The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-04-18

NAVY DEpARrMENT

Boys for The NaryThe department having deemed il ad
ysabe 20 direct the enlistment OF boys Tor the navy to serve
until they arrive twentyone years Of age unless
discharged authorized by the act OF Congress approved
March g. 1887 the following regulations have been adopted
purpose Of eecng the object Of the law and will be
observed accordingly
boy win be enlisted without the consent OF his pa.
guardian which consent shall appear by the sigma
Of such parent or guardian to the shipping articles
by acknowledgment Of consent made in duplicate in the
presence Of and certified by justice of the other
of which certificates shall be transmitted
the department. and the other transferred with the pay
count 81 the boy the in which he is to serve
2 No boy viii be enlisted who is ess than fourteen
ton BY the surgeon whom such duty shall be assigned
found to have any personal defect or disease or manifest
tendency to disease which would impair his future efficiency
seaman, who has been convicted of any Infamous
crime moral delinquency.
g. Each boy as soon as practicable after enlistment will
be transferred TO the nearest receiving ship and will be fur
nhed under the direction Of the executive officer with such
articles of clothing and other neeeares shall be fixed by
regulation OF the department t. be charged his pay
& II being the object of the department that the boys
listed apprentices shall be instructed promptly
shalt as practicable be devoted to that purpose and
they will not be permitted to attend as walters servants to
officers be employed without urgent necessity In other
conducive to the object of their enlistment
s. Boys enlisted apprentices Will whether in receiving
ships going vessels receive the particular care and at
enion the executive officer who is enioned to adopt the
ecaeious in his power under the approval Of
the commanding officer, have them carefully and regu-
larry instructed suitable times in rigging and unrggng
yards bending and unbending sails knottng; splicing;
ing ropng sails; the OF the MARINE spike; the
their hammock and ashng up and singing them
exercise AZ suitable guns quilting grape shots making mus
ket cartridges wads and tubes boat duty and generally
all branches of seamans duty and also in reading writing
arithmetic the rudments OF navigation and OF nautical
instruments For purpose he win them ndepend-
ent their stations general quarters formed into divisions
crews classes and neses under the charge forward
warrant officers or petty officers who will render weekly
reports to him Of the aptitude department the boys
der their charge and report all offences at the time Of their
Of going vessels Of the time Spent in instruction the
and rating of the nructng officers and the nature of
the instruction. And quarterly register will be kept
tbe of
the department. showing the names and classes OF the boys
their aptitude and department. whether good indifferent
bad and the number OF times reported for misconduct
The plan and regulations adopted by the executive Off
for the instruction Of the be by him.
when relieved to the and at the end OF regular
cruise the executive officer will to the department
the subject Of the instruction of the boys under his care and
such views his experience have suggested to him
the subject
Il Receiving vessels will be fitted and furnished with suta
BILE guns yards Sails &c. for the proper exercise and in
OF the boys The officers and others attached to
them live board, and to keep regular watch in
those vessels well of seagong vessels expected to
unite in giving their particular attention and aid in carrying
into effect the desire of the department with respect to the
instruction of the boys.
s. Boys enlisted apprentices will be ordered part Of
the complement of seagong vessels to the extent of not
than twelfth established complement, exclusive Of
officers and marines Care will be taken to select far as
practicable fair proportion of different and strength
for each vessel the executive officers of seagong
will before the of cruise suggest with
regard strict such alterations in addition to,
the equipment of the vessel be for the e
cient instruction of the boys.
..
of the second third class according to their and ab
ty and shall practicable, receive such further
To- The nav Of bows until further regulated will be- for
of the third class eight dollars per month for these of
the second class nine dollars month and for those of the
first class, ten dollars per month.
H. fourth part Of the monthly pay Of each boy will
be retained until the expiration OF his term Of enlistment
for his and under the special approval Of the command
ing officer, occasional payments Of money due.
H. BOYS will not be allowed draw the spirit portion of
their ration but will be credited with the communication of
under existing laws.
49, Aoments the of boys win be allowed only under
special to be stated the department. with
the approval Of the commanding officer. But they will be
encouraged and assisted in RENTING parents other
relatives such portion OF their pay exclusive of the
fourth be retained may remain unexpended and not
IA. Commanding officers, in granting temporary leave Of
absence and liberty shore win exercise careful dscrm
nation of the deserving and parties of
boys will not be allowed liberty shore, in foreign port
unless in company with petty officer or steady and exem
pary seaman who will check them in the abuse Of liberty
without imposing any harsh unnecessary restraint
To- On the termination of a regular cruise commanding
whose service has not expired he may consider do
serving leave Of absence and the amount of pay exclusive
Of the fourth due each and the department will
then decide whether grant them leave Of absence not
exceed six weeks and what amount of pone may be paid to
them
lG BOYS enlisted to until twentyone years of age
WILL the expiration of their of enlistment be paid all
the money then due them and Also their conduct and the
reports their commanding and superior officers have shown
that they deserve it, will receive from the department
ss II e and me
in each rating. And those whom such certificates
granted WILL in all applications for promotion appoint
en il other qualifications be equal be considered having
a prior claim. j. e. DOBBlN.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, April Ii, 1855.
The Ea India Sguaaron-Captain James Armstrong has
received the necessary preparatory orders prior assuming
of the East Indian squadron vice Captain Joel
Abbot, relieved.
Steam frigate San JaenoThe San Jacnto the flag ship
Commodore McCauley, spoken the 14th instant
At the time she spoken she going the
knots hour, with her propeller This greater speed
than ever before attained by this vessel.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT..
Abstract Of ORDERS Directions, de.The following an
abstract Of of the important letters recorded
Secrstary's Office Tuesday, April II
Collector of er fork-Directs free entry Of an impora-
ton Of fish from Halifax, by Valance and Beey on condi-
ton of bond being executed for the production the
suls certificate.
Collector Of ddcphio.--Directs stay of proceedings
against briggs Queen Ester William Punton on con-
dtion Of the masters Of said vessels paying such legal costs
may have accrued.
Collector Of BaByor.AIlows the estimate Of 81 0o2 for
purchase o furniture for the custom house, Also $3.50 for
safe.
Collector Of Neicport-lnorms this officer that no reply
hs been received to the letter from the department which
charges preferred against Mr. Eery deputy collector,
ofmaverson in Office.
Surveyor Of HsmphDrects the deposte of sl3 600 OF
public money with the assistant New
leans.
Hon Han,ioa FiA. Informs him that letter was writ
ten to him about the first Of February last relative TO the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES then pending in Congress- and that
reports TO chat effect have no foundation in truth
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