The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-03

any necessity for this bill. He was not swure NJ
any necessity growing out Of the present war for
an additional number of major generals and brsa
der generals, During the late war We had armi,.
20 maintain on the whole Canada frontier, and m.
Atlantic seabOard But 10 take an advantage
OF a temporary exigeney for the purpose Of m.
creasing the number Of officers permanently was
very lmpolue. II the act itself was 10 be temporary
he could not see the necessity Of retaining the st
section.
Mr. II. indicated the officers of the regular army
from the anlmadyersons made upon them by re.
port from committee Of this House. Il was COM
planned that they were too old, too young and IN
efficient sut after what had lately passed he hoped
that the report would be modified by the gentleman
who made II, or that II would be recommltied for
that purpose. He proceeded 10 yindeate the mill
tary academy from the charge that il is an aristo
cratic institution. The cadets were equally sppor
toned, according to the representation Of the
several States, and this mode Of selection
served to bind the army together--to give a ma
uona army, without reference TO national or polt-
leal considerations II We were 10 have national
army, the officers should be equally apportionsd
But how was the fact in relation TO the late appoint
ment IN The new mounted rife regiment Out Of
thrty-four officers, there were nine States having
nlnety-one votes on this floor that had but four
officers, one Of those were lieuIenants.
Mr. DOUGLASS asked the gentleman IL he
could say how many officers Of the army and navy
were from those States
Mr. HUNT could not state, as he had not the List
before him. IL might be that some Of the western
States had not their full share. He did not intend
TO impute any blame TO the present distinguished
head OF the War Department in those appointments;
no difference Of political opinion should prevent him
from doing justice to the high character of that
officer
Mr. WENTWORTH asked whether the gentle.
man referred to Governor Marcy.
Mr. HUNT replied that he did.
member here inquired Of Mr.. WENTWORTH
why he asked the question:
Mr.. WENTWORTH. Because, IL the gentle
man from New York referred to Governor Marcy,
concur with him fully in his opinion Of that OH.
Ger.
Mr.. HUNT went on 10 advocate such a system
Of appointments in regard 10 the army, had been
heretofore adopted for the Military Academy, the
graduates OF which institution had rendered much
important service.
On motion OF Mr.. HOLMES, the committee rose
and reported
Mr. JACOB THOMPSON, by leave, from the
Committee Indian Affairs, TO which the subject
referred, reported bill 10 protect the Cherokee
Indians from domestic strife, and for other pur-
poses; which was read twice, and committed.
On motion Of Mr.. HARRISON, by leave, or.
dered that the Committee on Military Affairs be
discharged from the consideration Of the petition Of
Ann Timmons, widow Of Samuel Tlmmons, and
that IL be committed.
On motion Of Mr.. JAMES B. HUNT, by leave,
RsoIpsd That the Committee Military Ansirs be
que'ed to inquire into the expectancy Of erecting or ~
Lake Huron. In the state Of Michigan.
MIR NORRIS, by leave, offered the following
resolutions;
Rsoir,d That the Judiciary Committee be instructed
report bill adopting the laws Of the State OF Maysnd for
the government and administration Of justice In the District
Of Columbia
Mr. NJ. briefly explained the resolution.
Mr.. THURMAN replied; when,
On motion Of Mr.. COBB, the resolution was laid
on the table,
And the House adjourned.