10 tie discovery and occupation Of the
Midway Islands.
FAREWELL SPEECH OF BEvERDY JOHNSON.
Mr. JOHNSON asked permission Of the Senate to trouble
them with few words. He had committed to writing
what he desired. and would ask his colleague read
Mr.. vICKERs Dem, Md then read the Ms. of Mr..
Mr.. PRESIDENT May be excused for arresting for a
moment two the ordinary business of the Senate by
public trust abroad committed To me by the President
with approval OF the senate, about to resign my
seat IN TINS BODY having been member IOf nearly SIX
years and contracted friendships winch have been con
slant source OF pleasure and which shall ever value
cannot IeuIe WITHOUT tie deepest regret DIlnt t1o
period Of my service civil war OF unexampled magnitude
the successful termination, by the consequences OF
the conflict have wholly disappeared In both periods
of the Government aud the reserved rights OF the states
have been discussed IN this chamber, with sohctude u
uphold the Government in all its Tightfu authority and
10 restore the entire country 10 Its wonted prosperity
in those discussions have less participated aud
although widely differing with majority OF the Senate
and supporting my opinions win earnestness II Will
at all times by every member was treated with uniform
courtesy, and need hardly say Mr. President that such
courtesy have failed gladly to recprOcate In the
new office OF public duty to which am about enter,
may find subjects of controversy that for lme they
have already DONE may or distract the friendly
relations between the Government of Great Britain and
But that this disturbance will be temporary,
do not doubt The interests of both nations firmly
dependent upon a mutual and friendly understanding,
that the people Of each cannot fail TO the duty OF hav
ing 1t observed; and believe that this be accom-
psbed by the manifestations Of reciprocal good will
our Government is actuated by such feeling The com
pcations Of the present time, am satisfied will sOon be
removed and in whatever part under instructions Of the
President may take in the regulations preliminary to
such result shall be Influenced by sincere wish to
secure TO both Governments adjustment honorable 20
each and have every reason 10 think shall be met in
the same spirit Dy tne government IN al
that may do l shall look with hope 10 the
approval Of my associates in this body, and
although may fail in all respects 10 meet with IT
be mistaken IN thinking they VIII do the justice
believe that nave Deen governed thfougnSnt ny an
earnest desire 10 maintain an the rghts ana promote
the interests OF beloved country IL is not at all
probable that shall ever again be member of the
Senate and II oppressed me to think that may never
after leave the country have the pleasure OF seeing
again all its members; but beg yOu, Mr. President and
them TO he assured that whatever distance may separate
shall never cease gratefully 20 remember the kind
Gn -. ~ ~ ~ - &c, -, ~ ,p o ~ ~
FROM my embassy, trust and believe there viii be an
the world and this am be secured by firm
and courteous maintenance Of our rights and
trust that all the troubles incident 70 recent dc
mestc conflict will then have totally disappeared and
that we shall be the uninterrupted enjoyment OF that
unity OF government which, IN the parting words Of
Washington, lis the main pillar IN the edhce OF our
home peace abroad Of our safety Of prosperity
ends .s heinz sccomSbshed information isef win he az
loss adequately TO conceive the future greatness of our
land And now, Mr.. President, leave the body with
more word but word which, to friends, II is ever
most painful to utter-farewel.
The Senators generally focked around Mr. Johnson to
bid him farewell He vislbly affected.
The Funding bill was postponed until tomorrow at !
O'Clock
MI EDMUNDs called up his bill TO regulate the repre-
sentaton Of certain in the Electoral College;
Mr. DRAKE moved 70 amend by substituting the FOL
lowing: No heretofore I'D Instruction shall be en-
titled to representation in the Electoral college Tor the
choice OF President and VicePresdent OF the United
States shall any electoral vote be received or counted
from any such state unless at the time prescribed ny
law for the choice Of such electors the state shall have
been readmitted TO representation in Congress nor u
less the electors shall have been chosen under ana by
virtue OF State Government heretofore fully recognized
by Congress- permanent and not provisional:
Mr. DRAKE supported MS amendment briefly.
%r. CONKLING Rep n ~ moved moved to amend t the
amendment by substituting the following which mao
been introduced by him by him recently as an original
That no State shall be entitled to representation il
the Electoral College for the choice Of the President and
Vice President OF the United states and no electoral votes
shall he received unless at the time preselDeu ~ IA"
for the choice OF electors there shaI nc III suc oiaDo
government recognized by Congress as regular and per
iauent and not provisional nor unless the electon lo
the electors shall have taken place 9nder the authority
a state Government so recognized - -.
Mr.. HOWARD also opposed MT Conklngs ane1anien
states had been called, and he saw no OBJECTION !.
designating them so now In DIS OPINION anse & XXX
so1n the dual governments OF the South MI Johnson
purpose and that Of the democratic party was M
desired the purpose OF Congress IN this bil I,
EXPRESSED ana WOl1 vote
M MOTION CRep., Ind would vote for Mr. I'd
nndsis nm for the same reason, and he called attention
- nc ISSUES of the coming campaign and the character
~ tbe candidates Gen. Grant had said Let us have
oasce - the Democrats had SAID Let US have war"
P0"''' EVENING SESSION.
a.. ,,,o recess Mr. WILSON called up the Joint resO
,tn antbortzng the Secretary OF War 70 sell unservc
sbIe ordnanee and twas passed. 49,,
Iso The mi 10 authorize the Secretary OF war 10 settle
% Sins of the State Kansas for the expenses OF th
militia called to reDel the Rebel invasion uhoe
Prlee Passed. .. -..,..,o.. .or An,
800 Ar Of LIMITED btatek, lhe QYob