The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-15
NEW YORK HERALD. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1s 1868,


the Southern States TO slsS particular person TO
DO President 10 order 70 gave tina. particular per,
son sufhciency OF Iewer to become President
over zen sovereign States ana vast sxtsnt Of territory
from the Potomac 70 the Rio Granda II that was the
object q ths Si could well be understood and e. ne
did not ese why was nscsssary In order TO do thai 70
violate the constitution In the purpose Of settling the
Presidency there seemed TO BE- two objects One was 70
that his friends could control his nominaon 10 he M
tons Republican Convention by elec.-s s.a1ates TO u
q their own a. . sO.hs the
powers that In their Exercise he would be sure to commit
political sucloe Thus both the friends and the oppo-
nSnS "As nomination we're supporting this DIN WIN
Mr. BINGHAM. irepl Of Ohio. proceeded to explain and
advocate the BILL and TO reply to arguments contained
tine conclusion that there the country great
and powerful organization always talking about the
sanci'sy Of the constitution and opposed 70
fence Of that constitution, either by arms or BY
laws This was not contest between the
contest between the friends OF the Of the
United states and its enemies, open or covert The
gentleman from New York mr. Brooks could not, with
all his ingenuity fail TO re-scho in his minority report
the voice that back from the pastthe voices that
were heard on that floor six years ago declaring nas
sovereignty Of states. HIS own colleague (Ar Pendle-
toni who had then argued that there was no power In
the government OF the United States to coerce State
today the accepted champion OF the party TO which
the gentleman from New York belonged Mr.. Bingham
tonai any that had ever passed BY Congress-
He found authority fer il in that clause Of the constu-
tee to each State q republican form OF government
Mr. EIDRDGE, tdem) Of Wis. suggested that That pre-
supposed the existence OF which was TO be
Mr. BINGHAM commended that it also applied to the
present condition Of the Southern States In which legal
government could be restored without the aid Of the
legislative department of the government. He was we'll
assured that even the Supreme Court would never cha
lenge the authority Of the first section without taking
the subject, directly or indirectly.
Mr. ErDRIDGE inquired whether this bill investing tho
General Of the army with the powers lodged BY tho con-
gttuon in the President subtractng TO that
tent from the powers Of the Executive,
Mr.. BINGHAM replied that there might be some reason
in the objection II the only power given to the Presi-
dent was that he should be Commandern Chief OF the
that the CONSTITUTION No declares in express
that the executive power shall be vested
IN the nation Congress bad from the very
power marshals major generals brigadier generals
colonels and captains The President was commander
inchef and was subject to such laws as Congress might
pass tor the government Of the army and navy.
Mr. FARNswoRrH, tep., Of Ill, suggested that acts
the secrearv Of War 70 Detail officers to certain dntes
and directing the Secretary of the Navy to detail vessels
owa TO particular duties and il the bill now before the
House was unconstitutional SO were those bills which
the President had signed.
Mr.. BINGHAM resumed his argument in favor Of the
bill declaring that its object not to deprive the peo
pie Of the South Of projection but to hasten the day
when under the protection OF the law enforced
States should Be- a
that those States could return until In the most
solemn forms OF law they gave new and repealable
for the safety Of the republic That was the
Issue. He trusted IN God that no man would strike
hands with the party which had attempted TO With
already set between them and the organizers Of the
rebellion. he closed with an eloquent peroraton which
was applauded on the floor and in the galleries
Mr. LOAN, rep.) Of Mo-, addressed the House In sup
port Of the bill
ocoxsus,cAnoss FROM THE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL
The SPEAKER presented messages from the President
transmitting communications from the Secretary OF War
Gd interim, with report in reference TO the contracts
for ordnance DC. also report OF the Commissioners
to mako treaties with the Indians. Referred to Com
mittes on Indian Affairs.
The SPEAKER also presented communication from
the General OF the Army with o Telegram from Major
General Meade, commanding the Third District a. fol.
Iowa.
eomsnders to ali tho ocos in the States under their
rescinds the in the provision select qua
be entirely impractcable.
Mr. BROOKS inquired how that communication had
The sPEAKsa stated that it was sent by the General
the Army.
ton for the head OF the army to transmit despatch
for the purpose Of influencing the action OF the House.
Tho communication was referred 10 the COMMITTEES
PROPOSED AMENDMENT THE RECONSTRUCTION BILL.
Mr. ASHLEY. trcp) Of ohio. gavo notice Of an amend
conventions to enfranchse citizens DISTINGUISHED
Who may cooperate with loyal restoring their
States 70 their constitutional relations to tho govern
ment
MISSISSIPPI IRvEEs
Mr. LOAN introduced bill provide levees to
from Inundaon the lowands OF Arkansas and Missouri
Referred to the Committee on Freedmen's Bureau
LIGHTHOUSES AT AgsEcoM INLET.
Mr.. HMaHr, dem OF N. T., offered resolution in
sructing tho Committee on Commerce to inquire int
the condition Of the lighthouses and other governme nj
buildings at Absecom Inlet, New Jersey. Adopted
The House, at four O'Clock, adjourned.