The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-20

Inc Philadelphia Evening Bulletin says . The ma
ons convention of all those who served their country in
the second Of independence, whether on land or
water. TO be held the Chinese Museum in this city,
the ninth OF January next, will be very numeously at
tended We trust that those Slater, counties, and com
panies who have yet selected delegates represent
them, will do so as early as practicable. We graft
fed 10 learn that the canal commissioner of this Sa'e
and the New Jersey Railroad Company, have generous
y extended free pass TO The old veterans for the
sion Will not the presidents of the other companies ex
tend similar privilege. and allow all to participate in
an appropriate celebration Of the Battle OF New Orleans
North Pacific and Behring's straits Surveying
Expedition.
The annexed letter. addressed to the honorable Secre
ary Of the Navy, has been politely furnished us for pub
LEGATION
UNITED STATES sup ViNcENNKs
Slmoa's Bay, Oct Is, 1853.
SiR In order that the department may understand the
duties VIII CHI will occupy the OF the ex ped on
during its progress, have the honor snbni, outlines Of
the proposed plan Of operations alter leaving this place
To render clear the proposed movements, have
caused be prepared sketch illustrating routes and
field Of labor The East Indies oer commerce certain
accessible routes and channels OF approach which may
| availed Of according TO seasons.
The northeast prevail from October to Marc b.
Ships approaching from vest, Ca pc Of Good Hope
must avoid these adverse winds, seek the
surveyed routes 10 those
through the China direct the season of the
southwest monsoon. Several OF these oer them
selves aud IL part my duty make
Of ALL in order develop The each Since the
commencement OF the active by our CONNIE re
with Australia, question OF importance has pre-.
sented Itself refer the probable from the Aus
uaian China, the OF New Holland and per
through OF the various groups islands known
as the New Hebrides, New Britannia New Guinea
up. by the Caroline, Peew, and Philippine isles to Canton
of
and facility to commerce with the East, and 10
view OF The impulse given TO by events
alluded 10 occurring in Australia am OF the opinion
course is explore the heretofore
rem Australia China Ia xion --and while
active ard efficient portion OF the squadron, well
tho service is diligently employed in careful
sance Of the usual and mnch fequenlsd and straits
ding China, advrrted TO Ia my preceding remarks,
bu, which, even this advanced state Of
Wedge, yet known contain inaccuracies which
often prove fatal SHIPS navigating thcm-Lieu.
Maury called my attention and FIRST directed to the
alteration OF this important subject
Circumstances, and some Intercourse with inieilgrn
men engaged in this enterprise have aimee
the strong impression sde upon my mind by in sL
gent and perseverIDg officer.
To extend the usefulness Of the expedition, have dec
ldrd divide the expedition, and thoroughly develop
the while all the investigations necessary all
early and cation OF the East Indie, and ordna ~
courses well examined and explored. To this end
leot the vessels best suited TO the respective duiie
In the accom- plishment of this ponant investigation
and reconnaissance shall conhne myself strictly psc
cal and useful ends The object of cncrpsng ma vi
gators have, without delay, comparatively safe and
pracc able explored by which they may pas, quickly
from Australian ports those OF the Celestial empire
survey OF some sections Of the supposed rouesor instance
the and much constructed Strait OF Dsmpier
ed by New Guinea and New Britanna-I deem nnncces
sAry Modem confirm the erperisnce OF carly
searches with respect to the imprectic Of the las.
named portions OF the route.
From the before me- would be justified
II
would prove unsvaing shall, the fefotc devote
by great chain Of islands lying between the meridian
of deg and ITO deg longitude in the hope my
suits when presented TO the department. msy prove
thy and ssieguar and protection such OF citizens
as shall pass, their enerprising aud lawful occasions
over our track II will be my duty conciliac the tribe,
OF natives may communicaie WITH having provided
pie preseas suitable liberal distribution among
1t /. also my intention, us far rapid movement will JUS
lfy 10 carefully examine harbofs locate add invest
gate their facilities with reference to commercial purposes
and points oil refuge
Portions Of the Psolic which win under M
notice proved be successful fisheries for
ships and have recently been much frequen,cd Advan
ssc. 1t hoped. win be secured by the
this portion Of active oitixens shsli look
closely their ia This respect IL should
In thu complement OF this, asst important work
and doubt will shall have secured advantage,
sricien, 70 prove the useuiness OF the expedition en-
bark upon service with confidence aud expect
patch IRON Macao. my arrival there, carefully drawn
cbsrr embracing all the necessary Information, and
state for inmc publication My calculations pon
the supposton that this duty will occupy space OF time
no, exceeding ninety days
am, very respectfully. your obediens servant.
/ CADWABADER RINGGoLD, Z.
i Cong Exp'n 10 North Pacific Ocean, NC.
Hon. !. &. Donss,
Secretary Of the Navy.
i Washington, d. q.
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