Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-20

- q. BENNETT
That periodical nuisance, Commodore Elliott, s
now IN the United States The question Is, will he
DC put on trial Tor his unoicer like conduct towards
Leat. Hunter, and Passed Mldshipman Barton =
many charges might be brought against him among
o'heIs mat OF transporting 10 the united States, IN
the Hlgate Constitution, twenty nine horses, and
Jackasses, and many other things for his own use
tncreoy making handsome operation for himself, at
the expense OF Uncle Sam; and also rendering the
snip flthy and unwholesome and depnving poor
JACK OF place TO lay his head No wonder his crew
were IN state of mutny. Is il not strange thai,
commanders OF squadrons are pernltleS TO dealn eur
natlohai vessels on foreign stations alter Their crews
hme mas EXPIRED when disorder and munny follow
as matter OF coursel The sloop of war ST. Louis
has Just returned from cruise Of three years and
seven nenths-the Vandala and Constellation are
now out over their time, Notwithstanding there are
nine vessels OF war attached 10 the squadren besides
several revenue culers under the pretenee OF aiding
III the loridu war, and protecting our commerce IN
the Cult OF Mexico. Ii may be asked what aid did
the West India squadron afford the army in prosecu
ting the Indian war and how did 1t require such a
iorce TO protect our commerce IN the Cult OF Mexico?
am unable 10 conceive how Mr. Dickerson and Pre-
sldcnt Van Buren, call il an active and efficient
squadron when the Grampus, (ihe most active crus.
ing vessel IN the squadron) was at sea only ninety
days between August SO and October, 3I-and the
Constellation converted into ballroom and cabi-
net making shop, &c. was only at six weeks be-
tween February, SO and May, 80. Ii is notorious,
thatour ships in the West Indies rendezvous greater
part OF their time IN the harbor of Pensacola, which
IS perfect sedlam to the officers; save - the
interest OF whose satellites causes him TO rejoice
being able to detain the squadron IN that harbor,
CARELESS OF The injury sustained by the service Nu
merous desefons were owing TO the inactivity OF that
squadron, and the runation of fifteen twenty
once AMBITIOUS and aspiring youth" was owing to
the same cause. In May last, there was prospect
OF making per cenlage, when tho Constellation got
under weigh, proceeded TO Vera Cruz, and brought up
$780, 900, for which handsome per ceniage was re-
,p,,lbd do nll m ocfn
pelhng commanders of ships Of war to transport spe
Gle without charge 1t has caused much dlssatsfac-
tion The officers and crew have the trouble-the
commanders the profit. 1t appears that some Off
GERS OF the Navy consider that they like despotIc
monarchsl have the divine right to lay hands any
thing belonging TO the government, and to appropr.
ne the services of their subodnates, and the nation
al vessels 10 their own private purposes.
The charges ToaGe against the Navy by the Globe,
are many of them, true; but il should have placed
the blame upon Mr.. Dckerson and the senior officers
the juniors err by force OF example. The author OF
Harry bluii s severe on Mr. Paaldlng without cause;
though his publications have done Justice TO the
Navy. He has exposd many abuses
hope he will throw out a few hints on the abuses
practced in the Pursers department, and the prOprl
ETY. of giving those officers stipulated salaries lie
might say something abost the embezzlement OF pub
lie property, particularly by these high in authority
Before concluding, will mention one more abuse
Of authority at the department A Midshlpman who
entered the Navy in 26, was tried by Court Mar
shall IN the Mediterranean, and deservealy cashiered.
He received another appointment in 1923 by which
he highly favored. In 1894 he received pirate
examination, and was registered with the Midshpmen
of 80 which was an injury 10 the service and many
officers. At the last SESSION of Congress, he was
promoted to the grade of Lieutenant with the Mid
shpmen of 20. Upon inquiry, It was found that he
rred relative OF Mr. Forsyth.
Query-What officer in the West Indies sent Mr.
DicKerson and Mr.. Bowie grass hammock each =
Did he not obtain leave of absence by the return
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