The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-25


tuny not being snosdsd remedy tho defects Of this
bin and ameorate the severity Of Its provisions. We
and fur.ssr opposoa 70 the bill BE- al.
that part Of system designed 70 place the whole
power Of the government in The hands OF the Executive
He (Mr Pend!eton) desired Uht an amendment should
BIO adopted providing that the term Unreasonable prac
tce shall not be held and taken 70 include discussions
or conversations In newspapers public assembages OF
the people tho purposes, objects origin the
war; or the measures adopted By Congress or the Pres
dent Tor s prosecution or the necessity OF Its ermina
ton Crticlsng the various DIVISIONS OF the measure,
Mr. PendIeton argued that gave the Executive
troed power tho liberty Of the citizen subjectng
him to heavy burdens and expressions
o'cook.e
EVENING SESSION.
Mr. WIcKLTTE argued that the militia we're designedfor
the defence Of the States and for the service
Of the United States conscrpt army which this bill
contemplated here right, under pretence of
raising army absorb the militia who were not con-
slant soldiers but called only exigencies may require
This the twin BROTHER Of the Negro BILL and gave the
President discretion to call out the militia without re-
strction. The provision to the appointment provost
marshas disgraceful emanaton from the War De-
partment He never telt like shedding blood but once
and that WAS last session. whom degraded provost
sha was sent 10 his house to child he had
Mr.. sARcEANr, repl of Cai made the following PROMO.
sition:Ihat the debate proceed till nine O'Clock that
amendments be explained for enc hour In 1--WE minute
speeches. that the House then vote the bill aud pend
ing amendments.
Several objections were made on the opposition side
Mr.. STEyKNs, (rep) OF Pa. desired TO the
gentleman by an arrangement In regard taking action
on the bill Several propositions that he made were
objected to on the opposition sds Of which required
vote to be taken to- night.
Finally under suspension OF the rules, the following
agreed to:-That the debate be terminated at one
O'Clock to morrow one hour to be devoted TO voting on
the amendments without debate, and then tho bill voted
on without further preliminary.
Mr.. SrgvENs argued that the troops proposed to be
raised under the bill was in no sense militia but
tonai force AUD as such warranted by the constitution
became frightened that they dared not pass bill
passed by the House, which would have given five
bred thousand troops This bill therefore, became the
only remedy. For six months past large party had
been discouraging volunteering Ear possible going
from house to house and from town to town persuadng
tho citizens to stay at home Hence, In States
denagogues carried the elections The provost
provided for In this bill were TO keep the trail
tors but the opposition side OF the House did 10, like
such watch.
Mr.. STEVENS referred to the New York World. which
contained statement In regard 10 Mr. yallandigh CHAM
MIR yALiASDIcmAx (interrupiing) said the gentleman
must not quote the World paper friendly to him. II
had repeatedly installed or srepresented him ever sncc
II was bought up. He denounced IL abolition paper
in disguise, and warned o. democracy OF the Northwest
against H. He had borne i,s attacks long enough.
Mr. BgSIA1iS WooD, (opp) OF n. y. stated that the
New York World did not speak the sentiments Of he
democratic party OF New York.
ATTACH oN GENERAL McLMIAs-LrrIgR
Mr. STEVENS said that one great want Of snccess SUI
fcring Breckenridge democrats head armes-men
without y AT OF disposition TO crush the rebellion When
General Mcclellan was at Yorktown he WAS PROMPTLY
dced 10 attack the enemy and break his lines He
oheyed the order When ordered to send troops to aid
General Pope he stood idle eleven days before ne
started. and then only at snait's pace. He
sent troops under pet generals. who never reached
the battle ground General Porter them and
Justly dismissed from the army causing defeat
General Mcclellan when rcinstated ordered pur
sue th. enemy invading Maryland He had 100 600
troops. and moved y, tho rapid OF miles day tl
he got up with them. Antieam quasi victory and
while In sight OF the rebel army he suffered the enemy to
into Virginia, taking the last wagon ambu
lance with him. And shortly after, when ordered by
the Chief pursue the enemy he hcstlt
Cd for three weeks, md then took the South Mountain
path There four distinct disobedicnca
Of orders. Mr. stevens desired TO read letter from
General scott 20 Simon Cameron
Mr. MALLORY inquired where Mr. Steve procured the
letter.
Mr. srrvrSs replied that IT was copy from letter on
file at the War department. II wns read follows
- hs WsS'ssros. DC, IA I, ISL Asl'
sin.You are, Ibc eve. tina, hailed the arrival
e the county, and the Ag{ Indeed q "a not
him the most cordial spon and support He howe err
had hardly entered npon his new duties when encouraged
members OF the Cabinet he in few forgot be
dsoesdsnes q orders; o. the smaller matters. nsses,
~ s aeg 90 nae ol Genera
any other officer. publish the following :
hsA w.sa1IsIs, ., SEMI a,r A. Aas, si
which rs nesd s Ss s % s
hat junior oeer; on agy be 10, perned 70 eorrespond
Official e,orPi through inerlneai- commanders
aea, direct or with him through the secretary =" o. War;
unless Il be by the special ny1ton request ot The Post
~ D. TowssrsD' assistant a liuiant General
Mcleau two moorna sS so hs
Secretary o. War on respee,vey ne 9t aud 21h Of The
Secretary "a and even % ae rrs.d,s direct have not IN
nuncations with the same high func,ionares all without
second 10 correct another class Of grave neslec the
day cansed be addressed 70 General Mcclellan the
r.paU.sIrSs ., r,s Aesr
To Ma Or EFits Arnx
handing Department Of the Potomac
win caus. positions and number OF troops under
hun 70 be reported =, once p ssaera By dy
which VIII he followed by reports troops they
ae material snaa 81 .y 10 e e
II d. TowssKsD. Assistant Adiutant GenersLn
Eighteen days have elapsed, and the sI;he.,
ss noP .sr w 81 ss n 2 S1s s
sa ~ ~ No s so K 5a w sas no Ss1s
given prosia,e returns such as hs eagerly furnished
no sSsr cs, ssi q ,s p,s
evil but u has been feared conflict Of authority the
mics and depressing @ TIE friends q nc Union Hence
m SaS dS s % hSs Out III NJ . s 81
General Haleca wh.n IS his pr.senes VIII siye ne in.
am, unable % ride 10 the saddle wals ~ %
Sa shall dslniassy retire from he army A q '"'
have the honor 70 remain, viii hish respect.
wiSYiELD SCOTT.
Mr. srErE, (opp) ON Y In reviewing bin under
consideration said II would be better 10 leave II state
authorities 70 rake the trooT~ The people OF New York
do not believe In the dissolution OF the Gnou do
intend TO consent to it 80 long "a there Is live
thare 20 hight Applnure) But some OF them think the
machine has been running ~ the wrong direction and
want " started anew.
Mr. SAauEL c. FrsrynrS. frop) u Me, INDICATED the
Clergy firm the attack which had been made np,n them
They patriotic and loyal and IL better that
they should remain Mt b me than 20 enter the field
There rebel sympahzcrs N the North, and no
OF this bill because would bring the army
the "coppcrheads, mon who not only themselves re-
fused 10 enlist, bat had dssusfed others.
Mr.. Cor. topp.) OF Ohio had respect for the pious
ministers who preached peace and good win 10 man, but
not for those who wrangle and preach vi viii 10 man
who deem themselves commissioned 10 read POLITICAL lee
tares IN this country and all MANKIND; those who
tefmedders IN politics. the chief fcmcntefs "a the r0u
blcs and all the evil consequences Of let them
with their knsI~aoks 10 the war aud home sancl
fed lie characterized slang the calling ~ democrats
"coppcrhesds ard spoke IN cmmcndston ~ his party
ard IN Pronunciation Of the republicans. lilo opposed the
bill az length, believing would break down the
enslsve the citizens. lie was unwilling 10 trust the
President with tho siulendous power sought 70 be i'm
poscd. Rereal the ,onhscaton bill, the emancipation