The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-05
WASHINGTON, July l, 1913.

WASHINGTON, July l, 1S4S.
Saturday IN the Ssnatc-A Dispute among the &C.
nerais-Ihe Oregon BIZ, &c.
Thermometer at 80 per cent Quite feat to
walk up into the capitol on such day, the ascent
being over an exposed tagging, which burns like a
reflector and the level Of the two houses being
some two hundred feet above the level OF the tt
Der.
The monotony of the morning hour was broken
IN upon this morning, by passage al arms be-
tween two three of the military cnieitans of the
Senate. Sometime ago, General DAVIS, of Mis-
sissippi, presented flag from General Twiggs, to
the Senate, to be by them placed on file, as among
the national relics IN the possession of the govern
ment. The flag was the " star spangled banner"
smoked and dusy, and pierced with balls from
the battle fields of Mexico, having been borne in
triumph from Vera Cruz to the capital, and being
the first flag Of this republic ever raised upon the
summit OF Ell Palacio Macdonald of the imperial
city of the Aztecs. The soldier, who so bravely
bore it onward from victory victory return it to
the government, under whose orders they fought
covered with evidences of the glory tley have
won.
Gen. Jefferson Davis to-day (himself relic
from the northern column of the army-a cripple
from Buena VIsta's bloody ield), presented pa
per from officer of the southern column, setting
forth his evidence in the matter relating to
the eleyaiing of the flag OF country on the Ma
tioGal Palace OF the enemy's Capital which paper
Mr. Davis moved be printed.
1.-THE paper, we understand maintains the title
OF the division of Gen. Twiggs to the honor in
question
Gen Foote "a general of the gallant State mill
tia Of Mississippi, the home service) regretted
that his colleague had not FIRST consulted with him
before presenting this paper, as It was calculated
TO do injustice to noble Mississipplan, who had
eminenty distinguished himself in this war, and
particularly IN the capture and occupation Of the
city, of Mexico Gen. Quitmau).
MIR. Butler, OF 5. G. (brother of Col. Butler,
commanding the South Carolinlans at Churubusco,
where he was s!an), submitted his understanding
OF the history of the fight at the Garita de Belen,
the entrance, to the city, by the army. Gen.
retiring enemy, had first raised handkerchief on
the top OF II musket, as signal OF victory, which
was elevated on the eoemy's works. Calling for
flag, that OF the South Carolina regiment was
produced, and the Palmetto flag, the flag of South
Carolina, was the first raised on the walls of the
city.
Gen. Davis was aware of the facts alluded to by
the Senator from South Carolina and in his course
upon thisqueston, had not attempted to nvalidate
them, or do any thing which might detract from
the merits of the distinguished citizen of his
State, alluded to by his colleague. He had not
imagined that this was strife between Generals,
but between subalterns, between one or two lieu
| tenants, and sergeant of Marines. He himself,
neither in the Senate, nor elsewhere, had entered
into this scramble for small honors. He left that
to the subordnatee.
Gen. Foote stated that he had not imputed any
intention OH the part of his colleague to detract
rom the well earned honors OF Gen. Quiiman
He did not think that the State OF Mississippi con-
AIMED wretch who was base enough to be guilty
Of such conduct. Nor had he imputed TO his col
league any desire to scramble for the smaller
honors, either here or elsewhere, OF which he
htov ata Arccla rprpr UNA MI thar
unnecessary and gratuitous
Mr.. Davis said he was aware that his colleague
had made no personal lmpuatons upon him, and
his colleague must have known go. Personal inn
putatoDs would not be replied to by him in that
body. There another manner of noticing
such things, and another place. CA murmur OF
inquiry wsshere audible among Senators-"What
Gen. Foote again rose, and referred to his
former remarks an evidence of the desire on
his part to avoid giving offence to his. colleague
and said that his colleague had acknowledged
| there was no personal lmputations made. He,
therefore, thought that his colleague, in adverting
| to the course he would have pursued, had such
been the case, and in abiding so significantly to
the arbltrament he would have appealed to, had
manifested a spirit and temper which was not
called for by anything said or done by him. And
he would now only say-[Here Mr.. Butler
and other Senator'S attempted to interpose,
but General FoOte insisted on his right to
the floor, and they took their seats | He would
only say that had an invitation to such an arbitra-
iicDt Dccu PiSscHtcu W MIN, tneTe was no man on
earth he would more willingly accommodate than
his colleague.
Major Borland, one of the American detachment
captured at Encarnacion, by General Minon, then
went INTO detailed statement Of the operations of
General Worth's division, in the capture of Next
co, which had passed under his own observation.
(he having been marched with his fellow prisoners
ing, by order OF Santa Anna) The KEYS of the
CITY were surrendered by the authorities to General
Worth, who forwarded them promptly to General
Scot. The latter then ordered Worth to remain
in his potuon, at the entrance of the city, until
General Quiman had entered and taken bosses
sion Of the palace.
Mr.. Dayton here interposed, and on his motion
the whole subject was laid on the table
These army disputes do seem to be the most diff
cult things to settle IN the world. We hope that
the Etwo Senator'S from Mississippi will not mag
niy this thing into a casss beti. Let the army
officers settle their disputes among themselves.
The war being over, they will have plenty of time
for the settlement of their accounts.
The House bill, reducing the MAJ Generals Of the
army 10 three, NC, was so modified as to retain all
six Till the 4th March next; and further, to allow
TO all the officers and men, honorably discharged
nc, three months extra pay. The bill was then
sent back to the House for their concurrence.
According to this decision, If the House should
retained from and after the 4th OF March next,
will depend pretty much upon who is elected
President # Gen. Cass is elected, Gen. Scott
VIII perhaps have to go; If Gen Taylor is elected,
o"flooss win osdHu at uic icdu VI
the service In either case, we suppose, General
Pillow will be ovcrruled.
Mr. Bright asked that, by common consent, the
vote on the Oregon bill would be taken on Tues
day week.
Mr. Westcott would object 10 decision upon
this bill, until the ratified treaty from Mexico were
presented to the Senate. The question involved
would apply to the new territories as well as to
Oregon, and he desired that in its settlement they
should oil be included. 2t
With some conversation between Messrs. John
rs nd nd uhf
derstood that the Oregon debate open, and, after
Monday, should 90 on, and that on Wednesday
week II possible the vote shall be taken upon the
bill. This is question Of some little Importance,
when we consider that the fate Of this Union de-
ponds upon Its amicable settlement. The Wilmot
proYiso must be DISPOSED OF before the adjourn