The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-30

crew refused to re enlist after having learned that
the lash was abolished
Mr.. EVANS thought that the gentleman from
Ohio was fully answered by the gentleman from
Virginia. Such men who present themselves have
TO be enlisted. He continued his remarks in favor
OF the bill showing the necessity for rigid discip
iine, and scouting the sicky sentimentalty which
had been exhibited on this subject
Mr.. ORR said that two years ago fioggng in the
naval service abolished by act OF Congress,
Just IA summary the effort made to pass this
bill. Only twenty nine gentlemen voted against
abolishing hogglDg in the navy; and his name
recorded III the negative. He thought that he then
ioresaw the evil consequences OF hasty, inconsder
ate legislation; and now an attempt was made to
apply remedy without giving any man OPP
portunity to if the provisions favorable or
Bo but under the force OF the previous question they
are to be rammed down, noiens U0lens. He trusted
that this course had received ouch rebuke that it
Will not he tried again. II was necessary there
should be some Legislation; but he did not like to
see other matters Incorporated in this bill II had
been urged that after twenty years' Of creditable
service the sailor should be put the retired list
with half pay. He had the came objection to this
as be had to extending the principle to the army
II persons in these branches OF the public SERVICE
receiving wages all the time. spend their money in
dissipation and prodigaty, the Government is
under no obligation to pay them pensions. Why
should not the same rule apply to mechanics en-
gagged on public works? He was opposed to it. If
gentlemen want to introduce any thing of that
character. let them do it in separate BILL that it
may be considered on its merits He wished for
tune 10 consider the provisions OF the reported
by the chairman of the Committee on Naval At
fairs.
Mr.. VENABLE, who voted for the BILL ans his
reasons for doing so, and said, in the coursO his
remarks. If our navy is disgrac0d for want of dis
ciplinc and our stars and stripes, which have al
ways shone with glory, shall be furnished he want
cd the responsibility to rest on those who have
iused to give discipline to the navy.
MIR. JONES, OF Tennessee, said he proposed to
relieve the majority from the dilemma in which
the gentleman from North Carolina seemed to
thick they bad involvet themselves, by moving to
lay the motion to reconsider the vote BY which the
bill was rejected upon the table. He hoped that
motion to adjourn would not be made until the
should be taken upon his proposition. Now, said
he, we will see who will face the music.
On motion Of Mr. ORR, pending the question
The House adjourned.
PETITIONS, ETC.
BY Mr.. J. w. HOWE The petition of r. G.
Harper and fifty five others, citizens of Mercer coun
ty, Pennsylvania, demonstrating against the re-
newal of Woodworth's patent planning machine
Referred.
Also, the petition Of j. J. Livingston one of
the late marshais appointed to take the census of
for additional compensation. Referred
Also. the petition OF John McFarren and fifty
four other citizens of Crawford county, Pennsylva-
mia, demonstrating, against a renewal of Wood
worth's patent for planning, &c. Referred.
Also, the petition of Alexander Mckee and one
hundred and two others, citizens of the counties of
Mercer and Crawford. Pennsylvania, praying
Congress to discontinue the transportation OF the
mail on the Sabbath. Referred.
Also, the petition of Samuel F. Dale and fifty
others, cltizens OF venango county, Pennsylvania,
demonstrating against q renewal OF Woodworth's
patent planning machine Referred.
Also, the petition of Fl. Mcbride and forty nine
others, citizens of Pennsylvania and Ohio praying
Congress to discontinue the transportation Of the
mail on the Sabbath Referred.
BY Mr.. FLORENCE: The memorial of Mary F. |
u. Leveiy, Of Philadelphia, widow Of Capt. Henry
Levely, praying for pension.
Also, the memorial Of John Prentiss, asking an
appropriation to test the improvement for giving
shells and shot the rifle motion from the common
smooth bored cannon Of the United States army.
By Mr.. LANDRY: The resolution of the General
Assembly OF the State of Louisiana, asking for an
appropriation from Congress tie remove DISTRACTIONS
placed in Bayou Lafourche, by order Of United
States officers, during the late war with England
Mr. THOS nj. HOWE gave notice that he would
on Tomorrow, or some subsequent day, ask leave
To introduce a bill authorizing the Secretary of
War to grant, under such restrictions in his
judgment the public interests may require, the
right Of way to the Pittsburgh, Kittanning, and
Warren Railroad, over the grounds Of the United
States at the Allegheny Arsenal, in the State of
Pennsylvania