Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-04-29

porlation unless It was 10 esther up the pro
ducts OF the country. H.
Mr.. Wilson wanted 10 know II the Senator
meant 10 charge that tho Rcd River expeditions
was undertaken for tho purpose Of getting cot
toni ~
Mr.. Henderson said that he hsd said no such
thing. He had only stated that this extraordi-
nary number OF wagons had accompanied this
brigade, and that It had been charged In letter
in the papers that II was for the purpose Of
gathlng cotton. II any body could all hero
what cavalry brigade Of 5000 men wanted
with 265 wagons, he would llk TO learn.
Mr.. Connoss said he deslred to state on what
he considered the best authority that these
wagons werc part Of the regular train Of that
army, and whatever might be the defects OF
generalship which brought them there, tho
statement that they were unloaded 10 bring In
cotton was not correct. .. ..a. .lE
Mr.. Henderson said he made no charge Of
himself, but II was singular that disaster fol-
lowed these statements.
Ho read letter from near Grand Ecoro, dat.
cd four days before the battle, alleging con.
fict Of authority between General Banks and
Admiral Porter, and stating that the latter was
seizing cotton on land as naval prize, and pre-
dieting disaster. These predictions results
seemed to coDarm-at least the public mind
seemed to so regard II. he hoped the state
monts were Incorrect, and II there had been nc
General Banks let Il be known. 30 "
Mr.. Conness declared the statement cruel
and base slander upon Admiral Porter, and
had the very highest authority for saying this
Nj Henderson was glad the gentleman could
so authoritatively deny the statement, which
was only newspaper authority. He himself
was personal acquaintance OF Admiral For
ter, and thought highly Of hlmj but thes'
statements were having their effect upon th'
publlc mind and Il should be enlightened.
The resolution was then passed as amended.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. McClurg, of Missouri, rose 70 q peysona
explanation In relation TO the report Of th'
select committee on the charges against ". b,
Blair. He charged that the military mem
bero had the audacity TO assail tho radiea
members from that state by inserting In hii
printed speech personal matters. he never ut
tered on this floor. ..-..-..- ..
He (Mr. McCiurg) mentioned that the evi
dence showed that the military MEMBER wal
implicated In the liquor speculation, and tina
there was prind Gdcie evidence that sombod!
violated the laws. He replied at length to th,
speech OF Mr.. Blair, charging that tn
"military member'' was vulnerable not only II
the heel but all over his body; and after tn
"military members" attack upon him, was
to be expected he should remain silent. H
charged that Mr.. Blair was animated by vim
dictive spirit.
Mr. schenck, from the Committee on Mil
tary Affairs, reported back the Senate bill Z
equRllze and increase the pay OF soldiers. II
| will call II up at an early day.
| Mr.. Highly, Of California, made q few re
marks In reply to what Mr.. Blair had said u
relation 10 Treasury agents, and denied tha
there was any criminallty by those officers.
Mr.. Clay, OF kentucky, q member Of th,
COMMITTEES, gave his views