The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-25

hrium between North and Southland read Hunter All
Dallas. Rely upon IL, the ultra southern politicians
combining in view Of some such ultimate organization
Gov Wise, ofcourse is not in this movement Some he
~ for himself and that Virginia viii be for him in the
Cincinnati convention Many Of the leading Union poll
beians Of the South for Northern candidato and
not few seem satisfied with the present incumbent 81
the White House, who is undoubtedly very anxiousy
and very indusnously trying to work ont his own sue;
cesshamge,ed a. he palpab q BY at least three OPP
Every day brings something new in proof OF the
existence this trio Of Cabinet aspirants for the Pres
eee as that described BY Coleman between the fellows
Who occasion, were hired TO do the big painted
paper elephant in theatrical procession The one in
the hind legs b. foreegs In exposed and convenient
part and the result was instantaneous breaking up
and tearing pieces Of the whole sham structure right
in the face Of amused and rejoicing audience. The
the inadequate Ill assorted trupery concern Of
Gen. Pierce meets with similar fate the better for the
country. DON.
WASHINGTON, Oct 49, 1856.
The NGool Boards Of 1876 and 1866 Difference Betusen
ne rro Boords-Brtf History Of the Fbrsr-I Oryani
sdtson and Fhilare-"Old honsides" Do,on 1.-THE
Report Sealed Voums-ka1sdual Demand for is Pro
dactioeLcr Of Secretary Dcootn to Commodore eaoar
de-, &c. de-
Since the publication 4 Commodore Stewards protest.
great interest has been manifested throughout the coun
try to learn something Of the character of the
Board against whose proceedings this protest eveed
In respects the Naval Boards OF 1915 and 1856 were
alke, but in many others very dssimar. The former
called by authority Of the Secretary OF the Navy Mr.
Bancroft-the latter expressly authorized by law
The to make careful examination into and re-
port upon the efficiency Of all the officers in the navy
from passed dsbpman up to the senior captain-the
other was to express opinion whether promotions in
the navy should be made with exclusive reference to
seniority" and to report the proprety promoting
to the rank of captain Commanders Gauntt Ramsay,
Henry and Downing These the respective duties OF
the two boards.
The board OF 1916 consisted of captains as
foowsstewart (President), Norris Warrington Jacob
Jones Downes, shubrick, Perry, Kearney, McCauley,
hcKeever storer, Smith, Turner, APP Catesby Jones,
Morgan, Parker, Wilkinson, Mayo, Breeze, Stringham
and Iavaettc who assembled in the city of Washington
the 2lst day ofJuy, 1s46, in obedience to orders
OF these twenty-one captains would remark that six
have since died. three retired by the late board
and two were furloughed
To this board thus assembled Secretary Bancroft pro-
pounded two leading inquries--Nrt, 'Whether promo
tons in the Navy should be made with exclusive refer
ence to senioriy and secondly, "Whether they would
commend the four senior cOmmanders-Gauntt, Ram ay
Henry and Downing-or promotion to the rank Of cap
Secretary Bancroft had determined to overaugh these
several officers in which determination, too II would
appear from the protest OF Commodore Stewart he
backed by majority OF the Naval Bard These officers
like the late board determined by majority vote that
all their proceedings should be secret; the officers
their defence and the blow should be given in the
dark If given at all Yet this board kept record of
Iner pr9ceedings which the Late board did not, as M
Doboin declares and upon this record II that the
bold and Independent President at each baoting record
ed the fact that he declined to vote.''
With the foregoing statement of facts before the pub
hc the inquiry naturally arises In what did this con-
sultation Of twenty naval captains resutf an
swer, it resulted in nothing The opposition and con,
tempt heaped upon by odd Irons les, killed the at
tempt of Secretary Bancroft to oversaugb and consigned
threport Of the Board to invioable secresy in the
Ia hoa
been seen outside Of the secret e although Sena
tor Hale tried in person TO get peep at it, and after
States Senate calling for it-but in vain. ask can't It
be hsd It may throw much light the proceedings Of
the late Board while undergoing review in the Senate
Let it be produced by all means.
By the independence and boldnes OF Commodore Stew
art the plans Of the Board OF 1876 frustrated and
broken mp. The commanders in question regularly
promotedt.o Of whom have since died for!oughed
by the late Board and the other dropped from the
In refuaton Of the idea that Commodore Stewart sane
toned approved the proceedings Of the late Board my
inc ssr ne v c .ne nrs ask ernsa o. tne follow
friend OF the old vetcran,) officially announcing his
tence OF condemnation:-
she Board Of Naval assembled se aac e ss
promote the efficiency Of the approved Feb IS 1851
msn shS0a n &c d PLACED on he ~ & cave
by my dy Yen 5
eordngy jour removed the active list,
Secretary ssst he navy rS you a N
confederation OF your eminent services 10 the country and the
yery satisfactory which you dischargng he
duties OF Commandan OF the Philadelphia Navy Yard
you, Commodore, Is with pleasure avail myself Of the
authority OF the law to order ha you remain duty at
present post aDr Also that do not speak utadvedy
N saying that OF your Fellow citizens cherish
daily grateful recollection Of your distinguished services
Than the Board who hSye acted from aud
Che President who conceived after due reae
approve saer finding And may add hat believe will
pecituly your obedieI servant, !. c. DOBRIN. +
Commodore CHARLES STEWART, Philadelphia.
This plraseology does not Indicate that Commodore
Stewart had sought the humiatng position 10 which
had been reduced by the Retiring Board Mr. Dobbin says
they acted from stern Of duty and IL becomes
his duty To execute the sentence And yet although he
sanctions the verdict of nenicency he compliments this
gallant officer the in which he dschaging
The duties assigned him, and does him the very great
favor to continue him at the post at reduction Of
pay For this favor the Commodore certainly ought 10
feel under many obgatonsto be permitted 10 10 the
same duty but deprived o. the pay. H.
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