CHAPTER XXII.—The Military Reconstruction Act.
(Page 502-551.)
Proposition by Mr. Stevens — "Piratical Governments" not to
be recognized — The Military Feature introduced — Mr.
Schofield's Dog — The Only Hope of Mr. Hise — Conversation
concerning the Reconstruction Committee — Censure of a
Member — A Military Bill Reported — War Predicted — The
"Blaine Amendment" — Bill passes the House — In the Senate
— Proposition to Amend — Mr. McDougall desires Liberty of
Speech — Mr. Doolittle pleads for the Life of the Republic
— Mr. Sherman's Amendment — Passage in the Senate —
Discussion and Non-concurrence in the House — The Senate
unyielding — Qualified Concurrence of the House — The Veto
— "The Funeral of the Nation" — The Act — Supplementary
Legislation.