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eminent IN iss organisation; and that such sfl be
the result 90 far A the me may depend upon the
omcers themselves, and the scientific corps
cla. e WIN aem, we fully believe Many have
Conlounueo tna expedition With that Of Japan,
under the command Of Commodore Perry. and we
have even seen Instances in which nevspaper ar.
ticles. In giving list Of the vessels composing the
japan expedition have enumerated those or some
of them. belonging to the present one. This is IN
error. Our understanding 10, that there il no
necessary connection between the squadron Of
Commodore Perry and that Of Commander Ring-
gold and that they are organized for entirely
separate and distinct purposes. F.
From the Ne,o York Journal Of Commercs
United States and European Kavies.
From a well informed countryman Of our own
on the Mediterranean station, we have received
some statistics relative to the naval strength of the
great European powers a compared with that of
Inc United States, with reflections and comments,
winch are entitled to grave consideration We
would particularly recommend them to the notice
OF those extra-valiant editors who talk about ex-
Guiding European nations from all interest in the
anairs Of this continent No one appreciates more
highly than we do the ultimate power and re-
sources Of the United States in the event OF a ca
iamity which we trust will never again occur; but
II 10 equally true that are at present about as
uhpfepared Tor conflict with hret-rate power
as soch an enemy could desire u to be. Before we
Vaunt ourselves greatly, and especially before we
'nro~ down the gauntlet to all Europe, decency
would at least require that should grid our har-
ness on and be ready for the conflict Awel!.ds.
ciplined army of SOC, 600 men, and a navy ten
times az large as we have at present. would save
us from positive ridicule, even though we should
assume the tone of the Washington Union and its
Young American associates. The good book
hot, Ioet- L.
naughty spirit before fail''
Correspondence Of the Journal of Commerce
The following statement of the naval forces of
the European powers now in the Turkish waters
or within few days. sail of Constantinople ali
effectively manned and equipped in fighting order
Is derived from the Paris Presse of the 2Sd March
ano is confirmed by my observation; for have
seen the French and Turkish fleets all together.
The Russian force is, az far as can learn, con.
siderably understated. 1t is generally thought
that the Russian force is inefficient; but from all
i can learn, it is not
French Fesseis.-Vie de Paris, 1870 guns: Val
my, 100; Monte Bello, 100 Henry w., 100; Bayard
80; Jupiter, Sc; Napoleon, (steamer,) so; Charlie.
magne, (steamer) 80; Mogador, (steamer,) 10;
Magellan. (steamer,) 10; SAM, (steamer,l 10,
Cation, lsteamer,) 10; one frigate, 60; and divi-
sion of five steamers under Rear Admiral Roman
Defosses, in all 900. Total number of men, 9,0O0
English PesseIs.-Britannia, 100 gums: Trsfsl-
gar, 100; Rodney, 81; Albion, 80; BelIerophon.
70; Arethusa, so; interchangeable. so; Phaton, SO:
M ,deste, Is; Tiger, Is; twelve steamers. s6. TO-
tai number OF guns, 720. Total number of men,
1,2OO. Total English and French, l,62O guns:
Ii, 200 men,
The English force is to be strengthened bv sew.
eral line OF battle ships despatched from England.
as the London, 80 guns
Turkish Vessels-Four ships of line. $50 guns.
eight corvettes and brigs, IA; six steamers. 80.
to which may be added the Egyptian of nearly as
many more, 500; Total number, 1904. Total
Force Of the United Sfates in the Mediterranean
Cumberland, 60 guns; ST. Louis, 20; Levant 20;
San Jacinto, g. Total number, LOG. TOTAL mum,
Der of men, 900.
Russian pesseis in the Black Sta.-varna, 1870
guns; Two Apostles, 100; Rostlar, 100; sviasoIar,
l2O; Seiafond, 1870; Sultan Mahmoud 81: Three
Swiatytili, l2o; Three Iszvorchon. 81; Uriel, 81;
"a; Agastopol, 60; Midia, so; Kovavna, 60; Brai-
low, 81; Flora, 60; Misiria, 60; Lizopoi, 60: Ka
gul, 60; Calypso, Is; GyIote, "a; Iphiginie, "a;
oreste, 81; Andromaque, 81; Perouu, 81; and some
briggs and light schooners, Total number ls7e
Total number of men, I9 0O0
Here Ia presented, at single glance the force
which our commercial rivals have despatched by
Geographic notice, to support their dplomatic
agents in unexpected turn of affairs onenino
an important negotiation. Such are the ordinary
peace establishments of European powers-irn.
mense squadrons leaving their rendezvous at Tou.
lon and Malta under tow of steamers and in de-
nance OF weather, reaching the extremes of the
Mediterranean In eight or ten days. In less than
a month either Franco or England can double her
order to vessels ready manned, and ready to sail
from places not many days distant Americans
who see these things to realize them, and who are
not utterly lnsensible 10 sentiments of love and
honor for their country, filled with mingled
shame and apprehension. Suppose that in the
present interesting, but unsettled and almost
alarming state OF our foreign relations, either
france or England, or even Spain, separately or
united, should determine to curb the arrogance of
that greedy transatlantic power which has bla-
zoned the "Monroe doctrine in the lsts of ma
TONS How are we to receive them, and what
means have we OF supporting our preteusions7
Why, find our whole naval force now in conn
mission, at home and in every sea, numbering
seven thousand five hundred men and about eight
hundred guns. surpassed by single peace squad
ron OF France or England, which NAV be put en-
route for our waters at any moment by teIegraphic
despatch. More than half of our navy is on the
stocks or 80 situated that months ust elapse before
vessels can oe put In efhcient order, and when we
have manned every line of battle ship, every fri
gate, sloop schooner, and so re-ship, every steam
er emclent or broken down, the whole 2 900 guns
constituting our entire naval force may still be
overwhelmed by single foreign squadron, which
brings US the first news of its approach. With
how much parade and official labor have we de-
spatched the Japan squadron OF less than 200 guns
nearly hall OF which are still in our watersi We
have announced to the world that with great e1-
pense and with praiseworihy exertions we
have performed the notable achievement Offending
forth the great steamer Mississippi 18th 10 guns,
and the Susquehannah with 9 more. and the in
command of Commodore Perry; and that two
more steamers and 10 more guns, or so, are to
follow, making some forty guns altogether. Why.
q single French steamer mentioned in this list
carries 100 guns, and another 90 guns, and vessels
Of the size OF our most power full steamers have been
thought TOO Insignificant 10 mention by name.
The English have also their steam line-of-battIe
chips, surprising in force asted Pennsylvs.
MIA, which Ne have never been rich enough to man
Ind send to sea; and even the Turks PROPOSE and
may yet send to our Worlds Fair a steam. fcieate
having more guns than he half of all our stes m
Frs put together. While we are discussing
doctrines and measures and mani
estlng readiness to take a hostile attitude
With any or all the powers of Europe, our great
eaports may be surprised, forced, and destroyed
~ any one OF them; our miserable show of naval
orce abroad may be captured or driven to the hu-
initiating protection of neutral ports: our whole
commerce shut out from our shores by blockade
nay be chased down in every sea-beceuse we are
lot ready. Our resources and ability to build s.
navy will not prevent this catastrophe; nor will
'ur arrogant conviction of invncibility or the
OF former gallantry save us; for Mexico
vas greater boaster before she was humiated
y the war. Turkey once scorned and whipped
United christendom; she filled with an AFRO
rance worthy of her prowcss she was BETRAYED
INTO an insensibity to the progress of her old enc
nles-lnto that proud and stationary Incidence
which brought about her final decay and "a Tvs