The New York herald., 1868-06-02


one tnaugurated by President Lincoln
Mr CoNxLINS, (rsp;l % OF y. called his attention
that he understood both plans to be temnorarv oA'
Mr.. HENDRICKS replied that that was only General
Grants opinion. He had no doubt it was Intended
provisional government; but so far as it went be-
yond that he thought from the nature Of the case 1t
Mr. MISREPRESENTATION the consent Of Congresss
Mr. HENDRICKs-Yes, sir
Mr. BUCKALEw, (dem.) OF Pa, asked what Mr..
Stanton was to be thanked for, and said he would
have been content to let him pass from the scene for
the time being without complalnt or censure; put
this resolution, II passed as framed would De SIMPLY
a party one and he asked them to consider what
value IL would have in that point or view. lie pe-
lieved the records OF Congress would be found clear
of party compliments thus far, though compliments
had been paid to the military and navy and to few
distinguished men In civil life Some oilcers, per-
haps, had been complimented from party motives.
Mr.. EDMUNDs asked mschievously whether II was
General Hancock that was referred to.
Mr.. BuCKALEw said he was not speaking OF mat
He He could not approve app '''e Of the conduct Of
man who had attempted to hold office
under law that he had himself pronounced unccn.
stitutiona and that after he had said In August last
that he only desired to hold 1t until Congress should
meet Mr.. Buckalew characterized the recent trial
as purposeless, and said that Stanton should have
Jeen thanked for his services Secretary Of War at
the time Of his services II at ALL suggesting that they
had accumuiated some valuab'e Observation-Disclosures
ter-and who had suffered injury Willie In the SER
Mr.. HENDERsoN entertainedsas high regard for Mr..
Stanton as any Senator and was willing to express
It In resolutions, but It was no compliment to thank
him in 1858. He asked the Senator from Vermont
(Mr. Edmunds) whether 1t is usual to thank heads of
departments for political services2
Mr.. EDMuNDs did not know, but thought it high
time TO make the precedent.
Mr.. HENDERSON suggested that 1t be made when
the necessity arises He considered Mr.. Stanton's
fame established beyond the reach Of any help the
resolution could give it. He understood what the
purpose was, and would state 1t; 1t was
in, removing Mr.. Stanton. He pronounced the
resolution confirming General Schofeld to be with
out precedent, saying it was inserted because Sena
tors wanted some confirmation OF their position that
Stanton was then Secretary OF War, and this cOnr-
mas9n nno Sontd nEs 4e maae wnCu1 IT, was not taas
thing2 Did Senators want to whistle through the
churchyard TO keep their courage up? Some things
firm them The preamble gave out that Mr.. Stanton
was not removed and that an attempt to do so is H.
legal and unconstitutional yet the Senate endorsed
office away from him. He (Mr. Henderson, would
not vote for resolution intended to make him ''eat
leeks." The intention was to place him and other
Senators who had voted for acquital In false posi-
tlon either approving condenning all Mr.. Stanton
had done. II Senators derived any happiness from
Mr.. DooLrrrLE (repj of Wis, characterized the
attempt to pass such res0lutionso apt to provoke
lengthy debateas unwise at this period of the ses
sion.
Mr.. HENDERSON offered the following as an amend
And that Congress- takes the occasion tender thanks
to Chief Justice Chase for the great ability purity and dis
on the bench of the Supreme Court.
The amendment was rejected by the following
vOte:--
Hendricks Johnson McCreery Norn Patterson, of Tenn
N1ys~Messrs Cameron, Cattel Chandler, Cole, Conk-
ling Gonness Gragin Drake, Edm9nds Frenghnysen Har-
Moon Nys Passrson H. Ramey ev
ssaSsS liS'Sa' Van wais Wade Williams VIII
During the call Mr.. VAN wnKLE said he concurred
In the sentiment, but deemf1g it out of place he
Mr. SHERMAN expressed the same opinion and
said he had withheld his vote for that reason.
Doubtless, II occasion arose, the Senate would be
perfectly willing to testify to his high character.
The original resolution was then adopted by the
following vote:-
yEAsMessrs. Anthony Cameron, Cater Chandler, Cole,
den, Frelnghaysen Harlan, Howard Howe Morgan, morrill,
crow assy Sherman or ~ HI
Upton, TTus6a Van %iaEle' wsde Wiley, Williams VII
NAYS Mes.rs. Buckalew, Doottlc Fowler, Henderson
Johnson McCreey Norton Patterson of Tenn
Mr.. FOWLER (rep.) of Tenn. said that while he had
as high an opinion OF the patriotism and the valuable
consent to vote for resolution that would condemn
his former action In the late trial.
THE ARKANSAS BILL.
The unfinished business Of Saturday was then taken
up the consideration OF the Arkansas bill.
Mr.. HOWARD gave notice that he would OFFER an
additional section providing for the omission OF
South Carolina on the ratification Dy the Legislature
OF the fourteenth article OF amendment to the con-
sttution, her Legislature having the power by the
section to assemble and act upon tile question
Mr. DRAKE then modified his amendment so as to
provide simply that Arkansas shall be admitted on
condition that no denial or abrdgment OF right OF
suffrage or any other right shall be enacted by said
State on account OF race or color except Indians
not taxed In support OF the justice and the pro-
priety of this amendment. lie proceeded to read
2 manuscript argument maintaining, tsst, that
Congress had entire control OF the subject
under the general constitutional provision,
and, secondly, under the rules applying to con-
9uered territory he held that the insurgent States
by their rebellion severed their practical UNION with
the loyal states without, however taking their in.
habltahts out OF the Union, and argued that States
could be organized and could make compacts with
the general government prior 10 their admission into
the Union. lie denied that there was anytlting in
the constitution which prescribed al equality ol the
States except In the one particular OF representa-
ton in the Senate and claimed that Congress could
regulate the precise amount OF power and influence
OF the government to be accorded TO the new States
IL they do not choose to agree TO the terms they cam
not be admitted. Even equality in fhe Senate IL
not necessary consequence of admission II the
State previously agrees 10 send only Senator or
none at al.
Mr.. JOHNSON, tdcm.) of Md, explained that he had
voted for the amendment OF Mr.. Henderson gviug
thanks to Chief Justice Chase under misapprehef-
sion, supposing that 1t referred to his services AZ
Secretary Of the Treasury during the war. He would
lieving II calculated TO lower the Judiciary lie thel
combated Mr.. Drake's position In constitutional ar
ance Of express provision stating the equality
OF the States, he held IL was clearly Implied
In Tie numerous sections or the constitution and
was evident in the reservation by States of all
the powers not expressly delegated to the general
government He argued that the condition Of the
Territories before their admission States was SIM
ply that OF wards and not OF States, existing outside
OF the Union. He c0ntended, with frequent refer
eDce to the decisions Of the Supreme Court, that |
equality was a necessary condition OF the existence
Of states and held that the claim Of right TO i'm
pose and make perpetual negro suffrage could be
d without the assumption OF a right to |
compel the States to give the ballot to women, to
minors and TO aliens. He desired TO see the Union |
restored as was, only without slavery, and wanted
~ all the States admitted equal, free from
military rule and uniettered by UNCONSTITUTIONAL de-
lrading conditions.
Mr.. MORTON thought this question should be de-
,ded by the single undisputed proposition that all
be states have the power to regulate the rights Of
outrage for themselves; therefore Congress could
make no compact depriving any state OF such in |
eBabe power. With regard to the position assumed |
y the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Drake that State
Ould Wv agreement dvest itself OF portion or the
fhole Of Its representation In the Senate he called
ttention to the fact that the clause cited by that