The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-19

seldom IA he did ntruded upon the patience "a '
state Of affairs In Maryland, and TO which his COLI 81,
referred Of very painful nature, and which must
uate, il not at checked scenes which himself
his colleague who had just spoken must only contemplate
with abhorance and horror and to prevent the realization
Of which they prepared TO perform their duties to the
death He maintained before the world that Maryland to-
day IN her heart Of hearts speaking through the majority
OF her people, approves, as he did himself Of all the
measures adopted by the President Of the United States
in clothing and officer of the army with the powers he
did And Maryland, in her heart Of hearts, approved of
me manner IN which that power was exercised by
Major General Banks. applause on the floor } Mary
land had declared its Will upon this subject
with an emphasis that cannot readily be msapprc-
heuded or mistaken. Forty four thousand votes
have been cast for himself and his colleague who
known TO stand by the administration IN all the military
II had taken preserve the supremacy OF the
government Balimcre while only twenty four thou
sued votes were cast against that opn0n aud most OF
these men were Union men, In view OF these facts then
Maryasd had so cnny declared that she satisfied with
Ecr present condition. ana 10 MAINTAIN II by her
representatives here, and if necessary battle for IL
The ans Of the State or elsewhere Nothing very
astounding IN the post on in which Maryland placed
by port On ci her ctZcns He knew It was tLr habit of
aacer 10 oN r'Ne ~" a' a o '
the laws OF Congress-, as they appear the statute
book, as tic only source from which they can
ascertain the extent of the power vested In the Com.
mander michel even IN an emergency like that which
existed with regard to Baltimore Must marital law be
entey ignored because Congress has not that
martial law, WIDER certain circumstances shat be en-
forcedr The Constitution tsei provides fer the oganiza
Of The army Of mast recognise all things
ncdeDia t. the proper maintenance Of army, among
which IS mari'a law The fahers OF tho repGehc recog
u'zed the existence of martial law ncaeuta 70 the
powers OF Commardcr.ir Chief OF the That law
carried with II n power, vested in the Commander
Chef TO suspend the Labeas ccrpus act Not only
rest individuals, but to suuersede all civil power that
siaros the way Of its enforce mebt That being the
case how came martial law DC proclaimed, and
the habe as corTus act suspended, Baltmoro2 mi
nor''y OF tho peor,e no longer content with tho remedy
Afforded by tho ballot Jox overtime w
the supremacy Of the law he referred TO that most
mons rons catragc that treas liable outrage by por
ton OF the people Of Baltimore who undertook TO stone
TO death the soldiers OF the Quilted States hur
ryDg al tue command OF The President, 10 protect the
capital Of the country These very Commissioners, who
sent this memorial here made no attempt 10 prevent The
outbreak Were they not competent TO stop the burning
OF the bridges on the line OF communication with the
NORTH over which the army was rushing 10 the rescue Of
the captas They, at all events dad not make The effort
What do the statements ~ that letter show which
read by the Cierk That secret organization
exists 10 the city OF Baltimore and the adjoining
Of Maryland. having IN view an discretionary move
mert depending upon the contngeucy-not very pro
bahc oneo JohDs,on the rebel General escaping
Gen Patterson. and appearing with his forces before Bal
limore heu ave enIistcd aud even women enlisted
and everything preparation whaty To suddenly rlsc
without waning, on the soldiers, and murder them the
streets u OF these things that Major Gen
Banks issued h's proclamation TO suppress ncurrecton
and TO prevent war H. III the performances OF that holy
duiy, Gen Banks rcspasscd little the strict rules
Of mart al law espassed little upon the rights of in
dviduas, still be (Mr Tbomas) would say 10 him, eco
on in your good work, and receive the iaudations
and encomiums OF every man IN Maryland, of the
minority, when they awake from the strong deusion
under which they are now unhapply, acting In the
would any prudent military man, IN hostile land, and
admoushed by the outrage already pcrpe raied IN which
soldiers fail 10 take such PRECAUTIONS AZ the Of
the demanded9 military leader could not be sup
posed to wait the development Of all the details and the
systematic demonsratve proof which court OF justice
and jury would require. With regard 10 the arrest Of
Marshal Kane, he had a few words to say Kane
Marshal Of Police, with oil the power preserve the
peace and suppress riots at his command and If no had
acted as General Banks acted hc would have at once
Quellcd tho excitement, and have led men buck
ID
Did the Commissioners, who had this memorial present
ed amt who have come here for trial by sort Of an
peal from the action Of the military authorities iu Balt
morclid they make any effort TO lead back the people
Of Baltimore 70 Their allegiance TO the laws Of the United
States, this Marshal aud these Commissioners Of Police
had their apologistsY But hc had despatch hts hand,
which he weuld read, Sent by this Kane into Maryland.
peace when the un,br.ak occurrcdp No Was their any
effort made to bring the people back to their allegiance TO
the government which IN his heart was second only to his
allegiance this government No. Any attempt TO bring
them back TO the old love Of country which warmed
the hearts Of the citizens of Baitimorcf No But
Marshal Kane assumed 10 be the mouthpcco Of the
munIty Kane, in the midst Of the cxcements and the
burning Of bridges, telegraphed TO exctalc young
man, b. adley johnson, "A commander OF the rebel
army IN Virginia Was II telegraph a pcaces No. but in
language 10 every drop Of blood in that young mans
veins This was at time when the patriot troops
Their way to vndcae the government prevent the
capital from being sacked and the Chief Magistrate and
his Cabinet from being burned in their bedchambers.
These arrested Baltimore by mob, attacked
and sont Of them stoned TO death unaimed they were
and condition which appealed TO The iorbearancc Of
this celebrated DESPATCH
Bring your here by the first TRIM The streets
with Maryland bloud Send expresses the
tans. Fresh hoides Will be down us tomorrow. We
VIII fsh, them and whip them over the border.
That the language OF Kane and endorsed by the Com
Of the city OF Baltimore appointed TO protect
the people the peaceful pursuits and avocaoDs OF c
which, thanks to the military power, they enjoy.
THIS despatch of Kanes was followed by acenby burn.
ing the bridges learning up the Northern Railroad
track The bridge TO Wilmington was burnt down for the
purpose Of arrcsne the progress Of Northern troops
coming to the rescue OF the government--to the
valuable archives. This very Kane, instead Of
lending his aid TO the maintenance Of peace, and
10 the preservation Of the government cenurng rash
men, by all the considerations calculated 10 the
passions 10 bring the sharpshootcrs TO aid him in
tebshing his reign Of terror.
Dir. MAY replied. He said that no condemned the
mob more than he did On calling on Marshal Kane he
assured that he (Mr Kanc) would protect tho federal
troops the risk of his life which service every honor
able gentleman Baltimore would admit performed
He did not Justify Mr. Kane's despatch Mr. johnson.
Mr. THOMAS (resnming)-The Commissioners
deep n the plot against the of the city and the
maintenance OF tho laws tke Marshal himself They
retained him In ocr and they presumed to sanction all
he had done They unfit for the position they held.
The military commander would have been false to his
position and 10 the gallant under bis command If he
had waited longer TO satisfy his mind that the public
peace demanded the coarse he pursued.
TIE NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL PASSED.
The House then concurred In the Senatcs amendments
to the Navy Appropriation bill.
SIIL. PASSED.
The consideration Of the Tariff bill was resumed and
afterwards passed.
INCREASE or TIFF ARMY
The House took up the Senate bill providing for an in
Of the standing army twenty four thousand
On motion Of Mr. BLAIR (rep) Of Mo. from the Military
Committee, substitute adopted converting these
regiments into volunteer forces
Adjourned.