New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-23
cost Of tho work. with interest and sum in blank as

CU5t vi luC NOlhl WIN Diiuh as u
bonus.
MI SHERMAN proposed TO strike ont the present
value in the apprasement, and insert actual cost
He thought that enormous profits might accrue in the
difference between the present prices OF material ana
labor and those at which they were procured
Mr. JOHNSON opposed the amendment lie spoke OF
the OF the early completion OF the vessels
and quoted the opinion OF the proposed commander Of
one that he would not be afraid TO meet the naval
armament OF France and England combined Allow
ing Tor his enthusiasm it evident that one Of these
vessels would prove more than equal to any two those
Governments could oppose.
Mr.. GRIMES favored the amendment Of Mr. Sherman
Mr. FOSTER spoke in favor of the original resolution
RECESS.
AT Il O'Clock the Senate took recess till D. III.
EVENING SESSION.
RELIEF OF ERICSSON.
The House joint resolution for the relief of
John Ericsson was passed without amendments, fol
WheeGs, The Navy Department on the Path Of July 1862
entered into contract with Capt John Ericsson Of the City
Of Newly oIk Tor the construction Of mpregnabe Hosting
batteTies-;he Dictator and the Puritan;
And Hheas, Experience with similar class Of vessels in
actual conflict and during varied service Of more than two
years, has demonstrated that many improvements
could be made % render them complete and efficient
vessels of and whereas these have added
largely to the cost OF the construction OF each Of these vessels
under the existing arrangements and whereas Ia Of the
utmost importance TO the honor and interest Of the
that they should be finished and ready or service a. the ea
est moment therefore,
Resored That the Secretary Of the Navy be- and he
hereby authorized to amend the existing contract for the
sruction OF these vessels far relates TO the Puritan and
to appoint competent Board TO ascertain the present value
a OIL ,nS vessel and o. me material on hand
Capt John Ericsson the contractor the amount Of the vua
ton so aseertained dedueting theIeirom any al.
ready advanced toward the completion Of said vessel
sud that upon said payment being made by the Secretary
material or any portion thereof shall cease and be vested
wholly and absolutely in the United States which shall
henccorth proceed to complete tsd vessel under such
rAngemenis may be deemed advantageous provided
however that nothing herein contained sha In any msnpcr
affect the contract for the construction Of the Dictator which
ue completed sad contractor the
and conditions II this resolution had not been passed; and
provided further that action shall lie had under this rosou
ton until said contractor shall have gnhcd to the Secretary
Of the Navy in writing his acceptance s provisions hi,
peon the conjunction Of the Puritan rrovied further that
This resolution shall no, take effect until the completion and
Of the Secretary OF the Navy In carrying this resolution into
S1ecotsn to spporiion and to sppy to the Dictator
Of the gross contract price Of the soOoo for tho Dictator
and Puritan es the Dictator would be justly entitled 70 both
vessels had been completed the price and the mode Of
sructos specified in the contract special reference being
from The difference In heH construction provided for In the
This resolution only need. hoaPresidents signature
On motion OF Mr. POWELL, a resolution was adopted
calling on the President for the report Of the Commits
IMPORTATION OF ARMS.
On motion Of Mr. WADE, resolution was adopted
calling on the President for various papers relating to
the expectation of arms from the United States.
TIE DOUBLE-END GUNBOATs.
The Senate bill for the relief Of the contractors for
the machinery OF the gunboais known as double
enders was discussed at length. motion TO refer
these cases to the Court Of Claims which was agreed
70.
NAVAL HOSPITAL II MAINE.
The Senate passed the bill to repeal so much Of the
Deficiency Bill Of last March appropriate s. 900
FOR Naval Hospital AT Kittery, Maine
RANK or NAVAL OFP1CEks.
The House bill in relation TO assimilatng the rank
Of warrant officers in the Navy. was passed with
slight amendment.
PUYIsHISG ADDE'S oP DEsEETERs.
The bill for the punishment OF persons who aid sea-
men TO desert was passed.
NAVAL PENSION RUND.
Mr.. HALE called up the joint resolution relative TO
the Investment OF the Naval Pension fund. and wac
passed.
REPEAL OF THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW.
Mr.. SUMNER moved to take up the House bill to re-
peal the Fugitive Slave law.
Mr.. SALISBURY moved to adjourn. which motion was
The Senate having refused to adjourn. The Yeas and
<ays called on Mr.. SuMSEns motion, t. take up
the bill repeating the Fugitive slave law, which was
Mr.. LANE Un Ind) moved to proceed to the con.
sideTaton Of Executive business on which the cas-
and Nays called, and the motion was rejected by
le Yeas to II Nays
Mr.. SAUIsBuRY moved TO indefinitely postpone the
BILL which motion be called for the Yeas and Nays
The motion was rejected by IL Yeas against % Nays
Alr. LANE Of Indiana moved 20 proceed TO the con
sderation OF business.
Mr. SHERMAN said his vote should be governed simply
by the fact whether the Opposition wond answer
whether their desire simply to give the Senator
from Kentucky (Mr Davis now absent, an opportuni
ty u be heard or to defeat the bill by these dlatoy
mot ions.
Mr.. SAULsBURy said, as far he concerned. his
motions for the sole purpose OF giving the Sen
atOr from Kentucky chance 10 be heard.
Mr. Lanes motion to 50 into Executive Session was
rejected
Various datory motions were then nade 70 adjourn,
postpone Sc. compromise was finally made, and tie
Bin was allowed TO be reported 10 the Senate US from
Committee Of the Whole.
The Senate then. on motion OF Mr.. WHO'S. went
into executive session, and shortly afieTwaTd ad.
iOurncd.