The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-06-24

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tho Secretary Of War Tor him. We were 10 the fourth
year tho war; coniendns day after day as to whether
man with more money than to Commute for milk
ary service. We Ought TO cloths tho govsrnmeni with
scSiegemsns q victory a. the tap Of the drum;
Mr.. DAVIS, (opp.l Of KY. believed war could not be
the people and the win Of the masscs and WHOM they
expenditure OF treasure and blood they shrink
back appalled, from the contemplation or continuous
prosecution hostlities change had come the
spirit OF the majority of the loyal people OF the United
Thay had the powers OF the government grossly
perverted threstcning Thur liberties. THIS was the
deep conviction OF the people, nnd not strange It
should be So At the commencement OF the war he |
| was coercionst. but he was not one now. There |
the Exc Departments and the other In the people,
million OF have persisted In this OF been per-
dred millions OF dollars and II the war be continued an
other year. eishthundred millions OF debt win DO added
usurpaton Of power, with all tho perls Il has brought
upon the constitution and popular rights be would pre-
For reasons he had given no In favor Of subor
dnstlng this to tho will Of the people Congress-
bring II to close He would say to Kentucky the time
has when this bloody obstructive and revolution
government 70 rise In their majesty and take a.
policy were adopted By the governments the three hun
dred dollar continuation clause would procure soldier
for one year more readily and with much less hostiy
than any other measure ef the draft.
Mr.. HOWARD SAID Congress- had made mistake ia 81.
lowing person purchase his exemption from SER
Woe by the more payment or money. BY misrepresen
taon and stump eloqucnce those who were 70
the had sought to make tho law odious until they
had almost produced civil war; He was 10 favor OF calling
out able bodied man whom the draft could reach
| We should bear up with all reverses, never for
getting the value Of and all occasions ex
heit manly. patriotic heroic spirit He was much
eud TO him tottering. breaking down and giving up
the hope Of the contest and expressing his
make terms with the robels2 Was the Senator willing to
get upon his knees Je Davis and accept from him any
i rF pf In
The " rebels had not tho slightest disposition
spsns Was the sSaor Wiling
Knowledge military despaiism and perpetual war; Was
he prepared for divided empire and divided power
Was he disposed to break down the whole system O.
states and destroy once proud American name and
mama Of God was there an.American, citizen who was
willing for the sake Of temporary and deusiye PEACE 70
endurance should forever subdue the traitors He
thought the Senator acting under dcusion AS for
what it might and end whenlt might.
Mr. DAVIS replied saving al!hOush he had worsnpped
poured out hishearts affections yet be was more ar
IDENTIFY devoted 70 liberty which ho preferred to cons
tuition and Union struck down by military despotism.
Had not the present Executive given his deliberate and
wen sanction . s %
strong mind and pure heart as any man belonging 70
this body and quoted from the remarks Of tho Senator =,
show that the latter had said people had the right to
change their executive form Of and that the
attempt 70 frcoly hold them IN the Union would be sub
we live. lie r. Davis did not 40 so FAR as tho Prasi
dent He maintained the right OF revolution only when
never yield the despotism OF JEFF Davis or that Of
Abraham Lincoln Thefcrvens wish Of his heart was %
r. RcHARDsos. opp) OF H., said some remarks from
the sensto. from Michigan meTtsd reply The Senator
dollar clause 10 the Enrolment IT, as the Senator
marked, the act made the poor fight the battles Of the
country while rich could be exempted the Senator
| AMI his associates responsible. Flo was not dis
posed. At the command OF the President. to change
fIaa ra1r afa loxvtnn man IN
draft. he was Tor enforcing tho law on the Executive
and al other high oci.s When those who oppose the
administration told they ought not to discuss the
subject brought before them. silent he wond
remrrk that the President himself had set Thorn the
example Of discussion on measures connected with
| tn, In l84S Mr. Lincoln, member OF tho
House Of Representatives, opposed the Mexican
by the President Ie believed that would have
been ended long ago II wisdom had CONTROLLED Its manage
ment lilo did agree with She Senator from Michigan
that the war should be rerress Again he planted him;
sell behind tho ssaen who s.d IN his nnya
compromise at last. How did the Senator know the
were unwilling to 10y down their arms 10 prospect
Nj: Howard szplaioed be would not receive any pro.
their arms and submit pencefuly honestly and frankly
TO the authority Of the United States.
Mr.. RicHARDsoN did not know how the Senator could
arrive unless DO could receive propositions
from tho rebels How would degrade us 20 propose 70
nag and linton which our fathers gave them'
Mr.. Howard, 70 rcpy to some remarks from M RICH.
If tho Senator ana bis party would GO with him, they
would be willing 70 try the title to Mexico with Monsieur
Mr. RICHARDSON replied that the opinions OF the Senator
worth nothing 70 him. He went for no man. now
s souS nuS who was a
| pJscd 10 derfaud us in tho eyes OF Europe.
White House next March, We VIII make propositions Of
pesce to the rehcis, and II they do not come back viii
%gy We will force them her :" doso You will not.
Mr. RICHARDSON said--You have not He then con.
tinued at length the conduct Of President Lin
| N than vi Om had
show tho shifting Of the wind, when II required tho
state over the sea OF troubles the port safety
The Powers OF Europe would no: wait longer than
. ne1 s 20 w
not before recognizing the Southern con!cderacy You
must copquor 10 this campaign or the people VIII not
Mr.. WILSON I'm his scat)-You are not authorized to
sreak for the people OF the United States.
Mr.. Howard remarked the Senator WIS certainly not
authorized TO speak f,r tho PEOPLE of Michigan.
mess who rcmarkod we cannot win unless we force them
Such declaration had been made by half q dozen
Mr. HowARp said the Senator was totally mistaken, and
repeated that the ova people win fight out this var 70
the bitter end II this end shall not DO reached for
! fourth OF a century.
Mr. RcH.aDsoS asked then why talk PASSING this
policy pursued involved the destination Of tho people.
ard eonrasted our vast prosperous condition With the
70 vote against the repeal Of the continuation clause
they could make the worst OF II. For one, ho should
prossrs weak and moece executive from his position
We could not be worsed BY any change. Ho wanted
LINCOLN to back 20 Illinois, he told good jokes.
In times like these thoughts should be turned to
| thing else than jokes aud anecdotes.
Mr. foor, (rop.) Of W, said he was aware that tho
| Senate weary. Ito had Intended to reply TO the
Senator from Kentucky but the Senate would take the
question he would forbcar making auy remarks.
hr. McDouGAL, opp OF CAL, moved that tho Senate
| adjourn.
| Nr roor said he desired adjournment his
count. II too sadly uuo that our country was in
VOWED In Of self defence and for the
republican liberty against causelsss and uurovoked
rebellion. "yhal We surrcudcrf' was question asked
to night. The true and loyal people had long since
! made up their minds. They had taken their stand
and declared this republic shall live, what may,
ani mat the instigating must die out with IT,
that itmay again plague the people and endanger
their libores though the trial may be long
ard tho contest WAX hotter and the sacrifice great