Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-03-23
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,riety to enter into his considerations OF
luty. He stood there to appeal TO the pro,
ection of the Government for her loyal
children, irrespective of color and race, par
icularly in the great State of Georgia lie
lenied the charge which had been extensive
v circulated that the blacks are bent upon
power, at whatever price it can be gained
w lille the Confederate army was pressing
INTO its ranks every white man capable OF
bearing arms, and when, consequently, moth
ers, wives daughters and sisters OF Southern
soldiers were left defenceless and in the
power of the blacks upon whom chains OF
slavery were still riveted, and to bind those
chains was the real issue, where was all that
of which they had heard so much
The blacks might be ignorant but they
knew the awful import of the contest as well
as the whites. In the absence OF their mas
tors they protected defenseless woman. He
that the past record of his race
was true index of the feelings which to-day
animate them. They bear towards their
former masters no hatred, no reyengeiul
thoughts They ask but rights and protec-
ton, which are theirs. He defended the re-
construction laws likely to grant these
rights. He also reviewed the services of the
colored troops during the darkest days of the
war, and concluded with demand Tor such
legislation as would protect all, white and
black.
Senator Morton, in cOmplimenting Senator
Revels on his speech, expressed the opinion
that in the exchange that had been made by
which that gentleman occupied the place OF
jefferson Davis, the Senate had lost nothing
in intelligence, while it had gained much In
patriotism and loyalty. lie proceeded to
argue that the government OF Georgia was
provisional, and would so continue until
f6fgaJhye Te8Gsssnetedb IN .Gtopgress that the
,k.ks
when she was entitled to it, and had been
treated badly by Congress.
In the House the deficiency bill, and the
bill for an airline railroad to New York,
were under consideration. Afterwards the
Committee on Military Affairs on the cadet
investigation, reported the facts in regard to
the sale of a cadetship by Butler of Tennes-
see, and reported resolutions favoring his
expulsion. No action was taken on the re-
port, and after a discussion on the tariff the
House adjourned
In the Senate March Il, Senator Rice in
troduced a bill to organize territory OF Ok
la-hO-ma, and for consolidating the Indian
tribes under territorial government The
new territory is bounded on the north by
Kansas, west by New Mexico and Texas,
south by Texas, and east by Arkansas and
Missouri.
Senator Stewart introduced joint resolu-
ton authorizing the Postmaster General to
prescribe an earlier time for the execution OF
contracts by accepted bidders.
The House proceeded to the consideration OF
the two resolutions reported from the militia
~ committee, in the matter of Mr.. Butler OF
Tennessee, for the sale of West Point ca
detship, one resolution being for the con
domination of Mr.. Butler, and the other for
his expulsion.
Mr.. Logan, chairman of the committee,
explained how it was that each resolution
was signed by four members. The resolution
condemning Butler had received a majority
vote in the committee, but when the resolu-
ton came to be signed some members were
absent. The resolution of expulsion was
really the minority report.
The reading of the testimony being com
pleted the previous question was seconded,
and vote taken, first on the resolution for
expulsion. Many declined TO vote at first,
but after the roll was completed fifteen mem
| bers rose one by one. and all with two ex-
eeptions recorded their votes in the alhrma-
tive. Finally, the vote was announced a
yeas lOl, nays 6S.
/ The question then required on the adoption
/ of the resolution as amended, which the
/ Speaker stated, required by the constitution
a two thirds vote. The vote was then taken
and the resolution as amended was rejected
/ yeas l12, nays IS less chan two thirds vOt-
"a. - t.s1sss q ..sss--,-S
4 lection Of the amended resolution. Mr.
Stoughton, majority member OF the military
committee, offered a modification of his orig
! NAL resolution.
/ Resolued, That this House declares its con
demnation OF the action of Roderick Il. But
/ Ter. Representative from Tennessee, in nom
mating Augustus {. Tyler, who was not an
actual resident OF his district, as cadet,
and subsequently receiving money from the
| father of the said cadet to be used for pOlit-
/ ical purposes in Tennessee, as an unauthor-
lied and dangerous practice. and he is hereby
censured therefor. The resolution was adopt
ed unanimously by Isl yeas.
In the Senate March Il, Senator COnkling
| gave notice that he would tomorrow ask
the Senate to proceed to the consideration OF
the question OF privilege, namely. the report
from the Committee on the Judiciary adverse
TO General Ames, Senator elect from Missis-
sippi.
| The Senate resumed consideration Of the
Georgia Bill, and Senator'S Howell and Ferry
opposed Senator brakes military assessment
amendment. Senator Inward proposed d
modification Of Mr.. brakes amendment,
so as to make the municipalities liable fol
outrages. Senators Yates, Nye and Thayei
advocated the amendment, pending vote
upon which the Senate at 4 o'clock went IN
to executive session and subsequently, ad
jOurued.
| In the House Mr.. Williams offered
resolution declaring it the duty of Congress
to provide for the funding of the nati0na
debt at lower rate of interest, and t
extend the tImeof its payment 70 perioC
when it Will be least oppressive to the people
and that the Understanding debt of th'
United States should not be increased by
causing the surrender of any part of tbs
circulating medium not bearing interest
and by the substitution thereof of interest
bearing bonds adopted.
\ resolution by Mr.. Holman, declaring
it as the judgment of the House that tn
policy of granting subsidies in public land
to railroads and other corporations ought t
be discontinued, was adopted
Mr.. Stokes reported bill for taking tn
ninth census. The previous question wa
seconded and the bill passed. ltrequired in
formation TO be obtained from insurance
railroad companies, &c
Mr. Dawes, from the committee on appro
priations, reported a bill appropriating $50.
600 to the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy il
Charleston, s. c., for the purpose of re
building their Orphan Asylum. The rule
were suspended and the Dill passed. yea
10, nays 40
Mr.. Butler, Mass from the judiciar.
) committee, reported a bill to facilitate tn
! administration of Justice in Texas, recItIns
that the L. s. Dist. Judge for the Easter
District of Texas, Judge WatrOus, is inca
FACILITATED by sickness and paralysis from per
J forming the duties of his Office, and provld
ing that on his resignation his salary is t
. continue during life passed.
Mr.. Schenck, chairman of the commltte'
of Ways and Means, gave notice he woul
move to close the general debate on the tarif
bill, and would meantime ask for night ses
sions.
The House went into committee on tn