The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-28

Raoi0c kncfeoslng Obgaons koscfu'
mont Is under protect and cherish IT, The principle has
6sco settled one y ne America mind soSesh
10 every ctzen wherever he may in the prosecution OF
she lawful and honorabe enterprise OF or o. trade
which was created As within the limits Of our ur,dc
ton q home the obligation Is i'm pefatlye 70 extend the
them TO every CITIZEN 20 beyond that jurisdiction the obli
CATION is equally strong afford him that protection to
which, by the laws OF nations and the principles OF justice
Wi,hin short period we have added an extent of sea
possessions OF than nine hundred miles,
embracing many good and of the best harbors in the
world, possessing immense mineral wealth. attracting to its
shores the inhabitants Of all nations and inviting IL the
and trade Of every climate Crowds Of emigants
are daily arriving and becoming American citizens large
numbers oil our own cizens closely connected with us In
every relation Of life, have gone thher and will doubtless
shortly constitute an important portion q our republic
From their remoteness and the difficulty OF access, except
BY sea- their safety and prosperity depend mainly on the
protection Of naval power. The trade Of the Pacific is
tending The competition L in which country is
gagged against all others The trade OF China and the Pa
II properly fostered by the government will be easily ap
p6prlated 70 in fair and generous composition
Activity and energy will make II what 1t ought 10 bean
American commerce and American trade. steam
navy TO maintain our rights and TO afford the
While just regard the rights Of ALL to the present
d.on and pecuna resources Of our country does NOT a
the navy, oar safety, honor, and interest," wholly forbid
pennrious restriction OF the means necessary for It's proper
uniform, and jndicious increase.
by an act Of Congress approved March 3d. ls47, APP
R.opIa.on was made ,o building and eaS'RpinE lou.
oioompston have given directions for their early prep
ses hs San Jano win &c ready for service n he
the other two will be completed during the ensuing sum
s s sss
the force the efficiency, and to the usefulness Of
u hsl for such additions 70 our steam
force may be deemed proper
AS measure Of deep interest the prosperity Of The
navy, ak attention TO It's present Organization. The
numbers Of officers in the higher grades are greater than
the number authorized by Congress be employed,
for any increase OF force soat which may reasonably
dspoportoned TO each other Its present organization
tards promotion Age, niirmy, and want Of poyment,
fessonal duties These evils are felt and by
all who have just regard for the prosperity and honor Of
The difficulty lies in suggesting remedy, which, while
will relieve the country from burdens and
who have devoted large portions their lives the service
wiz afford regular and constant occupation those who
to all the indispensable stimulus honorable am
btonhe prospect Of promotion al period OF life when
him. Whaisyer may be the ex,entol naval force, OF
the number Of oeeIs retained IN the service the largest
professional employment 10 acquire and insure the
qniste experience and professional skill which will render
arise, and make them really and truly the nucleus capa
BILE any and every expansion which the future exgcnce
A, the only practicable accomplishing the Sc re-
suits Recommend 70 Consress reduction Of me numbers
sufficient number in each for such naval force
~ maSs m M ana ana %
disqualified for active service on such terms and with such
adopt such
it's believed plan can be prepared which will meet the
greatly
Irespectiuy invite attention the naval school at An.
napos During the last year il has been under the super
intendence OF Commander upshur, who has devoted him
ass ia is asd as
gested many improvements which might be readily effect
situdon In the month Of October board Of officers was
directed to revise and amend the regulations with view
ScSs. d the would permit oea hs West
Arademy The board discharged the duly in mannss
hope aaa hat the as
aSS anna e.
cia influence the efficiency and usefulness of the
vice greatly increased In the education. discipline and
professional experience of corps of officers alone
eynce Just and proper appreciation OF the maxim, that we
Under the authority given By the 9Th section of the &c, Of
August isaS, transfers have bean made from certain
q Of be
the heads from which the transfers made effect
laid before Congress, and appropriation viii be asked
for supply deficiencies inhe appropriations for the naval
Ihave the honor submit herewith the reports from the
several bureaus OF this department. together with the es
under the control of the department for the fiscal year end
ing on the go Of Jnne 1851 the gross amount Of which
Tor special objects, viz,
For transportation Of the mail S746O0 90
For dry dock at New York 10000 w
For floating docks l,O85,562 90
For improvement Of navy yards 1896 OO
For nautical almanac 1850 10
Amounting 20 the sum of 2g9S g7s 90
And leaving for years expense Of
81 the naval service the sum Of S6,20I,8S Is
The total amount drawn from the treasury during the
fiscal year ending the Both Of June lss9 shown BY the
oil appropriations for the naval service prepared
BY the Second Comptroller OF the Treasury Is Sl3l6
966 81 from which deduct repayments, 80 623 w. and
the sum Of Sss3 81 shown the expense OF the
navy and marine corps and including all OBJECTS placed
under the Of Navy Department for that year
The unexpcnded balance in the treasury OF the appropr
nons for the service and marine corps 5Oh OF
June, l6f9 81 039 785 3 all Of which will be required
% meet the outstanding obligations due from the appropra
tons made for that year.
The value Of and materials hand At navy yards
Tor naval purposes exclusive ships building, Ia ordinary
undergoing repairs and In commission, navy yards and
other public lands required for Of the navy with
their improvements, IL IS, S53,92l "a.
The report Of the commandant Of the marine CORDS
togeter with the estimates for support during the
year 1850 and 1884, also submitted herewith An in
creased appropriation 10 asked Tor the pay Of
twelve officers OF that corps who had been dropped tbs
termination of the with Mexico, and reap
their behalf passed at the last session Of Congress- and 70
provide the estimated Of $40 900 pay three
months extra pay the officers pr-
Yates, and musicians Of the corps who served with the
corP nndeI the separate commands OF Lieut. Col Watson
and MAYOR Harris were detached from navy and trans
fered 70 the with under command of
MAJOR General Scott The portion thus detached was
grsss passed the 10th Of August isi Another poron
OF the corps, attached 10 and employed those vessels OF
the United States Mexico 10 AID in
subduing the cities and forts Of the enemy and in conquer