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Mr. Cas- said ne had no objection to the amendment.
There were extreme cases o. necessary out sn's Cen
thory this military district 1t entirely belonged
to Gen. Taylor. 80
MIR cA,s.-well, we understand that win the SEN
ate let me proceed Mr. Cass did proceed to show fur
Their absence Of authority the part Of General
Gaines.
sary" from the resolution proposed by Mr. Archer It
was the necessity that was the Justification He asked f
in order TO strike il out.
Mr.. CAss said he accepted the modification.
Mr. sEvrER.-Tho Senate has the right to modify his
resolution.
Mr. ALLrS asked for the reading of the authority to
Gen. Taylor
Mr. BAcsv explained.
Mr. CAss further explained that by letter from the
was entrusted with the exclusive command Of the army
Of occupation.
Mr. Carr EsDES suggested that the word necessary"
might prove an excuse to the acquisitions OF General
Mr. CAss-That was my object-shat was my object,
sir.
Mr. CnlrrKspEs denied that Gen. Gaines had :contri.
his little army entitled wholly, solely. and
rey to every part and parcel OF these victories From
Senator passed to an equally unqualified panegyrlc on
Gen Scott. He dler-the army had not
drawer man. patriotic soldier than the head Of
the army and how could he go to the Rio Grande un
less adopting the doctrine of tse Senator from Maryland
tMr ohnson should be from Of those instructive
impulses OF patriotism, which override all awsa and all
the provisions of the constitution General laughter)
Mr., Crittenden next followed in support of Mr. Web
ste in eloquent vindication of the constitution and
of its paramount authority in war well in peace
He advocated the resolution Of Mr.. Cass because it
would be useful for legislative purposes the infoma
ton we should obtain by il, ii nothing moro.
Mr.. JOHNSON, Of Maryland again took the floor. The
Senator from Kentucky had agreed with him in one
pontthat was these calls OF Gen. Gaines may be ust
fed on the ground OF necessity.
Mr. CRrIrEspES..-No, sir; and he explained that the
conduct of Gen Gaines, having been prompted from
his convictions that his action necessary might
afford him some apology:
Mr.. JOHNSON Well, there is the necessity.
Mr. CRiTTENDEN.-That is what you call necessity.
Mr. JoHSsoNI call it necessity you call it apollo
ference, Mr.. Johnson asked if he had understood
the Senator from Virginia to that the he had
iorbone his remarks was from compassion that he r
~ was under that Senator's feet 2
voIcss-Ob! no! no!
Mr.. ARcasR.-No. cir, that is not what ! said.
Mr.. JohNsoN-Then have no more to say.
Mr. CALHOUN was Of the opinion. that the whole sub
ject matter OF these resolutions premature and cal
turn out that there double resonsisilty-Ars That
of the President to the country second. that OF the
President and Gen. Gaines Congress But let wait
the examination in the proper quarter Gen Gaines
has been ordered to report himself at the War Depart
lay the resolutions upon the table He withdrew the
ton for a moment by request Of
MIR J. NJ CLAsros, who took up tho defence Of Gen
Scott against the attack of Mr. SEWER He said that when
all the correspondence was brought forward General
Scott would stand exalted before the country
than before. And yet the Senator from Arkansas
Mr. shvnR said he had heard good deal of talk about
this correspondence He did not Know what it was.
MIR. SEWER said he made no disclaimer, because he
made no statement Of the character of the correspon
dence. He knew nothing about it. He called for it be.
cause lie wanted to know what II was.
Mr. CLA'ros dropping this particular item, reverted to
the dspaoging observations OF the Senstor from Arkan
relative to Gen ScotI being dler in Washington
Mir. SgvIEa.-We retract that.
Mr.. CLAYros-Does the Senator say he don't retract
thatl-
Mr. sKvER-Yes,I do retract that.
Mr. CLAYroS-Well. am glad Of it; and MIR c. con.
nued and concluded his defence Of Scott as mill.
tary man and patriot
Mr. ALLEN said he would detan the Senate but for one
moment Whether this resolution proper or i'm
proper due to the President after this debate and
to the Generals involved that the whole
should he laid before the Senate
Mr.. CALHOUN renewed his motion to lay on the table
Lost, II to as
And the resolution including the amendments. calling
for all the correspondence in reference to GIN Scott
we'll as for all the facts and correspondence relating
the acts Of Gen. Gaines in connection with the Southern
army, was adopted
Mr.. BERRrES moved that the Senate, when it adjourns,
shah adjourn to Monday next
Mr. SrsieHr moved plain adjournment
The Vice.President put latter notion as first in or
der, and il was carried-24 to %.
And the Senate stands thereby good for short
sion tomorrow.
House OF Representatives.
WAsHINGroN, June S, ls46
motion was made to postpone the special order-the
bills relating to the tsrritories-untl Monday next for
the purpose Of taking up the private calenda
The yeas and nays were taken. and the question
decided in the afirmative-yeas so. nays So.
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ESrExrso THE MILITARY SERVICE
private calendar.
Mr. HARALsoN.-Wiu the gentleman withdraw for q
moment
Mr. DANIEL For a moment
Mr.. HARALsoN Two Of the members of the Commit.
tee on Military Affairs absent from the city and il is
generally understood they will not during the
present session For Of them speak authorita
tvely-Gr Yell, of Arkansas) He does not expect to
return and is willing that his place the committee
shall be supplied by another. lie has vacated his seat
active Service Of the "a an .ae ndisn
Killer" and another, He'll make the Mexcans yeiiD
noisy Perhaps some Of his colleagues may give the in
formation As there is important business before the
COMMITTEES on Military Affairs, it becomes my duty to
move that the House supply the vacancy occasoned by
the first named gentleman trust some other gentle
man will give information relative TO Mr. Baker, (who
field ""' 1''''""e' - "A' u''
Nh DAsIEL.-The Speaker has power to appoint
member to be excused from serving.
Inc SPEAKER, Temporarily, MIR. Hunter Of Virginia y
Der to be appointed under an order of the House Ga
:. MI nSusros Of Alabama Yin his seat)-The question
present or absent
Mr.; BsopHKAD.-As the gentleman are presumed to be
members, not having resigned their seats have tho
power to compel their attendance
Mr. HARALsoN-i withdraw my motion, Mr.. Speaker
PRIVATE BiILs-A QUESTION ABOUT DEMOCRATIC
The House resolved itself into Committee of the
whole Mr Boyd in the Chsir) and took up the private
calendar Debate to day not in order and the obcc-
ton OF one member was enough to aside any bill Ac.
cordngly, large number were choked of az soon as
their titles were read and guotined before
Mr. CULVER desired to ask a question-Whether the
democratic hclda week did not decide not to
pass private bills this session So We had better lay
them aside, and take up other business laugh
The CHAiRMAS.-The gentleman is not in order.
Mr.. CULVER took his seat
Sundry bills were laid aside to be reported the House
At haif.past o'clock the Committee rose, and, without
disposing Of the bills, adjourned
BALTIMORE, June 6, 1886
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