The New York herald., 1862-04-16
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
THIRTY-sEvENTH CONGRESS-
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.


WASHINGTON, April Is, 1852.
Mr.. WILKINSON frepJ OF Min, presented petition
from the citizens Of Minnesota praying Congress to cal
all the people OF the United States bond and free "a
aid in the suppression OF the rebellion and assuring
them Of the protection Of the flag therefor
QUALIFICATIONS on r1xcroRs
Mr. GRIMES (rep) Of Iowa, on leave, introduced bill
prescribing the qualifications Of electors in the city
Washington. Laid over.
BRANCH MINT pENvR.
Mr.. FEsESpEN, (rep.) of Me-, from tho Finance Com
mittee reported the House BILL without amendment fol
establishing branch mint at Denver, Colorado.
CASE GENERAL STONE.
Mr.. MoDoueAII, (opp OF Cal called up the resolution
calling the Secretary or War for Information to the
causes of the delay in the trial Of General Stone and
the latter has not applied for speedy trial, sc.
Mr.. FzssrDES suggested that the resolution call on
the President instead Of the Secretary of War.
Mr. McDouGALL said he specially preferred a. now
Stood He alluded to the fact that ty days
since General Stone had been arrested at his home at
midnight, and closely confined in dark fort.
without being able to learn why he was
arrested, by whom, nor had he learned
whether his ordered by the President Secre
tary Of War or the Commanding General The manner
OF his arrest and confinement seemed 70 be more the re-
suit Of Venetian Council Of Ten than that Of officials OF
free republic. He briefly recaptulatcd the circum
stances Immediately prior 20 Gen. Stones arrest. He
staa that General Stone had visited the President and
Secretary of War friendly intercourse and dined with
tho commanding General not many hours before his ar
rest Rumor that had the power 10 blast the fairest
ia me, was all that had made charges against General
Stone, and nothing eso could be learned. He quoted
from H. W. Beechers sermon defending constitutional
liberty truth and justice, and spoke Of those arrests as
fraught with danger to free people He was glad the
pulpit had taken up these cases, and, though
not expecting it from that source, was glad
70 quote any one favoring truth and Justice
He then reviewed General stones the Mexican
brcyeted N
cestors among the frat Of the early defenders OF the
country In California, OF which General Stone was
resident regarded higher personally and he
was the selection OF General Scott TO command the First
brigade here and superntend the dences of the capital
He was also made colonel in the regular army by the
President, confirmed by the Senate, and commanded
brigade under General Mcdowell when the army first en-
tered Virginia, holding at that time responsible COM
mand including Alexandria and the line OF defences to
Balls Cross Roads which threatened by the enemy
He was made Brgadier General and was at the battle
OF Balls Bluff In that he had made many enemies, but
had even demanded court Of inquiry prior to his arrest
that day, and informed by Secretary Stanton that
no charges had been made against him. and that he could
return to his command The greatest efforts had been
made in vain to1earn the charges against him. Several
letters were read. addressed by eminent awye OF the
country to Secretary Stanton enclosing open letters TO
General Stone asking IL he knew what the charges
made against him, and if he could afford him counsel
but these withheld Secretary Stanton returned
replies that no communication could be held with Gen.
eral Stone. We had committee on the Conduct
OF the War; and from that source rumor has ntimated
mony s taken secretly and parts to abroad in the
press in this way the committee conducted the
saving he desired 10 be before yorktown now He
(Mr NcDougsl mad endeavored 10 the Secretary Of
War, but failed TO procure audience, and he thought
the country had fallen upon strange times indeed when
the Secretaries of the President could not be seen on
of cal business. There was no excuse even oored by
tn is master Of all the government forces who set aside
la and statute but had squadron in the
1eld Written applications had likewise failed. Gen.
Mcclellan had three distinct times demanded Of the
Secretary OF War court martial for General Stone but
had failed He then reviewed the European and Ameri-
military Codes showing that they were for the pro-
lection ss well as punishment OF soldiers. Tho Art
ces of War provided for summoning court martial
eight days after the arrest yet steps had been taken
for one hundred ana fifty days after General Stones ar
~oIs Ha h mo % sS aae ee'n r
any. II he was charged with treason he could
be speedily tried by civil courts He quoted case, dur
sentenced to death BY court martial but ordered after
wards to duty by the President But that in better
days Of the old republic before tho faction had raised its
hydra head in Of the departments Of this govern
ment He cited the fact that BY the delay Of the trial
one Of the most important winsssss-Gen. Lsnder-hsd
gone give his evidence in another world. The Secrs-
tary OF War and the Secretary could not make
laws for that belonged to legislative bodies Mr. Stan
ton, however, had made law which was the law OF
tyrant, worthy OF ST. Petersburg and Constantine
pie one hundred years ago.
Fools rushed in where angels dare not tread.
In conclusion he thought that the Senate should demand
a trial for Gen. Stone Mr.. Wade thought that tho
hours patitudes Of the California Senator like
the lawyer whose client was a. the foot OF bad ndct:
about constitutional rights No respected law and
liberty than hs did he repelled the nsinuation
made against the Committee on the Conduct Of the War
OF which he was chairman.
hr. McDoUGALL discaimed any reflection on the com.
mtee He had heard that the committee had the case
OF General Stone under consideration. which led 10 his
arrest. Was that 80?
Mr. WADE. (rep.) Of Ohio said that the Senator had
stated the committee had stabbed men In the dark
Mr.. McDoreALL replied that he did not say so.
Mr. WADE was glad to learn that he did say 80.
There not word OF truth in It, The committee
deavorsd 70 correct many wrongs in the army and had
never publ word but had given the result OF their
investigations TO the Executive. They had under.
taken TO conduct the war a. had been alleged frequently
The committee entirely above sabbng men in the
dark and had never injured single man but remedied
numerous wrongs. SO far al General Stone
harm hair Of his head. He would say here in this
place. that there probably for his arrest and
the testimony relating 70 him was laid before the Presi
dent and Secretary OF War Whether that evidence led
his arrest, not he did not know. That testimony
should not be drawn from him now. While the country
was struggling for existence and unborn generations
were be taxed, traitors walking these streets
The Senator talked about constitutional liberty Breck
inridge used to stay here and talk about il, and
traitor at heart. IL was SO with others Those who
talked OF habeas corpus times like these were sympa.
thzers with rebellion. The movements o. our armies
known 10 the rebels as quick as to loyal people
The government had endeavored TO keep this informa
ton away from the traitors. but failed. Times or
revolution demanded stringent measures; but traj-
tors had been too enently dealt with, owing 20 too
said Inf favor OF Gen. Stone would apply equally well
TO Js Davis The latter in Mexico and had defend
ed the government, but he was traitor Lucifer was
angel in Heaven once, but had fallen and has not
been respected much since in that quarter (Applause
Mr.. Wade continued at some length, urging rigorous
prosecution OF the traitors sacrificing the pstuon Of
slavery. Let slavery die and the Union live.
Mr. WILSON, (rep.) Of Mass, offered q substitute for
the resolution, calling on the President for all nora-
ton incompatible with public interests relating 10
the arrest Of Gen. Stone ere vote was taken
Mr. McDouoALL desired IL TO go over till tomorrow
he wished 10 reply.
WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
Mr.. hoRsuL, (rep) Of Me- from the Committee on the
District OF Columbia, reported back the Pennsylvania
Avenue Railroad BILL with amendments.
rHB NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
Mr. sHgRNAy, (rep) OF Ohio, from the Conference Com
mttse, reported back the Naval Appropriation bill
The Senate then went into executive session after
which IL adjourned.
House Of Representives.
WASHINGTON, April l5, 1852.
TIE Union PRISONERS WAR.
Mr. TRowsRiDer, (rep.) Of Mich, called up . motor
heretofore made by him to reconsider the vote by whss