The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-09
RoprY.PIRST COSGRgSS-.-FIRST SESSIsS
THURSDAY. APRIL 8. 1869.


SENATE.
Mr.. Sumner presented memorial Of col
ored citizens ofthe District Of Columbia AJAX
Ing an impartial and uniform system Of pub
lie schools. Referred to the Committee on
the District Of Columbia.
Also, a memorial Of Michael Ulett, col
ored man living In Norfolk, Va, from
abroad, but who has been In the United
States for 80 years, served on the Union side
during the rebellion. He now desires to be
naturalized, but finds an lmpedlment In the
fact that the word 'swhite" Is in our natur-
aiiEatioH laws. He asks such legislation as
will admit Of his being made a citizen, and
his memorial Is supported, by numerous Re-
publlcans OF Norfolk. Referred to the Ju-
dietary Conmittee.
Nj. Sumner offered concurrent resolu-
tion resembling the resolution to adjourn on
Saturday, the 10th Instant, and asked for Its
present consideration.
Mr.. Davis objected to It's present consider
alton, but the Vice President ruled that a
concurrent resolution concerning the ad-
iournmeut Of the two Houses, was In the
same nature as q motion to adjourn In either
House, and an objection could not carry 1t
over.
Mr.. Trumbull asked to make a report from
the Judiciary Committee, which he thought
| might have some bearing on the question Of
resembling the adjournment resolution.
Mr.. Trumbull then, from the Committee
on the Judiciary to whom was referred the
message Of the President relative 70 Virginia
and Aisslsslppi, reported In favor Of postpon-
ing the subject until the arst Monday in
December next.
Mr.. Trumbull stated that he personally
disagreed with the recommendations Of the
| committee. .r re .rs-r. .rIr.
Mr.Elmunds could see no reason for delay
| ing the adjournment. The laws which were
In existence now were all that were neces-
sary. The President, without any further
legislation, had the power TO order an cleo
tion In Virginia whenever he deemed at, and
to submit the constitution In sueh manner as
he deemed best. And In Mississippi II was
perfectly competent for the President, or the
military commander, to order another cleo
tion. He thought II better TO leave those
States under military control, which pro-
tected life and property better than they were
protected In those States which had been re-
Constructed. They could be safely left until
| next December to the wise and vigorous i'd
minlstration Of General Grant, and TO the
able and patriotic statesmen by whom he
was surrounded.
Mr.. Howard expressed the same views as
| Mr.. Rdmunds.
Mr.. Pomeruy thought several more days
were necessary for the consideration Of i'm.
| portant matters.
Mr.. Pomeroy moved TO amend by proyld-
ing that the adjournnient shall take place on
Saturday, April II. q on, 10 9oI'.,a'
Mr.. sumner thought II was impossible
now to tell when they could adjourn. The
President had invited their attention to this
great subject, and tho people expected them
| to stay here until they had done their duty.
II they went home without taking action
they would do II al their peril aud ut the
peril Of the peace Of the country. Among
other subjects which imperatiyely demanded
attention was reyision Of eur naturs hsa-
ton laws, II this was not doue, next autumn
We should have larger crop OF election
frauds than ever. He had received this
morning q letter from one Of our friends In
New York expressing fears that Congress
would adjourn without taking measures to
prevent the atroeious frauds Of the Demo
cratic party. One Of the most powerful and
corrupt combinations that had ever beon
formed had been made between Tammany and
the Erie railroad, andBunless Congress does
something the writer fears that we will
never be able to gain the State Of New York
again.
Mr.. Stewart was unable to see any reason
for remaining here. II Congress was 10
stay In perpetual session there would be al
ways something to do. Some people seemed
to think 1t was necessary for an act Of Con-
gress for everything.
Mr.. Morton advocated the delaying OF the
adjournment, and maintained the necessity
ofimmedlate further action with reference
TO reconstruction, which, he said, was not
more than half accomplished.
Mr.. Conkiing opposed the resolution Of
Mr. sumner, and had not concluded when
the morning hour expired, and the .nnfin-
ished business, being the supplementary tax
bill, came up. -.a.r q 49, .
Mr.. Sumner moved to postpone the unnn-