New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-11


IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl
WASHINGTON, Thursday, March 10, 1870
The movement for Congressional action In relation 10
affairs In Tennessee is pushing forward earnestly ana
there Is fair prospect that something VIII be DONE
either by Congress the Executive to restore tranquility
in that State. The Congressional delegation composed
of Messrs. Maynard Butler, Prosser, Arnel Stokes
Smith. and Tlman, called upon the President today
accompanied by committee Of the colored Republicans
in Tennessee appointed by the convention lately held in
Nashville, namely, Dr. Young, the Rev. Moses X John'
son. James H. Sumner, j. G. Napier, and j. C. DAVIS
Major Hopkins d. H. Spear, and Major Camp were aiso
present at the interview Representative Maynard INTRO
duced the gentlemen and stated that the object OF the
visit OF Joint delegation to ask the Executive to
nerpose and prevent the continuance OF the present
depressing and lamentable state OF affairs IN
Tennessee DR.. Young the Chairman OF the Colored
Committee then read memorial to the Presdent'
which he said had been adopted by the NASHVILLE Con-
yention, and which TO be presented to Congress.
He said the Convention composed OF colored men
from every part Of the State that the majority OF them
were educated and Intelligent; number OF them were
farmers business men, mechanics and that all were de-
slrous OF earning and enjoying an honest LIVELIHOOD
Their rights citizens almost entirely taken from
them by the present dsoya State authorities But no
said this was all. Day and night were the men,
women and children Of his race murdered outraged
robbed and driven from their homes their property de-
and no redress given them at the hands law
lie enreated the President TO interfere to send troops
throughout the State and protect the loyal citizens orthe
white loyalsts suffer alike with the colored men, he
argued that the President had the constitutional power
to send troops into the State to protect the citizens ana
enforce the laws lie said the State OF Tennessee IS
to-day In instruction against the General Government
and that the proclamation Of the adoption OF the
XVIII Amendment will have no force OF effect IN the
State If the President does not send troopS there OF
the State is not reconstructed on the basis OF virginia
Mississippi and Georgia He recounted many horilpe
things that had been done by the "Ku-Klux" during
the past year. and predicted that many OF the members
of Congress now present would find it serious business
10 attempt TO continue their residence In tennessee
IL the Ku.KluX were not broken up ny INC
United States troops. He was followed Dy tne
Rev Moses II. johnson OF the Methodlst IOioIeu
church lie rccited many OF outrage, breaking up
of church gatherings demolition Of churches and schoo
houses mareatment Of the teachers male and female,
etc He trusted that the President would send troops
there AT once and take possession OF the State so that
loyal citizens could enjoy their nights and property Inc
memorial was account Of the calling OF the Conven
ton at Nashville. and the result Of their deliberations
which were brief to ask the President to send troops
throughout the State to protect them and their families,
and ask Congress reconstruct the State on loyal pr
ciples and to pray the Government TO enforce the
XVIII and XVIII Amendments by the aid OF troops
ETC. The President replied to the remarks OF those named
and to the solicitations Of the memoralsts as follows:
regret very much the condition or affairs IN the state
OF Tennessee and will do my best to cheek these out
RACES. Tennessee is state III the CmoD ana nave no
ris TO take possession Of her territory with troops
will tate the whole matter into consideration, however,
We have troops to spare, ana VIII see ii we cannot se
them throughout the State, so as to have moral eec
At least and also to aid the United States Marshal and
his deputies III carrying out the laws OF the uehei oN
ernment and the DEGREES OF the United States Court as
10 the XVIII Amendment am sure us PROVISIONS VIII VIII
be carried out every state Congress is now engaged
ZIP hue G attention. aud vii consult with the
rotary OF War; and see what can be DONE
Conversation followed for short time and the gentle
men withdrew. The attention Of Congress will be called
IN te subject a once and its aid demanded by the Ten
nessee Representatives.
In tie Senate to-day, Mr. Ferry again brought for
ward his resolution looking to the discussion OF the
treaty for the annexation OF San Domingo III open
session. Mr. Summers objection carried II over, Dut Mr.
Ferry gave notice that he should call it up tomorrow
The Funding bill taken up Immediately after the
morning hour the discussion during the afternoon being
confined TO the eighth section, requiring the National
hanks 10 substitute the bonds for the bonds now
deposited by them security for their circulation
This section was strongly opposed by Messrs. Hamlin'
Conkng and other Senators, who characterized 1t as
nothing less than Reputation. Mr. Sherman defended
the section and argued that it was not unjust to the
hanks which lie said enjoyed the greatest privilege ever
given to any private corporations in the world MI
sumner thought the section did not 20 far enough and
moved that the bonds to be substituted shall be OF the
four per cents. This was, however, rejected and the
Senate then took a recess.
A. the evening session the credentials Of the Texas
Senators were referred to the Judiciary Committee
resolution Of Mr. Hambin the object of which Is to place
in fhe mower OF twothirds Of the Senate TO call tho
" previous question any subject after 1t has been
debated for days referred to the Committee on
the Revision Of the Rules That the adoption OF some
such resolution would tend TO the dispatch business
cannot DO doubted, but Senators Will be very
10th TO part with tmehonored privilege OF taking
unfortunately OH everything that up The Funding
bill was discussed for several hours touching altogether
upon the eighth section, relating TO the National
hanks Widely different statements as 10 thtr pfohts
were made and the amendment OF Mr.. buckingham
combining the operations Of the section to the new banks
to be organized was rejected by 2s to H. The Senate
then adjourned.
In the House. to-day the bill for the construction OF an
Airline Railroad from Washington TO New-York occu
pied the morning hour without vote being reached.
The lobby here opposition to this bill seems TO increase
AZ the discussion proceeds To-day many OF its members
were on the floor OF the House. Ii is singular fact that
most of the lobbying here is done by exCongressmen,
who by the rules entitled to the privilege OF the
floor When any measure in which they are interested 10
up for action they appear on the floor. boldly take
possession Of any unoccuped seats listen TO the DEBATE
and when the for voting arrives, they ny around
among the members u sec that they vote right
II ia expeeted that;an effort will be made 10 amend the
rules 30 as 70 exclude exmenbers from the floor unless
by specal Of the Speaker making that gentle
man for business and character OF those
admitted The Airline Railroad bill Will come up again
on Tuesday next The House did good days work In
passing the bill from the Military Committee reducing
| the number of officers in the army Gen. Logan,
having charge of the bill, occupied two hours
in o most exhaustive and powerful speech
in favor of the bill. IL was remarkable
the little opposition the bill received but this needs
PLANTATION. The House the opportunity. and deter
mined to throw the responsibility the Senate as 1t
did in the case OF the bill for the abolition OF the