The New York herald., 1864-04-09

eloquent over little things, while no willing to vote
icr larger ana more extravagant appropriations, re
lerrng 20 ine Illinois Canal IN that connection OK course
the gentleman did not aude TO him. And notw whstand
ing the gentleman from Iowa Mr Kasson) had 10
the rescue no INT Washburne) now stood where he did
yesterday as 10 that appropriation. He had said his
friend Patterson had voted against striking the
appropriation OF for the purchase OF lot for the
extension OF the Charesown Navy Yard which was not
only exravagant enormous price but been
charged and proved swinde.
Mr. SPAuLpNG, (rep OF Ohio, asked whether II was in
order for the gentleman 10 the Committee Naval
Affairs OF want Of good faith in asking for an appropra
Mr. wAsHnuRss said that this was the nrst time he had
the kind.
Mr. SPAuIDSe said that the Committee on Naval Affairs
had the matter before them for two weeks, and then
recommendea the appropriation TO the Committee on
ways ana Means. The Naval Committee we're satisfied
Mr. WAshBuRSr said that he did not reflections
any member Of this House He had referred to the gen.
tleman from New Hampshire (br. Patterson) voting
for an appropriation which he thought outrageous, and
was astonished that the gentleman should think il
reflection upon him, when IL was not.
Mr. PATTERSON said, the gentleman (Mr. Washburne)
dsclaimed charging him with design Of voting for .
corruption fund, he ex0Derated him fully.
Mr.. wAsnBrRSE replied that the gentleman had never
heard him use the words corruption fund"
Mr. PATTERSON said the gentleman used the word
Mr. WAsHpuESF further explained that had said that
the gentleman had voted for matter which had since
been charged TO be a swindle
Mr.. MoRRIIL (rep) OF VI, said tho subject OF this
purchase had been pending several years, and the
property sold for the amount that was given
for IT, Tho Committees of Ways and Means had con
ference with Admiral Smith. well known honest man.
and he recommended the appropriation in view OF the
The House recommitted the pending bll with instruc.
tions to inquire into the expedency Of reporting
merely providing for building house Of correction in
the District Of Columbia
soRcAs's RAID INTO omo
The House passed the bill authorizing the Postmaster
General TO allow the Postmaster ut Harrison Ohio, five
hundred and twenty three dollars being the
OF money and postage stamps taken from his office by
Morgan's rebel force during his raid in July last.
ooLIEaEs.
The House proceeded to the consideration Of the Senate
bill extending the time for States to accept grants Of land
for agricultural and mechanical college purposes.
Mr.. HOLMAN, (opp.) OF Ind, offered an amendment,
providing that any state Territory may appropriate
the revenue derived from lands donated them for the
education Of orphans Of soldiers and sailors.
MIR. MORRILL,, lrep) Of VI, protested against diverng
the act from its original purpose
Several other gentlemen tnok SIMILAR position.
Mr.. HOLMAN defended his amendment, which was SUBJ
sequently rejected.
the bill passed. with amendment including the state
OF West Virginia IN its provisions.
GENERAL pEBArB.
The House went into Committee or the Whole on the
State OF the unon and took up the Presidents annual
message.
Mr.. Gye (opp) Of Ohio, made an hours speech, in
we're not given 70 the enemy by those who
were opposed 70 The republican party, but by
their conscaou acts, and procamstions Of emancipa
ton and amnesty and other extraordinary and uncons
South and weakening the Union feeling In that section
He quoted from Benton Lincoln, Seward Everett, John
Quincy Adams Fillmore and Others % SHOW that coer-
and that the last three had proved the truth Of the
proposition. BE agreed with the gentleman from Penn
syvania M Ssevens) thas the Confederaes are an In
dependent power de fdco that they maintained their
declaration three by the force OF and while
the sSey have separated from aShe oDlgasions which
held thsm under the constitution He accepted Shh -
true, and u charge q disioyaty should be made against
I'm inapn he wJnt1d fQkn
broad mantle OF the distinguished leaderof the Republican
party He would make any reasonable sacrifice 70
Union could only exist IN the hearts and with the
cent Of the people the democratic party were now in
There were only two quesions-arst the recognition OF
the conederacy and second the OF the war
for the subugaton OF the South OF the two he prefer
red the former He believed the party
for peace and would be placed 10 false position they
nominated a war candidate.
Mr.. LoDgF hons having expired, be asked o few
minutes longer 10 conclude bis speech.
M wAsHBuRSR (rep) Of NJ. said-I hope the gentle
will be allowed to finish mis- speech, as II the key
note of the democratic party for the coming election
Cries Of Order order from the opposition side Of
Mr. WAsHBuRxE-l means The recognition OF The South
ern coniederscy by foreign Powers, and peace tho
Mr. LONG gained permission 10 finish his speech.
Mr. GARFIELD (rep) OF Ohio, sad he remembered, when
two armies stood face face tho West, that under
white flag he went up 10 a man in the uniform OF the
conederacy reached out his hand and told him be
respected him as brave and honest man; though be
vestmeuts he behed brave and honest soul. He (Mr
Gar6eld) would rentroducc that scene. with change
only Of persons. We're there Tag Of truce, he would ex
tend his righ. hand and ask the member who had Just
addressed the committee 10 meet him and let him shake
bands with him because he honored his bravery aud
honesty and because he believed what had fallen from
bis lips the honest sentiments OF his heart and in
hs utterng them he had made epoch in the history
OF the war He had done thing under the sun--a
braver thing than most perform. He would now
that the white flag be taken away while he returned
10 the Union lines ana spoke of what his COL
eapu had rnan m cal m hp
pictured by Paradise Lost When satan who had re.
beled against the glory of God, hurled down from
(Which way | fee is he.n And. like Satan his col.
league might have added, "mysef am hell.'' During
the Revolutionary Lord Fairfax after deliberation
decided 90 the mother country, and over
grandy and solemny. But there another who
had oaed ms 9Tau5cs m ,h 70 ,ne ssusgpg country and
the darkness which preccdee the morning. that
hached treason TO surrender to the enemy all that had
been gained Aud that man was Benedict Arnold When
the present war commenced some men hesitated to
what they should do. while others went TO the
enemy Robert 4. Lee. who sat at his home at
Arlington hesatng and doubling at last went over al
most tearully. But now when hundreds OF thousands
OF our brave soldiers have assembled 10 God under the
shadow Of the banner which waves us and
thousands have gone OF dccreptude
when three years OF terrific have been raging and
have pushed back the rebellion and when
the uptted arm OF majestic ready TO let fall the
lghtnngs Of vigorous execution, berc IN the quiet of
this ball. rises the dark purpose OF Benedict Arnold,
which would surrender nation fag and
glory the bitter curses OF the traitors Of country
For tho rs time IN the history OF the war Is proposed
give up the struggle ard abandon the and let
treason run riot In the land. Mr.. Garfield then
uoverted bs colleagues positions. The ISSUE 10
mado up. We should use the common weapons OF
II with these we should not succeed, he would take
he would against the savage attacked
himself or family He would resort 10 any element OF
destruction aud, II Necessary he would fling all consti.
tutonal sanctions 70 the winds rather than lose his
country.
ur hDnrcE. (opp) OF Wis, asked him whether he
had NOT sworn 10 support the constitution.
: Mr. GARrun replied be had, and he was glad the gen.
IIa that iha
constitution declared the purposes for which
formed u was for the general welfare and public do.
fence and on thas ground he swoTe 10 support IT, re-
GREETING that be had not sword his uplifted hand
the time TO show determination 70 nterpose all
overthrow ths cursed rebellion. He said that when
he vas IN the military service spy brought 70 him two
letters addressed 10 John G Breckinrdge. They
taped commentators OF the bearer who desired place
in the ranks 10 fight the aboltioniss One or theuwas
written by man who lately hcId seat this door, and
was from Indiana.
Messrs. Holman. C. 4. wmTE and others on the oppo