The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-21

WHO WcTo pTolniHont IN organizing auu carrying
forward the rebellion, aud he iet 1t his duty ex
cept by the operation OF MS amendment those who
In 1850 or 1861 were under the obligation OF an oath
that adamantlne chain which, bound the condolences
oil men to the throne Of eternal trrihto stand by
the Union and constitution, but who nevertheless,
did organize that revolt lie was not compelled to
vete their eligibility TO seats In Congress. He
the protection OF the general law, enjoy.
Ing all the privileges OF citizens except the
privilege of holding once, civil or military. But he
desired 10 remove all remaining disabilities As
near as he conld ascertain there were about 10000
under these disabilities, the majority OF whom were
about as guilty OF their couutrys blood as the men
hers OF the House themselves. II his own amend
ment were not ad pied then he would vote for the
amendment offered by Mr. Beck; but under no cir
cumstances would he vote for the bill as reported by
the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Butler)
The Dil undertook 10 turn out or tue courts OF the
United States sultors who We're there for the main
tenance OF right or the redress of wrong. The
trainers OF the Institution had answered the bill
when they put into that instrument the immortal
words, "Ihat 10 establish justice we ordain this con-
stitution" What was justice but to give every man
his due? Was Congress TO say that the courts were
TO be closed against citizen for the vindcation OF
right or The redress Of wrong II he were TO IN
dulge In argument III interest OF party he
would show now it would inure TO the beneht
Of the republican party 10 pass the amendment
which he mad offered; but It was not proper that he
should indulge in remarks OF that sort. He asked
that amnesty be u tender, so that the democratic
party III Congress should not hereafter I've engaged
IN the ptful business OF doing out pardons one by
one. ne wished 1t extended to those who were lately
In against the republic SO that all the world
might witness another exhibition OF magnanlmity
or that great and triumphant people who carried
the fourteenth amendment 10 the constitution. He
asked that his amendment be adopted TO the end
that the strlies ana divisions aud anmostle3 kept
alive by the sense Of personal degradation OF twenty
thousand may be taken away. lie asked that 1t be
adopted that all people may again. in the presence
OF that healing act, become united people, with
one country, one constitution ana one destiny, ana
that the world may have another assurance that the
republic the last refuge or liberty the last centre OF
invioable justice. was united and forever, aud
made immortal by the ACT OF It's own children.
Mr.. FircH, rep OF Nev. spoke N favor OF univer.
giveness was wise one He believed taat Breckln-
ridge might safely be permitted to defend the prln-
cipe OF secession In the United States senate before
empty galleries, rather than that senator without
his PRINCIPLES his culture or his taste Should
insult the world with an effort to exhame
the bones OF the loyal dead. He said II he
could put life again INTO the brave eyes That were
closed forever amid the sulphurous smoke OF
hearts that throbbed out their lives in red ibations
for liberty; II we could marshal once more the
nameless dead who battled ABOVE the clouds on
Lookout Mountain; who vexed the current OF the
Mississippi; VINO stood on the hills before the gates
OF burning Ricnmond VINO carried our banner
over every inch OF American sO-they would say, as
with one voice, the amnesty which could permit
their honorable insultcr TO occupy place In the
american senate might Wen anord their more
honorable assaant an opportunity to achieve few
county cerkships.
MIR. SHELDON, rep.l of La, spoke In favor Of uni.
versal amnesty and remarked that his state, which
had twenty-five thousand republican majority abro-
gated every vestlge OF disability by vote or 1903 600
III the atlfattVe 10 less IMAM l,O0U III the negative.
Believing that tine people OF his State were, he was
IN favor OF universal amnesty, and he warned his
political friends that the time was coming when
every one OF them would take the same position.
He regretted the resolution offered in the Senate bv
the Senator from Kentucky lMr. McCreery), and he
also regretted the resolution offered in the House
yesterday by his polite and genJeel friend from Ken
lucky r Jonesl, for those things retarded the pro-
gress OF the work.
made by Messrs. ShOber, Duke and Tillman.
Mr. HAMILTON, rep OF Fla. protested solemnly
believing IL to be policy fraught with danger to the
loyal people, his constituents, to republican insttu
lions, and TO the still unsuccessfuly reconstructed
governments OF the Southern States.
Mr. MAYHAM, Of N. y, argued against some of the
provisions Of the pl. He would make the bill what
its title indicated, and what the people demanded, q
bill OF general grace, amnesty and oblivion.
Mr.. PROSSER, {rep.l OF Tenn. regretted very much
that he could not 60 for general amnesty. He did
not believe that the time mad arrived when that
policy could be safely adopted He reminded the
House that even yesterday fourteen democratic
members had voted that secession was a debatablc
question.
Mr.. JONES, (dem) Of KY, corrected that state
ment and said his resolution merely declared that
secession was at the opening OF the rebellion a de-
batablc question.
Mr.. PRossER went on to argue that large por-
ton OF the persons aborny under disabilities in the
South were not willing to accept the situation In
good faith, and were not prepared to abiue ny the
legislation OF the republican party. The leaders Of
the democratic party were even now lawieSS band
OF conspirators VINO aid not deserve and ought not
10 receive any measure OF magnanimity from Con-
democratic party by violence and intimidation to
carry every Southern State at the next Presidential
election, and he therefore demanded some measure
OF legislation that would put a stop to the lawess
proceedings that were being carried on in every
Southern State.
favor OF general amnesty, but said that he would
vote for the bull as the best thing that they could
did not meet all the requirements OF the case.
Mr.. MERoUR, trep.) OF Pa, opposed the bI because
1t deprived citizens OF their vested rights. 1t was
for lnxu t.t n.r
men from enforcing their rights in courts OF law.
lie was also opposed to any general extension Of
amnesty. as he did not believe the time had arrived
for it.
MIR. BUTLER rep.) of Mass. at half-past three
moved the previous question on the pending amend
ment
Mr. BINGHAM required the previous question TO
apply to the bill as well as the amendment
said he wished to have the bill in such position as
that he might move Its recommta
Mr.. BINGHAM asked Mr.. Butler whether he had
intimated this morning that he would divide his
motion for the previous question.
Mr.. BUTLER said he thought 1t time TO stop the
diarrhGa OF words.
MT. BINGHAM would ask the gentleman from Mass.
achusetts to keep faith with the House. and II not
he would ask the House to compel him to do SO.
Laughter. That was all. He added, in an under
tone, that 1t was a devllsh outrage.
Mr.. CoBuRN, tdem) OF Ind, moved to lay the bill
on the table.
Mr.. BISGHAM-Oh, no; that carries the amend
ments with 1t.
Mr.. Cox hoped his friend from Indiana would
ID
express the public sentiment.
The motion TO lay on the table was rejected.
MIR. BINGHAM appealed 10 the House to vote down
the previous question.
The previous question was seconded by 81 yeas to
"a nays
Mr. Butler being entitled to close the debate.
yielded fifteen minutes time TO Mr. COBB. (rep.) Of
n, c., who argued ag INST universal amnesty as
something that would be numiliating to the govern
ment in forcing pardon upon men who did not
admit that they had done wrong. As matter OF
public policy he deemed it to be unwlse at the pre-.
sent time.
Mr. HoGE, rep.) OF s. Co. declared himself Cd.
posed 10 the bill and the amendments. He was NOT
in favor OF general amnesty so long his constitri-
ents were subjected to be maltreated and shot down
and murdered because they advocated doctrines OF
the republican party.
. Mr.. BUTLER yielded to motion to adjourn, and
the house, at ten minutes past four, adjourned,
THE NEW JERSEY GUlLL0TlAE.
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