National Republican., 1876-06-27
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, TUESDAY MORNING. 27

and seventy six, on board the United States ship
4UfF tSs saa Master
tsched to and serving on board said ship, and
being at the time ofiicer of the deck, and while
tUred by ths lno ESecusi1s sS dssr
George B. Livingston, United States Navy, that
that was not the place for the officer Of the deck.
and that he should report him to his Command
ing Officer, reply, ''report and be damnedsf
OnkReE S-Absence without leave.
SpecifcatioR.-ln this, that on or about the
dred and seventy. six, the said Master Frederick
f. Upton, then attached 10 and serving on board
the United States ship Alert at the Navy Yard
at Brooklyn, New York, did absent himselffrom
that vessel without leave.
WINDING.
Amer full and mature consideration OF all the
evidence adduced, the Court find in the case OF
the accused, Master Frederick E. Upton, OF the
United States Navy, as follows:
e., The specification Of the first charge proven in
part, and the accused guilty of the first charge.
The specification Of the second charge proven,
The specification Of the third charge proven,
and the accused guilty of the third charge.
SENTENCE. ...5 r -. ... .s .
'And the Court do therefore sentence the said
Master Frederick L. Upton, Of the United States
Navy, to be suspended from duty and rank for one
year, and to be reprimanded in General Orders
by the Hon. Secretary Of the Navy"
ACTION OF THE DEP ARrNEST.
II. The proceedings and finding Of the Court
are approved by the Department
The sentence also is approved, although reluc-
family, because the otfenses proved would have
warranted, and, in the judgment of the Depart
ment, demanded, punishment fsr more severe. %
erick E. Upton, United States Navy, is hereby,
and from this date, suspended from duty and rank
for one year.
: This order and reprimand will be publicly an
nounced and read at all Navy Yards and Naval
Stations, and board Of all Naval vessels in CON-
mission.
: The Secretary of the Navy deeply regrets that
an oficer so young in the service as Master Upton
should have disgraced himself and the Navy Of
the United States by committing the very grave
ofienses proved against him-ofenses whose per-
petration betrays an ignorance Of, or disregard
for, the very FIRST and fundamental duties of his
profession. 1t is to be hoped that the punishment
now visited upon the offender may prevent him
from again forgetting the respect and courtesy
due at all times to his superior officers.
Secretary Of the Navy.
NAVY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, June Q, 1875.
General Order No. ~: '... -
The Department 4 gratitied to publish, in a
ports from Capt. Edward Barrett, commanding
the United States steamer Plymouth, relative to
the gallant conduct Of Albert Weisbogel, captain
good conduct of Gunner William Wilson and sea-
man William Higgins, Of that vessel.
Such exhibitions Of galiantry and presence OF
A medal Of honor will be awarded to Albert
WeisbOgel, being the second which the Depart
ment has awarded him for his successful efforts
in saving human life. Medals of honor will also
be awarded to Emile Lejeune and VIM. Higgins.
GEO. NJ. RoBESoS,
Secretary of the Navy.
U. s S. PLrNoUTB, (Second Rate)
AT SEA, OFF HAITI, " EST INDIES, May 10. 1876.
SIR: 1t affords me pleasure to again bring to
the notice OF the Department. the presence OF mind
and promptness Of Albert Weisbogel, captain Of
miZZen top, in endeayoring to save the life Of
Peter }. Kenny, landsman, who had fallen over
board and was subsequently rescued, while this
vessel was entering the harbor Of Kingston,
Jamaica, On the morning OF the 2ith OF April,
1876
Very respectfully, your Obedient Servant.
Captain L. s. N, and Senior officer present.
Hon. Geo. A. RobssoR, Secretary Of the Nary,
Washington, D. c.
U. S. s. PLYMOUTH, (Second Rate.)
AT SEA, OFF SAINT DOMINGO, May 10, 1875.
SIR: have the honor to report that about p.
ship was underway, of Fache Island, south coast
of Haiti, James Duncan, seaman, fell overheard.
when the whale boats detsching bolt, Of the
Woods apparatus, gave way and precipitated the
boat into the sea, staying her bottom. Two men
were in her, the balance Of the crew having sue
water and hoated astern-. -
Through the promptness and energy of Gunner
W lsOn, VINO 1uIupcu anu IOOh CnhIB6
of her, the second cutter was quickly lowered and
went to the rescue. r .... - -.-.. ..
take pleasure in recommending to the notice
Of the Department Gunner Wilson'S conduct
/ also take pleasure in recommending for a
medal OF honor William Higgins, seaman, who on
the occasion referred to was the first to lower the
balsa and to row her off in the direction of the
Hhale-boat, and rescuing one Of the men from the
sinking boat. Higgins is an efficient and cool man,
always ready for an emergency.
am happy to state that there was no loss Of
life, but the Whsle-boat had to be cut adrift and
the life buoy was lost.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
+. BARRETT,
Captain U. S. N, Commanding U. S. S. Ply
mouth
Hon. George M. Robson, Secretary ofMs Eary,
Washington, ID. &.
u. S. s. PLYMOUTH, (SEcoSD RATE,)}
HARBoR OF PoRT ROYAL, s. c., !
June :, 1875.
SIR: take pleasure in bringing to the notice
Of the Department the gallant conduct Of Emile
Lejeune, seaman, serving on board this ship,
who, on the 9Th instant, while on shore as one Of
the crew Of the steam launch Of this ship rescued
a citizen from drowning who had fallen on the
steamer wharf at Port Royal, S. G.
1 respectfully recommend Leleune to the De-
pnrtment for medal Of honor.
Very respectfully, your ebedient servant
4. BARRETT,
Captain U. S. N, commanding U. S. S. Ply
mouth.
Hon. Geo. NJ. Robson, Secretary Of the Nary
Washington, D. c.