The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-24

the grounis upon which he induced 10 propose
char re the whole scheme of the bill from regulars
proposed by the House and the Military Committee
the Senate, to bona fde volunteer corps The arg
was cradle but are constrained to presen
only few oil the more prominent points Under the We
der the regular System, and not only better men but
better Organization better Officers more harmony DC
tween the officers and tho OF least an equal degree
of disc plins and decided moral efficiency ia III,
field the volunteer system YVES deemed py our eau
gems ss more honorable than the regular stemt ha
dscredi,abie III the estimation of of respec,a
bily TO enlist the regular army from the kind Of ma
terias of which the army has heretofore to large
tent been composed. 1t was largely composed Of mel
driven by despair. ordssous habits to this last resort
There something Of degradation about II. The vo
Iunteer system also in censonsnce with the
spirit Of government the genius Of nsI ution,
either the mere name Of regulars that confsrrs disci
pine experience and service, or the clear head
an the willing heart And such Is the military genius
OF our yOurg that with six weeks drilling you car
render volunteers as efficient and terrible in the
feld as the veterans of Napoleon or wellington Fur
thermore the six hundred officers required Tor fo,c
of 10 900 given 10 the President, would create in
ol 5s oos1 which would oveaow ID. cspo bs
osidents House. the hotels and ell boarding houses
with candidates for honor and for glory, would be the
consequence.
STACK CAPITAL.
Mr. ALLEN proposed, in lieu Of the amendment Of the
Senator from Texas and also in lieu Of the House BILL to
wi:-authorizng the President to raise 10 900 additional
volunteers for active service In Mexco during the
subject to the provisions OF the act Of May 1885, for the
MIR ALLEN spoke with his accustomed energetic man.
upon this motion. He denounced this spirit Of delay
existing in Congress; aud declared that this hesitation in
these walls would create powerful sympathy with
the the psp epicsn sentiment upon this subject Of
the with Mexico, for the length and breadth
Of the land # .b was for and vigorous H., 1I
limp along and die away from sheer exhaustion He
thought the policy of occupy ing and putting garrison
The only policy was to push through to the enemy's
capital No peace, however, secured would hold good
presence overwhelming foce encampsd in the CAPT
tai OF MeSco You must stack your arms in the grand
peace made with your armies 700 miles from the Mex
lean capital will not last AZ hours Ths party out Of
doors viii rise up and denounce the party In power as
having sold their country and dspace them and
the war against us There was no alternative but
march forward and the armed occupation Of the enemys
capital Mr. Allen was altogether in favor OF the volun.
teers. The President doubtless we'll advised Of
ths exigencies OF the war; Mr. A. thought his object
would have been as readily gained in request for the
required force in volunteers, instead of regulars
MR.. cRirTENpEr's MODIFICATION.
Mr.. CRITTENDEN proposed to amend the amendment
proposed by the Senator from Texas that
pany officers shall be elected by the companies subject
officers to be appointed by the President and confirmed
MIR CRIrrkNprS upon this proposition chiefly spoke
OF the difficulties that would follow the plan of the troops
slectpg tnor regimentai officers The squabbes amsng
the different companies OF regment-the disorganz.
nation that would ensue, rendered the very comprehen
amendment Of the senator from Texas too liberal
BIO practically servicable.
MIR HousroN replied at some length in support of the
volunteers.
GEN. cAss vs. GEN. HOUSTON.
Gen. CAss said there too species Of troops, vol
un,eers regulars. The officers toe first
The first class were tried at the beginning OF the last
war, but ia the ear 1879 they abandoned, and
Were ca"d is ,b hs h
recommends regular troops Mr. Cass read from the
stituton to show that the appointment of these officers
proposed by the Senator from Texas, unconstu
tiona Ii directly in the face OF the constitution
necessary to prosecute the with energy and
despatch The persever1Dg resistance OF the Mexican
people such as only existed in the Spanish race
II rig hily informed Santa Anna had taken oath
10 pea while hostlie foot was on Mexican SOIL
and that he will never surrender inch of the Mexican
territory
Mr.. CAss.Yes sir, | understand that is the oath he
has taken. The alternative was, therefore, plan-it was
vigorous prosecution OF the We ought then, to
repOse reasonable confidence in the discretion Of the
PRESIDENT and III his experience. Mr. c. considered the
moral effect Of the victories OF in Mexico
worth every dollar OF the cos-doar for dollar With
brilliant eulogy of the army under General lay or
and of the zeal with which the volunteers had thrown
Senator returned to his argument for regular TROOPS
tho most efficient and the opedient discipline. He
edenrely with the opinions OF the Senator from
Texas.
MIR. BADGER argued the uncensti,utionaity Of the
amendment proposed by Ger. Houston.
Mr.. HunTNeToN commended for the volunteers, under
the pao ny winch they were raised and organised the
last session. He read from the Presidents message, APP
proving tie volunteers at Monterey equal to
Mr. H., after discussing some extent merits
OF the volunteers, proceeded to the constitutional ques
ton raised by Gen. Cas- and in Opposition to the plan Of
oicerirg the troops OF Gen. Houston. Mr. Huntington
thought they ought to be left to the states.
Mr. RkvEsDY JOHNSON next at four o'clock and
said it his wish 10 speak and also that bill
should be disposed of to-day II the Senate were other.
wise disposed, he would cheeruly give way till o-mor-
Mr. Bssros seized the interval to say that the Com
ni,'ee on Military Affairs would Of necessity be engaged
oIlt O ne IL a "a to.ol
MIR. AIcHisoN, upon this sccount moved that when
tbs Senate adjourn 1t snail djourn Monday
MIR. sPEIoHr called tor tie ayes aud noes.
Mr. ALLEN said no should for this motion in defer.
to the Military Committee who will be nece ssai lily
absent all day to morrow at the War Department.
Mi srnIoHT said We could then take up other bust.
ness.
The motion carried-25 to 49,
With some general conversation the probabilities
OF hnishing TINS bill to day. MIR Mango m, getting
isiactory answer, moved that the Senate adjourn.
MIR. sPEIoHr called for the ayes and noes
q - Aue The Vice President decided in the mega
uve and so the motion to adjourn tpast o'clock) was
iost ana the senate settled itself down for business
AMENDMENTS.
Mr. ATcHnoS, for Information, submitted modifca.
ton Of AIR. Aliens proposition for ten regiments vo,un.
teer nncsr the provisions OF the act Of May last calling
Mr. JARNAers, for information read an amendment to
the same purpor but more particular in its specifca.
uons, cslng for regiment of dragons and nine of
infantIy, under the volunteer act Of May, 1876
Nh JoB,soN, Of Md debated the advantages OF volun
teer but more particularly the question Of the
onay OF the appointment vi the officers Of the troops
10 be raised as proposed by Gen Houston. And here
expecting night session, leave to take mou,hul OF
retrsshment
REsIDUUN.
During Mr. JoHNsoSs Speech he took occasion to ask
the Committee OF Finance what they proposed to do in
the way vi revenue measures.
Mr. sPEIsHr said they intended to introduce the loan
bill for twenty three millions; and If il incumbent
the Senate u originate measures, he would
show the Senator what he would do
Mr. TURyEy followed Mr.. Johnson in support Of the
amendment offered by the Senator from Texas.
Mr. HorsroN arose to reply and he had been upon the
floor ten fifteen MINUTES, when
Mr.. BENTON moved that the Senate do now adjourn
Ayes l6 noes 10. Lost. Mr. Benton Their eupon left
the Senate to get his dinner upon his hosk being
six o'clock Chamber lit up with sperm candles
Mr.. HoUsroN renewed and pursued his argument, in
support OF volunteers in preference to regular troops
The galleries Of the Senate which hal been adorned
the whole day by large representation of the beauty Of
this great natl IN at about four o'clock nearly de-