Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-02-22

officers and priates the orders OF the Govern
ment- aiayt t.t Ell t-
The President accompanied by the Secretary of War; in
pected the the two places OF rendezvous He
sy way Of Harrisburg and Carlisle first to Cumberland and
apart He gave directions for each division march
the Allegheny MOUNTAINS meet the other side and
ceranpg from personal that every thing
readiness and leaving written Instructions with Gen. Lee he
returned TO Philadelphia Congress meet and
was important for him to be there at that time"
Mr. DAVIS. of Mississippi. I merely wish say that
have before letter from the Secretary of War that
time, Major Mceny who called the brgader general Of
the militia in the State of Pennsylvania to enforce the laws
OF the uned States in the part Of Pennsylvania
Mr. DAVIS, Of Massachusetts,. have but word to add
IN reply to the Senator from Mississippi, (Mr DAv He
has referred to remark of mne in relation which wish
to be correctly understood do not know whether used
the precise expression which the honorable Senator imputed
TO me- did mean, however, that it should be understood
that there prevalent sentiment in Massachusetts, OPP
position to the stringent provisions Of this law. The Senator
proceeds to infer from that that that sentiment will array itself
IN measures Of violence against the law make such de-
duction from any facts within my knowledge On the con-
trays will venture to predict that all these specuatons in
regard to the employment Of the forces United States
execute this law in Massachusetts wholly and
wholly uncaled for That law is offensive 10 the people Of
Massachusetts for which could if the time and
the circumstance would permit. You know very we'll sir
that voted against the law. You know very well that had
strong objections 70 IT. as many other gentlemen here also
had These objections felt elsewhere But when YOU
come to the question Of the execution of the law sppehend
that no troops aid assistance from the Government OF
the United States will be found necessary in the city Of Bos
tom any other portion Of Massachusetts, There NAV be
mobsi mobs spring up in all portions of the country Op-
position TO measures which do commend themselves to
the public Judgment the public mind oenmes create an
of this description but then there beneath ali this
public opinion prevailing that this is the mode to settle
questions Of that description rely that opinion in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, rely upon the good sense
and the good judgment of the people n all these matters and
know that am not mistaken In the estimate place upon
and that iuio ;e
they wish the repeal Of this law, alteration Of its prov
ons they will seek by other and by other
than violent array against the strength Of this Government
any other Government question OF that sort The
days the Revolution and the days of Shsys rebellion have
BY The people have learned by long experience and
by long practice that there is WISER BETTER and blood
less remedy for oil meaures Of this sort which they may
resort and which they will resort whenever in their udg-
men occasion arises, and will be vain to endeavor 10
prevent them from resorting to it.
While oppose this law, and while object to many Of its
PROVISIONS do not object to what believe be a suitable
and proper law this provision Of the constitution
On the contrary would cheerfuy vote for such measure
has been Swallowed forth by several gentlemen who have
occupied places this floor and may say, without going
into the subject that the people of the States have felt
that an impuation them to deny them the privi
ege Of trying question Of this Sort as they try all their
questions, by jury of their They feel that casts
shade Of dsrust upon their fidelity and upon their integrity
you measure the weight Of that sentiment Of honor
and every gentleman feel the consideration and regard
which entitled. He estimate how much more pro-
liability there Of the peacesbe execution Of law that should
show by its terms and provisions that confidence was placed
in their fidelity in their integrity, and in their attachment.
the Union. But forbear entering in this subject do not
desire to 60 into these arguments There may come time
when camer state Of the public sentiment will exist when
these be examined with cando and mpartaty
when that time comes shall not despair Of satisfying this
Senate that wiser and better law might be made on this
subject. ssit H@ tha
Mr.. COOPER wish to detain the Senate single mo-
men as to matter Of fact The troops organized put
down what known as the whskey instruction in Penn.y
yana were from the States of Virginia, Maryland and New
Jersey. The rendezvous Carlisle. Gen. Washing
ton himself went to Carlisle From thence the troops were
dispatched TO the western portion of the State where ress-
lance had been made to the law merely rise 10 state this
in to my friend from Mississippi, (Mr. DAvIs) who
supposed that the rebellion put down by the militia of
the State Of Pennsylvania alone The principal force un
doubtedly was force Of militia from the State of Pennsy
yania but there were also regiments from Virginia, Mary
4 Mr.. DAVIS, OF Mississippi. would ask the Senator
those troops ever msrched to the Of action
Mr. COOPER. They marched from Carlisle Dc far wes
as Bedford Farther than that they did CO. believe.
Mr. CASS. They crossed the mountains under the COM
mand Of Gen Lee, Of Virginia. h.
Mr. F0OTE. One Of the paragraphs which have read
contained clear historical statement Of the facts referred 10
by the honorable Senator from Pennsylvania
I Mr. BRADBURY. The honorable Senator from Mis-
sisspP Mr DAvls has expressed the opinion that certain
of the United States be executed in the Northern
States. think it due to the State in part represent to
say that far as the honorable Senator'S remark applies
the State Of Maine, have doubt be is entirely mistaken
Letter from the Secretary of War to the jrernor of
Pennsylvania.
i .s WAR DErARrsEsT MARCH %, 1899.
SIR To suppress the insurrecton existing in the
counties of Northampton Bucks and Montgomery the
State of Pennsylvania opposition the laws Of the United
States the President has thought necessary employ
military orse tobe composed in part of such of the militia
of whose situation and of preparation will
enable them to march with promptude The corps of mill
rst desired this occasion the troops Of cavalry
Philadelphia, Bucks Chester, Montgomery and
These troops have the honor request your Exceency
will order hold themselves readiness march
tore the 2sh instant under the command of Brig Gen. Nc
| Pherson. ..d stg I'd ta.a #,a3ato Itp
have the honor to be, with great respect sir. obed'
1 His Excelency Governor MIFrLIS. .# ... X.
From the instruction given Gen. Mcpherson the follow
ing extracts ,. ,t ,,s..ss1gs. n-.
WAR DErARTMEsT MARCH 81, 1899.
SIR In pursuance of the Presidents proclamation bearing
date the 18th day of this month"; it has become
to determine and motion the military force
per be employed for uppressng the instruction the
State. t,q cit pps III ~ .er1 H+3' t#.l.aa t#.t
You will therefore be pleased form detachment from
the volunteers who have associated in the State of
yana and been accepted by the President part of the
provisional army consist Of the volunteer companies Of
cavalry Of the city of Philadelphia which you will add
two Of the troops Of militia cavalry Of the city,
under orders hold themselves readiness march,
to body Of hundred and forty horse INCLUDE
ing officers and proceed with the deach-
ment, without delay, TO the theatre OF nsurrecton.
your place places rendezvous which should be such
best calculated enable the troops that may be sta
onary defend themselves in attack and also to aid
efctualy possible parties OF horse in their transit