The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-23

feeling have but IL not in order to dscuss the mat
TER now. Let II 10 over.
verA days memorial Of the nature Of the presented
by the honorable Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Cdt,n
den). have delayed presenting II for the that
supposed II probable that matter OF 40 much impor
lance the mannsrhn which the req Of tho law
o. the last Congress upon this subject had been earri
ect Of some remarks in the OF the Preadcn, II
the United States, which cannot expect until tbe
House OF Representatives shall be duly organized and tSs
President notified Of that fact. think II not unlikely
that ths President lay such before both
Of Congress that subject may prevent some not
all the examinations which may be propo, ,ed by ndvi.
dual members Of the Senate of the House Of eprssp
taiyes and should be opposed discussing this sub
ec large at all events, going into any invsstiga
tion the part 81 the Commitee Naval Affairs Of
which arm member, and to which some OF theae msro
rails are addressed until shall hear from tine
upon the subject Then, my opinion In, the senate viii
find themselves under obligation TO pursue such
BE- due 10 the late efeers of tho navy who
conceive they have been and II that course re-
aames pSshs M ,na1, ~ IN sners sh, auc%
to prevent It, But II tho nature of the redress b~ not
Of that character or tho senate shall be u opinion in
Executive session after consultation that there is
dress required the part 81 anybody then IL will be
perceived there viii be necessity for public discussion
but II there should be other OF arsjv
ing at than by open discussion in the Senate well
In the House II, however, prevent that shall
be very happy indeed At all events lnk IL IL rather
TO be discussing considering these subjects
at all until hear the views Of bs Executive 10 this
in which the law Of tho last session has becn
cuted sought 10 bc executed.
Mr.. MASON Mr.. President have been very forcilIy
impressed with the view that has been taken Of this
ton by the honor able Senator from Tcnncsee (hr Bell
In the consideration that have been .equired To give 20
the general subject ot the actcn Of this board and
have suggested to various officers who feel that they
have been sRgrieved by the action OF the board.
We do not know--i sure do not know-whnt may be-
contained IN the annual OF the President the
report OF the Secretary u the Navy In r.e-nce to the
r,Rns Of the deliberations OF the board and Of the
cuive action pursuant upon H. upon the general welfare
ard condition Of the navy Ia any wrong
which be conceived has been done TO officer OF
The navy But am disposed to think that II the sub
iect shsA be taken for the debeaten oi the senate
II viii be found to embrace very large scope Of inquiry
whether In executive in open session not pro
pared 10 and submit to the honorable Senator who
has offered the resolu,on--vhch understand he pro
poses 10 dr-to allow II to lie until have the
annual communication containing the views Of the
cutive II there te any submitted before any action s
taken the subject.
Mr.. JOINS OF 1cpncssecWhy, Mr. Prcaident, believe
that IL the fact The resolution not before the
Senate i, lies under the rule and announced 10
the Senate that should not call II up in hot haste
perfectly willing to wait any reasonable time.
think IL indefinite however TO walt Tor the Pre-l
dents message, for we may never get that
The resolution lies over under the rule.