The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-14

Mr. DODGE gave notice Of bis Intention 10 introduce
bill making appropriations Tor me harpSIs IN
menced the western shores 81 LaAe Mieh'se"' - ~
State Of Wisconsin. -,
Mr. BROWN gave notice ofhis intention to introduce bill
establish library for young men IN the Ds'fe' o w
lumbia
On motion BY Mr. JONES Of Tennessee the Senate pro-
ceeded TO the consideration Of the following resolution
which submitted by him some time since;
Rogsd That Secretary OF the Navy be directed e com
munieate Senate copy Of the report made 70 h de-
partment by the board Of officers convened az aAnng
ton in of an act approved February 20 1900
tied promote the efficiency Of the navy ana o. he
record journal or other papers said reports
in the absence Of such papers that be further ino @
whether the for which officers OF the rec
by that board be dismissed or retired accom-
panied that reports otherwise made Known IN WE
to the department. and 80, that he communicate 70 'he
Senate copy OF the same
Mr. BENJAMIN resumed and concluded his remarks 10
relation the proceedings OF the naval board Ia when
he defended them from many OF the aspersons which had
been cast upon them lie took the ground that in all
cases where vacancies existed in consequence OF the action
of the board and its approval by the Secretary OF me
Navy and the President Congress had no power 70 MI
them and injustice had been done any officers, which
be did not deny the remedy must be sought in some other
way The which be would propose would be- In the
first place confirm all the nominations which the Pros
dent might send in fill these vacancies in compliance
with the law But he would favor the establishment
of board of review, who should reconsider the decs-
ions of the naval board and he would recommend the
passage of law authorizing the President Of the United
States restore to active service the oceis VINO may
by this board OF review competent and e
Gent officers If their Judgment shall be approved by him.
Let them be put back into the navy with the provision
whenever vacancies their number may occur, ny
death resignation these vacancies arc not to be hed
The only inconv that could result from law Of
that kind would be that for short period the country
might be put the expense of paying few more dollars
per annum by having few more officers IN each grade
than laws require. This course would reconcile
the claims OF justice to officers abroad officers at home and
the public of the country and at the same time II
would restore health and yigor to the body OF the navy
Mr. BUTLER inquired whether il was the intention or
the from Louisiana 10 introduce such bill as he
suggested.
| Mr. BENJAMIN would do so with great pleasure, but
he did desire encroach upon the Naval COMMITTEE,
and he would prefer wait for their report and see what
remedy they may suggest
Mr. MALLORY said that that proposition had been
sidered by the Naval Committee and had met win SONG
favor
Mr. BAYARD spoke at some length in reply to the re-
marks of Mr.. BENJAMIN.
Mr. BALE took occasion 10 refer to the case OF Lieut.
slauy who had been dropped from the aevesery'ce list
because he lame and therefore not able 10 perform eli
centy all the duties of his grade ashore and ahoot lie
would like know how many officers there were IN the
navy including those who sat the board that were able
perform the duties which Lieut. Marry had been per-
forming IT. then he turned out because he was una
Bile do duty efficiently why should not they be
because they unable to perform efficiently
the shore duties which Lieut. Mauy has been performing
for years to the entire satisfaction of the country
The debate was continued by Messrs. CRlTTENDEN,
MALLORY and TOOMBS Mr.. BUTLER obtained the
floor and the further consideration of the subject post
poned until tomorrow. #"
After the consideration of executive business the Senate
adjourned