New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-18

and he felt authorized TO say, II there is anything
they desire more than another 1t is fighting for light
ing only will crush out this rebellion and the sOoner
this fighting could 10 done the better The object OF
the war being tho maintenance Of the Consultation,
without alteration or amendment, war which shall
cease only when the last vestage OF rebellion, and
treason shall be crushed out.
Mr.. BLAIR rep, Mo- re'erred TO what be said
on Friday and, in confirmation OF the truth OF his
abatement read o copy of dispatch furnished by q
gentleman on Gen. Patterson's STALL as follows;
CnAMLxsrows July 20 this wa'satufdayl' 1861.
Ss VIII portion Of hi, force, Gen Johnston sf Win
'"0'''' ." '"' ''''''''A X. PATTERSON.
Mr.. STEVENS REP, Pal gave his recollection
that Gen. Scott in the presence OF the Cabinet saiu
that the battle of Bull Run was fought against ms
wishes and Judgment under the pressure OF hieh
authority and further that he deserved 10 DO ois-
missed from the army for thus yielding his CONSENT
Mr.. BLAIR replied that all understood the state
ment which was heretofore made by Mr. Richardson,
bu. the latter had further related that Gen. Scott Ia
answer to question by the President, dlsciaiued
that the President mad influenced him In riskng the
battle. 1t would not do for the gentleman from
Pennsy lvania Mr.. Stevens to omit this Important
admission.
Mr.. STEVENS replied he did not wish to vindicate
anybody he was no ones partisan no merely
wanted to ascertain the truth.
Dir. BLAIR said the gentleman's recollection was
true AZ far as 1t went, but incorrect III emitting
SO much OF the statement III relation to the Interview
rs relieved the President from the responsibility OF
that battle.
Mr.. MAYNARD (Un., Tenn, said that it was
reported by Secessio0sts, after the battle Of Bull
Run, that Gen Patterson mpathzed with the South,
aud that he would soon be found acting with it. And
1t was also openly expressed by Secessonis,s that
Gen. Patterson was greatly wanting in loyalty and
fidelity TO the Government.
Mr.. BGDDLE Dem, Pa said Gen. Patterson
was bis townsman and constituent. lie had no
knowledge from personal observation of the army
, which Gen. Patterson commanded IN July Last. At
that time he Mr.. BIdde) in mi itar, service in
part Of Virginia within the scope Of Gen. McClel-
Ian command. large number Of his constituents,
friends, Lelghbors and connections, with Geo.
Patterson, aud he never heard from them nything
but what was in the highest respect favorable u
Gen. Patterson aud expressive Of confidence in hi
ability. Some of the officers in high rank 10 the
army together with those in civil liie hii
stall and none OF them he believed, ever brought q
charge against him. Whatever WA detrimental tC
that gentleman WAS merely rumors and hearsay
which the gentleman from Tennessee repeated. Mr
Bidde caused TO be read extract from Gen. Scott
report concerning Gen. Paterons skill aud bravery
, in Mexico, and also referred TO the fact that Gen
Patterson rendered services in the war OF 1872
Mr.. GOOCH, resuning, said that If Mr.. Blair snC
Stevens had any important revelations TO make Oh
their osn responsibility, the Committee on the Con
duct of the War would afford them an opportunity
Mr. CRITrENDEN Union, Ky.) was opposed tC
the Committee which should be abolished in order
that harmony might be preserved In the operations
OF the Government. The power with which the
Committee WAS clothed dangerous. Let the
officers of the Government be made 10 depend on
the report which may be made by the Comm ttee
md The Committee would command the Government
the President included.
Mr. GOOCH explained that the Committee never
a,iemy,ei to bring the President before them, aud be
believed they never would.
Mr. CRITTENDEN, continuing his remarks
against the existence Of the Committee, saij the
House might not always have such discreet gentle
men oil such Committee, Others migh become over
bearing in the exercise Of power. They light al
fret handle the scepter lightly, but il would ulti
mately become the club Of Hercules. They had nc
right under the Constitution TO investigate the con-
duet Of tho war; which included the future as well AZ
the past. For himself, he lad had invitation Il
appear before the Committee, but tie next thing he
/, might be summoned.
Sir. THOMAS Rep, Mass. said that he was one
OF those who voted against the raising OF the Com
mitt-e and would do 80 again were the question re-
Ieated to day. lie thought 1t wrong in principle
, aud useless for ANY ise purpose. There sre CO.
ordinate departments OF the Government. Neither
the Executive, nor those invested win power under
lin as the Commander in-Cbief Of the army and
navy, could be summarized before the Committee.
i Mr.. ROSCOE CONKLING rep, n. T.. sal be
voted for the appointment OF the Committee, differ.
ing from Mr.. Thomas. He (Conkliog) expressed bis
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lree indebted for the important military movements
and the glorious news with which they were iur-
ished to-day.
Mr. CRIfIENDEN was Of opinion that we are
indebted for our victories to the valor Of troops
under the skill and plans of the Commanding Cen
eral. He proceeded 10 speak OF Gen. Scott, with
whom he had enjoyed al acquaintance OF forty
years. He concluded by saying he never knew Il
man more scrupulous In all that constitutes integ-
ritv. patriotism, and morality Of character. Gen.
Scott name now glorious part OF our national
history.
! The Senate resolution for the employment of IA
Sienographer 10 the Committee On the conduct Of tie
war, WAS adopted. -
Mr. LOvEJOY Rep, H., called up the bill
b. retofore introduced him from the Committee OH
Agriculture for the establishment OF Department
OF Agriculture
Tie principal amendment made by the House was
in the reduction of the salary Of he Commissioner.
namely, from s. 900 10 5000.
Tho bill was then passed by l52 against Z.
sThe House went into Committee OF the Whole on
the Post-otlice Appropriation bill.
Mr.. ARNOLD rep, Ill., in the commencement
az his remarks referred 10 the news to-day IRON the
Wet, our troops having penetrated tue heart aud
e. nter of tho rebellion. lie proceeded 10 speak OF
Slavery as the cause Of the conflict. Slavery II
dooned This fact should be recognized, ANA aii
unite in practically meeting the grave results III
yoyed. The question was " liberty under the
Constitution or Slavery" on its rulns.
Mr.. BLAlR rep, No. from tie Military Com
mitee. reported the Senate bill, making approprII-
lion for the Signal Service Of the Army. The bill
was passed. Adjourned.