REMARKS IN THE SENATE, ON THE BILL TO ESTABLISH THE GRADES OF NAVY
OFFICERS, JULY 2, 1862.
The bill under consideration was “to establish and equalize the
grades of line officers of the United States Navy.” By this
bill the rank of Admiral was established in the national navy.
Mr. Hale moved to reduce the pay of admirals from five thousand
seven hundred and eighteen to five thousand dollars.