Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-12-03

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on the sea coast, and for removing distractions in
the large rivers.l
The survey of the Delta of the Missssippi.
with view 10 the prevention of the overfows
that have proved disastrous to that region of
country, have been nearly peted, and the re-
ports thereof are now in of preparation,
and will shortly be laid before you
The protection of our southwestern frontier, and
of the adjacent Mexican States, against the Indian
tribes within border, has claimed my earnest and
constant attention. All the troops adapted TO that
service, that could properly be spared from other
quarters, have been concentrated on that lronter.-
new arrangement Of the military posts has also
been made, whereby the troops are brought nearer
to the Mexican frontier, and 10 the tribes they are
intended to overawe.
BY the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, we are bound
TO protect the territory of Mexico against the incur
sons of the savage tribes within our border, swith
equal diligence and energy as if the same were
made within our territory, against our citizens
| have endeavored to comply as far as possible
with this provision of TIE treaty. Orders have been
given to the officers commanding on that frontier to
consider the Mexican territory and It's inhabitants
as equally with our own, entitled 10 their projections;
and to make all their plans and arrangements with
view to the attainment of this object. Instructions
have also been given to the Indian commissioners
and agents among these tribes, in all treaties, to
make the clauses designed for the protection of our
own citizens, apply also to those Of Mexico. have
no reason to doubl that these Instructions have been
fully carried into effect. Nevertheless, it is proba
BILE that, in spite of all our efforts of the neigh
boring States of Mexico may have suffered, as our
own have from depredations by the Indians.
The Indians in California, who had previously APP
peared of peaceabe character, and disposed to Cu
tivate the friendship of the whD'., have recently
committed several of hostiIj' As a large por-
ton of the reiniorcemens sent 10 the Mexican from
tier, were drawn from the Pacific the military force
stationed there is considered entirely inadequate
to its defence. 1t cannot be increased, however,
without an increase of the army; and again recoms
mend that measure, as Indispensable TO the protec-
ton Of the frontier.
The appropriation for the support of the army,
during the current fiscal year ending 30th June next
were reduced far below the estimate submitted by
the Department. The consequence ofths reduction
is considerable deficiency, to which | invite your
early attention.
The eXr endnres of that Department, for the year
ending 30lh June last, 80 O60, 266 IS. The
estimates for the year commencing LIST July next and
ending June 30, 1858, 1883, 775 So showing
reduction oil II ,l61 ASP IS.
The Board ol Commissioners, to whom the man.
agenent OF the affairs of the Military Asylum created
by the act of Sd March last, was ent usled have Sc
lected a site for the establishment of an Asylum in
the vicinity Of this city.
The report of the Secretary Of the Navy will ex-
hlbt the condition OF the public service under the
during the present year, has been actively employed
In giving protection to our widely extended and in
creasng commerce and interests in the various quar-
| tiers OF the globe.
The expedition commanded by Lieutenant De Ha.
ven, despatched in search of the British commander
! Sir John Franklin, and his companions in the Arc.
| tic Seas, returned TO New York in the month oil Oc-
| tober, after having undergone great peril and suffer-
| ing, from an unknown and dangerous navigation and
the rlgors OF a northern climate, without any salts
factory information of the objects fther search, but
! with new contributions TO science and nav ioation,
| from the untrequented polar regions. The officers
and men OF the expedition, having been all volunteers
| Tor this service, and having conducted 1t as TO
meet The entire appreciation Of the Government, it is
suggested as en- act OF grace and generosity, that the
same allowances OF extra pay and emoluments be ex-
tended to them, that were made TO the officers and
men OF like rating, in the exploring expedition to the
| South Seas.
earnestly recommend to your attention, the ne
| cesSlty OF recognizing the Naval Establishment
apporonlng and fixing the number cf officers in each
! grade, providing some mode OF promotion TO the
hgher grades OF the nayy having reference to merit
ana capacity, rather than seniority or date of entry
INTO the service, and for retiring from the effective
lIst upon reduced pay, those who may be incompe
| tent to the performance OF active duty,
The determination Of The questions Of relative rank
between the sea officers and civil officers of the navy
and between officers OF the army and navy in the
various grades OF each, will also merit YOUR attention
Inc failure to provide any substitute, when corpo-
real punishment abolished for offences in The
navy, has occasioned the converting of numerous
courts martial, upon the arrival of vessels in mort
and Is believed TO have had an injurious effect upon
the discipline and efficiency of the service Ii is
hoped that Congress will establish such modes of de-
'ermning guilt, and such gradations of punishment
DIS are consistent with humanity and the personal
rights oil lndly lduas, and the same time Shall en-
sure the most energetic and efficient performance of
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| war.
| The stone dock in the navy yard at New York.
Whch was ten years IN process of constructions has
been so far flushed as to be surrendered up TO the
authorities OF the yard. The dry dock at PhiladeI-
PIMA is reported as completed and is expected SOON
| TO be tested and delivered over to the agents If tb
| Government. That at Portsmouth, n H. is also
! nearly ready Tor delIvery and IA contract has been
concluded, agreeably 10 the act of Congress at its
last session, for floating sectional dock on the BAY
| OF San Francisco | invite your attention TO the
recommendation ofthe Department, touching the es-
adjustment OF a navy yard in conjunction with this
dock on he Pacific Such station is highly peces
sry to the convenience and effectiveness of our feet
IN that ocean, which must be expected 10 increase
WIN the CROWN OF commerce, and the rapid exten.
SION Of our hale fisheries over its waters
The Naval Academy, at Annapolis, under re-
vlsed and improved system of regulations now af-
lords opportunities of education and instruction to
me pupils, quite equal, it is believed for professional
improvements to those enjoyed by the cadets in the
Military Academy large class of acting mid
shipmen was received at the commencement Of the
last academic term, and practice-ship has been at
tached to the institution, to afford the anpest means
Tor regular instruction in seamanshp, as well AZ far
cruises during the vacations Of three or four months
in each year.
Inc advantages of science in nautical affairs. have
rarely been more slrikingly illustrated, than in The
acl stated IN the report Of the Navy Department,
mat, by means of the wind and current chars. pro.
Jected and prepared by Lieutenant Maury, the Su-
Permendeni OF the Naval Observatory, the passage
rom the Atlantic to the Pacific ports Of our country,
mas Vs. been shortened by about forty days.
:, The estimates for the support of the NAVY and