Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-23

ese'tn VI ngdESl Gtt0h vi bnNaaSAA-a1 W
the triumph OF the Union arms. There
were two statutes on the books de-
claring that in Government appoint
ments soldiers should be given prefer
ence. These had not only been treated
with contempt, but In the case Of the
Norfolk nsvy-yard and custOm-house
gallant. efficient, worthy, faithful pub
lie servants. who had followed the flag
Of their country across hundred bat
tle-fields, had been turned out that their
places might be given to men who had
fought to destroy the Government.
Applause on the Republican side.l
MIR. Wise, from Virginia, was glad
that he had an opportunity to make a
statement Of facts, although be had
hoped that the subject Of this resolu-
ton would not have been discussed
until information had heen received
frem the Secretary Of the Navy. The
gentleman from Maine tBoutellel on
more than one occasion had sought to
revive the passions and prejudices Of
the war. He Wise would examine
how much Of truth there was in the
statement Of these resolutions. The
Secretary Of the Navy was called upon
to report if any tablet had been de-
stroyed at the Norfolk maynard which
commemorated the fact that the dry
dock at Portsmouth had been de-
stroyed. He was glad of the opportu-
nifty TO inform the gentleman from
Maine that the dry-dock at Portsmouth
had never been destroyed. Applause
on the Democratic side. The gentleman
asked the Secretary Of the Navy If in
scriptions had been removed from can
non captured from the Confederate
army. he would inform the gentle
man from Maine that no cannon with
such inscriptions had ever been in the
Portsmouth navy-yard. Applause on
the Democratic side The gentleman
from Maine wanted to know if q Union
soldier had been discharged and Con-
federate put in his place. He would
inform the gentleman from Maine that
the man who was discharged had never
been in the Union army had never
been within a thousand miles Of line
Of battle had never heard the music
Of minie-ball. Applause and laugh
ter OF the Democratic side.
Mr.. Boutelle "Did he not render
great service to his country"
NO, sir" replied Mr.. Wise. &c He,
sir. was in receipt Of large salary IN
bomb-proof position, while brave men
fought the battles of their country
Mr.. Brady, Of Virginia, rose and ask
ed permission to PROFOUND a question.
No, sir, exclaimed Mr.. Wise. " !
will give my attention to you in one
minute. The Confederate, or the one
whom you tBoutellel alleged was APP
pointed on account OF his service in the
Confederate army, was appointed after
competitive examination. and the man
to whom you refer was removed for
beastly intoxication. Applause and
laughter on the Democratic side One
ether fact ! commend to your consid
ration During President Arthur's al.
milistration the postmaster at Ports
mouth. who was a Mon soldier twice
wounded and twice promoted for gal
lantry, was removed at the dic;ation OF
William Malone. Applause on the
Democratic side Ah, Mr.. Speaker,
1t is & good thing to raise a fuss over
this, isn't it: Your fellOw-citizens Of
Maine, addressing Mr.. Boutelle, " are
anxious to know if q Confederate has
been appointed in the Norfolk navy
yard by this Administration. Have
you forgotten that during the Grant
Administration and during the Admins
trations of Hayes and Arthur you sent
a captain Of Confederate guerillas -
John S. Mosby-tO represent the Gov
eminent of the nited States in q
foreign country; Applause on the
Democratic side.l Have you forgotten
that Longstreet, Confederate lieuten-
was selected by your Re-
publican Administration for a most
Office in Georgia; Why is
it, / will ask the gentleman from
Maine why we have not heard howl
from that ice-bound region about these
Laughter on the
Democratic side.
" Does the gentleman desire re-
ply inquired Mr.. Boutelle.
d" No, sir" exclaimed Mr.. Wise
. 20 read the speech Of the senator Of
the United States, who. with all kind
ness. is, IN the estimation Of the whole
country. a better man than you are-go
read the speech OF Charles Sumner, Of
Massachusetts"
"If Charles Sumner knew that his
suggestion would be
quoted by you for such a purpose he
would turn in his grave" exclaimed
Mr.. Boutelle amid much confusion.
Co." continued Mr.. Wise. read
the speech Of Charles Sumner, Of MaSsa-
chusetts. If ! mistake not, he was the
first in the country who declared, som
fifteen years ago, that the time had come
for peace, and that the bitter memories
Of the war should be removed and
mark the contrast between the leader Of
The Federal army and the gentleman
rom Maine. The last words spoken 10y
hat great leader on his dying-bed a;
Mt. McGregor were that he thanked
sod that he closed bis eyes on the
world believing that peace had returned
% distracted country. Applause on
he Democratic side.l And yet--and |
get the halls of legislation are to be an
loyed by the backbiting Of such men as
he gentleman from Maine. Now, Mr.. !
speaker, / want to say one word more
o him while we sit here and vote PEN
ions. Your soldiers"
" Our soldiers " exclaimed Mr.. !
}outelle.
Yes replied Mr.. Wise. "Our /
oldiers. We are in the house of our |
athers and we have come to stay. lAp-
lause on Democratic side. While We
re ready and willing to vote pensions
o honorably discharged soldiers who
erved their country in the time Of
Tar, We will never consent that it shall |
e held and proclaimed on high that
ne who happened to have been in the
confederate army is forever debarred
rom the service Of his country.
rotest that these honorable soldiers