The New York herald., 1870-03-31
WASHINGTON.
The Lone Star Restored to the Ma
ti0nal Constellation.
TEXAS AGAIN IN THE UNION.
Legislation to Define Rights of Negroes
Under the Suffrage Laws.

WASHINGTON, March go 1870.
Texas Again . State in the Union-Sketches
Of Her Congressional Delegation.
The Texas admission has been promptly met all
around. Hardly had the bill passed the House OF
Representatives this afternoon than the President
was officially notified. He responded by the proca-
tton OF the ratification OF the nfseenth amendment
to the constitution Of the United States. All that
now remains is the swearing in OF the members or
the two houses. The entire Texas delegation is In
the city and 1t Ii the purpose to admit them
row. Morgan G. Hamilton, who will represent the
State In the Senate she short and the full term Is
native OF Alabama, where he was born in Febru-
airy, 1902 He removed TO Texas In 1887 and was
clerk In the war once OF the republic OF Texas He was
merchant for six years. He entered political life
In 1860 as delegate to the convention OF that year
from Bertrop. He also visited Washington as Com
missioner His political has not been exten.
sve. but he is said to be possessed many Of the
qualities suitable TO his high position.
w. Flanagan also senator, Is a native OF yr-
ginia and was born IN 1905. In lsl3 he removed TO
Kentucky. He went TO Texas In lsa7. lie resided
at different times In Marshall. Harrison and Rusk
counties. practising law and planting He was a
consistent whig. In the Conventions or 1868 and
1868 he was strong advocate OF republican princ.
Piles. He was two sessions IN the Legislature and
two In the Senate At the time or the proclamation
OF Mr. Lincoln ne owned lbO slaves
George w. Wnitmore, who represents the First
district, was born in McMnn county, Tenn in 1924.
He emigrated to Texas In 1S4s, taught school and
afterwards studied law and admitted 10 the bar
In 1853. Three years afterwards he was elected to
the Texas Legislature as whg, was reelected IN
1852 and opposed secession IN 1861. During the
war he was imprisoned BY the rebels and was re-
leased just before the war closed. After the rebel
hon he was appointed District Attorney OF che Ninth
Judicial district OF Texas by Governor A. J. Hamn
ton. lie was afterwards appointed Register in
Bankruptcy for the western district OF Texas. He
was member or the Constitutional Convention OF
1885, which passed the present state constitution.
lie was elected to Congress by over q thousand
majority
The seat OF the Second district is contested by d.
F. Grafton, republican, against MIR. 0. Connor.
General w. 7. Clark the representative for the Third
or Galveston district, was born In Norwalk Conn,
educated and admitted 10 the bar IN New York. In
1855 he settled in Iowa. practised law until 1851,
when he entered the Eighth Iowa infantry as pri.
vate. was promoted TO the adjutancy of the Thir-
teenth Iowa after serving with distinction. In
october, 1862 he was assigned to General McPher
son Assistant Adjutant General. In this position
he earned the highest praise from his commanding
been promoted, ne was assigned to the command OF
a brigade, which was ordered to the Texas IRON
tiers mustered out IN 1866 and settled in Texas.
elected by 1900 majority, or 1000 ahead OF his
ticket
Edward Degener, who represents the Fourth dts
trict, is native Texan, and up to the far
mer by occupation. He Is an original aDolltlonist
and during the rebellion was imprisoned by the Con
federates. He was member OF the constitutional
Convention OF 1863 and was elected to Congress BY
| q large majority
! Pr0trncted Debate Over tho ST. Domingo
l Treaty.
The debate over the st. Domingo treaty was re
| sumed to-day. 1t now appears that extra supply
OF orators have turned up, and according to the
wishes expressed by different Senators at least ten
speeches are now ready to be let on on the subject.
Mr. Cassery OF the committee spoke for three hours
against the treaty. His argument touched on little
OF everything. Mr. Stewart followed IN favor OF the
treaty. bnt spoke only fifteen minutes. Mr. Morrill,
OF Vermont, has the noor next time the question
comes up again. The probabilities are now that the
treaty Will be recommltted.
Examination OF Mexican Claims.
large number Of claims against Mexico the first
examination OF which was made In this city, will go
forward from the State Department in day or two
for examination and rcbut,ing testimony there.
They are to be returned IN four months, when they
will pass into the hands Of the Mexican Claims Com
mission for award.
Opposition of National Bnniss to the Funding
Rili.
Two OF the national bank representatives j.
j. Young Scammon and J. Medill OF Chicago
were heard in argument to-day against the
feature Of the Funding bill relative to the
national banks. The national bank delegates
have arranged for meeting tomorrow with
the Committee on Banking and Currency. Sccre-
tary Boutwell, and Comptroller Of the Currency
Huiburd will be present. 1t Is stated that the
national bank interest is making some impression
on the Ways and Means Committee.
Tribute Of Respect to tho Memory of General
Thomas.
meeting OF officers who served with General
Thomas was held at the Metropolitan Hotel this
evening to make arrangements for paying suitable
tribute to the memory Of their beloved commander
large number were present, including many gen.
tlemen prominent In political and social life. General
Garfield PRESIDED and made appropriate and feeling
alusIon to the sad event which filed the land with
mourning. 1t was determined 10 hold public meet
Ing at an early day, when resolutions win be offered
and addresses made by gentlemen selected for
that purpose. The Committee on Resolutions consist
OF General McCo0k, Governor OF Colorado; Senator
Warner, OF Alabama; Generals Negley, Siocum and
StOkeg, OF tue House or representatives, and Gen.
eral Boynt0n. The Committee OF Arrangements are
Generals Garfield, Stoughton and Coburn, Of the
House OF Representatives; Generals Mussey, Nc
KibDen, Stone and Mayor Bowen; L. J. Durant, X.
J. Meigs and W. s. Huntington. 1t Is proposed 20
hold meeting In the Hall or Representatives, and
make the occasion worthy the noble soldier and
patriot. The President, Cabinet officers ana diplo
matte corps will be present.
Law TO Define the Rights Of Negroes Under
the Suffrage Laws.
In view Of the ratification OF the fifteenth amend
ment, and anticipating opposition IN some quarters
Senator Morton Will introduce In day or two a
bill defining clearly the rights OF negroes under
the general suffrage laws OF the United States In
some States like Kentucky for instance, laws
cling to the old order Of things In that State negro
cannot be witness This fact, 1t Is said, will inter-
fere with negro proving residence and age, or any
other qualification, to assure HIM the benefit OF the