The New York herald., 1868-02-20

represent Maryland had heard him utter word
against the government Of his country. Tho Senator
from Michigan should be warned against induigins n
more suspicion by the result Of Investigation into tho
truth OF the charge made by him certain informa-
ton that Mr. Thomas had transferred funds OF the gov
ernment 70 the South, In rsssonaols conspiracy IA
Cobb, the Assistant Treasurer, Mr. Cisco, having
Indignantly denied IT, and asserted that Mr. Thomas
had done everything possible TO preserve 80: ofea. .,
the question OF the existence Of the time OF his
resignation. He quoted from MI. Lncon's inaugural
assai you" addressed ohe South and asked whether
those who claimed that dagtant war existed at that
bad sought 10 avert dire calamity. He said that
At the close OF the the universal desoaon showed
why Mr. Lincoln and every Of generous heart
looked on civil war as great calamity, and strove to
avert IL by any means consistent with duty Gentlemen
might now say that the from the first was cer-
tain He (Mr Johnson bsred when he and others
present rembed for the result and with what socitude
they looked for the action OF England and France not
from unmanly fear but because under circumstances
the Union might have been d solved aud but for the tu
character and good disposition towards the United
States OF the Queen or England, prompting her to
solve that her government should do nothing to lead
the overthrow OF this government, no man could tell
what might have happened He had not feared tho
sui but dreaded the state OF things that must follow in
necessitatng the employ Of all the available
OF the North That inaugural had been construed by
some to announce war policy, by others policy OF
peace He quoted resolution OF Mr. Douglas OF March
l5 1861 inqurng into the condition OF ports South
that time, and whether advisable for the admins
aoS 70 retain M or them Ys nobody doubted
certainly loyal as Secretary OF WAR; when Captain Bu-
chanan resigned his position at the head OF the Navy
Yard nere accepted tho resignation. Even General Les
was permitted to resign without question by that Sec
rotary.
Mr. CAMERON trep) Of Pa. said. misapprehendng
the remark apply Quacrmasler Robert Johnston,
that II had been reported tnen that ne was about to
resign because Of dstrust OF him by ths
and he tMr Iameron) sent for him and told him the
story unfounded aud desired him continue, bu
that officer then informed him respectfully that he had
taken steps from which he could not recede
Mr. JOHNSON informed Senator his misaDDr0.
henson. and said he had always considered the gentle
man had made q mistake.
Mr. CAMHR0N admitted the mistake, but said he had
afterwards atoned for that mistake by arresng the
Legislature of Maryland.
did any narm, while General Leo had done Immense
DEAL aud that he did know OF single instance IN
which an arrest for dsoyalty 10 the government had
been male by the Senator
Mr.. CAMERON to explain the circumstances Of
General Lees deiec,on, but not seeming disposed 10
insist on nterruptng Mr.. Johnson, severai seuators
urged him go on" pitch u, and he said he had
been informed by q gentleman lu whom he had cou-
adence that General Lee having rscevei "a IN ina1on
that he might have command oil the federal army had
assured HIM OF his entire 0y ally anu devotion to the
country. lie tMr Cameron) then consulted General
Scott, who approved Of placing him q. the head OF the
army and the place ofsre Geaeral Lee Oil iay
but ne wcnt down to Virginia on the false pretence Of
seeing ms slam iami,y ana never came BACK. do lMr,
II he had had ebance but he had never suspected
that he would act psridiously.
Mr. JOHN ON asked whether the Senator knew from
his own knowledge or from in.ormation by . third
party.
Mr. CAMERON had learned It from a gentleman in
whom he had confidence, aud nc mad doubt Of ,ts
truth.
MIR. JOHNSON doubted Its truth very much. "A laugh
Gentlemen might laugh but nc woIid MORN the indi
v'dua, VINO induissd merrimen, (hr Conne,s, Inat
Lee was as honorable man any 20 DO found in tas
State Of California.
Mr.. CONNrsS did not doubt that the SENATOR g
opinion. but 1t WAS not MS
Mr., JOHNSON said he willing to have the statement
20 20 tue country.
Mr. also,
AIR. JOHNSON then quoted from the opinion OF The
Supreme Court the prz cases. that Congress could
the constitution and said that II Mr. Thomas had,
cnarged againsS him, concurred IN Mr. Bucnanan's
view he was supported BY The .upreme Court.
Mr. COsNEss sand M lad always 70 &rded that claim
OF Mr. Buchanan a, cOptomptible.
Mr. JOHNSON said the Supreme Court had ratified It.
sr Cossxss had reference ony 10 tue claim OF Mr..
Buchanan the ground bis usal 10 mako war. He
concarrsd IN the op'n ON OF tue Supreme Court.
aiE J,ussoS copnnaed, arguing that establishing this
PRECEDENT, by excluding hr. thomas Woud lead " uu
heard OF dangers. and ne ,mplor~d them o consider
whether might not return " plague the nvsnor and
10 avSa anything lending 70 the present dem raiiziag
condition OF thing, but rather let bygones w by
genes, by the hand whore they could do It
without violating their conviction Of duty, those who
differed from them Ia opinion
Tie resolution TO admit Mr.. Thomas was then voted
down, ~ FOL ows:-
YrAsMessrs. anthony. Bayard. Buckaiew, Cole. Davis
dricks. Johnson koi.oa Patterson Of isnn soss aas
or,l ySs, .as% .:rs ss. Ss S. Ssis ss G.%as
Csns Uorbstt C.~g,n Drake. berry, losler .raS
Moron. Patterson OF N H. Pomsroy, Ramsay, shernan
Mr. Howe was paired with Mr. Edmunda
Ar. DnAKE then offered his amendment. which Is sub
slant ally the the original resolution, but with
she addition 81 tho end Of the words "And that tho
President pro inform tne Governor Of the state of
Mary land action 0f the senate in the premises
and adopted By vote Of ~ 10 70, -ssss. Crag
aid Crimes no. voting.
Tue S~nA.e ~ O'Clock adjourned.