The New York herald., 1862-02-18


the: q: .,ssss.. ). on Gessh1 would y7d 10
T Hr. = wlczlus (Union) Of KY, rspsass4 wha. he Lad
before sad-namey that he had stated that the
thew had nterrogated and that Gen. Mcclellan gave su
answer which at least satisfied him.
Mr.. GoocH asked BY what authority do you make ihs
assertion
Mr. wIoxIuyI answered. will you deny the facts
Mr. GoorH-I again add, what authority have your
Mr. WIcxInrE-AndI ask whether you deny thsfsc
Mr. GoocH presumed the gentleman made the satemena
. ss Is did s
tee not by summons, by invitation He was free 10
suppose that this House had too much for hoss
who compose the committee suppose they would ass
him any question pertaining TO tho conduct OF the war;
which he would object to answer. His testimony was
not taken That the committee had an interview with
Cereal Mcclellan was true, but that he WAS called
witness was not true, and IL totally without founda-
tion that the committee had taken any testimony affect
any without giving him fair and iu,i opportunity
y answer the charge: The committee was Star
Chamber court az had been charged.
Mr. WICkIIiFE asked did you hear me say so?
Mr. Gonc-I heard somebody say on Friday. Ths,
comni tee had SUNNI ed bef,re them only such wit
pssses as were cessary to the inves stigation Tho
Committee had deemed it their duty TO keep TO them
SEW what they had heard from witnesses. lhoy
had made no ions to individuals, 10
Lcwspa,egs which members might senl in advance OF
the report being mde lie did not believe Congress had
ne its Whole ty when had made the necessary APP
pop.i tons II was tho duty OF Congress to fenanjn
and every membor should be In his place 10 con-,
tribute by a]l means in his power TO uphold and sustain
the administrator in Crushing out the rebellion lhs
rela between the Committee and the EAectiye, SEQ
o tho most cord a. en-, actor. Tho officers and men
going nlo the held shnld be assured that they arc
government, whetIo in victory or defeat pro
viied they fight manfply in the teld. is
trusted we should lose no more battles and bNed wa'
soon can win score OF th,m it $50 only pgt .he neis
have in the field against the enemy. Tho fall Of
Fort Henry Fort Doneson, Roanoke Island and Bowling
GIen is but tn beginning of tho series of Victories in
the history of the reboiln. rhe committee have from
the outset been unit in everything they have ATTEMPT
ed unde taken and he felt authorized to say there
Is any thing thy desire more than another u is
ghting, for lighting only will crush cat this rebel
hon; and the this fighting could be done.
the better. III Object of tbs war beng the
man,enarce of the constitution, without alterations
last vestge OF rebellion and treason shall be crushed
NJ. BLAIR, (rer) OF Mo-, referred to wha, ,c said on
Friday and in Confirmation Of the truth Of BIZ ateens
read copy of spatch furn shed by gentein
Central Patterson's stail, as follows
CnARLEsrows, Jul. 20 1851
spmW,h a. porlon Of his force General Johnston len.
soopa sh' Oh inc h 5S'
Mr. STEVENS, (rep) Of Pa, gave his recollestn thar
General cott tho presence OF the Cabinet sat that
the bat lie Of ul fought against his wishes and
Judgment under tho pressure Of high authorty anda
further that hc served TO be dismissed from tho army
for thus Welding his consent.
Mr.. BLAIR replied that all understood the satcnens
which heretofore made by Mr. richardson, but the
had further roited that Gen. Scott in 20
question by the President, discained that the President
had nf onceo him in risking the battle II would nos
the gentleman from Pennsylvania (r. StsseDs)
omit this important admission.
body He no ones partisan. lio merely wased to
ascertain the T. uth
Mr. BLAIR said the gentlcman's recollection was trae
far it went but il was incorrect in emitting SO uc OF
the in rela the Interview re!ev ed t5
President from the res onsbility Of that battle.
Mr. MAYNARD, (Union) OF Tenn. said that 70 was ro-
ported by sccessonsts a or the battle OF Bun run, that
General Patterson sympat i,ed with the SOUTH anu that
he would soon be found acting with 1t. And IL was also
openly expresse ed by eacra Patterson
was greatly Wanting in loyalty and fidelity to gov
Mr. BpprE (opp) Of Pa, said General Patterson was
his townsman and constituent. He had no knowledge
from personal obseryatn of the army yghicl General
Patterson commanded July Al thar time he (Mr.
Bidlc miiit IN part os Virginia within
lhe scope OF General McClean's command large nGm-
Der of his constituents, friends, nsgAbors and
tions with General PATTERSON and he never heard
from them anything but wha, was IN he
expression Of CO. .1ence in his ability Some oi The
officers of high rank in the army, together with u,ose in
civil life, his an and nol:r of the ~. he bo-
lieved, ever brought charge against him. Whatever
detrimental to that gentleman merely runors
hcarsay, which the ieinaa from Tennessee
Jesed MIR. Bddic caused to be read an extract from
Geie "a! SCOTS report concerning General pasterscn'e
skill and bravery in Mexico and also referred ~ the fact
that General atte son rendered services in The war OF
1872.
Stevens had any important revelations TO make On
their own rsspon ibty the comaitea the conduct II
the would afora them an Opportunity.
Mr. CRTTIypEy opposed to the commit.eca
which should he abci-h he'd in order that harmony
might pre rved in tho operations Of ;hs gnvcrnm nj
The power with which tie 'corani,tes ci thJA wAs
dangerous Let the officers OF the government n, ade
to fcpend the rorf which may be made by the c-
mttce and tho committee would command the govern
IN mt tho president incl;d.d.
Mr. Loocu Explained the cora,a,;es never at
tempted bring the President before them, ana he be-
Mr. R1rxNpEy, continuing his remarks aaaiust The
existence OF the Committees said the House might not
always have such discreet gentlemen such con.
mtee others ght become oyerooar az IN the exercise
of power They might at first handle the sceplre light
w. but it would ultinsteiy become he club Of Her
cuiss. They had right, under this constitution,
to invest gate the concuct Of 'ns war, which
a. ..ell - Lnp
himself lie had had invitation to appear fore the
commt,ee bat the next thing he might be summoned
Mr. THoHAs, (tntn) Of Msss said that hs was one OF
those who voted against the rsisig OF the committee
an would do az were the question repestcd to-day
He thought il wrong in principle, and useless Tor any
wise rursose There are ordinate departments Of the
Neither the Executive nor those invested
with power under MIN, as the tomnalitrlnNnle o ths
| army snd navy, could be summoned before The com
Mr. Rosoor CoSKrISc, (rop) Of N. y. said ho voted
for the appointment of the committee differing from Mr.
Thomas lie mr. Conkiiug) expressed bis belief that 10
this in great degree indebted for tho
important military movements and the gorions news
| with which they were furnished to-day.
Mr. CRn1KxDrN, lUnion) Of KY, Was Of opinion that
We are indebted for victories to the vior OF orr
troops under the skill and plans Of ths Commanding Gso
eral. He proceeded to speak OF General soott with
whom they had enjoyed acquaintance Of forty years
he concluded by saying he never knew a nan moro
scrupuous In all that constitutes integrity, PATRIOTISM
and morality Of character General SCOTS name Wss
| now a glorious part of cur national history.
The Senate resolution for tho employ ynont Of steno'
grapher to the COMMITTEES on tho Conduct OF the War;
was ADOPTED. - -
THE AGRICULTrRAL BUREAU.
Mr. IovEyor erep) Of ILL., called UP the bill beretoors
Introduced by him from the Committee on Agriculture,
for the establishment Of Department OF Agriculture
The principal amendment made By the House was 10
the reduction of the salary Of the Commissioner namely
from Ave 70 three thousand dol ars.
The bill was then passed by 152 against 7.
SPEECH MR. ARNOLD on TIN WAR
The House went Committee Of the Whole on tho
Post ONCE Appropriation bill. .
Mr.. ARsoID (rcp) Of Ill.,. In the commencement OF nv
rsmarks referred to the news to-day from tho West our
roops having pene heart and centre oi the re-
bcion lilo proceeded TO speak of slavery az the cause
of the conflict Slavery Is doomed This TACT shoud 20
recogpized and oil unite practically meeting the grave
results involved. The question was "bery under the
constitution. or .tsiaveryv ON Its ruins.
TIE SIGNAL Cosrs or TIE ARMY
Mr. BrAR (rep) Of No., from the Military Committee
reported the senate bill making approprithn Tor the
signal service of the army.
The bill was passed.
Adjourned.