The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-12

tabshne diplomatic relations between the United States
and Hayt and Liberia
Mr. vAuAsDicHAn, (opp.l of Ohio, remarked that no
resolution lies over.
RESPECT FOR THE LArs GEM Iyox-rHAsxs TO Those VINO
SERVED UNDER Hlk.
Mr. BLAIR, (rep) OF No., offered resolution declaring
just to recognise the eminent and patriotic services Of
gress 10 the brave ocers and soldiers under bis com
mand who sustained the honor Of the Tag achieved
victory at Springfield Mo- and in order to commemorate
the event, each regiment engaged that occasion bear
on IFS colors the word prnaed in letters Of gold and
that these resolutions DO read tho head Of the different
regiments OF the army Of tho United States. Mr.. Blair
believed The government had taken notice at all Of the
death Of General Lyon and hence tho pr0prety OF the
passage Of tho resolution he had submitted. He knew the
man well. One mover lived who cared moro for his
country and less for himself
Mr.. EpwARps, ep) or N H. moved that the last part
OF the resolution be stricken out Mr.. Edwards said
We are TO have Of long continuance, In which
bravery and skill are 10 be displayed and misfortune and
death incurred We should not therefore be too lavish
81 The outset In establishing prccedens the neglect TO
notice similar occurrences hereafter may result in serious
embarrassment.
Mr.. CoLfAx (rcp) OF Ind trusted that the amendment
would not be adopted The adoption Of the resolution as
proposed would have the effect OF stimulating our
gallant soldiers TO deeds Of patriotism u could do no
harm was due that should pay this tribute Of re-
sect to General Lyon recognise the services Of those
under his command
The amendment Of Mr.. Edwards was rejected and tho
resolution adopted. 4 4@h
TIE PUNISHMENT or TREASON, rcT0N TAXES AND
REMUNERATION CITIZENS.
provide moro cectuay for the collection Of taxes; to
loyal citizens for tho loss Of property and TO
provice honesteads for soldiers employed IN suppressng
the present rebellion Referred TO the Judiciary Com
m,itee.
srABlEmYG NAVY YARD AND DEPOT eRARpEAu.
Mr.. NOEL (opp) " Mo- offered resolution instrlctng
TIC Committee Naval Affairs TO inquire into the expe
dency OF establishing aayy yard and depot AZ Cape
Girardeau, and report By bill or otherwise.
fHn dRpfH os GEN HAIRcK RSeEcrNG FUGITIVE slAvrs.
The consideration Of the following preamble and reso-
| luion was then announced
ment has ssusd order prohibiting from coming
within the lines OF army and excluding those already
Whereas different policy and practice prrvs in othe,
and wheres d "d sra am u nhsns IN h
lnfmehs Oh this house, based military necessity
Reset ed That the President he respectfully reqrested
ses General aeck 70 recall said order cause Il TO con
form 10 the practice In other departments of the army
Mr. STgyEss {rep) Of Pa. d. think, sic. ought
to proceed al with the confederation tf the resou
ton. II il is to have any good effect the
sidcrcd the better and that il will have good eject
think will show. We all know before the issuing Of this
order that the successor Of General Fremont for the
purpose Of cnrg down General Fremont than from any
other cause ordered all the slaves received by General
Fremont within lines be excluded thercfrom and
returned 10 their masters, and that in future a-
gitives should be received within the lines This order
was given undor preerce OF preventing the fugtves from
conveying intelligence rs spies from our camps 10 the
enemy but any who reads that order viii at
hat ,s Is very bad precrce indeed and could not de-
ceive child That slaves viii away from their
doubts but that there Is any danger OF their
returning spies and giving intelligence the enemy
seems Incredible Nj Information on this subject shows
that fugitive Saves never desire to return TO their
ters and, IN addition that they true, los al and faith
fal to those who shelter them AS understand II tho
order excluding slaves from labor in lines and
turning them 10 their masters Bargnrated by Major
General Mcclellan while he commanded in Western Vir-
gnia. soon alter this came the magnanmous prOclama
tlon 81 General Dix Who when he down army
ice eastern shore OF virginia. amidst none but secession
lists ordered his generals to any fugitive slaves
that might Zoe TO them for safety and them TO
their masters. With reference TO the army Of tho Pc.
gHiO Two
slaves came within lines who had found two
q or wounded soldiers who had crcpt into tho bushes
and there escaped The cncny and saved their lives and
after aiding them and attending them till they were re-
siored . their friends these fugtives ordered by
Gennral Kelly 10 BE- returned To their masters.
Mr.. Love,oy, (cp) Of liTlc statement that the
'nas'e s w re scccssi"nists at that.
Nr. SrevENsso IL was, but don't whether they
were ~ not; there is precedent for this piece Of
cold b'"oded atrooity in history. Ia my judg-
men. al these acts are disgrace to the
llac Of conduct cnanated from The commanding Generals
they deserve TO have the opauc.tes stricken from their
shoulders. II they came from higher authority have
only 10 say "God forgive them, FOR they know what
they do
Mr Loyr'oy--l wond have refrauea FROM addressing
the House on this subject any thing might say might
ba attributed 10 fanatcisn eaisrn but for tho
IaSl remark Of he gentleman from Pennsylvania Now
II my honest conviction that these orders given
esGntenanced by the Gencra.s Themselves and that
they have no authority FOR issuing them from the alD-
rstratcn Why the President docs not cashier as
would ianehter)-f don't know; hut don't be-
Indirectly, 10 proceed in this nhaman, shameful
IL is the testimony Of every gene
raj III The feed that have sed with that the nlgi
tive slaves never retained AZ spies General Mcdowell,
before the fatal battle Of B run, in the habit OF in
curing from the slaves he mot with reference the 70
s'tion and movements OF the enemy and the Typography
% he country around them. am satisfied that our
~ 81 ro)abc scouts. aud those who have given the host
information "A nee lful points have been runaway
slaves and il is mcsi shameful mean and contemplate
~ mior generals or other officers to surrender up these
mtD OF 10 drive thcm from camps, TO attempt
siancor a race already d.sRraccd.
Nr. RAR,,leat inias ice has been done Major General
ilorh ~ this matter The gentleman {Sevcns) states
that Major neGnra aieck-bad ordered fugitive slaves to
he re nfh.a to- their masters.
Mr.. rsvE Such is the purrc Of the orders referred
o-shat no more rHnawass should be received within
the lines and tce Tho had aroady sought shelter ,hsre
shc, "a he expelled.
III. HlAB--Fion his ca'ap?
My. gyENs-rfom his nes--ihat the order
Nj. Hf-.II-i had conversation with Major General
isech about This very order for also misapprehened
il, a.,i admit IL liable 10 be misunderstood the
point question General HalIeck told that no had
~ it doing anything contrary to the law and policy
~ he r.r cFnment Oh this beet
Mi. SEiSspid cogrecty state the substance Of tho
p,der2
man has stated What not IN The order, not, pre-.
me from unjust motives Ia General Haleck, bni hc
nevertheless gross injustice to General
iiacck show that the order required
The retu,n fugitive slaves. Nothing of the kind was
tn the order, and moro than that
Mr. Io,EioY---Nbateyey the intention was. we have
learned frcma gentleman from that STATE in the
army that under the protencc color Of this order il
hunted all through the lines and actually taken
away from indiv ideals who had them Under their pro
ice: i'm and delivered nide. General Ealecks order;
those vino claimed them
Mr. RIARI tell The House ard the country that know
that General Ial!ecs save order 10 discharge
fugitive slaves from prison aNd allowed ihenleto 90
about their business my application and know to,
that whatever may bsyc been done under pretcnce
co,og OF that order, II not the intention Of the
General that this charsessanst him shoud have ben
made and he order with
such m intention. J viii state what psssei
between The General and myself on ina. point
Mr.. IovElorl say that slaves have been delivered up
y the officers OF the army under that order, and il the
General is unfortunate as 10 be unable TO write the
English language correctly it is his iar but the thing,
all events is dene
Mr. ASHLEY, (rep.] Of Ohio--lhai is common as'or-
,une with tho officers ci the agrny.
Mr. B.sR--l told General Ia.eck that believed the
order woca be pisndcrstpothat II woald be construed
" has hcen lie then ami there toll that he had
81 constituting Improperly I'll laws Of Congress
tie policy Of the administration with regard this sub
cct Ills simple Object "a oycHde from his lii a.
rather his camp and not hrs lines, 0hics ext nj
a WIDE district OF country persons who night carry
inirriuaitn to the enemy. ~ Cairo ii the
ablt foY slaves mud ohcts 20 from kentEky AMI
TIE lover Fart of Missouri, md % enter Tn clms scH
vegetables, and then ~ IL beck, VIII n, II thcy fc INTO
hanGy Of the orsy they would gye Information OF
the conoito and Strength and movements u ~. army
and ho desired pm stop - his ana thence te cause
Of the publication az te order liz said moreover Tia.
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