The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-16
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Foary-FIRsr TERM--ECOND SESSION

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WASHINGTON, March l6.-Mr. Pomeroy sent to the
Secretary IS desk and had read despatch received
by the Associated Press announcing the safe arrival
OF the City OF Boston at Queenstown this morning.
Mr.. Ross forwarded to the Clerk and had read
certain statements contained in q Washington
newspaper OF this morning intimating that certain
CORE spOndence in connection with the sale OF the
Black Bob Shawnee lands OF which he (Ross) had
charge, had been garbled in its publication in conse
queI OF material omissions
lie aid 1t was true the documents referred to had
beer repaired under his direction but that he had
euhlt ced In it only such matters as he considered
essei tia to proper understanding OF the facts by
the enate, his object being to save unnecessary ex
r'nse in printing and facilitate an intelligent pre-
sentatiOn OF the case. letter addressed by him to
the Secretary Of the Interior and recting these
facts, was also read by request OF MIR. Ross
Mr. Wilson presented the memorial OF com
mittee appointed by convention OF coored people
residing in the Choctaw and Chckasaw country,
representing that a recent treaty violated their
rights as TO lands owned by them, and was In many
respects outrageous. Referred to the Committee on
AT j o'clock the Georgia bill was taken up, the
galleries being thronged in anticipation OF speech
by Mr.. Revels, the coored Senator from Mississippi,
who had been announced to speak on he subject
Mr. Morton, who was entitled to the noor, said he
would yield 1t in favor OF the Senator from Missls-
Mr. Reyels then commenced his remarks, which,
during their entire delivery, were listened TO with
the closest attention by the Senate and tRe audience
which densely filled the galleries.
REvELs MAIDEN SPEECH.
Mr.. Revels spoke as follows:--
Mr. PRESIDENT rise at this particular juncture in
tne QlBcuBblOn OF tne GeOTBh winch
perhaps never before entered into the experience OF
any member OF this body. ! rise, too, with misgiv
ngs as to the propriey OF lifting my voice at this
early period after my admission into the Senate.
Perhaps 1t were wiser for me, so inexperienced In
the details OF Senatorial duties, to remain passive
listener to the progress OF this debate. But when
remember that my term is short and that the issues
with which this bill is fraught are momentOus In
their present and future influence upon the we'll
being OF my race, would seem indifferent % the
importance OF the hour and recreant to the high
trust imposed. upon me- II hesitated 10 lend my
voice ON behalf OF the loyal people OF the South.
therefore waive all thOughts as 70 the propriety
of entering into this discussion Breaking through
generally understood etiquette OF this body, when
questions arise which bear upon the safety and pro-
lection OF the loyal white aud coored population OF
those States lately in rebellion, cannot allow any
thought as to mere prOprlety 10 enter into my
sideratiOn OF duty. The responsibilities Of being
the exponent OF such constituency as have tns
honor 10 represent are fully appreciated by me.
bear about me daily the keenest sense or their
weight and that feeling prompts me now TO MT ms
voice for the 1rst time Ia this council chamber OF
the nation; and, sir, stand to-day on this nOOr 10
appeal for projection from the strong arm OF the
Governments for her loyal children, Irrespective OF