The New York herald., 1845-09-04
WASHINGTON, Sept 2, 1915

W ASIuNGToS, sept x 1919.
The FahJar Camp Meeting-Brother Darts, &c =
The appointment of 1Iidd,es-44 Case in M,,,tra-
tion Il the abuses IN tie Systtm--Some Genera
Remarks on The subject ofa General Re Orgaaisa-
tion-Hoa Mr. Arcbo.
At the invitation of Dow. of the u. s. Journal
we were induced forego matters and things in
Washington for another day, and 10 revisit the
"banner camp meeting" in Fairfax county Mr.
Lee, the intelligent Texan Charge ad interim, and
Mr.. Hartman, a Tennessee politician and ex-edtor,
Were also Of our party. Arrived at the ground, we
discovered Mr. Charles A. Davis, one Of Mr.
Walkers clerks holding forth for the benefit Of sin
ners, on the subject Of the mission, the suferines
death, and exaltatlon of Christ. Brother Davis has
tremendous voice, and would make, as far as this
qualification extends. capital commander of d
regiment. Doubtless brother Davis attends the
camp meeting from leave of absence, there being
nothing TO do In the statistical bureau, TO which
he is attached. We think he ought to BE- sent down
to Texas, either Methodist missionary, or a.
commander OF company. He could do good SER
vice IN either capacity.
AT the conclusion OF brother Davis discourse. the
mourners were called up; but the draft thin on
ly tour making their appearance at the altar; but
touching this camp meeting, In general and in de-
tail, our description, which will be closed by the
next mail, we pledge you Will be worth the room ii
may occupy in the Herald.
A heavy RAIN came up while the mourners were
struggling tor salvation in the straw, and II dsper-
sed the congregation to the tents from all quarters
Many were at supper al the time in the open air. bu,
were hurried, men, women and children, under the
canvass, by the refreshing shower. The rain was
damper TO the brethren but great blessing to the
late tobacco, turnips and potatoes.
We should like to know what system, II anv, real
y operates with the cabinet in ther appointments 10
office? We believe there is law regulating the APP
pointment OF mdshipmen according to the repre-
sentatlon of the States IN Congress-two, perhaps,
for each representative. Some OF the States have an
occasional vacancy to be filed. PENNSYLVANIA re-
Gently had one, and Mr. Houston of this city, we
are informed, anticipating the berth. sent off his
son to that State, and after residence OF
three months he presents ms credentials as
citizen OF the Keystone Commonwealth, and
bamboozled Mr.. Bancroft out of the appoint
ment. This is but of number of cases
IN the various bureaus In which the law rule laid
down, is evaded, or clrcumvened, and the ends OF
fair representation, as far may be attained un-
der the present system OF things, frustrated and de-
feated.
We want a new law respecting the appointment
of Mldshipmen-a law establishing an apprentice
ship necessary to such appointments In the service
instead OF placing raw young land-ubbers over old
tars at the will OF a member ex-member of Con-
gress The patronage, In the possession of men,
bers of Congress, regarding the choice of BOYS to
their military education by the government at West
Point perhaps, the most odlous feature of the in
stltutlon but the Navy is full of such means OF
abuses, and demands a thorough reorganization.
and retrenchment from the commodores down TO
the mddles, wholesome reform which will mitl-
gate, If not entirely extinguish the extravaganza
and tyranny OF the officers, and the degradations OF
the sailors and marines. The discipline OF the SER
vice needs no such babarous despotsn as at present
prevails over the men 1.-THE of the extravagant
distinctions and privileges allowed TO the officers
we DOUBT not Mr Bancroft will recommend at the
next congress, some material notifications in the
reform, the retrenchment the regulsnons and ths
discipline of the Navy. '''0 ~
Hon. VIM. ). Archer left the city this morning
l., as we understand. -
We expect the Dauphin Guards from Pennsylya.
MA, tomorrow, on visit TO our National Blue.