The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10

teous maintenance OF our own rights ana a scrupu-
ons regard Tor the rights OF others and, above all
trust that all the troubles incident TO our recent
domestic conflict win then have totally disap-
peared. and that we shall be in the uninter-
which in the parting words Of Washington lis the
main pillar in the edifce Of our real Independence,
tne support OF our tranquility at home, our peace
OF our safety OF our prosperity OF that very
liberty which we 80 highly prfzen These ends being
accomplished, imagination itself win be at loss
land. And now Mr. President i leave the body
win one more word, but word which to friends
The Senators gene reneraliv Hooked around Mr. Johnson
TO bid him farewell. He was visibly affected.
the Funding bill was postponed until tomorrow
REPRESENTATION IN THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.
Mr.. EDAuNDs called up his bill to regulate the
representation OF certain states In the Electoral
Mr.. DRAKE rep.l of Mo-, moved to amend by sub
shutting the folowing:-
less 2, the time BY for We choice such ec
under virtue Of State her.tofory fully
recognized by Congress- permanent and not provisional
Mr. DRAKE supported his amendment briefly
Mr. CoNKLING, (rep.) OF N. Y, moved to amend the
amendment by substituting the following, which
had been introduced recently as an original joint
That State shall be entitled the cleo
ora college for the choice Of the President and Vice Pres
ceved unless the time prescribed by choice
@ sere sns pc IN such state mel
unless the The have taken place
under the authority OF State government recognized.
Mr. CoNKLING yielded the moor to Mr. Edmunds
who thought the amendment of Mr.. Conkling was
too circumlocuory. He said his sole proposition
Congress in the South in the states named in the bill
must be recognized he could see no objection to
naming the States in the bill
Mr.. HOWARD also opposed Mr. Conkling's amend
ment as indefinite; since 1851 in public acts the in
surrectionary States had been called, and he saw
no objection to designating them so now. In his
opinion, there is danger that at the approaching
eecu0n df1culty will arise from the dual govern
m men I, OF the south. Mr.: Johnson's purpose and
tain the provisional governments there. He there
fore desired the purpose of Congress in this bill to
bill
Mr.. MOTION would vote for Mr.. Edmunds' bill for
OF the coming campaign and the character OF the
candidates. General Grant had said, "Let US have
peace;' the democrats said, "Let us have war"
Mr. MORTON read portion OF the eighth resolution
OF the democratic platform, putting the States North
and South on an equality and calling the RecOnstruc-
laration Of the renewal OF the rebellion and an invita-
ton TO the South to resume their rebellion, declaring
the Reconstruction acts In effect null and void and
receiving the endorsement OF the hundreds Of rebels
in the Convention He then quoted from the recent
letter Of General r. p Blair to the same effect which,
nation for Vice President, he pronounced the demo-
cratic platform Ali issues in regard to greenbacks
or ne U s
overthrow Of the State governments in the South.
Az quarter before i've O'Clock the Senate went
into executive session, and In q few minutes took q
recess till half-past seven O'Clock.
Evening Session.
After the recess Mr.. WILSON called up the joint
resolution authorizing the Secretary Of War to sell
unserviceabe ordnance which was passed.
KANSAS WAR CLAIMS
Also the bill to author lie the Secretary Of War to
settle the claims OF the state OF Kansas for the ex
penses Of the militia called out to repe the rebel in
vasion under Price, which was passed.
ARMY REGULATION LAW.
Also the bill to establish rules regulations for
the government Of the army Of the United States.
The question was on Mr.. Ferry's amendment to the
commissions TO OFFENCES committed in the theatre Of
the war, or where civil tribunals are powerless to
act
Mr.. WILSON said he was willing, as there were but
few Senators present. that the article should be
stricken out so that the bill could be passed tonight
and 60 to the. House Tomorrow probably the last
day 1t could be considered.
BILLS PASSED.
The following bills were passed.
the war Department.
The bill in regard to the District Courts Of Utah.
The bill to provide for the sale Of portion OF the
Fort GratiOt Military reservation in Michigan.
Bill to authorize the appointment of q Surveyor
General for Utah Territory.
THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.
The special ordermthe 1ont resolution ,s excluding
rebellon which shall not have been reorcanIzedm
was again taken mp.
Mr.. BuCKALEw took the floor in opposition. He said
Mr.. Morton had made to-day what might he called
the opening speech Of tho, campaign Of 1885, The
letter OF Mr. Blair was written as declaration OF
his individual faith made when he was not nomi-
mated The Democratic Convention made its own
platform, in which II met all the questions at issue
between the parties. The Convention had denied the
constitutional power OF Congress to impose funda
mental conditions upon States admission, to lay
down qualifications OF suffrage or TO continue mill
was impossible for any large body of men,
composed OF such diverse elements, TO
state specifically what should be their
tain that the question OF reconstruction was not
finally settled. There would doubtless be further
measures before them session. lie was still OF
the opinion that their action In regard to the South
invalid and would remain SO unless the southern
people, in course Of time should ratify H. or unless
North, TO whom the question OF the Congressional
system OF reconstruction had never been presented.
He asked what necessity there was to pass this bill
now.
Mr. EDMuNDs inquired who was to settle this ques-
ton II two bodies were TO present themselves each
claiming to be electoral colleges.
Mr. BUCKALEw- replied that he would answer that
question presently. Congress had no Jurisdiction
over tins NATTER nor any power to pass such BILL
or admit seven States and keep out three. In his
Judgment the people would not acquesce IN the
Introduction Of Certain votes into the Electoral Col.
leQe and the exclusion Of others by of Congress.
He agreed with the material points Of General
Blar's letter.
with that portion Of the letter declaring It the duty
OF the President to use the army TO overthrow the
state governments set up by Congress.
course. He was not an advocate Of violence OF
disorder. He concluded by saying there was cour.
age and hrmness In the American peoples which, In
this matter, would not be defed. Reconstruction
required the support OF the people; with that II
would stand; without that 1t must fall.
az, ERYpNRs pressed for an answer to his ques-
MI. BtCKAiEw asked whether there was not
great difference between denying state represen-
tation altogether and settling between two govern.
mentsS
Mr.. EDxuNDsssaid there was !none whatever and
again pressed for answer and, after pause said
he took for granted the Senator had answer to
give
After further conoquy between Mr. EDxuNDs and
Mr.. STEWART, trepD Of New, made some remarks,
insisting that the democracy are embarrassed by
this question and that they will shirk II during the
canvass and deny that they would attempt to over
throw these governments. He referred TO the