The native American., 1840-03-21

Ma as well as to many other eminent names,
which, were it necessary for the force of our ar
gument, might here be recounted.
81 Flag OF the Seas on Oceans wave
Thy stars shall glitter DER the brave,
When Death, careering on the gale,
Sweeps darky round The ballied sail;
Aud irighted waves rush wildly back,
Before the broafsde's reeIing rack,
The dying Wandrer of the
Stall oo, at once to Heavn and thee,
And smile TO see thy splen'scrs fly
In triumph his closing eye"
NAVAL ScnooL-THos. Com, ESQ We in
serted, last week, the Introductory remarks at
tached to the pamphlet respecting Mr.. Coins
Naval School-the project of which belongs to this
enterprising individual. Mr.. Coin is now in this
city, still further sacrificing his time and money
to this noble object. Though he has already ex-
pended upwards of ten thousand dollars. and given
nearly ten years attention to it, still his labors
have not in the least abatcd He pursues it with
that ardor and love to which his patriotic feelings
prompt him, and seems determined to make it an
Institution that shall be an ornament as we'll as all
inestmable benefit to his country. He informs
us that the school is in a most fourishng con
the boys The proficiency they make in learning
is beyond conception. Not only does their edu.
CATION embrace the rudmcnts of common Eng
fish learning, but the higher branches are also
taught. And, to Nautical skill, the boys
i'll this school cannot be surpassed. We are very
happy to learn from Mr.. Coin, that the ohiec
most dear to him has been conceded to be tn
true one by the Secretary of the Navy-who as.
sures him, that boys from this school possessing
the talents and coming we'll recommended, viii
be put i'll way of promotion, from midshipmen
mp. This will bring about desirable object
that is, when midshipmen enter on their duties,
they will understand what they are about, and
when they give an order, they will know when il
is performed Alright. And, this determination will
be a new incentive to exertion on the part of the
and place our youth in every part O
the country in new line to honor and glory.
But, this Institution must be literally patronised
by our Government. There must be an appro-
priation of funds for its yearly expenses. Con
gress is the proper body to see that it shall not
languish for want Of means, which it is now evil
IDENTIFY doing. An appropriation is Immediately
wanted, and should be speedily made for we I'M
derstand there is no money at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard for its support. Let it be done literally.
If it BIO an object worthy of attention, let us
foster it with liberal care. Its father, Mr.. Coin
knows its ulility-indeed, it has been tested, an,
there can be no doubt Of it. Then, we say, let
Congress do its duty, and this School will -four
ish and grow, and be an ornament to the Amer
can flag.
We understand, in connexon with this, tn
there is another project a1oat, recommended b
the Hon. Secretary OF the Navy and that b
has been introduced into Congress, to allow Sc;
men the privilege ofhaving smaN-stores on boar
ship We hope it may pass.
We cannot see any good reason why priva'
individual should expcnd his all for his countr,
without some remuneration for his patriotic labor.
Mr.. Coin has pursued this scheme with such d
voednes<, that he has dsregarLed a business tn
forgetting all his own interests in his love for tn
Institution, he has almost Strengthened himself
every thing but ioueto has country Should n
Congress come forward and vote him a sum iii
would cover all his losses, and put him above l.
Dor. We think so, and hope they will. Sill
strong is Mr.. Coins ardor, that we believe
their thousands were offered, he would but
ceive it to apply himself The more devoedly
the promotion Of the Naval School. In our ne
number we may make further extracts from h