The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-24
Prom the Norfolk News, Dsc. ..
Military and Naval Reform.

In our brief review OF the Presidents message, we
purposey omitted his recommendation of reform in the
organization and arrangement OF naval and military
forces IN order that we night comment more lelsurely
and fully upon subject oil such engrossIng interest and
importance.
sfns rapid expansion OF territorial area and
quent multiplication OF commercial interests and rela-
uons, impcrahvely demand an augmentation of our
val strength and It's iudcious appoonnent amongst the
most important points OF our commerce.
The adoption OF steam a motive power, il is true,
has contributed IN no ordinary degree 10 the activity oil
the lev vessels 10 which has been applied but the
terprss and energy OF the American people are daily
pushing our trade 10 every aud cline, even beyond
the limits OF CIVILIZATION and corresponding accession
10 our naval force Is absolutely nseparabe IRON con-
unned maintenance OF our nights and honor.
The reports OF the Secretaries OF the Navy War
have yet reached u.s. bat learn from exchange
that the former takes strong ground favor OF essen
iA modification OF the present anuqnated order OF pro,
notion The system oil graduating officers IN command
according TO the scale OF seniority not only conradic
Tory every sentiment OF policy justice, and but
Is hall century behind The splni OF TIE age, and cries
out Tor Immediate and radical reform. Young men
the dauness pioneers in every branch OF enterprise
they bear the bae's brun, and should be cheered
and rewarded rather han dshearened in their noble
pfallons.
The Presidents concentration OF such increase
mod hcaton OF the army will accommodate II TO
toe ekgenees Of our distant Territories and the cond
on oi lnr Indian tribes n the interior oil The continent
will doubtless be iayota5y received by every liberal and
discerning mind
Relations OF delicate and perplexng character mus
tus mlssppreenson on accnsnt OF the underlined rights
Of each Unitarian tastes and pursuits stand out promi-
neatly among the characteristics OF the age the peace OF
country continues undlruroed, and the minds OF
withdrawn from martial law 20, the number oil
eizen soldiers is diminished should the organized nu
eeus OF military strength be regulated and increased
Tnese interesting questions, we sncerey trust, will re-
esve from Congress an early and favorable consideration
Nrw PARrrEs-Thal firm and consistent wing but
proessedy neutral PRINT the Salem Press, advises the
national democrats and wings to unite, purge them
selves from the sboonisls and seoessooiss and form
conservative national patty" What fine thing II
would be II certain politicians could Just have their
vayi The Press talks with much GOODNESS OF dnv-
ing the peop. about from party to another il they
many cattle.
We take occasion to remind the Press that all demo-
Gratis both national and Staie-rghts nen-that is
they regard federal system based upon the rights
OF the States, and stem OF delegated powers and
they national in that they desire The oontsued union
harmony, and prosperity Of the whole people The idea
OF riddsag the wing party OF aboliuonss far the
free States concerned OF The best Jokes OF the
season. Can the Press point TO single prominent Wing
the free osies mot. has not been sher free
so,Ief or an sboitionsti
The Pres. may as we'll dismiss Two things from its
thoughtsihe hsi, us fear OF "secessonists and the
second, the idea that parties be formed Parties
less essential the safety OF system OF
government, and they had Their origin in differences
IN consruing the constitution, and human nature ~
always The sane, 80 y Is quite cerain that the demo-
cratic and federal parties will endure We
prsed however, the anxiety o the Pres. the sub
Isct-srats rM desert sinking ship" Seeing then,
that these things all the democrats have to do is
TO keep the wing leaders IN an active II It must be- bat
harmless minority. --No,h Carolina Standard