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Arraignment of the Mexican In- Zouis Napoleon’s Designs and Acts in Mexico Antagonistic to Dur Government Cannot See a Monarchy Established on the Ruins of the Republic. The President Requested to Take ‘Modification of the Resolution on the Status of Southern Members. Ammouncement of the Standing Committees in Petition for the Repeal of the Test Oath fram J There was a full attendance of members at noon to- day when the House was called to order, anda gvod-humored feeling appeared to prevade the as semblage. ‘ners and charitable peace sermons was apparent among them. Mr. Maynard, of Tennessee, the Representative of great expectations, was never livelier; and Dan Voor- bees, of Indiana, who first appeared on the surface this morping, was most cordially received by the radical members of the Houve. majority kept een were announced by the Speaker, and some trusting minority member called out the vote on a party ques- tion. Several resolutions were submitted and referred for the amendment of the constitution in reference to suf- frage, representation, &c., before the House got down to the Mexican question, which is one of ‘ueir hobbies this session, The settled conviction of 1! mppears to be that republican auffrage and continent, from British America to Terra del Fuego- Gen. Schenck, of Ohio, who is the new Chairman of the Military Committee, came out with tion relative to @ communication from Maximilian to General Forey about the establishment of a Latin empire on this continent, Such an attempt to subvert one of ‘our American republics waa contrary to the spirit of our republican jnatitations and ought to be frowned down, ‘The President should be instructed to take steps to vindi- ate our wounded republicau honor. The reading of Mr, Behenck's paper was listened to with more than ordinary: eolicitude by members, Subsequently Mr. Garfield, also from Ohio, took steps to extract from the President or @he heads of Departments some information relative to Maximilian’s attempt on Moxico. Missouri, a new member, likewise rode in on the popular hobby, Mexican empire that the House refused to endorse it, @nd it went over. A courageous member on the democratic side of the ‘House then introduced a» resolution against excluding y from the floor members elect from the States lately in rebellion. camp, and, under the influence of excitement conse- quent upon surprise, Mr. Washburne, of Illinois, hoped nobody would be foolhardy enough to second it, Stevens, confident enough in the strength of the House, ‘was willing to let them go on. Bowhern delegations voted in a body for the resolution, failying thirty-nine, four more than the democratic ranks contained. Of course the opposite side of the Houge overruied them, and the resolution went over. Another motion to admit Southern mombers to the foor pending the decision of theit cases was voted down Dy a heavy majority. The radical side of the House has Mot relented enough under 1 make the slightest concession to the M@Aminsion. Mr, Voorhepe, who fas lajely come on and srovmgd the THE NEW YORK HERALD. WASHINGTON. Additional Constitutional Amendments Return of General Grant to the &o, ‘The Sonate received its diurnal dose of the irrepressi- ‘ble freedmen this morning immediately after entering upon the consideration of petitions and memorials, the honorable members from Massachusetts administering thesame. Mr. Sumner introduced a memorial from the Freedmen’s Aid Commission in the United States, and his colleague, Mr. Wilson, presented a petition from twenty-five hundred colored people in the District of Co- Jambia asking for the right of suffrage. A few moments Jater the former member again arose, still intent upon securing justice to the black sheep of his flock, this time through she medium of a bill providing for the confirma- tion of land tities conferred by General Sherman to the colored people residing upon the sea islands \ast winter while the General was at Savannah, Mr. Sumner was desirous that the bill in question should be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs; but he was forced to forego that purpose, under an amendment of Mr. Doolit- tle to refer it to the Judiciary Committee, which ob- tained the majority of votes. Three resolutions followed in close proximity repro- Vating with various degrees of emphasis the occupation of Mexico by Maximilian, and the aid and comfort vouch- aafed thereto by the French. The Committee on Foreign Relations is entrusted with the consideration of these reeolutions. Among the most appropriate raenintinne af the day's session was one calling attention to the want of repair that exists in the Executive Mansion and in all of its ap- polntmente. eiterated the general expression that has prevailed for some time regarding the dingy appearance of the White House, and the marks of wear and tear that are exhibited 4u all its interior appurtenances, fumner brought up his resolution of Wednesday last relating to the appointment of individuals to unau- ‘thorized positions in the Treasury Department, and ti introduction of others without being made to take the usnal oath. was in the act of preparing his amendment, notwith- standing the earnest expostulations of the gentleman from Massachusetts, when a motion to adjourn until to. morrow was made, shutting of for the time further action spon the resolution. An adjournment was eftected stone o'clock, and was manifestly occasioned by the mpatience of the republicans to proceed with their gaticus, which had been tn session all the morning until thelve o'clock. CHARITABLE FEELING AMONG WHOLE NO. 10.697. a complexion of the House of which he »: tion of the country. REIMBURSEMENT OF THE LOYAL STATES. RTANT PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS. of the word ‘Union’ for ‘rebellion.’ vasion in Both Houses. of bol ferred to a select committee of seven members, the United States. tion down on the dog-in-the-manger principle, they are unwilling to do so. Proper Steps in the Matter. the start in the train of Thad. Stevens. BOUNTY LANDS FOR SOLDERS. commendation. the House of Representatives, than their bare pay. THE HOUSE COMMITTEES. important committee. The overs the North Carolina Legislature. the Speakership; but, trenched in that po: Proposed. Wational Capital. &e. seat in its deliberations, CAUCUS OF REPUBLICAN SENATORS. &e, Wasninoron, Dec. 11, 1865. PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE. e a before noon without arriving. at any conclusion. made by Sumner to adjourn. adjournment. much ability and conziderable warmth. Ntule, Trumbull, to the House. lows States of Ameri them, are entit Congrese, with leave to report by bill or otherwise. House, reads :— The honorable member who introduced it debate. ‘The change is important, the matter for diecussion, Furthermore, i - before the adjournment of the Senate Mr, | oP Stim admission it gave Congress power to de States, Reverdy Jobnso a, A ma moved to amend, snd} cs and determibed the talance waa donceded. affect legislation. RETURN OF GENERAL GRANT. special steamer from City Point. IT OF GENERAL LOGAN TO THE HOUSE. MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE. THE CONSTITUTIONAL CAROLINA. Officral information bas AMENDMENT BY aritable, The influence of generous Thanksgiving din- subject of slavery, THE INDIAN TROUBLES. In fact, the velvety paw of the claws concealed till after the commit. Indians which infested the plains. THE MEXICAN QUESTION, Honse equal this Outeasts, ‘The loyal Indi institut) as, the rest, should reign on very positive resolu- land coaches. MISTER O'ORERLEY IN WASHINGTON. administration, His friends assure him they ha: istration commences to oppose them, &c, to by all, but influences none. THIRTY-NINTH CONGRESS. FIRST SKBSION, Mr. Van Horn, of and offered a resolution so pointed against the Sonate, THE SOUTHERN REPRESENTATIVES. Mr. Foster, President pro tem. NYORO SUFFRAGE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMRTA, This was a sort of bombshell in the enemy's Mr. The friends of the | property holders and taxpayers, gent to vote; that for years to contribute to t white children were taught; that the President's Message to tes applying for than fifteen thousand they sont'three thousand 6: trusting mem- ber, gives it as his opinion that several years will elapse before the southern people get a fair show in the legisla- Punishment of rebehion and disloyalty is uppermost im the mind of the House, as was evidenced by the way the majority received a resolution to reimburse the loyal States for debta contracted in support of the rebellion, The resolution was specdily arrested by the substitution The resolution provides for the repayment of the States in a new order Six per cont ten-thirties, This was re- THE PRESIDENT’S POLICY AND THE RADICALS, In the course of the proceedings Mr. Eldridge, of Wis- consip, figuratively spoken of by radicals as a personal friend of Jeff. Davis, introduced a resolution supporting and endorsing President Johnson's policy. Thad. Ste- vens hoped this legitimate effort to capture the President would not be pressed, and his followers voted the resolu- ‘They won’t permit anybody to endorse the President so long a8. This attempt to steal the President, though honest enough, ignominiously failed. The status of the House remains about the same. The democratic phalanx is unbroken and hopeful, and there are no particular evidences of wavering among modest, reasonable republicans, who wore roped in at Abill giving bounty lands to soldiers who served in the late war for the suppression of the rebellion, intro- duced by the gentlemam from New Hampshire, caused the House to prick up its ears to the honest claims of the saviors of the Union, and it was referred to the Com- mittee on Military Affairs, with every manifestation of It appears to be settled that Yankee soldiers in the late war are entitled to something more The construction of the committees will probably give general satisfaction, although some complaints are made that Thad Stevens is the only radical chairman of any hing of Mr. Ray- mond in that connection elicits considerable comment. On his arrival his friends were disposed to press him for finding Mr. Colfax securely in- ion, they foll back on that of chair- manship of Ways and Means or Foreign Relations; yet, when Stevens was transferred to the Committee on Appro- priations, Morrill was substituted instead of Raymond, and the chairmanship of Foreign Relations given to Banks. This effectually precludes his boing in any sense a leader of tho House, and compels him to take a lowly “A BILL TO CONFIRM TITLES OF iD ATED ‘The caucus of republican Senators met this morning in " typi Ds aks i @ room adjoining the Senate Chamber to exchange views concerning reconstruction, and adjourned a few minutes trary to general expectation the Stevens joint resolution did not come up. Senator Poolittle had the floor at the expiration of the morning hour, wien a motion was The vote wasa tie, but President Fostor voted in the affirmative and declared an The republican members of the Senate immediately went into caucus again upon the joint reso- lution submitted by the House, and discussed it with Seuators Doo- Fessenden and others insisted on a modification, which Sumner and others opposed, An amendment was finally submitted by Mr. Howe, of Wis- consin, leaving out all after the words “with leave to report by bill or otherwise,” &¢., and in this form it wfl! probably pass the Senate to-morrow and be sent back As amended the resolution reads as fol- Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, That a joint committee of fifteen shall be appointed, nine of whom shall be members of the House and the re- mainder of the Senate, who shall inquire into the condi- tion of the States which formed the so-called Confederate and report whether they, or any of to be represented in either house of The balance of the resolution, as first adopted by the And until such report shall have been made and finally Bteo UPON Uy CONZTESS No mamber hall be neeaiwod in either house trom any of the so-called Confederate States: and all papers selating to the Representatives of the said States shall be referred to the said committee without It loosens the gag and opens it does not re quire final action upon the whole before any oue State ‘This prohibitory clause was the most remarkable and objectionable of the resolution, as dissolved by inhibiting representation from the Southern Some other changes were desiredaby conserva- tives in the caucus, but as the radical element was debate is gaid to bave been exceedingly spicy in the be- ginning, but on the whole of a character to favorably Lieutenant General Grant agrived in town to-day by Major General Logan visited the House to-day with Hon, =helby M. Cullom, aud occupied the latter gentie- man’s seat during the announcement of the committees, OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THE RATIPICATION OF NORTH een receive! at the Depart- ment of State of the ratification on the 4th inst., by the Legislature of North Caroiina, of the proposed amend- ment to the constitution of the United States upon the The Commissioner of Indian Affairs haa received a letter from J. R. Graves, United States special Indian agent at Fort Larned. He represents that very little trouble had been’ experienced with the hostile bande of Little Robe, chief of the Cheyennes, called at Fort Larned and stated that he and his warriors acknowledged their allegiance to the gov- ernmont, and expressed their determination to abide by and strictly observe the recent treaty made with their tribe, The Indians who committed (he recent depredations be- Jong to the band of Dog Indians, o\herwise known as are anxious to join the gov- ernment forces and assist in exterminating this entire band. They believe the next scene of bloodshed will be on the route between Fort Dodge and Fort Larned, as hostile bands, numbering over two thousand Indians, are collecting on the route with a view to destroy the Over: Horace Greeley is here bottonhoiing his old confreres and urging them to moderation and to « support of the Precisely what ic meant by this expres- sion from the great philosophor no one is able to deter- no present in- tention of “opposing Yhe administration,’ that it will be quite time enough to think about that when the admin- He is listened Wasmixatoy, Dec. 11, 1965, ‘The Senate was called to order at twelve o'clock by Mr, Wiison, (rep.), of Masa, presented the peti- tions of Francis Cook and twenty-five other colored citizens of the District of Columbia asking for the right of suffrage, The petitioners set forth that a large pro- Portion of the Colored citizens of the District aro’ They ciaim that as they are sufficiently intelligent to build and sustain churches and institutions of learning, and to accu. Mulate property, they are also suMciently intelli. they bave been Obliged not only to educate their own children, but support of the schools in which only Of the col. ored people as to crime and pauperiam is on fair as any other claes in the country, Out of a population of teas noes Inia thn Pali. while the whyte vonulation NEW YORK, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1865. of over sixty thousand furnished only fifteen thousand, and the colored soldiers volunteered without the incen- tives of large bounties, pay or promotion. The petition — referred to the Committee ou the District of Colum- ‘FUR DRATH OF MR. LINCOLN. ‘The Prasienr pro tm. announced the following gentle- men as the committee to act with the committee of the House in reference to appropriate action on the death of Mr. Lincoln:—Mesers. Foot, Yates, Wade, Fessenden, Wilson, Doolitwe, Lane of Kansas, Harris, Nesmith, Lane of Indiana, Willey “uckalew and Henderson. FRTITION FOR 4), ROM SISTERS OF MERCY. The Presipent laid \..ore the Senate the petition of the Sisters of Mercy o1 Chicago asking for the appro- priation of maney for the enlargement and improvement of Mercy Hospital, in Chicago, which was referred to the Committee on Claims, FEFITION YOR THE REVEAL OF THR TRST OATH, The Prusingnr pro tem. laid before the Senate the me- morial of the North Carolina Legislature asking the re- peal of the test oath, ‘THE PRISWENT'S MYSSAGE RELATING TO VINANCES. On motion of Mr, FRseNDEN, (rep.) of Me., so much of the President's Message as relates to finances was referred to the Committee on Finance. NATIONAL PRERDMEN'S COMMISSION. Mr. Sumner, (rep.) of Mass., presented the memorial of the National Froedmen’s Commission, askine for Con- gressional support, which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, 1OWA RAILROADS, Mr. Grimms, (rep.) of Iowa, introduced a bill to grant an extension of time for the completion of certain Iowa railroads, AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. The Cuan laid before the Senate the memorial of the Union State Central Committee of Pennsylvania, asking for the following amendment to the conbtivuticn of the United States :— First—A provision which shall forever prohibit Con- gress, or any convention, legislature or other authority in any State of this Union, from assuming or paying any i of tra Sep debt. nett ‘econd—That Congress 6 never repudiate any part of the national debt. se ai Third—That Congress shall have power to levy and collect duties on exports, Fourth—That representation in the lower honse shall he peed upon the number of qualified voters in each State. Fifth—That no State shall ever be permitted to with- draw from the Union. ‘The memoria) was referred to the Jndiciary Committee, ANNEXATION OF COUNTIFS TO THY STAIR OF VIRGINIA, Mr. Winny, (rep.) of W. Va., introduced a bill giving the consent of Congress to the annexation of the coun- ties of Berkely and Je‘lerson, of the State of Virginia, which was referred to the Committee on Territori PROWIBITION OF EUYING OR SELLING REHEL PONDS, XOTES, BTC, Mr. Wison introduced a bill to prevent the sale of notes, bonds, serip and other evidences of debt of the so-called Confederate States, or any one of them, which punishes as flony the buying, selling or holding such evidences of debt, with a punishment of five handed dollars fine and imprisonment not less than one year nor more than ten, which was referred to the Judiciary Committce, INCREASE OF xs, Mr. Moraay, (rep.) of N. Y., introduced a bill increas- Ing to twenty dollars the pensions of such pensioners as may have jost both feet in the military or naval service 0° the United States, PRAY, SHERMAN. Mr. Sumer introduced a bill to confirm the Jand titles of certain lands granted under a field order of General Sherman, at Savannah, to the freedmen. It embraces the sea islands, the abandoned rice fields along the rivers thirty miles back from the sea and the country bordering on St. John’s river, Florida, It confirms ail the possessory titles created by the Inspector of Settle- ments and Plantations in the region which said order included, and, in pursnanee of its provisions, against any claimant under such order, Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. PEKSION IN CASK OF DEATH OF PENSIONER. Mr. Hows, (rep.) of Wis., imtroduced a bill providing that whenever a person wio is entitled to a pension for injuries received in the military service shal! die before the time of filing his application, the allowance of the fail amount of hie claim shall be made to his executor. RESTORATION OF LIGHTS ON CAPE FLORIDA. A petition was presented from New York merchants asking for the restoration of certain lights on Cape Flo- rida, destroyed during the war, which was referred wo the Committee on Commerce. RAILROAD TO THE PACIFIC. Mr. Brows, (rep.) of Mo., presented a bill to grantland for aiding in the conatruction of a railroad to the Pacific coast through Arkansas and Missouri, by the southern route, whieh was ordered to be printed and referred to the Committee on the Pacific Raiiroad, ENTARGEMBNT OF THY BOUNDARY OF NEVADA—-THE PACIFIC RAILROAD. Mr. Nyx, (rep.) of Nevada, gave notice of a bill to cbange the eastern boundary of tho State of Nevada, 80 as to include additional territory to be taken from Utah and Arizona. Also @ bill for the speedy completion of the Pacific Railroad. MINING BUREAU. Mr, Srewant, (rep.) of Nevada, introduced a bill to establish a mining bureau. It provides for the appoint- of 4 samminsionar af minos, and defines bis dalies to be the collector and diffuser of knowiedge pertaining to the development of the mineral wealth of the country, Referred to the Committee on Mining. TUE OCCUPATION OF MEXICO LY THE FRENCH, Mr. Wave, (rep.) of Ohio, introduced the following, whieh was referred to the Cominittee on Foreign Af- faire: Whereas, ina letter of instructions, dated July direct d to General Forey, commanding the Freneh forces in Mexico, the Emperor of the French indicated the policy concerning the affairs of this continent by declar that it was bis intention to establish a monarcuy 3862, Mexico, which would restore to the Latin race on ‘this sde of the Atlantic all their strength and prestige, gvarantee security to the French ja colonies and those of Spain, secure the i terests and exjablish the influence o: France in thi erifl, and preverit the peopie of the Cniied taking poase: » Gult of Mexico, they would command the ne the only dis duets of the New Workt; and whe suid policy ao attempt’has been 1 monarchy in Mexico, contrary to the peopie, and to support Maximilian im t by European eoldiers; and whereas, am contrary to the spirit of the age the so-called Emperor of Mexico, other bumau.ty, e uml reg. denying to the Mexican ropal belligerenis, and ordering their o lerever found within twenty-four hours afver capture; therefore, bo it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, in Congress assembled :— First—That we contemplate the present condition of afaire in the republic of Mexico with (he most protound solicitude. Secoud-—That the attempt to subvert one of the repub- lean governments of this continent by a foreign Power, and to establish on its ruins # monarciry, sustained solely by European bayonets, is opposed to the declared policy of the United states government, offensive to our peopic and contrary (o the spirit of our institutions. Third—That the President of the United States be re quested to take such steps concerning this grave matter as will vindicate the recognized policy aad protect the honor and interests of our government. On motion of Mr, Howan», (rep.) of Mich., the Presi- dent was requested to furnish the Senate with all the correspondence in possession of the government touch- ing the occnpation of Mexico by French troops. ‘On motion of Mr, CHaxpuer, (rep.) of Mich, the Presi- dont was requested to furnish the Senate ali correspond. euce and other information in 1 to the barbarous decree of the so-called Emperor of Mexico, ordering all Mexicave found defending the sacred cause of inde- pendence to be shot without trial. STATOS OV THE LATR INSURRECTIONARY STATES, Mr. Cowas, (rep.) of Pa., submiited the following reso. lution, which was objected to by Mr. Sumner, and goes over under the rules:-— solved, That the President of the United States be ‘and he is hereby requested to furnish to the Senat of the information of the state of that portion Union tately rebellion; whether the rebel has boen suppressed and the United States put again in possession of the States in which it existed; whether the United rk courts are re stored, post offices re-established and fhe revenues col- i ; and also whether the people of those States have Feorganized their State governments, amt whether they are yielding obedie to the laws and government of the United States, REVITTING THR WHITE NOUSR, Mr. Riovie, (dem. ) of submitted the following, whioh, at the request of Mr. Fesseuden, was laid over for the present: Resolved, That the Commitice on Finance be requested to report abill at the earliest possible moment making an appropriation of —— dollare for the proper and de- cent fitting up and furnishing of the President's house. UNSWORN GOVERNMENT BMPLOYES, Mr. Somer called ~4 his resolutionvalling for informa. tion as to certain employes of the Treasury Department; whether there are men in the Department who have not taken the oath required by law, and whether there ia any money pala out for offices not provided by la Mr, Jousox, (dem.) of Md., offered a substitute, which, he said,’ was similar to Mtr, Suinner's proposition without the preamble, whieh, in Mr, Sumner’s proposi- tion, took it for granted that such @ state of things as sated actually existed, " Mr, Jouxson said his substitute was a simple resolu. tion of inquiry. Pending the consideration of the above Mr. Doonrtria, (rep.) of Wis,, said the proper business before the Senate ‘was his moti Dean oat jast to refer tat part of the President Beemer relativg to the States t the Commitice on the Judiciary, Pending the consideration of this subject the Senate, at one o'clock, adjourned. House of Representatives. Wasnrnotox, Dec. 11, 1865. Mr, D. W. Voorhees, (dom.) of Ind., appeared to-day and qualified. REDMAUISEMENT OF TRE TOTAT, SPATHR POR DENTS INCURRED IN BUPPORT OF THE WAR, Mr, Buse trey.) of Me. introduced a bill 19 retmbure subsequently offered a resolution report a bill for the relief of Mr. Linooin, the Chair having been informed by Mr. Wentworth of bis desire the loyal States for advances made and debis contracted in support of the war, and, om motion, it was referred to a select committee of seven members, It is as follows:— | that Mr, Washburne should be placed on the ri Wherees during the war for the preservation of the | This obviates the neceesity of iwo committees. Both Union the loyal States and the countics, cities, towns ntlemen are from the same State, and therefore only and townships within those Siates made large pecuniary | one of them can be appointed. The committee is as advances, contracted in many instances oppressive | follows:— debts, all in support of a common cause, and all on equit- Committee on the Death Lf President Lincoln (one able charge on the common Treasury of the nation; | from each State represented)—Mr. Washburne, of Iiinoi therefore be it enacted as follows:— Mr. of Maine; Mr. Patterson, of New pabit BRcTION 1. Thore shail be reimbursed toeach of the loyal | Mr. Morrill, of Vermont; Mr. Banks, of Massachuset States a sim equal 1o—— dollars for each man duly | Mr. Jenckca, of Rhode Island; Mr. Demin, , «© Connec: enlisted and inustered from said States into the military | ticut; Mr. Griswold, of New York; Mr. Wright, of Now or waval service of the United States during the late | Jersey; Mr. Stevens, of Pennsylvania; Mz. Nicholson, war, which number shal! be determined by the records | of Delaware; Mr. Francis Tho: of Maryland; Mr. in the office of the Provost Marshal General. Schenck, of Ohio; Mr. Shanklin, of Kentucky; Mr. Orth, Sro. 2. The amounts to be thus reimbursed shall be in | of Indiana; Mr. McClurg, of Missouri; Mr. ‘Beaman, of bones of the United States, bearing six per cent in- Michigan; fr. Kasson, of Iowa; Mr. Sloan, of Wisconsi terest, payable semi-annually in lawful money, and re- | Mr. Higby, deemable at the pleasure of the United States after ten years from the date of issue and payable in thirty years. tno. 8. Each State, on the receipt of said bonds, shall apply them or ‘heir proceeds in good faith as follows:-— First, to the liquidation of whatever State debt may have been contracted in support of the war; second, in an equitable manner to the reimbursement of counties, citics, tewns, townships and other municipal corpora- tions, for advances made or debts incurred in support of the war; and third, the residue, if there be any, in such manner as the State Legislatures may determine. Sec. 4 It shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to prepare said bonds and deliver the same to the Treasurer of each State entitled to receive them, on or before the Ist day of ——, A. D. 1866, and the receipt of sald bonds shail be in full’ liquidation’ aud payment of all claims from said States growing out of the late war, A BILL TO ANYUL POLITICAL DISVINCEIONS ON ACCOUNT OF COLOR. 1, of Tow! of California; Mr. Windom, of Mimnesot: Mr. Henderson, of Oregon; Mr. Clark, of Kansas; Mr. Whaley, of West Virgi THE STANDING COMMITIERS, Tho Srraker also announced the following standing committees :— Elections—Henry 1. Dawee, of Masgachusetts, chair- man; Scoficld of Pennsylvania, Upson of Michigan, Marshall of Hlivois, Paine of Wisconsm, Shellabarger of Ohio, McClurg of Missouri, and Radford of New Yor! Ways and Means—Justin 8. Morrill of Vermont, chair- man; Hooper of Massachusetts, Brooks of New York, Garfield of Ubio, Wentworth of Llinois, Conkling of New York, Moorhead of Pennsylvana, Allison of Iowa, aud Hope of Missouri. Thaddeus Stevens of Penosylyania, chairman; Raymond of New York, Blow esouri, Kasson of Towa, Voorhees of Indiana, Farnsworth of Iili- mols, Spalding of Ohio, Higby of California, Wright of lew Jo Banking and Currency—Theodore M. Pomeroy of New York, chairman; Hooper of Massachusetts, Culver of Pennsylvania, Buckland of Obio, Harding of Kentucky, Lynch of Maine, Defrees of Indiana, Randall of Pennsy!- vania, Hubbard of West Virginia. Pacific Railroad—Hiram Price of lowa, : Stevens of Pennsylvania, Donnelly of Minnesota, Ames of Massachusetts, Brooks of New York, Loan of Missouri, Mr. Patrensox, (rep.) of N. H., introduced a bill to repeal certain laws and ordinances in the District of Co- lombia, and for other purposes. It was referred to the Committee for the District of Columbia, ‘The bill annuls all political distinctions on account of color both in this District and in other Territories, STATUS OF TH STATES RECENTLY IN REBELLION, Peed of Kansas, Bidwell of California, and Henderson of Mr. Boor, (rep.) of Mass., introduced a bill declaring | "Vinvs_commbus Delano of Obto, chairman; Hotch. the condition of the States recently in rebellion and the ne of How Xa veainecs of pep Sree powere of Congress in relation to them; to be referred isconsin, Niblack aUADA, . ( to the joint committee of Afteen, if appointed. ial chew Som; Bakes ct Pesineyivanie ase THE KLECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VIC® PRESIDENT OP THE Commerce—Elinu B. Washburne of IUinois, chairman; UNITED STATES, Ellot of Masrachusetts, Dixon of Rhode I O'Neil of Mr. Jesckne, (rep.) of R. I., introduced a joint resolu- Pennsylvania, Longyear of Michigan, James iumplurey tion proposing that the President aud Vice President of | °t New York, J. 1. Thomas, Jr., of Maryland, Eggleston the United States shall be elected by a direct vote of the of Ohio, and J. M. Humphrey of New York. Public Lands—Geo, Julian of Indiana, chairman; people. It was referred to the Committee on the Judi- ciary. Driggs of Michigan, Glossbrenner of Pennsylvania, Donnelly of Minnesota, Eckley of Ohio, Holmes of New York, MeRuer of California, Anderson of Missouri, Taber of New York. Pot Ofice—John B. Alley of Massachusetts, chair- man; Farquhar of Indiana, Finck of Ohio, McRue~ of California, Ferry of Michigan, Johnson of Pennsylvania, Kuykendal! of Mlinoie, D. Hubbard, Jr., of New York, Kelso of Missouri, District of Columbia—Eben ©. Ingersoll of Llinots, chairman; Dumont of Indiana, Davis of New York, Baldwin of Massachusetts, McCullough of Maryland, Cobb ef Wisconsin, Walker of Obio, Mercur of Pennsyl- vania, Shanklin of Kentucky. Judiciary—Janies ¥. Wilson of Towa, chairman; Bout- well of Massachusetts, Francis Thomas of Maryland, all soldiers who enlisted prior to June 26, 1863, and were | Williams of Pennsylvania, Woodbridge of Vermont, Mor- ably discharged. The object is to make tue bounty | ris of New York, Rogers of New Jersey, Lawrence of this clags of soldiers equal to that of those who sub- | Ohio, Cook of Ilinois. ‘i ily enlisied. — Italso provides for the repeal ef a evolutionary Claims—Kilian V. Whaloy of “West Lich allowed the former masters of colored soldiers | Virginia, Charman; Newell of New Jersoy, Eldridge of who enlisted to receive their bounty. Wisconsin, J. L. Thomas, Jr., of Maryland, Wilson of REMOVAL OF DISTINCTIONS OF COLOR. Pennsylvania, Van Horn of New York, clarke of Obio, Mr, Draxo, (rep.) of Obio, introduced # joint resolu- | Trowbridge of Michican, Trimble of Kentucky. tion for an amendment to the constitution making it the | Public #rpenditures—Calvin T. Hulburd of New York, duty of each State to provide for the rightful pursuit of | chairman; Broomall of Pennsylvania, Hubbard of low: happiness of ull it# inhabitants without distinction of | Rollins of New Hampshire, Jones of New York, Smith o} color or race, It was referred to the Committee on the | Kentucky, Warn Connecticut, Plants’ef Ohio, Judiciary. Nicholson of Delaware. Private Land Claims—Roscell M. Thayer of Pennsyl. vania, Chairmen; Hotchkiss of York. Baker of Illinois, Hayes of Ohio, Goodyear of New York, No*ll of Missouri, Boutweil of Massachusetts, Woodbridge of Vermont, Kerr of Indiana. Manufadtures—dames K. Moorhead of Ponnaylvania, Chairman; Ames of Ma-sachusette, Bundy of Ohio, Trimble of Kentucky, Hale ot New’ York, Harding of Minois, Sawyer of Wisconsn, Hubbard of West Virginia, Hubbell of New York Agrieultere--Jobn Bidwell of California, chairman; Grinnell of Iowa, Suiiwell of Indiana, Baxter of Ver- mont, Ritter of Kentucky, Troworidge of Michigan, Hubbell of Ohio, Lawrence ‘of Pennsylvania, Bergen of New York. Indian Affairt—William Windom of Minnesota, chair. man; NeIndoe of Wisconsin, Denison of Pennsylvania, Hubhard of fowa, Clarke of Kansas, Henderson of Ore- yon. Hart of New York, Ross of Illinois, Van Horn of Missouri. Milvin—Green Clay Smith of Kentucky, chair. man; Harding of MWinois, Buckland of Ohio, Hale of New York, Noell of Missouri, Phelps of Maryland, Far- UNIFORM BANKRUPT SYSTEM, Mr. Jevckes also introdeced a bill establishing a uni- form system of bankruptey throughout the United States, which was referred to the select committee on the subject, BOUNTY LAND AND MONEY FOR THR UNION SOLDIERS, Mr. Wanp, (rep.) of N. Y., introduced a bill, which was eferred to the Committee on Military Affaire, grant- ing bounty lend and money to United states soldiers who served during the rebeilion, ‘The bill provides for giving bounty land and money to DELEGATE PROM ARIZONA. Mr, Asuiny, (rep.) of Ohio, presented the memorial of © D. Vosten, asking to be admitted as Delegate trom the Territory of Arizoua, Jt was referred to the Committee on Liections. DSVELOPING AND RECLADING PUBLIC LANDA, Mr, ASHLEY also mtroduced a bill to develop and re- claim puble lands requiring irrig: in the Territories of Idaho, Colorado, Arizona and Montana, and the State of Novada, which was referred to the Committee on Pub- lie Lands. PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NEMOVING COLOR DISTINCH Mr. Stevens, (rep.) of Pa,, introduced a joint resolu tion proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United states, that ail national and State laws shall be equelly applicable to every citizen, and no discrimination shalt be made ou aecount ol race orcolor, It was re- ferred to the Committee on the Jadic'ary. INTERCOURSE, DETWORN THE SCAT RR, Mr. Ganriecd, (ep.), of Ohio, introduced a bill to facil- tate commercial, postal and’ military communication among the several States, which was referred to the Committee ou Comme: qnbar of Indiana, Perry of Michigan, B Tau OCCUPATION OF MEXICO BY THE FRENCH, sylvania, Mr, Scatevck, (rep.) of Ohio, introduced the following itary Affairs preafuble and iesolution, which were referred to the | Deming of COMPASS Yon iewver of ctious daied July 3, 1862, directed to General Forey, commanding the French forces in Mexico, the Emperor of the French indicaied iis. policy e ruing the affhirs of this continent, by doclaring that it was his intention to establish a thon archy in Mexico, which would restore to the Latin race on this side of the Atlantic all ite strength and prestige, guarantee security to the French West india colonies and those of Spain, secure the interests and establivh the influence of France in the centre of Auverica,and | B. Randall of Ki prevent (he people of the United States trom taking pos- | son of New F session of the Gulf of Mexico, from which they would | of Mlinois, eof Macsachn i, Dite Con cousin, Pheins of Le Blond of Ohio. Foreign Affair ke of M chairman, Raymond of New York, Orth of chusetts, Indiana, W. Patt ore Culloms command the Antilles and south An d of the the only onsen prods liev, , Mai Hill of Indiana, ™ »ple, and to sup. Kevolutonary Peusi ‘on by Curopean soldiery om, Chairman moug other acts contiary to the spirit of Goody and of homanity, the so led Emperor of | gee of Connecticut a eree and regulations, dated Feptember 5, Welker of Ohio, Holme: practically established slavery in his doma ns, Invalid Pension and by a decree dated Uetober 18) has violated the | man; Stillwell of Indinna, vod warfare »the Mexican Michigan, Vaa Aer Pownsylvannt, Sawyer of Wisconsin, souri, Harding of Kentocky Mads and Canais Beaman of Mir man; Van Horn of New York, J. oH. I no: Kontue ‘ork, Miller of pt bas been ory to the an in lis a Walter D. lows, Boyer . Upson of Mick ‘ashbarn of New York hours after Uh Revolved, by of the United Sia we contemplate t republic of DM second, that the of wtiairs in the ywith the mo-t profound soiiciinde; aitempt lo subvert one of the republican «continent eign Powe of Ruode Seland, chair. Myers of Penn Chanler of New York, J. H. Habbard of Connecticut, Bromwell of Minois. Public Buildings cd Grovnde—d. We Rice of Mi jairman; Starr of New Jersey, SF. Wilson of Penn | sylvania, Le Bion io, Latham of West Virgin * Rew newr—Cleyni W. Scotield of Pennsyivanis F. Wilson of fowa, Ashley } AH. Rice of Mu sa:husetis, Pou to establish on les European bayonet the Unived and contrar; Resolved, Th requested to t ter as wil! vindicate the honor and inter THK RIGHT OF SUFPAAGS IX THK DasthICE OF COLUMBIA, * Mr. Jeiay, (rep.) of Ind., introduced iil to extend | the right of sirage in the District of Columbia, which | Kentucky, kendall of 1M was referred to the Committee for the District of Cu ‘Acounte—&. H. Rollins of bin, Broomail of Penney diana, Ward of New York. Coinage, Weght) and Meagure—Joun A. Kasson of fowa, chairman; Winheld of New York, Williams of Pennsylvania, Bi Dawes of Massachnaotts, Bxprridityse: of the State Departinent—Kred, A. Pike of Maine, chairman; Br ell of Tiinois, Randall of Penn. aylvania, Hart ot’ New , Shetlabager of Ohio Expenditures of the Treasury Vepartment—J in of New York, chairman; Culver of Penne, Hom of Hlinols, Rater of Kentucky. jeorge W. Anderson of Mixso New Haiwpshire, Plants vairman; Kerr of In. PREVENTION OF DISEASE AMONG CATTLE, Mr, Wextwourm, (rep.) of Il., introduced a bill to pre- vent the spread of se among the cattle of the United states. He sta: the d conferred with the Secretary ‘reusury upon the subject. Mr. Wentworth, in reply toTa question, said it covered the whole gronnd, including importations (rom Canada. ‘Mr. Monat, (rep.) of Vt., reminded the gentieman of the treaty obligations with the British provinces; to | Ma whieh Mr. Wentworth replied that if the law was of no | Hill of Ind ana, © effect ax to Canada it would do no herm. If an Bapendivves of the War DepartuentHenry ( was to be done on this subject it should be doue at once. | of Connecticut, eha' Sioan of Wi Mr. Cox«uso, (rep.) of N. Y., understood that under | Pennsyivanm, E, N. Hubbell of the constitution treaties were superior toa law of Con. | bell of Obio. #, and he wished to know whether {t was designed Expendivures of the Novy Depariment—J. Humphrey of to sweep away (he treaty by a law of Congress. New York, chairman: Jotian of Indiana, Moulten of Mh Mr. Weseworre would leave the bill to be enforced by | nolx, Warner of Connecticut, Denison of Pennsylvania. the proper officers Ho wanted to stop the introduction Erpenditures of the Post Ofc Department —J Baker Of the cattle disease, of Ilinois, chairman, Myers of Pennsylvania, Darling of e bill was passed. It provides that the importati New York. Eggleston of Ohio, Rogers of New Jersey. of cattle shall be prohibited, The Secretary of the tures of the Interior Departmen’—E. Dumont of Treasury is required to make such regulations ag will | Indiana, chairman; Strouse of Pennsylvania, Benjanin give this law fail oud immediate effect, and to send the | of Missouri, Allison of Town, McKee of Kentucky. copies thereof to the proper officers in thie country and Expenditures on Public Buildings—Jobn W. Longyear in foreige ports. When the President shall have given | of Michigan, ehairman; Baldwin of Massachusetts, Dixon thirty days’ uoties, by proclamation, that no further | of Connecticut, Johnson of Pennsylvania, W. H. Ran- danger is apprehen the law shall be of no force, and | dall of Kentucky. ’ cattle may be imported (he same way as heretofore. Joint Committee on Librory—R. B. Hayes of bio, THE SeIZT RE OF MEXION HY FORFIGN TROOPER, Kelley of Pennsyiv Hubvard of New York. Joint Committee on Prin RW, Clarke ginia, Joint Committer on Enroiled Bille—Amaca Cobb of Wis- cousin, chairman; Glossbrenner, of Pennsylvania. Select Commitire’ on Ruler— The Speaker, Wash. burne of Ilinois, Banks i? snes ae. Dawson of ond of New York, vOSae Detemaed on Ae upt Lav--T, A. Jonckes of Ri Island, chairman; Spalding of Ohio, F. Thomas of Maryland, Blow of Missouri ‘ach of Maine, Thorn- Mr. Vay Hows, (rep.) of Mo., introduced the fol lowing :— Whereas the rights of foreign owners to territorial possessions on this continent ceased with those of dis- covery; that the succesful establistment of this repub- le over so large a portion of the continent determined the form of government to be adopted by the people In- habiting it; that it is the duty of neighboring States to assist each other in guarding rights aud interests com. Mon to all; that conquest and subjugation cannot be re- cognized a& a remedy for more pecuniary grievances by American citizens, aid that the forcible seizure of Mexico by foreign troops, the seating of a foreiga Emperoron a | ton of IMinois, Alley. of Massachusetts, throne erected om the ruins of the republic, and bis re- | Select Cnmmittee on Frentmen—Thos. D. Eliot of Massa. tention by foreign bavousts, are in violation’of all these, | chusetts, chairman; Kelley of Pennaylvania, Orth of In- fand cannot be permitted by the United States without | diana, Bingham of Ohio, Taylor of New York, Loan of 1 im the highest duties of a ag mea Mgoer, riune!! of Iowa, Paine of Wisconsin, Marshall Reeoly That the Committee on Foreign Reiations Hinols. bo inateuetad to inquire into and report what measures Mr. Davis oeked to be, and was, relieved from service aud means may be necessary on the part of the Cnited | on the Committee for the District of Columbia, States to restore to the Mexican people the free and un- HOUSE REPORTERS, restricted right to choore their own form of government, and of giving effect to the unanimous determination of tho people of this nation that no Power shall impose dospotic government upon any State or people of this continent. Mr. Vas Hoax moved the previous question, Mr. Staves said in voting for the proposition we vote for all the ble affirms, If it were @ mere matter of ji Rwould be an entirely different thing. He gated ina ft go over for the present, House tofused to second the demand for the previ- question. ON THA DEATH OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN, ‘The Sreanea sald a resolution had a hd viding for the appointment of a committee of ono tach State to take nction pr sory the death of Presi- dent Lincoln. This was by Mr. Washburne, of Ii'noig, Tho gentleman's colleague (Mr, Wentworth) A. B. Lattin of New York, Ohio, Latham of West Vir- motion of Mr, Bass, (rep.) of Mass, @ resol ue was adopted that the Select Committees on the Rules, of which the Speaker ia chairman, be Instructed to consider and report what relation the reporters of (he official dings, published in the Glote, bear th tue House, hether apy further logistation is necessary to secure a full and jost report of its proceedings. GENERAL GRANT'S REPURT. Mr. Wasnavane, (rep.) of I., moved that 250,000 oxtra ag of the report of Lieutenant General Grant be priate question was referred to the Committee on Print. ing. TAR DRAINAGE OF WASMINGTON. On motion of Mr. aan ee) of » it was resolved that the Committee the District of Co- Jambia inquire into the expediency of making such an improvement in the drainage of Washington, and eape- bas = R CENTS. to inquire into and | cially of the canal, as may ciaduce to the health of tha’ » elty. SOUTHERN KE! ATIVER. Mr. Nori, (rep.) of Mo., ofpred a resolution that the House of resentatives wil not exclude the members 0f Congress elect from any of the States recently in re- bellion because of the fact thi negroes as a class were excluded from voting at the éection of said members. A debate arising, the resolttionlies over. THE HARPER'* FERAY ARMORY. On motion of Mr. Laream, (rep.) of W. Va., it was resolved that the Commities on Military Affairs be in- structed to inquire into the expediency of rebuilding Or re-establishing the armory a\ Harper's Ferry, or whether the public interests would be better served by gelling the property at tuat place belonging to the United TRANSFER OF COUNTIPS PRON VIRGINIA TO WEST VIRGINIA. , Mr. Lariam introduced a vill giving the consent of Jongreas to the transfer of the counties of Berkeley and Jefferson fom Virginia t West Virginia. This was re- ferred to the Committee on Judiciary. N OF APFATIS IN” MEXIOO, On motion of Mr, stevens, it was resolved that the Pres'dent be requested, if bg incompatible with the public interest, to communica to this House any eorres- pondence or other informationin possession of the Lov- ernment relative to the presenteondition of affairs in the sister republic of Mexico, espedully any letters of tie Minister of said republic or the Breach Minister at Wash- ington relating thereto. MAXIMNJAN’S DECREE ESTAB! On motion of Mr. Ganereu, ( solved that the President be requ ble with the public service, to com! cate to the House any information in the m & the executive de- partment of the government in reféenec to a so-called decree by Maximilian, the Freneh agentiy Mexico, under date of September 6, A. D. 1865, ishing slavery and peonage in that republic, and also What action, if any, has been taken by the United States government is relation ther:to, IMVROVEMENT OF THR UPPRR AND LOWKR RAPIDS OF 78B MINSISSIPT. Mr, Auuixoy, (rep.) of Iowa, introduced a Dill to con strict a canal to improve the’ upper rapids and lower, or Des Moines rapids of the Mississippi river, which was re- ferred to the Committee on Roads and Canals. SAFETY OF TRAVELLUHS ON RAILROADS. On motion of Mr. Witsox, (rep.) of lowa, it was 76- solved that the Committee on Commerce be insirucwd to inquire what legisiation, if any, is pecessary fer the satety and protection of persons travelling upon railroads in the United States, and to report by bill or otherwise. TUB LATE INSURRECHONARY STATES AND PRESIDENT JOHNe BON'B POLICY, in Expringg, (dem.) of Wis., asked leave to offer the followin, Resolved, That there is no warrant or authority in the constitution of the United States for any State or States \o secede, and that all resolves or ordinances to that end or for that purpose are absoliitely null and void; and that the war having defeated the attempt to chus divide and break up the Union, it is of vital im- ortance to the republic, and ‘ all tho tates thereof, that the States’ recently ja revolt, and each and every of them, should resume their appropri- ate and constitutional position and fusetions in tho Union without delay ; and to this end, and laying aside all party feeling and all personal and other animosity, waiving all minor differences and seeking earnestly to aintain and preserve the Union of our fathers, we will cordially sustain and support the President in any and all constitutiona! efforts in his polity of reconstruc. tion, believing that thereby the political, commercial, financial and general prosuarisy of the whole country will be most substantially and permanently subserved. Objection was made to the consideration of the above resolution. iG SLAVERY IN MEXICO, .) of Ohio, it was re- if not incompati- THE SOUTHERN REPRESENTATIVES. ‘The following resolution, pending from last Monday, and offered by Mr. Niblack, (dem.) of Ind., came up as the unfinished business. Resolved, That pending the question as to the admis- sion of persons claiming to Save been elected Repre- sentatives to the present Congress from States lately in rebellion against the United Stat government, euch persons shall be entitied to the privMeges of the tloor of this House, ‘Yae House refused to suspend the rules for the recep- tion of the resolution—yeus 40, nays 111—as follows: Yras—Mew ¥, Boyer, Brooks, Dawaon, Denison, Bld yrenier, Gootyens, Grider, Maraing, Hi « York. Hubbell of Ohio, Humphrey, Jo Blond, Marshall, Niblack, Rovil) Radford, Taymond. Rittery rx, Ross, Roussenn, Shanklia, sitgreaves, Sualth, Stillwell, Taber, Paylor, Thomag oF Md, Thornton, Trimble, Voorhees, Whaley an Wright—40, Nave—Mesara. Alley, Allisou, Ames, Auderson, Ashley, Baldwin, Banks, Beaman, Benjarain, Bidwell, Bing m, "Blaine, Boutwell. Brandegee, R, Broo jromweR, Clark of Ohio, Ulark of Kansas, Cobby JoinJDavis, Dawes, Defrees, Delano, Dixe Eggleston, ligt, Farnsworth, tueld, Grinnell, Hale, Harding, Mart, Ligby, Hill, Holmes, Hooper, Hotchkiss, dof Iowa, Hubbard of N. ¥,, "Hubbard of Conn., Humphrey, Ingersoll, Jenckes, Julian, Kaxxon, uckland, Bun C . Knykendall,"L ath wrence of Obio, ch, Matvin, MeClurg, MeIndoe, Me head, Morris, Noulton, lly Paine, Patter ike, Rice of Mass.. 1 8 “ on, Van A@rnar, 0. Warner, Waxn- |, Welker, Wentworth, Wile Towa, Wilson of Pa,, Windom, Wood- bridge—111 ‘The House adjourned. THE GULORED PEOPLE AND CONGRESS. Douglass to be Sent to Wash ctom as Thelr Advocatc—A Burcaa on Negro Suffrage to be Organized— Resolutions on the Policy of the Pre dent. ‘A large and enthusiastic meeting of colored people was held last evening at Shiioh church, whereat considerable busine’s was transacted and many speeches of import- ance were made, Tho chair was taken by Mr. Robert Hamiiton, who eatled the ineeting to order and pro- c5oeded to # the object of the assemblage. The call for the gathering bad been issued, said he, for the pur- pose of raising funds to defray the expenses of Mr. Frederick Douglass, who had been chosen a delegate to represent the colored people of New York in Washing- ton during the session of Congress, He further stated thad abareau of information on the subject of negro sondage wae lo be estabtished at the national capital Hemarks om the subject were then made by Captain How vtuy. Professor Patrick Reason, Rev. J. Sella Miur- tiv aud others, subsequent to whose addresses reso luvions on the policy of President Johnson, which below, were thanimously approved. The found t fered are as fol ago, the abolitionists “a bandful of fanatics,’ m by the nation of the -y agitation must assure it that a determined purpose for the right is invincible; and i who are conversant with thet agitation must the contest has been to all the 1! occupying the Legislature, the nation’s and notes hor material inte cl whereas, the aj nt to enjoy equality before law and the franchises commouly enjoyed by other izens (8 au active are & reforming, ¢ a free, untrauielled course in the right, in ‘oeperity of the nation, therefore be It aat, in our opinion, it is the duty and in alists and of all concerned in the nation’ roater al pr rity to ad every consistent agency which will tend to seen mmediately to the colored man equality before the law, that the exciting subject shall convulse (he nation, a it otherwise will; and, a we may ba the material Resolved. terest of my ived, That an efective agency of the same would be a delegation of a root olored men = onan at Washington during the seesion of respect- fully urge pon that body a policy favoring equally before the law, without regard to complexion, Professor Reasos proceeded to submit the following :-— Resolved, That this public meeting of the colored ae. ple of New York, thus publicly prostatm to President Jovnson that he bas our hearty thanks for his repeated proclamations of traths important to us, present Fran with ‘men, and that we may yy merit therein respect and con- ion, without regard to color, olved, That, while we notice with satisfaction, im our Chief Magistrate's last Message on the assembling of Congress, lis evident sympathy and concern for the na- ton's ‘‘freedmen, nevertheless we are pained to ree & failure fp him to adept, as his policy in relation to them (they Wri colored), that there is a present binding duty to ree t thew pats. Revived, ‘That tn evidence of the same we cite the fact that while the President urges, in his reconstruction. policy 1m relation to the rebellion’ States, that the aub- ject of the elective franchise should be left to these States, he interieres therewith therein, and re-creates a Tule therefor, adopted in the interest of alavery by these States, which discriminates, not by Intelligence and morit, bat by the color of the individual, which gives to a privileged class the right of excluding others—loyal, Meritorious and intelligent citizons--from the use of the right, they being colored ov. J, Senta Marries rotons the late war in Jamaica has been made an oc- } on. the part of our enemies af a fale Bee einer hropbecies that the negro could. not Prove himesita frocmnan, too lazy to work, and that could not live on terms of equality with the white race; Ware ‘od, That the facts revealed sinee the riot have proved that tbe abolition of slavery without the extine- ton of prejudice and the removal of proseription is not only @ mistako as regards the quickest complotest moihods of reconstructing society after the disruption which the overthrow of slavery causes, but that it is also a great injustice to the future of the men. solve, That there being wo insurrection a reported, and that as ail of bratalities of that riot were perpe- trated by Governor Eyre and his , who shot down defenceless men, hung innocent ci women and carried on Agenetal massacre—that all thie being the case, we earnestly entreat the Atnerican om pecially the South, not to let this pro-slavery r al the part of Governor Ryre bave the intended ey Te. tarding reconstruction and securing the rights ne- 19, wre resolutions being ad@iied, an ediouroment was had then offered the following reso-