Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-21

Mr. Loar Oh MASS, inquired why hen-
lucky had been excluded from inquiry.
Mr. Dawes replied that he followed the
resolution as it had been received from the
Senate. &
Mr.. Batler said that it was from the news
papers that he learned the democratic caucus
had suggested such an argument as his col
league had offered, and had submitted to his
colleagues. essaaa.s e. rs-ss E#e z~t.s 's.F
Mr.. Dawes replied that his colleague knew
more about the democratic party than he did.
MIR. Butler-and they knew more about
your affairs than do. es sls..f+4va L -.
Mr.. Dawes-1 know nothing about what
took place in the democratic caucus, nor has
anything been submitted to me. -F
Mr.. Butler-I saw it in newspapers
Mr.. Dawes replied that he had seen in
democratic newspapers statements more ac-
ceptable to his colleague than this.
Mr.. Shellabarge said as the Senate would
keep the House here several days, they could
employ the time usefuly in debate, nothing
could be more useful to them as legislators
than fair and thorough discussion.
Mr.. Butler of Mass, said the public mind
was sufficiently instructed to know that legis-
lation was necessary. They already had a
report from the Senate Committee, and there
were gentlemen on the floor from the South
who could tell how matters stood. fl COM
mittee was appointed to 60 South such state
Of things exists as to peril the life of a loyal
man who should come before it, and the mo-
ment the committee had withdrawn he would
be driven from the country, whereas the demo-
Gratis could bring Southern democrats before
the committee whose testimony the COM
mittee would be bound to report, as giving
could report nothing else. He thought the
democrats acted wisely in establishing this
Committee
Mr.. Dawes replied saying he who attempted
TO appeal to party considerations in view of
the gravest question which could meet them,
come short of the full ME asure of his duty (;
and who sits himself up for the same particu-
lar purpose, and came here saying aut caesar,
AIT nullps, would in his Dawes apprehen.
sion, fail in making out the problem which
he found in this Congress, as to whether, out
of all the debris and disintegation they are
competent to rebuild this union, when they
come to discuss the question of life and death
in ten States of this Union, and he heard
Democrats and Republicans mentioned, and
on one side or the other discussed he marvelled
that any man could find food in such husks as
that which he would take from his colleague,
or any one else, or any plan that would re-
store peace and quiet to the troubled parts of
the South; but he would contribute no part
OF his influence or time to fan the flames of
partizan prejudice, or disturb the peace of the
| MON on this point if his colleague had any
measure that was practical that would sup
port 1t; but he did not propose after what
had passed in this and at the other end of the
capitol, that the debate Of this question should
continue for it would only lead them further
from shore out to sea, and into the dark
night They could pass the resolution first
with all propriety, and then go on and debate
any bill which may afford the required rem
edy.
Mr.. Dawes substitute for the Senate con-
current resolution read as follows
Resolved, That joint committee of seven
senators and fourteen representatives be APP
pointed, whose duty it shall be in inquire into
the condition of the late insurrectionary
States, so far as regards the execution of
laws for the safety of lives and property of
citizens of the United States, with leave to
report at any time during the next or any
subsequent session of Congress- the results
Of their investigation to either or both hous es
of Congress, with such recommendations q s
they may deem expedient, and that said COM
mittee be authorized to employ clerks and
stenographers to sit during recess, and to send
tor persons and papers, to administer oaths and
take testimony, and to visit at their discre-
ton through all or any portions of said States
during the recess of Congress; and all ex-
penscs of sail committee shall be paid out of
the contingent fund Of the Senate, upon the
vouchers approved by the chairman of said
committee.
While the resolution was under consficra-
ton the previous question was passed-l29
to 60.
Mr., Butler after the vote was announced
said-now let Mr.. Wheeler introduce his
resolution to adjourn without day.
Mr.. Wheeler-If see it is right to be done
shall do it. The acts in relation to moneys
TO printing of the specifications, and drawings
of the patent office were passed.
Mr.. Pierce of Miss, introduced bill to
remove all political and legal disabilities with
the exception offour specified classes.
The House refused to suspend the rules
for its consideration 90 to 50.
Mr.. Wheeler of N. Y, said that lest the
gentleman from Mass. should fall out of the
line of Prophlts, he would offer the following
resolution. daughter.
Resolved, that the President of the Senate
and Speaker of the House, be authorized to
close the present session on the 23d of March.
Mr.. Butler-I withdraw all my objections
to all motions this morning.
Mr.. Cox-l congratulate the House that
the gentleman has come around in favor of
general amnesty.
Mr.. Cobb, of ~ C., moved that the House
adjUurn-disagreed to.
Mr.. Wheelers resolution was adopted l2l
to -, and the House adjourned.
FROM NEW uA MpSuTRE