American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-08-25

""SAF0ilS, aug. -, 1919.
Fort ScrcN-h1PrOremc Tie Troopa Order
Cd to OIL Pcinl--.NayM School, Heath IF
h. CHH &c,
.Nsssrs. Editors Having been strolliug about
the "Ancient City" for S veral hours, especial
~ in the uejghborhood Of Fort Severn, | was
induced to enter the gate and look around to
see what was going OF. Aticr admying the
beautiful situation, and Tie elegant manner in
which every thing vas kept, | Observed that
something was going on at the Battery, and
upon reaching it, found several workmea bu-
SLY engaged in removing rubbish, Upon enqui-
~, | was informed that the Battery had been
rebuilt, and furnace erected for heating hot
shot, and that they were mounting the guns
upon the Battery. The old battery, under
stand, was in a verv had condition previous to
its having been rebuilt, and that they could not
erect one snltaDic TO the purposes contemplate
ed, owing to the small appropriation made by
Congress for that purpose; they wete, there
fore, compelled to rebuild the old battery. 1t
is strange that sea wall has never becu built
at the foot of the bank in this garrison, which
s on the Severn side, as observe the tide
washes it away somowhGt, and the appearance
would be much better improved by it,
was informed BY one of the officers station
cd ia this healthy and beautiful, and dclrht-
full garrison, that the troops were under orders
to leave for Old Point Comfort. This company
is commanded by Major Garducr, and bus &C.
cupod this post for upwards Of five wears, and
during tho whole time have cuoYcd excellent
health. was also informed By the gentle
manly Surgeon Of this company, that they
have had no slcEuc3s Of any account, durae
the whole time the comNaoy has been station
ed at this place having lost bu, three men dur
ing that time, one by CONSUMPTION, one By
dTopsv, and the ether came TO his death hY Ais
own hands. This, Of itsalG, speaks volumes
relative to the hCaitjHas3 Uf this beautiful mil
itary post.
In bidding adlru to Major Gardncr, his Oil
GERS and men, G'n convinced they carry with
them the k,ndest wishes Of the eli zops Of this
place, for their hotlth, happiness and prospcri-
", ard should their services be required in de-
fence Of our beloved couatry, they will be
found equal, if not superior, to any in tho ser
vice of the government.
This Military Post is TO he transferred to the
Nary, and to DO converted into Naval School,
and better selection for an institution Of the
kind could not be found any where as it aloi4s
every convenience that is requisite
The commencement of this school, | am
credibly informed, will take place sometime
next month ! am also informed that Captain
Perry and Commander F. Buchanan are TO be
the chief officers of the institution.
4 There will be attached to this school fro
ate OF the First Glass, and steamer stationed
in the waters of this port.
1t is thought by some, that in establishing
the school at this place. it will add very much
! tothe interests Of the city. | therefore sincere
ly here that theiy snticipations may be reaz-
ed.
an in hopes ttat this Military Post will not
be entirely taken away from the Army, hut
that at the next session of Congress an appro-
priatj2n may be made 50 as to enable the Navy
DEPARTMENTS purchase grounds and erect suit
able and necessary buildings for the institution
above alluded to. The property adjoining Fort
Severn would afford ground enough Tor the
purpose, and is a beautiful site for an inst u
ton, running Immediately parallel with the
garrison, as far us Severn Ferry.
/ The place enjoys excellent health, and an
gratlfod to say that The city authorities Lave -
ken uuusIal pains in seeing that every thing
that sin any mannc! of a dclcterous character
is speedily removed, aud the worthy comms.
gioncr, J. w. Hunter, is busly engaged daily,
in seeing that the yaiIs streets, lanes aud al
leys are kept clean. In conversation with a
( physician of this city, he informed me that he
never knew less sickness, than there is at pro-
sent; there has not boeC one case to his know
!edre. You may expect to hear from me in 4
/ few days. A. l..