The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-04-28

an relation 10 the LighDbOuse SysfCm Of The Unitd
States, faktn from amongst many Others cJ similar
import
NEW LosDox, Nov. II, 1876.
], John Howard, of New London, ip the State Of
Connecticut, having been employed in tho coast
ing trade forty eight ycars, and for the latter
thirty years master mariner, sailing from this
port 10 New York, at tie desire Of the COL
lector Of New London, do hereby certify tbet
have, at all fcasons Of the year, and both
day and night. been on the coasts aforcsaid;
and do solcmnly state that, Ia my opinion, the
present lighthouse system il every way ado ptcd
to the wants Of the navigator and Is sufficient
the protection Of the mariner. Any alteration in
the system wodid. in my opinion, be hazardous
(Sgnsd) JOHN HOWARD.
At annual meeting Of the Portland Marine
Society," held the 10Th of December, lsI3, the iul
lowing preamble and resolves were unanimously
passed.
Whereas this society, having been requested TO
give its opinion whether any new lighthouse is
quirod on the cOas Of Maine, have had the sul jrct
under consideration, md now state that, excepting
a small harbor light at Little river, in Cutler, they
believe that no furthcr lighis arc needed ON this
coast; and The society unanimously
ErsDlrcd, That much credit ia duo to tho chj,f
superintendent Of the lighthouse department of the
United States for bis attention TO the wants of the
navigating interest, and his successful cxcrtiubs ~
the maintenance OF good and efficient lights.
Rosoiv,d, That the lighthouses on the coast Of
Maine answer fully and cfI ctuay all the purposes
well and sufficiently GIFTED
Here there is an array Of testimony against Lieu
tenants Bachc and Jenkins, and from n class Of
men more interested in the good condition q The
lighthouse establishment than any other, to the
excellent character of our lights.
Bot this IL not all. SO late AZ the summer Of
lsi5. the Iiousc of Commons. in England, consn-
tutcd committee Of Is members, st the bead Of
which was Mr.. Hume, with the vicN, among other
thiugs, 60 relieve their shipping from the heavy
tonnage duty paid by their lights and 20 reduce
the expenditures Of their lighthouse establishment
OF tbs report am in possession OF copy. The
committee called before il LARGE number Of per
cone, supposed to be acquainted with lights, took
and reported their testimony, aud among them
that Of Captain Moore, commanding the ship
"Ilcndfick Hujson,' trading b,twcsp New York
and London; and Captain Washington, Of the
royal navy, engaged IN surveying the English
COAST and these gentlemen testified In part fol
lnws in regard 10 the American lights.
Captain George Moore caihd "a, aud eratniaod Isl
May, ls45.
Arc you native Of America No, was born in
England but J have been more than 80 years IN
tho United States
What are you; lam captain in the American
service
How long have you been engaged in The
camille service between Amer ca aud England!
About % years
In regular continuous service? Ytt steadily
engaged Tor % years, with ycfy little exceptions
not enough to name
what chip do you now commando The "Ilsu
drick Hudson" have been in the service, bot
'Ihis society is composcd Of 100 mcmlcrs ia.
tcrestcd in navigation.