The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-29

Discipline OF the Navy.

Ma. EDITOR II is well known that for time past
our have been prevented from proceeding
10 their destinations because OF the impossby 10 pro-
cure seamen. Witness the Japan expedition under Com
modore Perry The Cumberland, Com. S,ringbam,
detained Tor long time from similar The Le-
want, soopol-wa destined for the Mediterranean, has
been ready for months yet crew of two hundred men
cannot be obtained for her. Why is this Can be for
the reason that wages loo SMALL is 1t because
there is no discipline in the navy' It is said good men
refuse 10 enter, they have protection in the per
formance OF their duty bad men, BY being confined for
misconduct. impose double duty the good Hence
the reluctance OF the old staunch OF the service
10 enlist IL IL asserted that but twenty-five
have been shipped at the rendezvous at New York
pending the last three months. We hear of riots and
munles on board OF merchant ships almost daily,
add frequent difficulties and martial board OF
our naval ships. Complaints have very much increased
within the las, year two. would be glad TO hear
the reason explained Congress s in duty bound TO take
up the subject OF the discipline OF the commercial and
naval marine, thoroughly investigate the natter apply
wholesome remedies in the shape OF good laws,
punge the navy altogether As at present okanzed and
governed, IA OF little use, and our commerce derives
but few advantages. Congress should also establish
good and proper sysem Of apprenticeship Boys might
be taken IRON every congressional district IN certain
RATIO and in twenty years would have body of
men sober and intelligent and competent 10 render
navy lnylncIbie.
Under existing circumstances, our best seamen are
leaving home TO seek service IN the British navy. Some
short time ago, ninety seamen, discharged from the
fgae Cumberland, left Boston for Halifax, expressing
their disgust at the present state of things in navy,
until laws introduced which would protect good
men, and make the bad do their share OF the duty
The Committees on Naval and Commercial Affairs OF
the two houses have high and imperative duties per
form they should examine the subject with promptness
and and send for and consult with commercial and
naval men, and seek Out the state OF things Let
Of experience be called before them, and their opinions
carefully ascerained respecting discipline and the var
modes OF punishment navy, TO be worth anything,
must be efficient active and energetic. In order 10 effect
the Stringent, humane, and express laws necessary
Good order and ready obedience only be preserved
by wholesome laws. While the good and orderly
doing their duty, the bad dsordery and unruy
must be made TO perform their share II this Is not
done, the good man is made to do his part and that
lof the delinquent, while the latter comfortably below
IN confinement, This alone is sufficient to DISCUS, and
drive from the navy the very best Experience
and practice prove this. particularly at this moment The
people Of our county know but little OF the truly disas
irons state OF proud gallant, and victorious lit
tie navy, May hope they will come to iis rescue
and compel Congress enact laws necessary its re-
generation The whole system Of discipline should be ex
amined and understood. II corpora punishment can
be dispensed wh without the introduction OF cruelty
and various other plans repugnan, to the salor lei be