A Narrative of the Leading Incidents of the Organization of the First Popular Movement in Virginia in 1865 to Reestablish Peaceful Relations Between the Northern and Southern States; And of the Subsequent Efforts of the "Committee of Nine," in 1869, to Se (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1888 Excerpt: ... to the said fundamental conditions, and with the modifications aforesaid, be submitted for ratification to the voters registered and qualified as aforesaid, according to the provisions of the Reconstruction acts, on the fourth Thurs" day of April, 1869. The vote on said Constitution shall be "for the Constitution, subject to the fundamental conditions prescribed by Congress," or "against the Constitution." The said election shall be held at the same places where the election for delegates to said convention was held, and under the regulations to be prescribed by the Commanding General of the military district and the returns made to him as directed by law. Second Amendment.--Strike out in section five, line four, the word "September," and insert "June." Proposed Title.--" An act to provide for admitting the State of Virginia to representation in Congress." CONFERENCES WITH GENERAL GRANT. Very soon after their arrival in Washington, the committee took steps necessary to obtain an interview with General Grant, Presidentelect, who was then in the city awaiting his inauguration. With this end in view, the committee called on General Schofield, then acting Secretary of War, and, after explaining to him the objects of their mission, asked the favor of him to make known to General Grant their desire to call on him to pay their respects and have an opportunity of explaining to him the objects of their visit to Washington. General Schofield, who expressed full sympathy with the objects we had in view, promptly agreed to do so. He accordingly called on General Grant, and made an arrangement with him to receive the committee on the 14th of January at a specified hour. About half an hour before the time indicated, the majority of the committee met in their room, with a...