The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-05
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ar. iIsLAxs, Of South Carolina advocated the passage
ithc bill II did not propose augmentation on the
army: but designed give efficiency TO the forces
already authorized BY law. A wise people should not
ing objects The strength Of any power did not alone
depend on physical resources An invading ary might
IN osf .a saa height win ten
lions of people Mexico not so destitute OF mind and
and Of and aeaay
the of army could under proper officers
(Which he enumeraedO should induce us TO give 10 our
forces the greatest strength and discipline The conflict
might not be much longer confined to Mexico and We
possible contingency England may make issue at
the first convenient moment and be Joined BY France in
an effort TO establish "a balance of Iower this con-
tnent These views he eioquenty enforced, and con
Guided by repeating that he would most heartily give his
Mr.. RoBERr SMITH of Illinois opposed to the bill
because he believed we had sufficient number OF OH
We have already three BrgadierGenerals. craving
aggregate amount annually Of sls'oeo He did not be-
heve that England and France w9uld take part with
Mexico Our policy was not TO make conquest of
Mexico but cause herto respect rights and consent
10 the boundary (he Rio Grande), 10 which
titled Ho understood. some time ago, that General
Scott had obtained permission go to the Of war
but If General was to be superseded he would
indeed, regret it believing he did that General Tay
or was equal TO the emergency Ii had been urged,
President would be enabled appoint General Tay or
one OF the two proposed created
Would General Gaines or General Wool be satisfied
should preference be given them General Tay
Wool shouii be appointed General Ia, or would
ceve that reward so far related promotion, to
which by his bravery and efficiency he was SO Justly
entitled ~ "1' o'"'"'
Mr. BrnT said the bill complete and porfoct the
ofthe War Department the clemens and vigor
10 tue success OF our army in Mexico We have now
Brigader Generals were but Colonel. of the line. with
the title bestowed for gallant services The number Of
added 10 the volunteers already mustered into service
gave upwards Of thiryfve Thousand for the field
II me IA should pass there would be but three major
generals and SIX hrgadier generals If the should
continue twelve months the field of battle may be Ii.
the s snd with asn, % M Look at the battles
or one-sixth Of the killed and wounded wore officers
that pe means sso Hh ss the range Of probability
Iayior ied his army, Lieutenant captain may be
PLACED At ~, the head ola regiment brigade he
ments which he designed TO ofer-one of them provd.
ing Tor corps OF roeketeers There a peculiarly
constructed rocket mace at our arsenas, represented
ny men Of experience and skill very efficient and
ony additional expense to be incurred would be the
ma'sflal Tor their manufacture. a#r
Mr., pARsAeH opposed the bill. He said we already
had Officers enough-mere title would not make them
more eincient, and he believed the would be ter
minated IN six months that revolution would take
place in Mexico. and that Santa Anna or some other
Person would succeed farcdes. But whoever should
succeed, we must compel that government to fix the
boundary and pay the amour. due to citizens which
mas peen SO long iniquitousiy withheld He very ear
nesy scolded certain gentle who gave the credit
OF the battles Of the sth and 9th May to the graduates of
west Point while they refused to increase the pay Of
the poor soldier three dollars month and make proy
sion for the widows and orphans of prvaes who fell
IN the conflict He admitted that the cducatio received
at that institution fitted for battle and that those
there instructedwere in the right pace-a the head Of
The columns and many of them fell gallantiy on the
field But while he willing 10 accord this he must
insist that the safety Of the country did not depend on
OF tho American character.
MrBRsxEnHorr (of the Military Commttee) said that
there was none but majorgeneral (scott, and he
Gan
Taylor There were two brigadierg generals Gaines
and Woody The former an old man, and worn
down by efficient service, and they had but one twooD
who was more able to endure the duties Of the held
Gentlemen who wished General Taylor TO remain in
ing the bill. - f''''
THE VOTE
The hour to which the debate was limited q O'Clock,
arrived, and the committee proceeded to vote
Mr.. O. DAVIS moved an amendment-that all volun.
this bill or the act to which is suppemen shall
he held and deemed militia but it was disagreed to.
The first section Of tho bill, providing for the appoint
ment oi two MAJOR generals and four brgader generals
was read and by ayes So, noes provso attached
the number OF major generals shall be reduced one
and brgadier generals to two and President is uu
gard to the dates of commissions, those BIO retained
and cause the remainder to be discharged
ths section was further amended by reducing the
major generals to be appointed one the brigader
motion made to strike ont tho sacop bpt II a;a
not prevail -
INCREASE OF PAY RErusEL.
MOO VI ONO moved an additional section the
.nat tne pay Oh non-commlssioned officers musicians
and prvates, during the shall be tel dollars month
noes 20. ''' 20
Mr. Burt, according to notice, moved add a section
authorizing the appointment Of companies of
put IL was not agreed to-
AREIckEs o ' WAR
Mr. hARALsoN offered an amendment to the effect that
soldiers and camp followers may no punished cspalIy
or otherwise without the limits Of the United states
when convicted OF murder felony Sc, by sentence
a court-martial Mr. HARRISON said the effect of the
dment would be- that the rules and articles of war
shall operate beyond the geographical limits of the
United States.
Mr. HuDsoN-Is the debate in orderp
The CHAfRMAN-No
rule. WIN e'hoee '
The CHAIRMAN raped to order
Ana the question beips taken, the amendment was
agreed TO.
Mr.. GROVER offered an amendhsn.-that from and
alter the passage oil the act officer actually
gagged in carrying the shall receive more than
eight rations day Communication therefor. He went
on to but he was called to order all parts
Of the House.
The amendment was agreed to.
various other amendments proposed. After thus
consum ming two hours the comm Atec rose
The previous question was owed and seconded.
motion was made, at four O'clock to diourn ana
prevailed
PHILADELPHIA, June 4, 1876.
The old school assembly of the Presbyterian Church
closed their session last evening. No further action
had in relation to the slavery question everything
that even squinted that way, having been laid the