The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-16

thought he could SEQ him standing on the basement
| and harp in his hand, singing
| Mercy 10 free. mercy il free.
| uaurbterl He protested against the precedent
cited yesterday by Mr.. Butler for this bill. He pro.
| tested against reproducing the barbarism of bad
| country and Of bad age. He did not expect the
gentleman nom Massachusetts, to cite an English
precedent In view OF his preiudces against England.
In conclusion he invoked for the people OF the South
the principle OF the Lords Prayer, SO that when all
came 70 the great court Of Heaven the general am
Mr. MAYNARD rep.) OF Tenn, argued against the
principle OF universal amnesty. inc rebellion was
the work OF the Southern politicians and those men
were hostile TO the government to-day. They had
not entitled themselves 10 the wiping out OF the
Judgment Congress would make great mistake II
IL re-enacted the results OF the old notification era
The great mistake that had been made by Mr.. Clay
and the statesmen Of that day was that the same
men who had begun an incipienr rebellion in South
Carolina were anaa 70 retain their high
afterwards when reminded that he owed his posi-
ton TO the clemency OF the government. ret0rted In
brought the government To- his feet and made 1t
submit TO his TERMS and that he was the conquer0r
In that conflict And now this bill proposes to let
the very men who had inaugurated the rebellion,
VINO we're responsible for II, have their political dis
abilities removed and come back to their old places
old oaths which they had found 1t SO con-
venIent to , break: Congress, would get no
siderea as having been extorted from
Congress through the mean and unworthy motive Of
with the manner OF conquer0B to assert their
authority aud to triumph over their victory. He
authority Of the law was respected. He preferred to
see Congress just before 1t was generous. He pre-
ferred to see congress remuncratlnG the loyal men
or the South before geinR to remove all the stains
and disqualcatons that attach the other portion
OF the people. He saw no reason for this bill. He
hoped il would not pass. Let time, the great healer
do Its work, ana there would be no necessity for
such legislation.
MI SARGENT, (rep.) OF Ca said that II the repub-
lican members from the South were agreed In their
views On this subject their advice would doubtless
have great weight na. as sey gansred 80 radically
up their swn opinion as best they could. He was
unable to agree with the gentleman from Tennessee
MR. Maynard, and intended TO vote for the substi-
tute offered by Mr.. Farnsworth, removing all disa-
bliies for these reasons-drst, that the pledge
biliies as soon as the public safety would allow
meant what II said, and that IL Is not necessary for
the public safety that these Disabilities should be
ex rebels Is not diminished by their incapacity TO
hold office. as every one OF them can vote at any
gerous TO good government as fully represent their
principles and purposes as either OF these disqual
sion from ONCE Is a badge OF distinction from a
rebel standpoint; Is persecution and punishment.
and enhances their ininence for evil If they see 1t
to exercise 1t. Fourth--Because as q mere party
measure 1t IL not bad policy to add few thou
sand TO the number OF democratic ONCE seekers
voters. Filth-That because the men under dlsa-
billties are not invariably, or even generally, the
u
precauon, or even Of Justice, their exclusion does
not answer the avowed purposes. Sixth-That be-
cause The people, both North and South, will better
appreciate the purpose OF the democratic party IL
they are allowed to bring forward Us their expo
nents the leading rebels, as they naturally viii.
Seventh-Tnat because 1t is not republican 70 hold
any class OF people under political disablli-
ties Eighth-That because the republican
enc exsns to All Glasses Of cssn
and should add this browning act to It's great and
successful war ana reconstruction policy. II the
hot fnfn foil will unfn for mon hot
makes the fewest exceptions and comes nearest 70
complete amnesty.
favor OF general, but not OF UNIVERSAL amnesty.
He was, therefore, In favor of the first five excep-
tons in the bill He was in favor Of general am
nesty, not absolutely, but on conditions OF repent
ance and reformation, and on bringing forth
fruits meet for repentance in the form
OF written confession or the crime and prayer
for absouon. He fully approved OF a remark once
made by the gentleman from Tennessee (ir. May
nard that 1t was nor proper to cast pearls before
swine. He was in favor OF relieving only those who
asked for relief. Christianity did not require men
to forgive their enemies unless their enemies de-
sired to be forgiven and asked absolutlon.
The debate here closed Tor the day, and tomorrow
being private bill day and the House agreeing not
THE PENSION APPROPRIATIONS.
on Appropriations, reported that the Pension BIN,
apprOpriating $4,000 900 the same last year. is
made the special order Tor Monday next.
THE DUTY ON SUGAR.
Mr.. HOOPER, (rep) OF Mass, from the Committee
OF Ways and Means, reported bin to amend sec
tiOn u OF the Internal Revenue BILL relating to the
duties on sugar. He said the bill made change in
the rate OF duty, but that Its object was to simplify
the law, SO that 1t can be instnctvey understood,
there being difficulty now as To the construction OF
the law. He said that he would cali IT up tomor-
row.
Mr.. GARFIELD, Qep.) of ONO, introduced bill re-
lating TO the employment OF oTricerS OF the army as
professors in colleges ana universities. Referred.
Mr.. GARFIELD offered q resolution calling for in
formation as to the amount required TO pay the ad
dltional compensation 70 census takers authorized
by the act OF June 10, 1870. Adopted.
MIR. KELLEY, (rep.) OF Pa, presented the memorial
OF the American Medical Association on the cultiva
ton Of the cinchona tree In the United states.
The House then, at halIpast four, adjourned until
to morrow.