Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-04-13

and the graduation had been approved by the commits
sioners OF the Navy who were we'll acquainted Nth
the subject.
Mr. Foot asked the for Ill wing -he same pay
VIII le Ting accounts "a if on bosri the shio.
Mr.. HayDe said that n bl, i ne Ter settling
accounts, after tie return of vessel, thong lat
cessary; aud that the Labor responsibility and expense
were supposed to be as grea, as al sea- twas thought
reasonable 10 allow them thu sNDc pav.
MIR. Holmes said, he was not entirely satisfied with
tho bill in its present shape Pursers, with long
counts, would be longer in settling than those with
shorter This principle appeared correct; but he
objected TO that feature in the BILL which graduated the
salary OF Purses because he thought the increased d-
ties OF those in large vessels balanced by the SUI
peror accommodations.
Mr.. Dckerson thought, that the allowance of half
pay, when on furlough, very improper one; and one
that subject TO abuse. He thought, if it abol-
ished, that the officer would not be often stunning
the service, or thrustng themselves into the Navy
Yards
compensation proposed in the bill, S25O0, TO Pur-
sers on board ship of the line and So 900 TO those on
board of figaes; while the hapay allowance TO those
officers ON Through, was only about $3.50. This, he
commended, was not than support while not in
vice; and something, he thought, necessary for
those who had abandoned the pursuits of civil e and
| engaged in the service of their country.
Mr. Dickerson said he did not the necessity of
supporting these officers, when at home; and il this
course was adopted, they would be found always ready
for the service.
On motion of Mr.. Foot the 18th line of the 4lh sec
ton was amended, by striking out the word ship and
inserting in lieu thereof the words &c soops of war"
Mr. Foot thought the provisions of the bill still unjust
and unequal they related to the salary OF the officers
when at sea. The disparity in the compensation TO
those acting in large and small vessels he thought entire
ytoo grea and those engaged in the service in the
west Indies, would have just to complain of it
as particularly obnoxious. Those board the smaller
vessels ought not TO be reduced so low while
those in large vessel. probably allowed too much
lie proposed, therefore, to reduce the salary of the
highest grade from $500 1000, and raise the low
grade from 300 TO 81 600 so as TO make ONLY two
grades.
Mr.. Hayne explained the reasons that induced tho
committee to graduate the compensation according TO
the plan proposed in the BILL In ship of the line the
crew will amount TO upwards of a thousand men-in
frigac not more than half-a sloop of war not more
perhaps, than 100 or 10 menand schooners still less
IL appeared, therefore, that according the views Of
the Senator from Connecticut, Mr Foot) the gradua
ton OF compensation ought be attempted or else
carried out Some had double and tribe the quantity of
duty TO perform that others had, and the Committee had
great difficulty in settling the compensation which ought
TO be allowed to each
MIR. Smith of Maryland, was opposed TO the amend
nent lie thought the responsibility and labor be-
ing equal, il was just and proper that there should be
difference in the amount Of compensation.
Mr. Foot observed, that the gentleman from Mary
land, Mr. Smith) should recollect, that this bill con-
templates entire change of the principle by which
persons TO act There is to be risk no response
by; hereafter they are TO act as disbursine con mssa
ries.
The question then put. and the amendment lost
Mr. Dickerson thought there great difference
between the services performed by PuIser board
fiigate at sea, and one stationed in Navy Yard. And
az the bill provides the compensation for BOTH he
moved to amend it, by striking out the word frigate,
in lieu thereof; which will reduce the salary of those
stationed in Navy Yards to 81 600
This amendment adopted.
Mr. Foot thought that the bill was not calculated to
promote the interest of the Navy. 1t will require the
Navy Department TO establish grand sop-shop, for the
purpose of supplying with articles that all
know can often be purchased more advan,a geousy on
foreign shore IL will, consequently, be necessary for
the Government TO keep agents at different places to
meet the demands of the seamen; and perhaps, esab-
lsh great purchasing department, and increase the
In W. fbpref oro tI,a
bill in every shape
Mr.. Woodbury. said these purchases were to be made
home by the Navy Agents and abroad by the Captain;
ana the saving must be great, when it is recollected
that under the existing system Purser on board shin
of the line makes $4,000 per annum.
The bill was then ordered to be engrossed and read a
third time
Mr.. Frellnghuysen addressed the Senate until near 3
O'Clock, in reply TO Mr. Whites argument of yesterday,
on the bill providing for the removal of the Indians be
You'd the Nlississipp when
The Senate adjourned
WAsHINGroN, April SIN the Senate yesterday,
Mr. Homcs.presented memorial from the people of
Maine, praying for the Southern Indians. The bill for
the relief OF General John Edgar of Illinois, an officer
in the Revolutionary War, read a third time and
PASSED. The bill TO regulate the duties of Pursers in
the Navy, and to fix their compensation discussed
by Messrs Hayne, Foot, Dckcrson, Holiness and Smith
OF Maryland and, after having undergone some amend
ments, was ordered 10 be engrossed and read third
time. Mr.. Frelinghuysen occupied the remainder of
the Nay in reply to Mr.. Whites speech of Tuesday on
the bill providing for the removal of the Indians beyond
In the House IF Representatives. the consideration of
the resolution from the Committee on Retrenchment
proposing the appoint mont of Standing Committee on
Printing, &c was resumed and continued until the close
OF the hour. Mr. Mercer, from Select Committee
reported two resolutions requesting the President
the United States to negotiate with foreign govern
ments, on the of eiectng an entire abolition of
the African slave trade; and of obtaining from them
recognition independent and neutral any colonies of
Tree people OF color established under the auspices of
the United States They were read twice and referred
TO Committee of the Whole House, on the state of the
Union The resolution respecting the impeachment of
'udse Peck, oil Missouri, debated at some length
and finally passed with notification allowing him I'M
I'll Wednesday, to offer written or oral argument in
ms defence The bill appropriang five thousand dol.
lars Tor the purchase Of books for the use Of the SUI
preme Court was after animated debate laid upon
the table. The remainder of the day was devoted 10
the consideration in Committee of the Whole on the
state OF the Union, Mr. Haynes in the Chair of the Buff
falo and New Orleans Road Bill At five o'clock the
Committee rose, ana the House adjourned
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WAsHTNGToN, April 9.-In the iSeunfe ves'erdav
alter the presentation OF sundty reports from Committee
and several petitions and the second eading and refer
ence OF bills from the House. the bills for the relief Of
Peter and John Creery s. Co of New York, for The
feet oil Col John Edgar, Of Illinois, and for esuaiing
The duties and liking the compensation Of Puf,efs in the
Navy, were sevefally read the third time and passed
Before taking The question this last mention ID bill
which was done by yeas and nays, debate aro,e in
which Me'rs. Hayne, Tazewell, and Smith OF Mary.
land, supported, and Me.rs. Foot Ball and Benton
oppo'eh us passage The vote being yeas 81 n,ys TO-
Mr. fnhnghuysen cont mud his speech in reply to
Mr. Wbie OH the bill making provision for the removal
OF the Indians beyond the MISSISSIPPI and occupied the
ioor anti near Our o. clock when the Snate aour.