The New York herald., 1862-02-21

Mr. vooRHms, (opp,) OF Ind argued that the Union
viii be restored by and through the instrumentalty OF
the constitution, and strict obedience TO its letter
and spirit. or that /. win not be restored at all,
and in this connection said that tho policy OF
universal emancipation" or abolition proclaimed
at the commencement OF the session, coud not be
carried out without ntoerabe bad faith TO the Union
men OF the North and the South. If this was TO be
the policy cf the government in the prosecution OF
this war then gross deception has been paetced ona II
loyal men, and an army has been raised by false pre-
tencos, more fragrant than had over before been ad
vsnced to carry out secret and unhallowed pur
pose. We must adhere 10 the Union as onr
fathers made u, not as capricous politicians would
determine Mr. Voorhies quoted from President incons
Inaugural Address and messages show that the LITTER
had said that he neither had tho power nor the inclna
would execute the Fugitive Slave law Mr.. yoorhies also
referred TO General McCelans proclamation entering
Virginia, to the effect that tho army will not only abstain
from all Interference with slavery, but with strong
hand crush out any attempts at nsurrection This
looked on as pledge sanctioned by the Executive that
the army would not trampe State laws and States
protect them from those who would overthrow them.
There at that time protest from Puritan lips.
In support ohs argument Mr. voorhies referred among
Official Gespntches OF Mr. Seward Ia which the latter do
clared that whatever may become OF the rebellion IL
Status OF single human being in the States or Territories.
lnamy he lSfr. voorhies) said would the men
who relcted peace whom they could have obtained it on
terms Of honor Now Iet the armies advance and bring
this terrible struggle TO speedy termination Let the
war be wagcd in tho of the constitution the laws
and tho Uaon Of equal and honored onbcrs the
name OF God guided By an enlightened Christianity.
1r. WAsHRURNE (rep) OF Ill.,, said that the gontcnau
r vrorhles) had announced that the peopls Of Indiana
were ready to compromise with rebels but he (Nr.
WashbuIne wished to remark that the people Of Illinois
ready 10 comproniso the terms offered by Gen.
Grant, Of his (Mr. Washburne's) own State to Gen.
Buckner-namely, can unconditional and immediate
sur. cndor." (Applarse.)
Mr.. VOORHEES, wished TO explain. but Mr. shellabergcr
at tho time having possession of the oor and the
mttee rising be was unable TO do So
The House again went into Committee OF the Whole,
hn and tax "a
amendments to the Army bill.
Mr. RcaARpsoN. (opp) OF Ill., said that the annuncia.
tion made by his colleague (Air. Washburnc) short
time ago was most delightful sign.
Mr. STEVENS, opp of Pal hope the gentleman (Nr.
Rchardson) does not expect me to yield the floor FOR
general debate? This bill is for the army.
Mr. RIca,RpscN-I will Sc: on the army directly.
Iaughtcr.) want TO do good thing. want to con
gratu!at, my colleague (slr. Washburne)
Mr. SrEvESs hope no one will interfere with the pas
sage of this bill which is necessary to bo passed without
delay.
Nj RuuAaDsos--My colleague (Mr. washburne) has
endorsed General Grant.
Mr. WAsnBcRSE-Ies sir.
Mr.. Rich .EpsoS--One Of the most sensible prcclama
tons issue by General Grant when he entered
Paducah The General then made OF the following
language -
have nght opinions, but to resist
and oyerwhelm A. am for sustaining the constitution ant
the supremacy -! the laws.
Mr. RICH ARns on said ii a. he wished this proclamation
could bo written in letters gold the sky that every
body might the correct doctrine There woult
have b,en army OF six hundred thousand raset
II the object had been avOwed to overthrow
the constitution and create another governments. TIT
would have been begun but tor two elements
at tho North namely the abolition party and the party
headed by Buchanan rouCcy and Cushing and that class
The latter than the aboltionists be
they smart. These aud other remarks Of Mr.
Richardson occasioned much laughter.
The Senate's amendments to tho Army bill were road
and whom the committee they all concurred in
Adjourned.