New-York tribune., 1841-07-15

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In the opinion Of the Committee the changes which the
Introduction of steam is constantly producing the Naval
ornaments of the European powers demand prompt
md action the part OF the United States Govern
en, protect Commerce and guard our Sea-coast
against any sudden attack and i, believed that
rnperousy demanded by every consideration OF
prudence and safety than the employment of home squa-
iron composed part of armed steamers recommended
by the Secretary of the Navy.
In addition his Of the subject. the committee sub
nit few observations the present condition Of our Sea
oa deences their efficiency Of war, and the Hea
lres now being adopted by Great Britain and France 10
change their naval armamen from the vessels OF
var armed II notorious that some OF or
orcaons going rapidly decay Others arc unfinished
scantiy supplied with cannon. and of themPrope
y garrisoned Even if we'll supplied with guns and amHnn
tion they could protect but few points extended Sea
coast, and could defend against the armed steamers
# an enemy Especially Is this Of the Southern coast
where there habors with forts not in condition to hre
gu The Northern portion o The Atlantic coast Is by no
means properly defended and hs city Of New-York itself
night be sacked before sufficient force couI be collected
prevent the escape Of The enemy-l Is seriously to be
feared that there haror whole coast that war
steamers NIGH not
If his is rua becomes question OF most urgent and
vital Importance the people and Government OF the nted
States how they and best provide the means OF
meeting this and powerful auxiliary in maritime war
The Committee call the measures accepted by
Great Britain keep actively employed or our Northern
and the West Indies large number OF steamers OF
The largest class Four have been constructed and
Liverpool and Halifax every fortnight These com
manded by officers of the Royal Navy and at all times
mect the orders OF the Government 1t proposed 10
double the number of tina, they leave their
respective port, weekly instead Of every fortnight This has
been extended to Boston.
contract with Government Commissioners has been
ercd into by the ROYAL Mail Steam Packet Company where
by least fourteen good substantial steamers of such
rucon and strength it them carry guns of the
largest calbrc be provided convey the mails be-
such British ports may be directed and the West
India Islands the of South America Mexico and the
United States; adopt from time time such improve
the Commissioners may direct; carry certain
nauber officers and stipulated price
and at all hold their vessels subject the order OF
such officer may be placed board in command These
rapid progress of construction, will be
about 800 tons burden and will be equal in all respects
,ix,y-gun friga,es.
1t 4ad too thar another line is be established be-
British port and ST. Johns, n b. under similar
regulations. Thus in the OF declaration OF war by
Grea, Britain all the in the West India mail SER
vice be collected point the Southern Coast by
the time the declaration could reach Washington Those
employed the Northern lines hostlities
before the least preparation can be made them
There are i, is said a, this time 10000 black troops
the West Indies and orders have been issued increase the
disrinlnpd and
nanded by white officers and undoubtedly designed
form important portion of the force be employed
in any future contest between Great Britain and the United
States glance at tie map will shew that these forces
could stop all communication around Cape Florida and
through the passes of the West Indies from the Gulf of
Mexico; and that the of the great Valley of the
Mississippi fall into the hands of the enemy its
productions off from market be rendered valueess
France is pursuing similar policy. The last official
sser shows thai she then had thryseven armed steamers
equal every respect those OF any other nation law
has resenty been passed auihosng the establishment o
armed line between Havre and Newlork, and Number Of
gentlemen Boston have actually in proposals To take
the contract that city be substituted instead o! New-i ork
Thus il that, for OF encouragement on the part
of their Government American merchants about
aid in supporting naval force that be directed against
ciliAen=.
Under the old system maritime squadron could
be employed protecting Commerce and return in tine
10 defend attack but the tormida
bic the world has pass along
and into ports tamiarly common trading ships
Ii these vessels be rendered profitable in time of peace
by conveying mails they will be indispensable in time OF war
the security they will afford persons and property
from attacks Of privateers and small armed vessels
This system YET it. infancy, and it not in the pow
e OF the Committee say with any degree OF accuracy how
adoption may be wise necessary This however
question great importance all portions vi the country
and ought be promptly inquired into and satisfactorily a
,wered.
a gentleman Of great responsibility and much experience
commercial affairs and particularly in steam navigation
has given his opinion that could be made I'M
meiaely tor lines OF from Boston Hayre