The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-21
Naval Reform.

We copy the following article on "naval reform" from
that sound democratic journal the Memphis Daily Ap
peal The recommendations contained IN The late able
port OF the chief OF The Navy Department have been APP
proved by the democratic press throughout the Union,
and, far the voice of the people De expressed
The subject, il to be the universal will that these
recommend should be speedily carried into effect
The system OF promotion by seniority answered well
enough the beginning Of navy, when all the off
GERS were young We honor the who have for the
last half century so calamity carried flag in the face
Of man and the elements; and would willingly
hem provided for ia way just themselves and 10 the
country ihsy have 50 well served Bat IL neither fair
10 themselves, that nstioasi they have
much aided in establishing TO require OF them, ad-
vanced period OF e sacrifices which the ygor and bore
of manhood are so much able to afford II il be-
cause we cherish with pride the high character already
attained by DOR navy that wish il organizs
ton improved.
The experience OF history goes show ths thai govern
meni is bes, served which offers The highest reward
merit Do not require something than promo
non by seniority that high order and
eron of talent which are now necessary to maintain
imougbou, the world The proper character Of savs
service
Prom Memphi. Daily Appeal.
Naval srFoHM.-it u now tamoTed about Washinglo
that this necessary he vitality navy,
is about M eonseq q The ''osers q he navy
not being able to particular plant From The
vigorous prsctics and psuoie Of Pesidents IN
aususl and from the spbseqDent message we had hoped
that the theory - snFth be
RED with regard 20 he nrvy. II evident too
The Of the Secretary Of The Navy, that that depart
hsd length disc1ycre rhst the navy l. 81
eff Of me rrrubieor las, thst hsrss,sr should
50 Bat there be any Foundation ior ne rumor shove
mentioned compelled end al gbt hopes
and fan 70 the moniyins conclusion, that Onge
the nsvy, IL praeiicsi wo'king, be ronnued mainly
as msgpi6csni provision lor he supersnnuatcd.
The officers Of the navy cannon ugfce, iorsooh nron
plan Of reorganization. TOE plain Eagsb Of which a. that
thosc gisdcs Of which threrourhs pcrpetuay absent
from the fol- sasies fearful that The change
viii brig working the front rank thereby uskng
mental capacity, professional experience, and physical
ability. essential prerequisites TO hish psy and dngu shed
positlon.
We tepea, H. that bad hoped much from the present
sdmnstsion with respect the navy vet believe
that the administration has only be seconded by egs
laiure 10 caaspmmais hopes Wrh The finest corn.
the extensive coast aHd he sralesi com
psrsiv- spd by all odds unos De ecvely ornntzsd
Of couniy IN 'hr world, supPossd 70 be
b~rtang shout reforming national ma rtns becaus.
the few officers composing csuno, bring thtrnt.ive. no
upon any plan. And nation OF 25 600 600 az
p~oTeb.ve their rsht pnra becan.e Of th di.-
sssemeui Bot we deny be FAC; q there being ~ great
want 81 e.shmsV among The Officers Of the navy gu hi.
moncnpps qaestiun. We greatly deceived as 10 The
spiri Of ihe majoy Htnserts OF al who arr ytt under
years Of could be brought 20 ssree upon The
necessity ior retired ist aud 81 giving mer conduct
sad professional sbiy Iha, reward hich 10 every ofsr
pursas al le q sure q suend the posessor o. such quail
ties
But n the navy should il This rnstter be fae 10 H.
.eand ne aver that V i motif il. voice cond be
heard that would be Tor continuing The pres
system, iof deierrng 'reofu The navy the ma.
tons. and should be organized in sympsity With the
uons heat There wss never yet nee essiy Tor sweep
Ina fhe did inYose instances or real
Of individual hsfdsbps The abolition Of opprs
may be attended with the rcohvenruce tss-coeciors
Of iessssinx their salary, end knew driver n
mad coaches VINO bad himfe been driven BY the suae
crssions Of he DAY. from New York Fods To thi.
man the railroad was The greet evil 81 the age
Give MS naval reorm--spch reiofm shall open he
Posss 70 merit that possibly talent genius, may arrive