Colfax said he was firmly against those who participated in the Confederate rebellion to be reinstated in office and control Republican Reconstruction policy .
On September 17 , 1867 , Colfax addressed a Republican meeting in Lebanon , New York , on the political situation in Washington .
Colfax said Colfax was firmly against those who participated in the Confederate rebellion to be reinstated in office and control Republican Reconstruction policy .
On September 17 , 1867 , Colfax addressed a Republican meeting in Lebanon , New York , on the political situation in Washington .