Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-03-07

GeIeral lhliersOn that be should delay bis ai-
tack upon Manassas until General PItterson's
f,rccs could bs brought up. but 10 that he was
ovcrruled by General Scott. have made this
statement more than once, AMI in reply to the
gentleman from Pennsylvania | now make it
aguiu.
MIR. Maynard-Mr. Speakes, when this dis
cdssion came up on Friday last took no part IN
il but as it is now resumed will make n single
statement. General Patterson has kindred IN
my distrct-a brother and sisler, hn others
more remotely connected. | was in that part OF
tie country up to and after the Battle OF Bull
/ run, aud it was reported there by the SECESSION
lists that General Patterson had written letter
To his relatives in Tennessee, stating that in this
controversy his sympathies were all with the
south. and that In their opinion, he would never
he found lighting against the troops ofthe south,
lhat statement was frankly made there by the
secessouists, and many Union men entertained
and expressed a great want OF confidence IN his
loyalty and fidelity to the government
Mr.. Gooch-l now refuse to yield any further
Mr. Maynarl-l have deemed il to be my duty,
since this matter has been brought into discus
sion, to make this statement in order that some
of General PattersOus friends may give it AN
authoritative contradiction. But such was the
prevalent Opi Mon about General Patterson among
many persons. Alsuy Of his relatives are active
aud avowed seUessionists, and others are equally
as active on the other SIDE. They are my per-
soma, friends, and would be much grstiGed to
have the loyalty Of General Patterson successfully
vudicated, aud what | hope is IL oAlumuy upon
his reputation refuied.
Mr.. Biddle--I ask the gentleman from Mas
sachusetts TO yield to ME.
Mr Loyeuy-I object.
Mr.. Biddle-l ask the gentleman from Illinois
10 withdraw his objection. 1t eau do him no
harm to hear few words from me on this sub
/ jet,
Mr. Lovrjny- withdraw my objection.
MIR Goach--l yield to the gvntlsman from
= Pennsylvania, but take it for granted that il
my time expires. that shall he allowed two
minutes after he has concluded.
/ Mr.. Bldle--l thank the gentleman
Mr. speaker Gen. Patterson IA my townsmau
o anl my constituent and may assume to know
as much ol him as the gentleman from Tennessee
I have no personal knowledge Of the movement,
. Of the column which he commanded Ia July last
o | was at that time in the military service, but II
e another part Of Virginia, within the limits o
8 Gen. McCellan's command But have per
u sOnal knowledge of the character of Gen Pntter
e son. In his command were many Of my const
n tuenis, connections, and friends, and | neye
Il heard one Of them mention him in other term
j. than those Of respect aud confidence. lie ha,
upon his staff some Of the most distinguishe,
! officers of the regular army now deserved,
e filling positions Of great uust he had gu hi
it staff men ofhgh character from civilife The
d were fully cognizant Of GEN. pattersOn's conluc
10 and motives their characters are adlitunM
II guaranties for his
a believe that no man. really cognzaut Of ih
It facts, has ever brought any charge against him
"a aud tint the yagne, haseeai rumors that hny
II been circulated TO ms disadvantage are but hear
At say upon hearsay, like the statement Of th
10 gentleman from Tennessee. Upon the occasio
l. before Marnshnfg, brillian, affair at tha
le time when our greater and more glorious victor
rs les hal not tclipsed it, Gen. paterson's conduC
tn was distinguished alike hy military skill an
d, personal intrepidity. All the contemporary ac
le counts, verbal aud published in the newspapers
TO from all sources, agree in that.
T. With respect to his character at an earle
a. period, in the war with Mexico, / would M
offer my humble testimony but sent to II
nc adjoining library, and have brought here III
G. volume OF reports, from which can cite un1e
the clear and venerable name of Winleld Scot
on the high testimony TINT was then borne to Gei
uy Pa,tersons character az u soldier. AT the seil
al Of Vera Cruz, ten Scott says that ''hr can on
r. euumerete the few who are insulated by rank
Of position, well as by noble services" lie th'
int mentions "Mnjor Gen. Patterson, second in col
"a mand" AT Ceto Gordo, Gen Scott says
he "Major General Patterson left sick bed
he share in the dangers and fatigues of the lal
ct and after the surrender went forward to cor
be He also served in the war Of 1872. OF fcour
ry ! had no contemporary knowledge of his seryc
u there; bat ] know that hy those who had,
was esteemed ms Il soldier, even at that ear
period Of his life.
is This statement | have felt hound to mike
en- behalf Of man who is my constituent, and vii
on, | believe, has been unjustly dispersed by yagt
the rumors and suspiciong, ouly too common, a
OF gaining too easy credenee with us. Let me ad
the however, that in 20 doing take no part in a
hu- criticism upon General Scott, for whom no IN
in living eutertains higher respect than do,
Mr. GOoch--l desire only to say, in conclusic
the that the dialogue between the gentlemen ir,
it's Missouri INF Blnir) and the gentleman frt
Pennsy ylyania (Mr. CoVodeJ has brought Ii
vas matter fresh to the attention Of the House
proposition is. that it any gentleman, n civil
,, military life, feel that they have RESPONSE
Z, is lities gu them that they ought not to carry
AT relation to Bu | Run or auy other battle, th
fair will have an ample opportunity to relieve the
ex- selves | call the previous question