The New York herald., 1862-04-22

made heretofore that Kentucky was saved by troops
ncid TO defend herself
MIR. WADE said that Kentucky had armies in the
held, but he inquired On which side she had the
(Ronewed laughter)
Mr. POWELL said he knew that Kentucky had troops on
both sidcs and he regretted that It was
Mr. SUMNER was Of the opinion that General Stone
entitled 70 be heard unless there
military necessity for the contrary. He denied the in.
thing do with the arrest Of General Stone lie was
stranger TO him, and had done nothing directly or ndi
recty which led 70 his arrest He favored reference
Of the resolution TO the Committee on the Conduct OF the
War
Mr. HALE thought that inquiries on the resolution
should be answered. but did not favor reference OF
the resolution the War Committee as IL was not
committee Of the Senate, but JOINT one Of the two
houses.
Mr. McDorenl here suggested TO refer the resolution
TO the Military Committee.
Mr.. KING, (rsp Of N. Y member Of the Military
Committee hoped Il would not be referred to them. Il
would involve the inquiries before the Commit
tee the Conduct Of the War where the resolution be-
longed.
Mr. CHANDLER (rep) Of Mich said the statements Of
the California Senator about pats testimony before
the War Committee were, IN point Of fact untrue No
evidence, 70 his knowledge as member OF that com.
mittee, had ever been taken against any without
chance for his being heard In his defence He was
tired Of theso mean and false mputations the com.
mtee.
Mr. McDoue.IL asked If the Senator meant 10 cay tina,
| be had said nythng false.
Mr.. CHANDLER said-Whoever said the committee has
taken pdrte and iDqnsoral evidence made false
puiatons.
| MUCH COnluflon ensutu.
Mr.. McToUoAII rapidly repeated the inquiry: Docs The
| Senator mean TO say uttered any thing false7
The ViCE PRESIDENT called him TO order
Mr.. CHANDLER would not repeat what he had already
sad several times. He declined 70 answer.
Mr. McDouGAL said-1he Senator must not, then
| point bis finger nj me.
order being restored Mr.. FEsENDEa (rep Of Me said
he thought the inquiry was proper unless some mpc-
rious military necessity prevented the trial Of General
stone but this should be left with the President az
Commander IN Chief Of the army, who alone Judge
in tho premises. No ono would guard constitutional
rights than himself aud IL proper for Congress
| TO inquire into these arrests
Mr.. GRDEs, trop) OF Iowa, trusted that The Senate
would back 70 the question before them and not
debate these side Ho favored Mr. Wilson a reso
luton calling for facts regard 10 tho arrests Of the pre-
sIdent, if not incompatible with the psblic interest
Mr.. BROWNING, (rep OF ILL.,, conCe,led tho yiers OF
the Senator from Iowa. and dclamed his rspy To tho
ntmaton OF Mr. McIcugal that he spoke hero or else
where tho views Of tie President He spoke solely from
information elected debate here on the question and
thought there might bo circumstances which would us-
thy the Imprisonment Of certain persons at such times
as these resulting in temporary individual injury for the
public good. This happened with the best OF govern
nents He defended the Secretary OF War from the
sault made upon him to day and believed stood
higher tho estimation of the people of tho country
hs confidence would not bo injured by hs assault He
thought that Secretary santons 0urur tho ast