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submit that J. w. Wales by his coofnesS and presence of mind and firm integrity, has rendered to the American Navy a memora- ble service. had some difficulty with him at Porto Rico-and on that account he was singled out and tempered with - but he re- mained true to the flag of his country. A PurSer's post or a handsome pecuniary re- compense would be small compensation for the services he rendered.

 Sergeant Gartry proved himself worthy the noble corps to which he belonged. He rose from his hammock, where he had been confined by sickness, and did duty through the whole affair and when this was done his malady returned and he was again disa- bled. l respectfully suggest that Sergeant Gartry be promoted to Second Lieutenancy in the Marine Corps. I also recommend the other officers to the notice of the Department. believe that their promotion will be bene- ficial to the Navy. If they prove to- be un- worthy of it, the service they have now rem dered cannot be injured by that. It will be- remembered in the Navy that when muti-- their trust, their services were not forgotten;. if they prove unworthy of it, this will not be- recorded with it.

 If it be deemed that have had any merit for the preservation of the Somers from the treacherous tolls by which she was surroun-' ded, both since and before her departure from the United States, respectfully beg that it may accrue without reserve to my nephew, Mr. Perry and that he be placed in the situation left vacant by the death of MT. Spencer. Ipledge myself for the entire faithtulness and zeal with which he will dis charge it's duties. For myself only ask that, whatever may be thought of the servi-- ces rendered to the flag ofmy country which should be the first considered, ,my own honor may also meet with due consideration. Iasls only that may not be deprived of my com-' mand until I am found to be unworthy of it.

 ALEX. SLIDELL MACKENZIE,