The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-25
INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON.
Oar Special Correspondence
WASHINGTON, March %, 1857

ola Srtenftac Surrey. Sc, &c
ltelerraphed you on Saturday statement Of the
aysved objects OF the expedition to Japan and the
Rast India Archipelago. under the command of
Commodore Perry, fitting out. In connection
With the expedition, and TO the objects of the
enterprise, there should be we'll equipped and well
reted number of suitable vessels attached for sci
eot6e and photographic duty If our commerce is
10 benefit, by any friendly negotiations, any COM
nereal intercourse with the japanese. it seems emf
Rently proper that the government should adopt |
prompt steps, and prepare a series of authentic and
reliable charts. 1t is the duty Of wise ana prudent
government 10 render to commerce every facility |
and convenience. For the safety and celebrity Of |
movement Of the squadron about to visit Japan, it
would seem highly proper that vessels, well pro-
vided with the means to make extensive and care
nj surveys, in advance of it. in order to prevent any
disaster or accident. should be attached.
All persons conversant with East Indian geogra-
ply. know that among the thousand isles, straits
and passages, there many dangers not yet even
approximately located or known Recently we have
had intelligence Of the total loss Of several fine and
very large ships, on their way from China, having
threaded their way from San Francisco through the
Pacific Ocean. ] need only mention the loss Of the
Aemncn, in the Straits OF Gaspar.
The most pressing necessity exists for a speedy
and careful reconnaissance Of all and every portion
Of the routes to and from China and the East
tbence to Japan and Formosa. The interests of
eur widely extended commerce demand it. And if
This lie so important and called for what cannot be
said in regard to the new and unknown field in the
vast Pacific Occan--the great highway to
Pacific possessions. The North Pacific Ocean is
the great whaling ground of our daring fishermen;
Il is comparatively unknown; its dangers have
never been sought out nor its advantages explored
Yet We have hundreds OF ships seeking the whale,
from the Equator to Behring's Straits; thence along
the shores of Rama Japan, &c, and scarcely an
authentic chart has yet been made. Chains of
small islands and reefs lie along the path from the
Sandwich Isles to China, not one of which is accu-
Bately located. Already steam communication is
contemplated between San Francisco and China.
Goal. and many other useful products lie hidden
amongst the islands of those seas, and only require
development. Active well equipped vessels in
che charge Of experienced and competent officers of
the navy, will soon clear up all these difficulties.
and while engaged in the performance of the i'm
pcrtant duties they can look after the interests Of
commerce. give protection to our many fleets Of
whaling ships. inspire them with confidence. and
save from shipwreek and destruction many Of our
hardy
America has done little to advance the bounds of
science and discovery. Her commerce reaches and
threads every and this alone, if not the still
higher and less selfish consideration of contributing
- the knowledge of the world, should induce her to
had in scientific Investigations which will promote
che general welfare, whenever occasion, such the
present presents. We have officers Of experience.
ambition. and energy we have ships, and stout,
hearted seamen. ready and willing for service-all
that is required is the action of the government and
public appreciation.
It liz for the government. then, only to make
small and specific appropriation for this important
project and, the lapse of three years. our seamen
navigating those seas would sail and guide their
ships by our charts. and avail themselves of all the
advantages Of successful research. commenced and
perfected for heiruse by wise and paternal govern
NeBt,
WASHINGTON. March % 1852
Tie Cod appointments from The Sererol States jor 1852
The following 10 list Of the Cadets, far as vet ap
pointed by the Secretary Of War the Military Academy
Asp the several States. for the year 1862
DIT. Dist
>-ehsritsw Frank 81 n Gilman
NEw BisrsnSE
n.ss.esr~r4rs
cosSroyisur
l-B B,s,el
3-vaesBcy not yet filed
NEW YORK.
s-Jshn II H.w. s Jr 2.-sylvater Van Alstyn'
I'D. q. Houston. 2-Chares ID. Johnston.
N-Jaecb Sharp. 2a--James Mcmillan.
N-Esrhert N Enos 33-H. A. Haseell.
h-Hanltcn Lyman
JERSEY.
1-Riehard Ledr. 4-James s. Nevens, Jr:
a-Jchp p Ritter 2S-Morris Huh
11Andrew r Porter. Al Lorraine
~ Morris
puAwAKr.
No vacancy
stEyLASp
s-Ambrcse c Dunn. Vacant.
@Berismin Ricketts,.
An x vsnable Jr. sd. Herndom.
H-Jamee B. Alexander.
NORTH s.nol,xA
l-eharles G. Lee. 9-yacsnt.
@Wn Kirkland.
sovTp CAROLINA
e-s Ferguson.
7-vasant
l-HB Lyon 7-Cbarles b stiveu
3-ysSsnt. lo-Vacant
4-Th~mas Miller.
1HSSrssrE.
3--Jehn Mcdaniel Jo-L Kttcham.
n. A. Watkins. 1l-W. H. jackson,
e-Gsorge W Campbell. 4-Vscsncy.
Nv b Hughs.
No vacancy.
NO vacancy.
s-P B. Sullivan. ia. II. Tidban
4NRs C Lord 17-Jokn 6. Cable.
7--Tbcmas Gardiner. lS-Vscascy.
1e-Wefley Owens
LOUISIANA.
3-Jobn 3. Fort. 4-vaeaney.
John c. Tracy. Vacancy.
William r. Gentry. e-Vaeancy.
Sc Champion.
2-va,ap.y speed Butler
OREGON.
Thomas J. hcCar1er.
ETIiCo.
Vacancy.
-Gecrre W Palmer.
MISSISSIPPI.
w ]. Saunders.
flames T Jernigan. owen r Haelemors.
S-Nssansy.
&C Coed 81 Richardson
3-James Major.
MICHIGAN.
l-,Iobn kesner IN. D. McAlister
z-Nssansy
iBBNsSs.
Es Vacancy
1-Eh pislou..n.
wisoeSsN.
No vacancy.
tiLiFoBNII.
--H J. Levi