New-York tribune., 1871-04-08


lBY TELEGRAPH TO. THE TRIBUNRl
WASHINGTON, Friday April 7, 1871
The Ku-Klux bill was received in the Senate to-day.
The usual motion that it be read twice and referred to
the Judiciary Committee was by Mr.. Edmunds but
Mr. Davis and Mr.. Cassery objected unless the majority
would agree that the bill should not be considered before
next week. The majority declined to submit TO any dc
tatiOn in the matter, and the minority de-
srous Of interposing all possible delay stub
bornly refused TO allow a second reading OF
the bill. The Vice-President then informed them
that even if the bill referred to-day and reported
back tomorrow one objection would prevent its being
considered before Monday This satisfactory TO the
minority and the opposition was then withdrawn, when
the bill read twice and referred. Mr.. Morrill, of
Vermont made his speech in opposition 10 the anne 1a-
tion Of santo Domingo and, though lacking the per
sonali:ies it in interest and argument not
inferior 10 most OF the speeches which have
preceded it on the same eide Of the question; but
il was delivered 10 the thinnest Of galleries and
to rather inatentive floor. The Haytian Minister who
sat in the diplomatic gallery and Mr. Sumner, who took
a seat near Morrill, stened 10 him throughout. Mr..
Sumner gave occasional manifestations Of approval.
Frederick Douglass came in and took seat IN the report
ers gallery for short time The indications were su-
cien show that every one except perhaps, Mr. sum-
ner has heard enough Of Santo Domingo for this session
at least. Mr. Morrill, spoke little more than
three hours and when he concluded the Of Blod
gett and Goldthwae. which constituted the unfinished
business were laid aside in order to dispose Of the
current resolution for the appointment OF Joint Special
Committee Of Investigation affairs in the south. This
was done, the only obstacle being MI Anthonys
pending amendment authorizing the Committee
to report from time to time, Which was SIREN
uously opposed by the Democrats when first OF
fered. Mr. Anthony withdrew this amendment,
and after statements by most OF the Democratic
Senators the influencing them TO vote against
the Committee and Unexpectedly gratifying asslr-
ance from Mr. Hill as 10 the peace and prosperity which
regns the state of Georgia. the resolution was dis
posed of by concurring in the House amendment AS
passed. the resolution provides for fourteen members on
the part OF the House aud the part Of the Sen
ate Tie Vice-President Immediately appointed, on the
part Of the Senate the present select Committee on
the South MessTs Scott, Chandler, Wilson, Nye, Rice
Bavard and Blair Another Senator will bs substituted
in Mr. Chambers place, as he declines 10 serve After
dposng OF this natterthe Senate went into Executive
session and then adjourned
The Republicans who voted yesterday with the Demo
erats for Mr. Amblers amendment to strike out of the
KuKux bill the clause auhorzngthe suspension OF the
writ OF habeas corpus say that they believe that II an
occasion arises, such is described by the , when
the courts cannot be held and open rebellion exists
Congress would have 10 be called together ana cond
then pass suspension aet and that as the war against
the Late Rebellion prosecuted for two years without
sucI an act no harm would be done by few weeks de
law The four Republicans, who, by changing their
votes defeated the Amber amendment did So aef as
certaning that Gen Garfield amen iment apply Ing the
limitations OF the Act Of March, 1868, 10 the habcas cor
pus suspension clause would not be ruled out as was at
first supposed and could be carried. They claim that
with this Limitation valid objection can be made TO
the suspension clause.
The Amnesty bill. which Gen. Butler proposes TO try
10 pass on Monday il nearly identical in its provisions
with the bill introduced by Judge Poland last session. IL
removes disabilities from all persons concerned in the
Rebellion with the exception Of three classes, hrst
those who held diplomatic judicial positions under the
United States Government before the war; second MEM
bere of Congress- third officers OF the army and navy
who left the service join the Rebellion. An attempt
will be made by the Democrats to pass bill making no
executions and many Republicans will cooperate with
them but probably not enough 10 make the requisite
two thirds II this proposition fails, Gen Buffers pli
will pass by a nearly unanimous vote
The Senate Election Committee is still considering the
North Carolina case Of Abbott agt Vance hut no conc-
sion has vet been reached There little doubt that
Vance win be declared ineligible account OF his dsa
bilities not having been removed Mr.. Abbott 1t is
tbougbt will also De refused admission on the ground
upon which he backs hs claim, namely that he was the
ble candidate receiving the highest number OF Vote
He to-day obtained consent to file supplementary brlef
Senator Fenton went 20 New-YOrk this evening, ana
viii be absent several days.
The Indiana State Association are making extensive
arrangements TO serenade Senator Morton, with the
Marine Band tomorrow night. Speeches Will he made
by many leading