New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-10

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that at that me the loyal people Of the state could DO
MIR MAYNARD Rep., TennJ remarked in addition TO
the reason assigned by Mr.. Washburn that the middle
that it Would be Very dicut L not impracticabo to
anything like full vote at that time lie was there
Mr. BINGHAM said that the time named in the bin
not fixed by the Committee on Reconstruction out
reconstruction in Virginia. Those persons were
entirely satisfied that the result would be satisfactory to
the friends Of the Union everywhere IN the country ana
in addition TO those suggestions lie desired 10 say that
revolutionary taking place in this cou
ps S OF Virgins was in isss Power do something
toward arrestine as they had done on me 5tian
in the land then Virginia, under the lead Of wise intel
the Union 10 take action for such exercise OF original
power Oh the part of the whole people OF the country as
guage consolidate the union OF the States. In last Sep
TENDER since the adjournment OF Congress, the Legsa
atures OF Ohio and NewJersey, had defeated the rat
cation heretofore given by the people OF oregon
TO say that men are living who will come To understand
by absolute experience tho positive necessity OF that
is in the power OF the people of Virginia and he desired
that they should have the opportunity OF exercising II TO
end 10 the contest and to restore To this Congress
the power before its adjournment ON the 4th of March
next TO- silence here and every all Questions about
who were lately In rebellion had come to understand
the necessity Of this action for their personal pro-
lection II the election Virginia postponed April
next there could be no further action by Congress uut
It's subsequent meeting which might not be until
December aud what he asked might not take place IN the
interim, which he had indicated In the direction OF
revolution. No could foresee what might take place,
and lie would let the responsibility OF It rest upon the
gentlemen who proposed the delay. when delay was
Constitution proposed by Convention then It would
be the same rs though the bill had not passed H. on the
other hand the people OF Virginia did ratfy their Consti
tuition and raify the Fourteenth Amendment, great
result would be obtained and lie begged leave 10 say
here, advsedly having read the Constitution presented
to the people Of Virginia for ratification, that from the
Eminent S on this continent 10 The present hour more
thoroughly Republican form OF government never had
been adopted by the people Of any state, and he there
fore asked the House To respond to tue unamou action
OF the Committee Reconstruction and give 10 the pcO-
pie Of Virginia opportunity 10 speak early day.
Mr.. BROOKS Dem, n. " would not have risen or
said word on the subject II the gentleman from Ohio
being the unanimous action Of the Committee. The two
Democratic members OF the Committee often acquesce in
ton. but not blind 10 events. am conscious for
instance, that the popular voice Of large majority has
voted 10 remove you. Mr. Speaker from this Hail 10
other branch OF the Government aud am not nsCnSble
10 existing events simply acquiesce In what do not
Sir. BINGHAM was thankful to the gentleman from
Newlork for the correction as would have given him
pain stand upon record disappointing his col
league the Committed. That gentleman was KIND
enough TO say that he acqnisssSd IN the acti9n OF tne
Committee, aud that was all which he tNr Blngham)
meant.
what he meant by saying that states were in reyolu
Nj. BINGHAM thought he had made himself properly
Mr. ELDRIDGE did not understand him. aud he desired
10 know whether the state " virginia should refuse To
Mr. BINGHAM replied in the negative and sa.t that II
the gentleman from Wisconsin tMr. Edridyj bad at
tended his words he would have understood HIM. ~ he
generally made himself understood. lie veniurcd 10 say
that when the question should be broadly made before
the American people whether any state IN revolution
aud is guilty 81 revolutionary action, which undertakes
repeal lis prior amendment Of the Coust
tuition the people woud by an overwhelming majority
declare TO be- revolutionary. To make himself fully
understood lie desired TO say thst the state Of oregon
has been guilty Of revolution In the action which she has
Mr. VAN TRUMP Dem. ohlo) asked his colleague
whether the ratification Of the amendment OF the legi'
lature Of Ohio cousunate act until the certificate
Of the Secretary Of State Of the United States had been
Mr. BINGHAM replied that undoubtedly It was and
that the secretary OF state but the register OF the
gfe-s lie dd not admit mat tne recent sctoa 81 te
legislature OF ONO was valid BUT DECLARED mat u was
ionary movements on the part OF legislative assemblies
Mr. FARNsWOKTII Rep, III thought the election IN
Virginia should take place before tho adjournment of
Congress. that II the Constitution were not adopted
such action might be taken by Congress as would bo
necdful In the premises. He believed the prevailing
opinion To be that the people security peace
ard prosperity, nud viii adopt the Constitution.
Mr. BUTLER Rep. Mass advocated later day for
In the when 1t the In Virginia TO enter INTO
contracts for labor and when may be IN the power Of
the landholder TO sarye the ao0rlng people-a tne
when there can be certainty OF the cooperation OF the
Executive In restoring or maintaining order or IN punish
lux violence. lie should like 10 have the fourth Thurs
day Of May fixed that being the usual day OF holding
elections IN Virginia. AZ that period Of tie year II men
were turned Of employment they could live IN spite
OF the andhOders, and the country would have an TX
ecutiyo who would support law ana order Al mat Time
they would have the power when thcy nave not now OF
Furnishing murder and riot aud OF assuring 10 the people
OF Virginia what ihey have Dot bad since 1900 lr eec
ton. lie offered amendment for lyo rQnement VI |
the election until tho fourth Thursday OF May. .
Mt wAsHBURNE qlJ believed that the result OF
holding the election IN January next would be to throw
that State inevitably into the hands OF tho other side
Not single person would be elected who would not op
pose the Reconstruction acs md everything connected
with them II the negroes should attempt 10 vote under
all the difficulties that had been mentioned by the gen. |
scenes OF violence and boodshed had dsgraced Geor
ga, Louisiana. Arkansas and Texns IL was therefore,
The duty Of Congress order 10 protect coorcd 10
Ak the time Of the election for day when the strong arm
Of loyal administration can protect them.
Mr. KELLEY dtep, Pennl favored the amendment by |
Mr. Builder. lie needed nothing beyond the recent pro-
eeednss Oh e r 20 81 African dec"
thoir rights. The msbehayour Of the republicans OF the
Georgia Legislature had made him doubtful OF those who
claimed to be the friends Of the cOlored In that state
and lie glad OF this early opportunity 10 hold up TO
obloquy tho treachery OF the Republican Leaders OF
Mr. BOUTWELL, rep, Mass thought It better to defer
any positive action In either OF these unfortunate States
until the Committee had completed the inquiry with
which 1t charged Monday 10 the condition Of
Ie Thought that the action OF Congress The admission
OF Georgia mistake, as IT had put the loyal people
lawn The PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
received read aud at the conclusion or the
reading Mr. wAsHBURNE an moved that It be tabled
aud printed Ho then said: desire to call the atten-
Presidents Message Pages Nos II and u, In reference
to the plans for the payment % the
the President plain, undsgsed reputation; aud for
one wish 10 take the earliest opportunity to
emphatic protest against It, and To denounoe II dis
grace The country and 10 he CHEZ Magistrate who has
Sent such message.
Mr.. BROOMALL rep, PENN asked Mr.. Washburne to
yield 10 him 10 offer a resolution
Mr.. wAsHBURNL yielded for that purpose.
Mr.. WOOD Dem, " " made the point Of order that
the gentleman from illinois tSir. Washburne) had been
using supplementary language In speaking Of the Mes
"a disgrace 10 the country and TO the President
The SPEAKER ruled that ibis being country Of nee
speech the persons elected 10 rsprsssth The people hare The
right 10 eriicse their public otcers provided II be In Ian
gunge not INDIGENOUS personally offensive right OK
gress.