The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-24

the vast expenditures of the pre- sent Administrations this
state of things in the navy does not indicate gross mis-
management.
For the Union.
Ma EDITOR The names and force OF several men Of
war which the British government have with their
usual promplude despatched to the coast OF Newound-
land to protect the fisheries and cruise that service,
are already given in the Halifax papers. The force con-
siss Of nineteen vessels and hundred guns l0
this we have again another instance Of the remarkable
activity and strength OF the navy of Great Britain. To
meet this, how do things stand in navy Have we
number OF wel-appon,ed al we'll disciplined ships and
at hand that in case oil emergency. might be
despatched the Of action to vindcate rights
Have we a single powerful ship at command Let US
examine The Japan expedition fingers on our shores
for want OF men and machinery, and not one OF the
steamers could be made lately available.
Our home squadron-what is the conditions The Sar-
anac is under repair the Cyane is in DOCK and the Al
bany al Boston, her cruise perhaps being ended, and
the Decatur somewhere the of Texas las,
counts Thus have squadron nominalIy afoat, but
snguary and while instances and emergencies
constantly occurring OF the most serious kind, in
volvng great national questions and likely TO lead TO diff
fcuty. we ind the administration looking carele.sly on
and adopting whatever improve and enlarge
the navy Within the last few years has
Quadruped extent of coast and all commercial in
erests expanded yet by reference 10 the state Of
navy twenty nve years ago ana the present me IN point
OF number and efficiency it then larger and in better
condition. We had actually more ships then than
While the navies of Europe have added largely and
promptly to their steam force, and have carefully expert
meRled on steam, we have been lying comparatively
idle and the result is. that with the exception perhaps
OF the Mississippi steam fngae, which was built some
twelve years ago. we have not well-lred or effective
steam vessel. The Susquehannah, Princeton, and Pow
a,an, are comparatively untried, and know that the
Saranac is below mediocri,y and for the San Jacn,o
she is, from all hear utterly condemned, and may
never return home again. Is this not lamenable state
OF things for country singuary adapted 10 commerce
by vast extent OF coast aptitude for by very ad-
venurous counymen, aad. above all, by abundant
and valuable productions for export Is it to be be-
eved that the people OF the condition OF oul
navyi There is branch which at this crisis so much
requires the fostering OF the government Ii is a
most interesting subject and well worthy the attention
and consideration OF the statesmen and patriots of the
land Ere long questions may arise and deencees.
condition be dsgracefully proven to To prevent az
gressons and ward off insults il is the part of gooc
and vile government to be prepared for them Modeat,
expenditures, judiciously managed, would put ID,
navy upon efficient basis, give actual employment Il
the officers, and perfect immunity from tbs
encroachmens OF foreign nations upon just rights
Let us see II we have any effective ships send al
moments notice the north coast 10 vndicaton of in
terests II there any, know not where they
come from GOLDFISH