From the North.
We copy from late Northern papers some extracts upon subjects in connection with the war and its management. It will be seen that there is some growling and grumbling. which may foreshadow a general outbreak of disapproval at no distant period:The battle field of Shiloh.
The New York Tribune publishes a letter from Kentucky, dated April 23d, written by a gentleman who visited Pittsburg Landing with the Cincinnati Sanitary Commission. He says: ‘ My purpose in going was, like that of those who accompanies me, to render aid and succor to the sick and wounded. We arrived at the scene on the fifth day after the battle commenced, and you may judge of the suffering and horrors that met us when I state that wounded men were being brought in who had lain on the field uncared for up to this time No doubt hundreds want of care — died from mere exclusion from comparatively slight wounds. I saw myself, in looking over the ground for any that might yet remain wounded and alive, several who and died whose lives might have been saved had they received proper attention. It may be that such cases are on avoidable their great frequency on the occasion Everybody who knows everything of the matter will affirm that there had been no adequate preparation on the part of the medical corps for either sick or wounded. Hundreds went into this battle that should have been in a comfortable hospital. They were sick and feeble; no place had been provided for them by those whose duty it was to do so, and when the battle commenced, and our forces were driven from their camp, they sought safely in the ranks, until they dropped down from exhaustion.--How many poor follows fell in this way it is impossible to enumerate. But all agree that the number could not have been small. I hope those whose imperative duty it is will inquire into this and see that he like does not occur again. It is too horrible to contemplate — alike disgraceful to us as a nation, and a lasting stigma upon the Medical Bureau of the army. It is safe to assume that bat for the prompt and officiant and rendered by the different sanitary commissions, hundreds would have died that now will be restored to their country and to their friends. And there was great service rendered, too, by individual surgeons attached to the several brigades and regiments. I could particular, but will not attempt it. The regiment medical corps, however, whose duty it was it was provided for the sick, and to have been prepared — in some degree at at — or the occasion watch happened, deserve, and have received from all who witnessed the scene, the most unqualified condemnation. Where the responsibility rests I do not know: it is a fearful one, be it whose it may. Many are disposed to censure the commander of the Department. It is a matter, certainly that he should not have over looked, and perhaps he old not. So much for this particular abuse. In regard to the battle itself there is but one voice — that the preservation of our glorious army from total a annihilation was purity Providential, here was no more preparation by Gen. Grant for an attack than if he had been on a Fourth of July fro The movements of the enemy were unknown and Had the attack been made one day earlier the whole of this splendid force would have been killed or taken prisoners. Of this there is no shadow of doubt — Also was, our losses have been terrible. Thousands of brave men fighting for their country have fallen — killed, wounded, and prisoners — who ought now to bare joicing with their over their victory. This sacrifice is due alone to the criminal neglect of their Generals. ’Scenes in the Northers Congress.
In the House of Representatives, on the 3d of May, Mr. Morril, of Vermont, retracted the charge of drunkenness which he had previously made against Gen. W. F. Smith, a Federal officer on the Peninsula. Then occurred the following, from which it will be perceived that Mr. Washburne, of Illinois, while making a lame defence of his pal General, Grant, utters some palpable falsehood in regard to the battle of the 6th and 7th of April: Mr. Washburne(Rep., Ill.,) said as this was a question touching charging, one General, he would speak of the charges against another. Lamartine remarked, in his History of the Giroruins, that Paris was filled with joy at the victory of Houschoote, but that even the joy of the people was cruel.--History was repeating itself in the cruel in justice the country was now doing to one of the bravest Generals now in the service — a man of courage, military skill, energy, temperance, and modesty. General Grant had stood the baptism of fire. He had been in more battles than any man in this country, excepting Gen. Scott, and had everywhere distinguished himself, and testimony to that effect would be found in the records of the War Department. The taking of Fort Donelson by him was one of the greatest achievements of modern times, but cruel efforts were made him of the glory which is his due Reports in regard to his habits, wicked and false, have been everywhere circulated and he could say there was not a more temperate men in the army, never anything. The battle of Pittsburg Landing was fought with super-human courage and by Gen. Grant and his army. The report that he was not on the field till 10 o'clock was false. He believed there was no surprise and that Grant was in the field by 8 o'clock commanding, everywhere exposing his life, and exhibiting the most determined bravery. Though the 6th of April was a bloody day, it was the most glorious in our annals, thirty eight thousand troops led by Grant holding at bay he entire rebel force of eighty thousand. Never was there more determined fighting in any country. When night came the of the enemy were completely checked by the gunboats, and the batteries worsed by Webster and Crittenden under the eye of the commanding General. He would disparage to other troops, but would claim what was due to those of Illinois, led by a gallant and true a man as ever drew a sword. He claimed that Gen. Grant had line more and better fighting than any General the army, and he attempt to dettad from the glory due him by assaults made upon aim were unworthy a great people. As a Illinoisan, devoted to the honor and glory of his State, he would defend him here and wherever assailed. He spoke of the brave deeds of McClemand, Huribut, Smith, Davis, and others, who won undying and of Wallace, E and Goddard, who were killed. He believed Grant's army, supported, would have the next day. The last grand charge made by Grant on Monday was one on record. It had sent Beauregard showing to his entrenchments, first in ordinary regreet, then a rout equal to Bull Run. The loss of the enemy was three to our two, an that victory was gained by an Illinois General, and laid the foundation for driving on the rebel army from the Southwest. Gen. Halleck had endorsed his conduct and given the battle and all the details his entire appreciation Mr. Cox (Dem., Ohio.) alluding to some of the remarks of the gentleman, said he had no idea that while defining Gen. Grant the soldiers of other States should be attacked. Mr. Washburne disclaimed in king any attack, and was willing to withdraw the conditional remark respecting other troops. Mr. Cox said every single slender heaped on the Twenty sixth Regiment and other Ohio troops came from some Illinois army correspondent. Mr. Washburne rejoiced that the slander had been met and fully answered. Mr. Cox said a great deal has been published about Ohio troops. He had kept his eye on the statements. Every word attempting to cast abstain upon them was false. Mr. Washburne was glad to hear it; but one of the most atrocious attacks on General Grant came from an Ohio paper. [haughter] Mr. Kellogg (Rep., Ill..) expressed the hope that the House would not spend its time discussing the could of our troops, and finding fault with man who have nobly performed their duty. If errors we committed in the let us all remember the bravery and gallantry dis yed and the sacrifices made. Mr. Wilson (R. p, Iowa,) said no charge has been made against Gen. Grant, though there are differences of opinion. Mr. Richardson (Dem., Ill.,) trusted the proper military authorities would be left to deal with the errors of the army officers. He regretted this discussion. During a service of eight or ten years, he had never found it necessary to vindicate on this floor the conduct of any of his fellow, citizens, either for the want of skill or courage, and that this would always be so he earnestly hoped. Without disrespect, he would say your army would be better, and the cause of the country be advanced, if you would read the country be advanced, if you would read the riot act and displays both Houses of Congress. [Laughter]. Mr. V. (Dem. Ind.) felt that he would to him. This he did, showing that Smith rode late battle and came out of it gallantly, and, in conclusion, deprecated a man's good name being aspersed in the manner already mentioned. Mr. Fisher (Un., Del.) rose to vindicate the State of Delaware from the attacks of a gentleman named Saulsbury. Mr. Richardson called him to order, it being contrary to the rules to allude to what was said by a Senator. Mr. (Dem., Ohio.) wanted to know where the remarks were made. Mr. Fisher replied they were not printed in the Globe, but in a Baltimore pinier. The Speaker reminded Mr. Fisher that he could not allude to remarks in the Senate, Mr. Richardson--Where were the remarks made? Mr. Fisher--somewhere in the town of Washington. These remarks were, in part, that arrests were made in Delaware of men who were loyal citizens of the United States, as loyal as were to be found in America. Mr. Voorchees--I call the gentleman to order. Mr. Fisher--I know the shoe pinchest. The gentleman don't want the matter exposed here. Mr. Voorhees--I call the gentleman to order for applying to me a remarks of a personality offensive character. The Speaker — I do not an understand it. Mr. Fisher resumed, saying that Charles H. McWhorter, to whom the Senator referred as being loyal, was quite the reverse and was not worthy of as much consideration, though white, as a loyal negro. [Laughter] He stated this on his responsibility, which he would assume, here or elsewhere. This man had exposed a feet being, which he called off Fisher took up in order a number of he Guard, whose seo he exposed. Mr. Cox wished to know whether there were any other people left to Delaware.-- [Laugher] Mr. Fisher--I know it hurts my friends Mr. Cox--Not at all Mr. Fisher--‘"Let the galled jade wince. My witheres are unwrung."’ [Laughter.] Mr. Cox, I thought, from your list of names you had made on a majority of the people of Delaware. I don't sympathy go with those of whom you have been speaking. Don't you know this? Mr. Fisher--I don't know any such thing I know the member from Ohio is a gentleman. [Laughter.] Mr. Cox--I ask the gentleman whether Jeff. Davis is a good running horse? Mr. Fisher--No; he's a trotter. [Laughter] I was going through the list on the infernal Breckinridge secession party of which the gentleman from Ohio was a member. Mr. Cox--No, sir; if you don't state the fact about this, we nal, have to discredit what you have already said. Mr. Fisher--I new understand the gentleman voted for Conglas Mr. Cox--Yes, I went for him body and soul. Mr. Fisher having concluded his remarks, the House adjourned till Monday.The Lincoln War tax.
We copy from the New York Times, of May 3, a snappish editorial about the tax, bill, pending in the Federal Senate: It is rumored that the Senate will decline to substitute any other measure for the fax bill passed in the House, pleading the want of time for the discussion of the scheme advocated by the Boston Board of Trade, and the New York Chamber of Commerce. The please is frivolous. The bill passed by the House is a monstrosity, deformed by these, among a variety of other defects.- 1. It creates a machinery of collection, costing twenty per cent. of the revenue collected.
- 2. It establishes a system of domiciliary visitation and inquisition, to which no tree people can submit.
- 3. It taxes in the most offensive way a hundred articles, where the taxation of ten would be equally productive.
- 4. It makes no attempt to apportion the taxation according to the dictates of the Constitution, and may, therefore, be successfully contested by the tax payer.
- 5. The burden of taxation will full heavily upon some portions of the Union while others will be practically example
- 6. The revenue, in the opinion of those more conversant with such topics then any member of the Senate or House, will fall greatly below the estimate.
- 7. The taxes are levied un equally and inequitably, so that no portion of the public is satisfied with the bill.
- 8. It has been framed in entire disregard of the experience of other nations, who have brought the knowledge of a thousand years to bear on the matter.
