American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1844-12-06

| TeiuCtdDt resignation Oh several passed RSslS-
tant Surgeons of great merit, shows that the
duties required of those in service are greater
than they ought to be subjected to-
The measures adopted to keep a regular pro-
perty account and to enforce accountability in
the purchasing and dsbursing of supplies and
in the public stores have been very success
! full.
The inventories exhibit very large amount
Of publicsproperty under the control of this De-
partment, and the returns required and the ex-
amnations to which they are subjected, will
insure, in a great degree, against any abuse or
waste in this respect
There appeared to be considerable quantity
of articles of various kinds which were no
longer fit for use. After careful selection of
those, which could be made available with re-
PAIR, the residue have been directed to be sold
and the proceeds carried to the head of appro-
priation from which they were purchased;
detailed statement of these sales will be COM
municated as soon as they are closed.
Under the act of 18th of June, 1914, and the
Joint Resolution OF 18th February, 1913, a
Hemp agent has been appointed for the State
of Missouri. The agents for Kentucky and
/ Missouri have been instructed to afford every
/ facility and information on the subject and ar
engagements have been adopted for purchases of
Hemp, with view of carrying out the policy,
indicated by Congress, of buying no more for
egn Hemp, if domestic can be procured of
suitable quality, and at as low price. Some
deliveries have been made, and the reports as
to their quality are highly satisfactory. The
same rule has been adopted in securing supplies
of Sail Duck.
To enable the Hemp-growers to have their
products submitted TO the necessary tests and
inspection with greater convenience, it is pro-
l., If. Al AT l
Depot on the Mississippi river.
In execution of the act of the 18th of June
last, to establish navy yard at, or ad jacent to,
the city of Memphis, aboard of officers was Or
ganized and ordered to repair to that city, &C
companed by Mr.. Sanger, the Engineer of the
Bureau of Yards and Docks. Captain Rous-
seau, Comm Adams, and Lit. Johnson, were
ordered on this duty; they made the selection,
and reported the results of their examinations
with draft and diagram, and with the evil
dences of title as far as made. The selection
is approved and believed TO be highly advan-
tageous But the difficulties, or rather delays,
unavoidably encountered in obtaining a perfect
title to the site have suspended the organization
of the establishment and the commencement
of active operations Estimates of additional
appropriations for this work are presented.
1t is proposed to finish the construction of
the frigate st. Lawrence, and of the sloops AL
bany and Germantown, and of the steamer at
f Pittsburgh The estimates from the Bureau of
Construction contemplate the completion of
these vessels and their equipment. The rea-
sons on which this recommendation is founded
| are stated by the Chief of that Bureau in his
special report. Under the general head of APP
preparation for 'lncrease, Repair &c." as now
presented, Coal and Hemp, which have hereto
/ fore been subject of specific appropriation,
are included.
; 1t is not proposed during the coming year
t to procure any additional supplies of live oak
, timber beyond those already contracted for
A schedule of all outstanding contracts for
5 supplies of materials for construction, was pre-
pared by my direction soon after the adjourn
ment of Congress, and they have been satsfac-
, torily adjusted and closed or limited, so as to
l bring them to a speedy consummation. The
| estimates from this Bureau provide for the re-
pairs of the necessary vessels to keep up the
contemplated force under any circumstances of
accident, disaster, or recall: and for the wear
and tear of vessels in commission or in ordinary
1t is also submitted for the consideration of
Congress, that an appropriation be made to re-
build the frigate Guerrero, for completing the
iron war-steamer which Robert l.. Stevens,
f Esq, has contracted to build according to the
build brig to replace the Enterprise.
The estimates from the Bureau of Docks
and Yards are made with view of prosecuting
with efficiency the dock-yard at Memphis,
: with its appendages, the works at Pensacola
and to carry out the plan of improvement at
the other dock-yards, which was adopted in
the year 1928. Amongst the buildings esti-
mated for at Pensacola is house, or shelter
for Goals for steamers, which Is deemed of We
ny great consequence to the future operations
of our Naval forces. Whether appropriations
shall be made now, or at future time, to
complete the plan of the Atlantic Dock Yards,
is question respectfully submitted for the con-
sideraton of Congress.
There are reasons of great weight in favor
of progressing with all these works with some
degree of activity. Labor is at a moderate
price, and employment eagerly sought after
1t is desirable to retain in the public service ex-
perienced mechanics and laborers accustomed
to the routine of duty, and the regulations of
the public works Thus on an emergency the
public interest will not suffer by suddenly call
ing into employment men who are not thus
prepared to be efficient. By temporary employ
ment and sudden discharges IN dock-yards,
great distress is often produced, which justice
to the men employed and due regard to the
public interest, forbid.
BY the act of 18th June, the Secretary of
the Navy was directed to expend an appropri-
alton therein made in Continuation of the
work already commenced at Brooklyn for the
construction Of stone dry-dock," or in the
construction of dry-dock on some other plan,
if he shall deem the same better suited for the
purposes of the Navy, as in his discretion he
shall deem best for the public interest"
In subsequent section of the same act, the
Secretary of the Navy was directed to appoint
competent hoard Of officers and engineers TO
examine and report to Congrlss at its next SEES