Mr. GUTHRIE. I recollect that the mayor of Charlestown was before the ComFinance. We heard his statement and we had After a full investigation we concluded that it was absolutely necessar to the Government that it should have this addition to the navy yard. I believe that the Government needs it; it is an absolute necessity, if we are to enjoy the present navy yard property beneficially. The objection of the city seems to be that it will draw that much private property from taxation. The mayor suggested thata ace could be made by filling up another part at the public grounds; but that would not e convenient and would cost a great amount of money. Isatisfied myself that that would involve a much greater expense than the purchase of thisground. The mayor did say something aboutthis being ahigh price for the property; before it was known that the U.S. wanted it he thought it could be got for less, and that they were pocketing a good deal of money; but on the question being put “ Could itbegotfor less ” I think he replied, “ Notnow not while the Government is in the marketf; According to my understanding, it is wanted for a coal depot. There is now no depot convenient to the navy yard; and it costs a great deal of money to haul the coal. On that ground, and because of the greatimportance of the navy yard, I concluded with the committee that it was necessary to make this purchase. I am still of that o inion, and Is all vote for the amendment which leaves the matter to the discretion of the SecyNavy. The amendment was agreed to. The next amendment of the ComFinance was in section one, to add after line 156the following item for the NewYork navy yard: Forquay wall extension at server.$100,000. The amendment was agreed to. The next amendment was afterline 194 of section one, to add the following items for the Norfolk navy yard: For ship joiners shop and timber shed No. 12. 45.000. For storehouseNo. 14.$46,000. The amendment was agreed to. The next amendment was in line 208 of section one, to strike out after the words “ navy yard“ the words “ or so much thereof as may be necessary, 20, ” and to insert “and for reairs of all kinds, 50;" so that the clause wiil read: For the preservationof the property of the U.S. the Pensacola navy yard and for repairs of all kinds. $50,000. The amendment was agreed to. The next amendment was in section 2, line 3, to strike out “July” and insert “ May;” so that the clause will read: That so much of the 1st section of the act making appropriations for the naval service approved May 2, 1862.as appropriates 82503!”for bounties for de struction of enemiesvessels, die. The amendment was agreed to.