Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-25
MXME.---vo. 40.

naa CT the Select Committee (sir. Wutmough) had in
oduced an II 10 his amendment giving il the
second degree according The strict letter the rules Of
TIC tiolc the amendment of the gentleman from Va
Nir Wse) would come under the lard degree and be-
therefore, nadmissiblc But, if objection raised
u the proceeding. he would entertain the motion.
No objection being made the discussion proceeded.
ar. SpcgiIt remarked that there appeared 20 be
but little difference in many points OF the two amend
menia, and particularly us 10 the pay of captain i'm
mani OF squadron, hcengacsted the gentleman from
Virginia. Air Wisc) the propriety of leaving that point
as IL was IN The anendincn: OF the chairman OF the
lcct committee
Mr. Wise said there essential difference in the
two amendments. Ills aGicndmcnt-siruck the word
Captain.
Mr. Reed spoke briefly in favor of retaining dis.inc-
o between the Senior and Junior Captains othc Navy
Ascr some remarks from MIR. Waimouch
NJ WISE To- prevent confusion and proixity, proposed
to substitute his amendment for so much Of the amend
ment of the honorable Chairman of the Select Commit
tee az relates 10 Captains
MIR. watmough then followed in opposition to the
amendment 'ast offered, and in Support OF HIS He
said The subject Of grade in question: could not consent
10 rcnqish. BE asked who this new proposition came
from Net from such rs ou,1t battles so gallantly
at irlpoli and subsequently, such he had consult
cd II did not originate with the gentleman himself,
CNr WlseD for he was the subject entirely
new to the honorable member. He did not mpugn the
motives of that gentleman but hoped he would not insist
on this proposition, which he deemed ffnught with the
most demenal consequences to the moral feeling and
well-being of the naval service
MIR Wise replied. lie had but feeling in this
matter, and that was warm feeling of Friendship for
the general eatur. Of the bill and for the benefit OF the
American service lie said il true this proposition
did not originate with him. His attention had been
called to the subject since he had belonged the Naval
Committee, by brave and worthy members of naval
service lie continued at length, 90 advocate and
sust4sn The pr"pricIy Of his amendment.
Alter some explanatory conversation between Messrs
Harper, Wise, and Speight
Mr. Spcight called Tor information from the Chairman
Of the Select Committee, (NIr Wamougl) by what law
or authority such distinction made that of Senior
and Junior Captain in the naval service.
Mr. Watinough said, he was happy give the gentle
man the information sought for, aud referred the law
oil lI99 and also resolution OF the Congress of 177G
IN whicha distinction made between Captains OF fire
years standing on less
MIR. Wise contendcd that the law and resolution re-
icrrcd to- dad not bear the gentleman in the creation
OF dticen ut grades III the rank of Captain That the
highest rank in Navy and there could be promo
ton above it,
Mr. lrpes briefly expressed his conclusion, after
turc dciibcTaon, TO support the amendment OF his coll
league, (Air. Watnough)
AIR Mann spoke at length the general principles of
the bill drprccating the which had been pursued
~ bringing the subject in its present shape before the
lie was followed by Mr. Reed in favor Of the amend
csRs OF the CSlirina.l Of the Select COMMITTEES and by
Mr. Pearcc.
On motion of Mr. Ward, the Committee then rose re-
ported progress, and obtained leave TO sit again
when tie lfoHsc adjourned.