The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-02-04

times 81 were hogged 2 times; 272 were Hogged /
ume, There Were 272 different men who took il once in
the IS months in voyage lasting for three wears and
this being extended over the three yearsor they were
not continuous monhs--here would have been some 544
different individuals who received the discipline during
The voyage And have other details which have coi-
lected. which 90 10 show the fact There Is ysry
great mistake as 10 The extent TO which this thing has
gone on board your vessels will not trouble the Sen
ate further; but trust that shall have an oppor-
tuny at an early day, 10 address the Senate upon this
subject.
Mr. DAVIS wish to say one word with regard to
the bill am one among the number that voted 10 dis
continue the principle OF logging the sailor did
doubt then, and do not now, that some ulaons would
be necessary order TO keep up proper and suitable dis
cplne have been rather encouraged by the hope that
something might grow out OF Of the
thrown out BY the senator from New Hampshire--that
moral considerations extent and that suitable re.
wards and encouagemens, might be held out who
maintain good character, and maintain good discipline
ION board ship am by certain that would
not be very great encouragement, and that might
not with great advantage reward man. in money you
please for OF good behavior long continued
TO reward him in any OF those various ways which
consistent with the discipline OF the service and the best
interests of the service.
rose merely 10 express the hope that when this sub
ject under the consideration OF the genlemen TO whom
it is referredthe Naval Commteeihey will embrace in
their examination these considerations; that they will
bring their minds 10 bear upon ihem and that they will
investigate the subject sufficiently to ascertain whether
such course Of discipline as that may not be effect
ed in this way. There in this bill some pretty hard
provisons-some that degrading in heir character.
But STILL there must be discipline in the navy, and
men OF experience bOmeInlng OIL tnlS SORT
necessary, shall reluctantly for thisbll but with
the hope that still mder and more humane system will
| be introduced. .lt
wish now TO make one remark for think there is a
great deal of misapprehension upon the subject think
It Two years since passed act aboshng logging
in The navy and also in the civil marine live, sir in
commercial communyin State, perhaps as largely en-
gagged IN navigation, in proportion 10 It's population and
| various interests, any State in this Union; and
| SO lar as regards the mercantile marine, have
never heard voice raised against that measure. |
have never heard word OF complaint in the mercan-
tile service in regard to it, have yet to meet the
individual who asks for the restoration of it, Now, sir,
it seems that this fact that every gentleman
appreciate that every gentleman can understand. 1t
seems TO that the plain and obvious inference OF It
s that the evil, under the worst oil discipline and the
want OF power to control by foclbe not great
gentlemen apprehended But, Mr.. President. if
OF this is still indispensable good order and dsci
pline, shall yield my views to them shall vote for
this law, with the hope and expectation that the time is
not remote when we may come even to mder system.
| Mr. CHASE. regret Mr. President that find my
self under the necessity OF asking the attention o the
Senate 10 any remarks OF mine at this time. When |
asked for the yeas and nays this BILL desired nothing
than simply 10 place myself upon the record against
measure for which cannot in conscience vote. The
with great Difference 10 The viii Of the Senate. But
feel TO be my duty TO state very briefly the reasons
which govern and must govern my vote. The bill as
originally reported by the Committee Naval Affairs,
seemed to TO be liable TO comparatively little obec-
on II instituted code for the government OF the navy
rather harsh and rigorous in inadequate
Jugdment OF course as am but landsnanbut would
consent in Difference 10 the Judgment OF the committee
and IN difference 10 the judgment OF other persons fully
acquainted with this subject TO vote for it with the sin
gle amendment Of striking out the degrading punish,
ment OF the "ball and chain"-a punishment, it will
be observed, not to be inflicted at sea- but in port
where II is most conspicuous and degrading. But
the amendments, sir, which have been adopted by
the Senate are, IN my opinion, anything but amend
ments They the reverse of amendments They
make that which harsh and severe enough much
more harsh and much One OF these amend
ments authorizes the commander OF any vessel in the
or,fap ahpra c4n.
ted by petty officers and persons OF inferior ratings,
1t would seem, without courtmartal, and without
any regular investigation, but merely upon his own
motion, IN these several modes by diminishing their
ratons by restricting their diet TO bread and waller
by imposing extra police and other dues and, in
OF theft in addition TO any of the foregoing punish
ments by making good from the wages OF the offender
the owner the value of the article aud by compelling the
offender TO badge, for period not exceeding Ten
days, with the word Mi conspcuousy printed thereon
Mr. President, desire TO call the attention OF the Senate
10 two OF these punishmens and first, 10 the imposing
OF extra police and other duties. How large varieiyof
punshments may be inflicted under this provision and
how unlimited Is the range OF discretion which Is con-
ieued upon The officer in command II to il
must strike any man. who will reflect for single
men that is power TOO extensive, too arbitrary and
too dangerous TO be granted The other OF these punish
ments TO which wish 10 call your attention is that of
THIEF thereon Now Mr. President, the object OF all
punshments is reformation, least should be reforma.
ton and II seems 10 me that 10 the various punish
ments which are authorized by this act and by this
amendment to be inflicted upon the Sailors II is worse
than superluous add innc,on degrading and
dishonorable, Sir, degrading punishment may be in
ilcted not merely upon the body but upon the spirit In
my judgment, the former is less hunillang than the
latter cannot concur in giving by my vote, any sane
tion TO law which authorizes punshments OF this char
acter And would say TO gentlemen, who profess to be
aaxlous for reformation IN the navy that now IL the time,
while measure which many senator's think essential TO
the proper discipline OF the service under consideration,
10 propose their reforms and insist them, rather Than
lend their support to DILL which proposes degrading
lpunishmenls now, the hope that ts advocates may be
induced 10 give relief hereafter--n the vain hope
that. when perfectly convenient to the Committed
on Naval Affairs new bill may be maured which will
Improve the condition OF the sailor have only to adf
THAT should not have troubled the Senate with these
marks, but for the necessity imposed upon me by the
refusal OF The Senate TO order the yeas and nays which
left no other mode oi placing my opposition to this
bill upon the record
i Mr. BADGER Mr President, / do not wish TO enter
into any discussion want the bill TO pass, and
that is all | want | will merely make this remark,
that man consists Of body and spirit, and the idea
that you can nfllct punlshmens upon the body with
out affecting the mind is erroneous II we canno, as
sail his spirit directly must punish him some way or
other and therefore | think thai argument fails
No further amendment being offered, the bill was or
dered 10 be engrossed for third reading
BILLS INTRODUCED.
/ Mr. UNDERWOOD in pursuance Of notice, asked
and obtained leave introduce bill Is 1872 10 extend
the time for selling the lands granted TO the Kentucky
Asylum for teaching the deaf and dumb which was
read the frat and second times by unanimous consent
and referred TO the Committee on Public Landa
| DISTRICT COURTS THE UNITED STATES.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration as in com.
mee Of the whole, Of the bill Is. ~ to change the