The New York herald., 1871-01-11

best men for olce and endorsed the suggestions OF
made without favoritlsm, ne potism, or in the ab.
sence OF the proper quadca tons. He also alluded
uesa. II Seg%s Of C. 70 the remsrks q Mr.
showing that in England the competition system
"a, essn Ss5 ANA tP sys9 b. q
mens. When bill Was Introduced to correct such
abuses opposition would always be found among
thoss fhose VINO VINO proilt by the abuse, ewing to
contrary TO the constitution and spirit OF the govern
ment the proposition he had submitted dld not go
provide for competitive examination and separate
appointments from politics, but 1t was step in that
direction. They must first separate Congress from
appointments II the bill should pass it would re-
lieve members OF Congress from unpleasant duty.
They should have nothing to do with appointments
The Dominican Resolution.
When Mr. Trumbull concluded his remarks Mr..
MORTON moved,to take up the Senate Dominican
joint resolutions as returned from the House. with
an amendment providing that nothing contained in
them shall DO neld understood or construed com.
mitting Congress to the policy OF the annexation OF
the said republic OF Dominica
Mr.. SUMNER asked whether the Senator was aware
that there would be some discussion He submitted
whether the consideration OF the amendment could
be proceeded with except by unanimous consent
The VICE PREsinRNT replied that he was not
aware OF any rule which would prevent from
being taken UP, except the pendeIcy Of the present
;. Mr. mosros's motion was then agreed so-yeas
The House amendment to the Senate resolution
was read, Wien Mr. MORTON moved that the Senate
Mr.. SUMMER asked for the yeas ana nays. He
knew not II Senators wete aware OF the painful
showing more than ever why we should hesitate IN
this business. II might be remembered that he pro-
tested against the whole measure as involving
bloody lawsuit AS prudent citizens We should not
puy lawsuit especially one 1owng with blood.
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against the usurpsr Iaez, VINO, he had once SAID,
States-a republic standing before the world to
maintain the power Of pretonderi Truly sad
menced with the words, sGod, country and liberty"
and was signed "Cabral, General OF division OF the
IN IA ueh a ~ staIes , aas tne Sontn was sun
routed; that reinlorcements had reached the ad-
vanced posts. and without waiting for the infantry
he ylgoro usiy attacked and defeated the roe,n DC.
The Proclamation Is dated November l5. 1870. Mr..
Sumner asked whether he was wrong when he called
this bloody lawsuits This opened o melancholy
picture; it was picture OF civil war. Here was o
chief In the mountains, and another chief the
seasncre-the latter sustained in power BY the
United States, and we were asked TO proceed still
further IN this business. Better say with Macbeth,
"lll proceed no further In this busnessm When this
subject was formerly before the Senate he Mr. Sum-
ner) discussed the character OF the Presidents
Message as menace 70 The people Of HaytL He
republic; he did not at that time know how promptly
he, he wouiS be confirmed IN his fears. He mad
had not Its sneeor aegl IN the 0f constryshs m
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mountains-pemands on the government.
Mr.. SUMNER said that Senators smiled. He read
IT from en important newspaper, differing from him
was In the human heart q love Of independence.
When our independence is assaued we are aroused.
cause their Independence is assailed 1t was pain.
frl matter to think that this great country OF ours
watch should be bened!ction, should become
Mr.. PoMEnoy asked the Senator to yield the noor
so that he might suggest By unanimous consent
morrow.
Mr.. MORTON asked whether 1t would not be better
to take recess until this evening.
Mr. SUMNER wished TO offer an amendment to tho
resolution On 6y adding at the END that the commits
cyof civil war III Dominica, the extent ef the terri
tory occupied by the respective paries also the
lations existing between Dominica and Hayt and
the claims Of the latter on the former II there Is
war or menace OF war between these countries
Mr. WILSON wanted 10 adjourn and take uD the
Mr.. TRUMBULL hoped there would be no more
excitement II they should go into discussion now
for them al to adjourn until tomorrow, and resume
the matter at one O'Clock. There was at this
moment no attempt to prevent the action Of the
Senate. Should such an attempt be made tO-In0r-
row he trusted that every Senator would SIT 1t out
He should not expect any Senator ~ Try TO prolong
the proceedings.
Mr.. CoSKLIN0 asked Mr. Trumbu whether after
the measure had been once 1ully DEBATED In the
Senate and came back with an amendment tending
to dilute it, intention TO reopen the Whole subject
afforded evidence 10 his mind OF q factlou5 0ppo-
sition and desire TO delay and procrastinate
Mr. 1RuMEuLL replied he never entered into
an enterprise OF that kind. He hoped the time
would never co ne when ne would enter into fac
tious opposition.
he stayed there all nights r he remembered cor
renuy the Senator relieved himself by going home
II This thing was 10 be repeated be would rather stay
here tonight than any otncr night.
Mr.. WARNER sincerely trusted that NO difficulty
would arise, He thought the friends OF the resoil-
question should be taken ut three four O'Clock TO-
morrow.
Mr.. PoMERoY said he should be glad II the Senate
By unanimous consent would agree to vote on the
question tomorrow at four O'Clock.
Mr. SALISBURY objected TO the introduc-
ton, IN ehect. OF the previous question
by fixing an hour for the termination
OF the debate and taxing o vote. Heretofore
discussion was freely allowed. There never mad
been q more serious and important question than
would therefore allow the fullest discussion.
The Senate agreed to close the discussion at four
O'Clock Tomorrow, when. at quarter LO i've
O'Clock, an adjournment took place.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1871.
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