Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-16

parcel Of the efete civil EAtion o our Republic.
III the legislature of u Irs-. thinks Il right anf
proper 60 place IN positions Of trust and respoa-
sihflity men OF this school Of political thoaght
certainly shall not Offer one objection. h q
let That Legislature assume the risk. Is
It's true province, and let IL also bear the con
sequences.
1 do not believe that II can be proved that the
STATE Of Georgia has ever been beyond the con-
trcl OF the reconstruction laws of Congress. nor
that She has ever become fully admitted into
the nion or entitled 90 representation since
her impot nj EFFORTS 20 promote rebellion; AMI
That therefore, when the act nov under cOnsid-
Grafton; and properly amended, shall have been
ADOPTED, the government Of that State. and the
Legislature of that State, Will enter upon the
and right. and justice which are prescribed in
the constitution OF that STATE, aud that under
the circumstances the Senate will not deny to
the loyal men Of Georgia the recognition OF
their recent victory.
And now, sir, protest i'm the name of truth
and human rights, against any and evory
attempt 10 fetter the hands OF one hundred
thousand white and colOred citizens of the State
OF Georgia. Sir. now leave this question TO
the consideration OF this body and wish my Last
words mon the great issues involved I'm the bill
before us, 20 be any solemn and earnest demand
Tor ful ard prompt protection for the helpless
loN al people Of Georgia. appeal 90 the legis-
isuNe ~nactments ct this Congress. aud ask. II
now lh the hour when a reconstructed state
most most needs support, a. this senate, which
htherto has done 80 nohly. shall hesitate longer.
40 MOI, cannot believe that this amendment
sir. that
'Hc who permits opprossion, shares the crine.y
HoUsE.-Mr. Peters (Me.) presented A COR
Iespondence between Mr.. =. Thompson a citi-
zen Of Quebec, the American Consul AZ one
bee. and the State Department. in relation to
the sword OF Gen. Montgomery This SWORD
vas taken from Gen: Montgomery's side by the
lac, after the assault Upon Quebec and has
renamed in the possession of MI Thomp~on's
family. The present owner offers 20 Give IL to
the Cnited States. The communications were
referred TO the Committee on Library.
On motion Of Mr.. Burr md the Secretary OF
the Navy was directed 90 report all papers in
possession OF the Department In relation 70 the
sinking OF the steamer Oneida.
MT: stevenson, (ohio) from Committee -on
Elections, reported a resolution that G y.
n unit was not entitled 20 a seat q Representa-
A. sheldon, the sitting member. was enti sled.
The report was ordered 90 be printed and made
the special order for "Wednesday next.
Mr. Stone Md presented the petition OF the
minor children of Silas 4. Pickett OF MARYLAND,
praying for pension. Referred to Committee
reported a resolution allowing a clerk % the
Committee on Patents and Private Land Claims
jointly; and allowing the Sergeant-st-Arms to
employ a paying teller at salary Of sI5o per
The House then resumed consideration OF the
Deficiency Appropriation bill. The previous
question was seconded last night, and Mr.. Dawes
was entitled TO an hour to close debate. He
yielded 10 Mr.. Beaman Mich \ and suh.e-
quently 20 Mr.. Beck, (ky.,D who made brief
speeches in relation 10 the expenses OF the Gov
passed over in the debate on this hin
The vote was then taten and the hin -.
passed as Amended in the Committee of rss
on motion of Mr. Dawes the Senate ,oin, ra.o-
luton TO transfer certain appropriafions i'm 70
lation to public printing, was then taken from
mittee on AUTHORIZATIONS. A0 N0
Mr. Finkeinburg Mol iutroduced q hin IN
regulate the apt,raisement and insnectian or
imports in certain cases Referred to Commit
Tee ON C,nmmerce.
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n, number; number OF amendments lime were offered, and
The Question was taken first 5pon AN sm.,a-
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md also to allow appeals 70 GpiteS Statss sc5
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