Chapter Xiv.--the Basis of Representation in the House.

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First work of the Joint Committee -- The Joint Resolution proposing a Constitutional Amendment -- Mr. Stevens' reasons for speedy action -- Protracted Discussion Commenced -- Objections to the Bill by Mr. Rogers -- Defense by Mr. Conkling -- Two other Modes -- How States might Evade the Law -- Not a Finality -- Wisconsin and South Carolina -- Amendment for Female Suffrage proposed -- Orth on Indiana and Massachusetts -- Obscuration of the Sun -- More Radical Remedy desired -- A Kentuckian gratified -- Citations from the Census -- Premium for Treason -- White Slaves -- Power to amend well-nigh exhausted -- Objections to the Suffrage Basis -- "Race" and "Color" ambiguous -- Condition of the Question -- Recommitted -- Final Passage.