The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-12-28

best cavalry the best every thing In the world The solution
OF this problem IL, IN my estimation, sufficient compens
ton for all the money that this may cost beseech
you, thenl implore you as who has seen little and
but little OF this war--nothing, alas of batte-nothng
of conflict, only little OF trial and priyauon-I impors
you representative OF the people, constituent part
OF the government OF this great county, mplore YOU
beg you aid your ames-succor them-pass the advance
do not stop 10 deliberate minor and comparatively
unmportant matters Not upon any party do press these
remarks Not upon the whgs-l know them too well to
believe all that Is said o. their want o. patriotism Sir
everywhere and on every occasion II seems TO
sous that any diversity OF opinion 10 whether Clay or
Polk is the better manthat any contest about bank or
no ADMINISTRATION or no distribuion"forty- nine or
-ah llaughterl
ooh breathe not It's name, let il sleep in the shade w
think il monstrous that any question. of the kind
crisis this. In the army we are all wings and all
democrats Why, SIR understand that Mr. WIBsTER
threw doubts on the justice Of this war; his son has al
ready mustered company for the field, and don't be.
eve the younger Webster TO be any better patriot than
the elder | understand that Mr. CALHOUN did not vote
gallant son, al the head OF the New York regiment, is
painting for the field. From my own State two wings
and two democrats command the regiments which Illinois
has already sent and in the stomng OF Monterey, the
contest between wings and democrats not who
should stay away, but who should be foremost in the
fight. understand, SIR, that Mr., CaIrrENDES-
than whom more gallant or valiant soldier in the
hed-has sent two sons, the in command OF com
pany, and the other seeking glory on his hook,
his father found il IN the war OF 1912 How sir can i
bosom OF this country, can be otherwise than lovers OF
that country On one thing am sure there can be no
honest difference OF opnion-about the auses OF this
war Many may believe that our relations with Mexi-
co were not properly managed before the war began.
Many may doubt whether il was advisable TO march to
wards the town OF Matamoros. Many, from excess OF
chvalTy, may believe that nation powerful as
should not bully such republic as Mexico. But should
doubts and such opinions interfere with the Of
patriotism when the war commences Many in the
my entertain similar opinions. Il was more than could
be expected of human nature TO hope Tor perfect agree
ment on every subject The very difference OF opinion
relative TO the conduct Of wings and democrats in Ohio
with respect TO abolition, is illustration OF this great
fact But beg that, on this subject OF the war, all
elimination and recrmination be avoided Ii persisted
in, can never give the army adequate and, comfort
succor, support No, Let the word now be, as the
do not think worth while Mr. Chairman, to reply to
those nsnuations that the wings must be supposed
to be hostile to the interests OF the country because
they do not believe the causes OF the war sufficient JUS
ticaton. On the contrary, believe that he who feared
that the not JUST and the God of battles might
smile upon their arms, but who yet stood up Tor his
country right wrong, is entitled to more credit than he
who believed the country TO be altogether IN the right
With the il might be enthusasm with the other
the great champion of Troy Hector himself, doubted
much whether the was just-gave ADVICE against
-had sympathy with Paris and probably less with
Helen; but when the war came-when the Greclan
forces were marshaed in the field, Hectors cleaning
helmet" glering in the thckes OF the fight.
In the American army there were men VINO, IKE Hector
N
ready to mosten with their blood the soil OF that foreign
land their soil here, in defence OF their country and
the prosecution of measure declared by the Execu
tive on the part OF the peopeat all times and everywhere
sure from what know OF the people, that such IN
situations will pass UNDECIDED the idle wind We all
love country, and il is useless and worse than use
less attempt upon this floor to charge party or the
other with any want OF patriotism Lam proud TO say that
in the field wings have dePored themselves as well as any
men, and so it will be until the end Whether the
end in April not until again and again regiments have
been thrice ADMINISTRATIVE In battle or in the camp
whether in action or in suiterlngwhether IN the lnte
rior of Mexico or lingering the banks of the pesten
tial river they will do their duty and their whole duty
to their co intry while they live. Mr. Chairman, came
to the city of Washington charged rather with military
than with civil duty; and now if have said anything
which, from my position-resh from foreign country
to which the House has listened with attention. 1t has
been with the desire that they would do thing Tor the
army in Mexico, and that is to give their support TO
resolution which propose to offer, have offered by
Secretary Of War at my earnest solicitation and with
your kind permisson--[Loud cries OF "read, read
The resolution then read 1t authorizes the Secre-
tary of War to deliver to the commanding officers OF any
regiment of volunteers such clothing may be needed
for said volunteers the to be furnished to the non
commissioned officers, musicians and prvaes at the cost
the government, the amount to be deducted IRON
the pay of said volunteersthe commanding officers to
whom the clothing is delivered to be responsible for its
delivery to the volunteers or return to the United STATES
OF the twenty-six regiments ordered to Mexico, there
are but two three now provided with clothing for the
campaign. ! have not now to discuss whether that IS
their fault, or that of anybody else. | state simple
fact the government furnished its ortytwo dollars com
mutation for clothing-n other words advanced that
sum; but in the first place, many Of the volunteer troops
had to buy their clothing upon the credit OF the gov
ernment, at time when if very doubtful how lar
the would comply with the terms of the con-
tract Many of them had to get two suits of uniform
instead of one, in order to be uniform with their regi-
ments. Then the necessary expenses OF travelling
government did not pay-n other words, besides
expenses for equipments such the government
did not furnish These expenditures absorbed all but
little which, fear, they may have wasted. They have
that for six monthsthey have slept in that cloth
ing; consequently it is worn and in the Indictment
of the year. when they subjected TO those bit
ter blasts which pierce the very marrow, they are mis-,
dollars to buy their clothing, it would be pur-
chased at extravagant prices The has been
in the habit of supplying the regular troops according to
the army estimates in advance of their necessities pr-
IDENTIFY and wisely There is at Camago and other
places large quantity OF army clothng-falgue
suits, which could be distributed to the volunteer regl-
ments and be received portions of their pay; Gen
eral Taylor desires that the clothing shall be fur
nished The volunteers do not wish to go like Fal
STATS soldiers TO the field when they hur defiance
in the face of the foe they wish to look like decent
| men while they do it. 1t is advance in clothing
instead of money If the House will, according to par
amenary usage by special rule, pass that unani
mously to-day, that it may be sent TO the Senate to-
morrow, it will be great favor Permit me, under the
discretion of the Secretary of War; to take much cloth
| ing may he at Tampco, and | am sure the army will
be under great obligations to the country for this act OF
mingled justice and kindness And now, after making
these desuory remarks, have to thank the House for
which they have heard me. | attribute it to-
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