The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-02-28

| Vi tEc DekTO Oui, auu gave Tue 1Feeiuens uie
cretion to call out militia without restri.tion.-
The provision as to the appointment Of proves
marshals was disgracefut emanation from th'
War Department. a5ea ssa 4s
After further propositions for closing the
debate under suspension of the rules the
following was agreed to: That the debate be
terminated at o'clock tomorrow; one hour te
be devoted to voting on amendments, without
debate, and the bill voted on without further
preliminaries fs4 ef srs.s e5 1
Mr.. STEVENS agreed that the troops pro-
posed to be raised under the bill, was 10 no
case militia, but national force; and, as such,
was warranted by the Constitution. Fog six
months past large party had been dscptthg-
ing,voiunteering. The Provost Marshals,'provi.
c-d for in this bill we're to keep an eye on trai.
tors; but the opposite side Of the House did not
like such watch. Mr. Stevens referred to the
N. Y. World, which containeda q statement in
regard to Mr.. Vallandigbsm. .v
The latter interruptug, said: The gentlemen
must pot quote the World as paper friendly to
him. 1t had repeatedly assaiied or misrepre
sented him ever since it was bought up. He de.
warned the Democracy of the Northwest against
it hereafter. ~la 5ai ra lt.
WOOD said the N. Y. World did not
speak the sentiments of the democratic party
of New York. 59z l.s.I e -r
Mr. STEVENS said that one great want of
success was suffering Breckinridge democrats to
head our armies, men without heart or disposi-
ton to crusa rebellion. Nj. Stevens then re-
viewed McClelIan's career and partcularized
his disobedience of positive orders on Tfbur sepa
rate ocesslons. He caused to be read letter
from Gen. Scott to Sec'y Cameron in September
1861 complaining of McClellan's course iE writ
ing to the President end members OF Congress
direct, forgetting be had an intermediate COM
mande., and that Mcclellan prideG himeelf on
treating him (Scott) with neglect. This caused
Scott to publish general order concerning if
rsgularities in army correspondence, which was
intended for Mcclellan more than any other
officer but that Mcclellan continued this course
daily regardless Of this order.
Anothes order, asking Mcclellan to make re-
turns to hun (Scott) of the exact force ia bis
command, was treated with like Indifference
Gen. Scott did not officially notice this disobe-
diencc of orders, fearing any conflict of authori
ty near the head of the army, would be highly
encouraging to the enemy, The people of New
York old not believe in the dissolution, and do
not intend to consent so long as there is live
man there to fight. Applsuse.
Mr. FESSENDEN said he favored this bill
because it would bring into the army the cop
perhea ds, or men who not orly refused to enlist
but dissuaded others.
Mr. COA,iopposed .he bill at length and char>
acterzed az slang the calling Of Democrats
"copperheads," as very bad sense in them.
Mr. DAILY said the opponents of the bill
could not complain Of not being heard. They
had INDUCED in remarks calculated to discourage
enlistments, chill patriotism in the army and
produce discomfort. This bill was intended to
reach traitors in the South and their traitorous
in the North. He never should
shake hands with rebels over the graves of mur.
dered Americans and beg their pardon. This
bill was the first to recognize the manhood of
the colored race and would pass into Law with.
out the insertion of the word white, as pro-
posed by the gentleman from Ohio (Cox) and
give us all the troops we need.
He replied TO the gentleman, who he remark
ed had attempted to poison the popular mind
by proclaimipg peace on any terms, and es-
pecially to Mr. Mallory, who said he would hail
revolution should this bill pass. He reminded
the gentleman that PennsylvaDians had protect.
ed Kentucky homes, aud some now lay there
buried. The sons o. Pennsylvania would not visit
those graves in a foreign land. Pass this bill
and it will be an announcement to France, Eng.
land, and other countries that if they interfere
with our affairs they will have nation to rect
At half past IL the House adjourned.
No adjournment Of the Senate was received
in Buffalo at II o'clock A. n.