New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-07-23
CAPT. COMSTOCK AND THE STEAAER
CATALINE.
TO THE PUBLIC.

beg to call attention to the final report OF the ln-
ye,is.ng Commit ee Of the House Of Representatives in
s.ion tie the faramed Catalina wherein TIE Commit
tee say. page 40:
Since the former report touching the Ca,ane tho
testimony of Capt Constock has been taken by the 'omn
tee Mr. freeman has been amined and
received that subject from Cen Wo0 N Iesshins ~
former concluon relating to the just liability OF vac ooye
the Committee did o ind necessary TO cs 10 q1es
ton the integrity Of Capt Comstock careful consideration
Of the eddi,onsl testimony before the Committee
in the belief that whatever setces were eseEed Dy
parte. interested in the Cane TO secle her charter by
the Government there good faith the part
OF Capt Com.ock. There is nothing In the testimony to
, othr maud biz patriotic aud got Itous abors behalf OF
the country entitlehim to hearty con-mendati ion.
Insy perhsps be permitted 20 add few words flaming
my connection with Government, business and to rerel
nnua.lon contained In former pdys report when eoad,
by implication even. convey idea that was in wsy'
directly or indirectly interested pecunisy in the chaens
0. the steamer Csiane any other in any jeb
contract or profit sde be made with OF. oi the UNI
ted sstes Governments and would ask such newspapers .
published the charge that, Us simple act o. l.sise
one upjnstly exposed to such an .Ipu.aOn
while psrsling his legitimate vocation IS conmaade the
will give space in tLeir columns for this my s'atem's' AM
Soon after the commencement Of this unjus;i6nos and ~
mons rebellion called by authorized agents Oh me
10 aid them in matters pertaining the trans
port aud naval service II the United states AZ TINS TINE
vs. and confusion the greatest anxiety prevailed
for the safety o. Washington and. Ia common "h 4nI o.
citizens aboEed earnestly and faithfully 20 hwas
traitor. at hene ard abroad and may psiFietcey
sr-ui,ous services liberal expenditure OF personal
means in the cause constitute patriotism .,.
During this ,ine and other asen,s were sIa
entered upon their duties bale all tuFne. cnd sa
proportions which the civil war tHus stiueby
th., upon had assumed endesvored to TIE oest o. ny
ABILITY Judgment 10 advise the officers oil th
the ses tou OF vessels for the special services III "H
they wers required aud such charters as were tteh Ae
I.on. of them at hours notice. by the Quart. mss,
AID other Departments will bear the strietest compo
10 price aud capacity with any reconmsndsd " Va"
charters Tor which have expired or are sin ~ iI
had myself nothing do with tie contracts my
limited statement OF facts 4,.i,r I IVA. mot
ON nv return from tho Port Royal eHpedl.on wa .'
nth the charge contained in tho ca psitc IePo'' 49,
| fuei to-a charge worse than ,iu o' e'si'J'''''
sist,r, with every act Of my past lie ia. rs soo,
| It's now by the act Of tha sanic d - bsr.
,boro,.b :. alton II tire case, IeiTscsd tnu an
mi Tor H. conscious ~ an of having doIe w 49, .
- ffoui the moment OF the h1es ~
on down the present. time slu haiht bren
h@ag,s 10 fortune TO whom woHIa e.s"o 70
isr an untatn shed name. and possible HSC.-oh -.
80 in az undivided country shall continue Nlnee As,
- ,rou,h good aud evil report with al tue cnefs aEe
denomination would TO cave sinking snip ana soll
- A. tie struggle oycEpowered by foreign and domestic
80 A he decided that nalon OF thirty ullions, cove.
, Of a continent, incapable oi en-
"a iCs-iruse willing 70 share the fate o. that ntoV
Sa hsye essayed prevent dsac-gi AZ ending 20 s"s
once nted states J. j. 'o"'1AN'"
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