The New York herald., 1870-04-02
WASHINGTON
KoopeD!ng ofthe Legal Tender
Decision.
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Rtjoielngs Over the Ratification Of tho FIJI
tcenth Amendment.
ARRIVAL OF THE DOMINICAN ENVOY.
Time for Ratifying the Treaty
Extended.
General Ames Sworn In as Senator
from Mississippi.
New Claimant for Senatorial HonOrs
from Florida.
An o,,te - %ho rVo xsp<, T1,J1
Time for Ratifying the Treaty
Extended.
Amendments to the Tariff Bill
Agreed Upon.

Agreed Upon.
WAsHINGToN, Aprl /. 1870.
The Legal Tender Act-OecisiOn Of tho Sa-
preme Court-a enpeniny Argument ON the
Question.
In the supreme Court to-day Chief Justice Chase
announced the following order:-
No 6.-LdthaR US. United St0tes; No. h-Dehf,fag
cs. united SGfeS-On consideration OF the motion OF
the Attorney General, and OF Inc arguments OF coun-
Sci thereupon heard 1t s now hereby ordered by Ine
court that these cases be set down for hearing on all
tne questions invo we'd IN the record The second
MONDAY III Aorl of this tern Dissenting, Mr.. Cnief
Justice Chase. Associate Justices Nelson, Clifford
aud Field. This reopcns the argument on the lega!
IL was said oy Attorney General Hoar In his argu-
ment yesterday that the question was decided by q
majority OF one. This Is q correct statement consId-
sidering the number OF judges IN Office when the
opinion was Overwhelmingly, seven. Judge
Grer having several days before resigned, but had
attended the hDal consultation and acquiesced In
the opinion with Cher Justice Chase, Nelson Git
ford and Ficld Associate Justices Swayne, Miller
ana Davis on that occasion dissenting. There Is
much comment among the members Of the bar TO-
day some OF them contend that, counting Grer, the
opinion was concurred in by two majority, while
others say the majority was only one, Grler not
being at the time member Of the Court; ana II is
further suggested admitting that Judges Chase Mel.
son, Clifford and Field Qour) Will adhere to their
opinion, and that Swayne. Miller and Davis, together
with the two new judges, Strong and Bradley max
ing nye, may unite IN rendering different opinion
the majority IN that case would be only one 30 that
either way single judge would determine the re-
suit thus adding nothing to the weight OF Attorney
General hoars arguments.
Rej0icings Over the Ratification Of the FIT.
teenth Amen !mc cnt-- The President aud Senn.
tor Sumner Serenaded.
The committee appointed at q meeting OF the First
Ward Republican CluD last night waited on Presi-
dent Grant to-day, and rendered him their thanks
on behalf OF the colored people for making
the ratification Of the Fifteenth amendment the
subject Of message to Congress, aud for the in.
terest ne had manifested In promoting their
political and social interests. The committee ten
dered him serenade, FOR which the President
thanked them, and said IL would anord
him pleasure to receive them tonight. Accord
ingy, at half past eight O'Clock this evening" large
crowd gathered before the Executive Mansion, when
the bard played ''IIan to the Cnlef.' and the
President accompanied by Colonel J. W. Forney
representing the Republican Association appeared
at the door Of the Executive Mansion. After re-
peated applause at the appearance OF the President
and the Introduction to him OF the committee
Colonel Forney on behalfof the republican citizeus
uuuOuIScu W lIcSlueIL CndJ tncy Cdeu upon him
to express their profound qualification for The proca
nation, which seals the great work of their emanc
patton. Colonel FoIney also briefly described the
beneficial results which would ensus to the race py
the adoption OF the fifteenth amendment. To this
the President responded
can assure those present that no cousummation
since the close OF the war; affords me so much pleas
ure as the ratification Of the fifteenth amendment TO
the constitution by ree.fourths of the States of the
Union. nave felt the greatest anxiety, ever since
I was called 70 TINS house. to know that this
was to be secured lt looked like the realization of
the Declaration OF Independence. (AppIauseJ
cannot say near 80 much on this subject as would
like to- not being accustomed TO speaking bur
thank you Tor your prcseace this evening
When the applause which greeted tho Presidents
remarks had subsided Vice President Colfax. who
was present was called upon. He made short ad.
Dress, assuring those present that his heart was
with them In gratitude for the proclamation which
has declared to the people OF this republic and to
the people OF the world the ratification OF the or.
teenth amendment
Leaving the Executive Mansion, the party, who
were In carriages and omnibuses proceeded to Sep
ator Summers residence. That gentleman was
vociferouslY cneered upon his appearance and
made The following speech:--
FELLOW CITizENs-I congratulate Won upon tbe
great result that has been accomplished For years
my hope and object has been to see the great pro-
INTO performance: to see that declaration become
reality. .lcheerIng) This, at last, Is nearly &C.
for IS not It 10 is my s nsnre SScSmtpnea
think now OF what remains to be done-to think
aUs Ur eard aa Pnr and ny
could not be natural!zed in this Country
Of one Of those old statutes fI,'''t Of the
=; aays m Of slavery before the word wnite' began
seat in the Senate have made appeals for the abro
gatlon iiI Oh that WORD from the laws. have now
WORD from our NATURALIZATION laws What tne com. .
Inlttee WIN do remains to be seen. 1 need not say
tnas 1 shai q, impress upon the Senate the
that equal rights shall be secured in all the public
Conve'ances, and on the railroads In the United
OF color. II also remains that you, here In Washing.
ton. snail complete this equality OF rights in YOUR
common schools. You all 60 together to voIc ana
OF the United Stafes but rhe child Ia shut out of the
common school 20 On account q Color This dscrimi
to all without distinction OF color. In accomplish
ing this you Will work not only for yourselves, but
especially for the South. Only in this way can YOUR
school system be extended for the equal good OF ALL
your children, that they should grow up in that |
knowledge OF equal rghts essential for their pr
lection na 70 tne world, 1t is your bounden duty
plished. Your school system must be founded On |
equal rights so that no one shall be excluded on &C
best established. and would remind YOU although |
this mas not been accomplished the victories already
are The assurances that all when should be done
win be done. YoD have advanced step Oy |
step until you have reached your present position;
anu now II only remains that you should continue to
rue eld earnest faithful and determlned then viii
20 tne Wnoe work be done. Returning you my sincere
Inanks oHer my fluctuations on this occasion ana |
Dlu you GOOD night.
General Fremont was next visited, but made no |
speech merely thanking the Committee who visited
him for The complement. The residence Of secro. |
tary FISH was next reached secretary Boutwell,,
who was present shared with the Secretary OF state
N the compliments of the evening. 6ygent calls were
lade upon both these gentlemen for 4 speech, ana
ftSr appearing upon the portico OF the dwelling
ecresary FISH humorously remarked thas ne vas
much hdebtcd for one visit on this inccneut niohI
nd that, II he ever INDUCED in speecn.makipr
o would 90 80 tonight He would, however.
ave pleasure in presenting q gentleman who