The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-19

tnen tnat Ne ulu now. III the Senator could show
item in this bill not estimated for he would vote to strike
IL out.
Mr.. BRIGHT said the bill last year contained twenty
one items not estimated for.
Mr.. DAWSON briefly replied.
The Senate, at aquarter past four O'clock adjourned
House Of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, August IS, 1852.
THE WHEELING BRIDGE CASE.
The House resumed the consideration Of the bill de
clarng the Wheeling Bridge to be legal structures and
post routes.
Mr.. CuRTrss spoke against, and Mr. NEwroN in fayo,
of tho bill.
MR. STUART said they had other important subjects Ia
dispose Of and therefore to test the tho House
he moved the previous question: which was seconded
Messrs. Walsh and Fowler obtained permission
print their views the subject
OLDs was interrupted in his closing speech by the
expiration of the morning hour.
THE NAVY APPROPRIATION BILL.
resolution was adopted to close the general debate
the Navy Appropriation bill in half hour The Hous
went into committee on that bill
Mr.. SHELTON, (dem.) of N. j. spoke in favor of an
amendment authorizing the Secretary the Navy to
~ out the contract with Robert L. Stevens
ing q steamship, shot and bomb proof lie said money
and time have already been expended upon the work
and that the entire cost would not exceed $500 O00an
inconsiderable when considered connection with
harbor defence particularly that of New YORK, where
there Is so much wealth and commerce. He proceeded
to show that this means Of defence is cheaper
efficient than fortcations it be brought to act
Immediately in case of sudden invasion
Mr. HousroN, (dem Of Ala replied to the remarks
delivered yesterday, by Mr. stanton dem of rennes-
see. who had complained that the COMMITTEES on ways
and Means had reduced to great extent the appropr
tions for the navy yards.
The clause appropriang 81 600 for the repair of
vessels in ordinary and for the and tear Of
in commission including fuel and purchase of hemp,
Mr. STANTON offered the following amendments
PTo That, hereafter whenever vessel in ordinary
repair AZ equip her shall be estimated TO exceed two
s. s a e. .v1 Of i in h The
war; shall be white oak and Of the best and
most approved model for sailing TO be ated with auxiliary
and most destructive ordnance which, according recent
possible to carry with safety and
Mr.. JONES (dem) of Tenn. raised question of order
On the ground that the german the
subject under and proposed to enact per-
manent law in a general appropriation bill.
The CHAnMAN-Mr Ficklin (dem of Ill.-decidedth the
Slr. STANTON, (dem) of Tenn. appealed from the
decision.
MIR. CLINomAN, (wbig) of NJ CT would ask whether
there is not law establishing navy!
CnAIRMAN-l would refer the gentleman to the books
(Laughter)
to 49, and the anne ndment was agreed to- by ayes 49,
nays4s:
appropration--the amendment just adopted rendering
this sum necessary
various tl0rtS were made TO modify the proposition.
and several five MINI % speeches delivered thereon
Finally the amendment agreed to- by ayes TO-
Mr.. PRcE. (dem OF N. j., offered amendme mt,
authorizing the Secretary Of the Navy to carry the
contract with Mr. steyens for the construction of shot
and shell proof vessels.
The CHAIRMAN decided this out of order and was sus
tsned by the Committee by ayes 62, nays 81
Mr.. STUART. (dem) Of Mich offered amendment
that no appointment of midshpmen to the schoo
shall be made unless recommended by the member of
Congr.ss representing the district in which the appcan
resides aud that the apportonment shall be made in the
manner those Of cadets to West Point Agreed to-
Mr. III orENcE (dom OF Pa, moved further to am nd
by authorizing the President to appoint mids hpmen
at large without regard to Congressional districts Dis
agreed to
During the debate which took place the above
rG gentlemen complained that favoritsm had bee
pIact ed by the Secretary of the Navy in making ap
ronimcnts Of midshipmen. and said II time TO
ths abuse which has existed too long the preu-
dile Of some Parts of the country.
The question Of favortsm, in making appointments of
cadets likewise incidentally referred to in condemna
on and the general subject Of appointments discussed
1, The Committee without proceeding further the
and tha Hons nenio rped