The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-06

me reports Of the chiefs of the several bureaus viii
advise you very fully OF the condition OF that portion Of
the public service respectfully assigned TO their special
supervision They present many useful suggestions ana
enter much into details on many interesting Subjects
which cannot be conveniently discussed and condensed
In the secretarys annual report The duties OF the chief
OF the Bureau Of Yards and Docks have become very
onerous and gradually enlarged In consequence OF the
increased work and extended operations In the ravy
yards. Much progress has been made towards com
pe,ing the navy yard in California The dock, basin and
very elaborate full Of interesting details and suggestions
and dscoses with clearness the condition OF the works
under his charge.
The report from the Ordnance Bureau exhibits salts
factory condition Of that part Of the service concur In
to the Naval Academy, and the policy Of abundant
supply Of powder 10 meet any emergency
Many very useful reforms have been accomplished
through regulations by the head Of the Bureau
OF Provisions and Clothing His suggestions in favor Of
small corps Of assistant pursers with moderate com
pensaton, are entitled TO consideration. has ways
been the practice Originating necessity TO send
ships and vessels specia service to without
purser Then the officer IN command ptrforns the duty
Of purser In addition to his military duty. Not being
accountant he oiten although perfectly honest finds
he Auditors office large balance against him. ana must
sacrifice his hard earnings 70 pay IT, or be reported and
disgTaced as deaulter
The repor. from the Bureau Of Construction exhibits
very fully the condition OF national The pc
Icy In favor Of Email ANIMAL appropriation for keeping
II yards supplied with ship timber is upquesonaby
reau q Medicine and Surgery think action should be
taken 10 the Hospital Fund the value of the
land recently conveyed 10 the Treasury Department for
purposes Of a marine hospital the fund by which this
lsno purchssed raised by small contributions, IN
tine nature Of deductions from the pay OF the sailors
II hardly be appropriated TO other purposes with
iice While am much opposed to multiplying bureaus
and thcers, canno. allow that feeling restrain
from recommending the creation Of additional Office
which experience in the administration Of the department
monphes me would be useful and promotive OF disc
pine. The prompt and careful enforcement Of the law
Authorizing courts martial is OF the surest means of
preserving efficiency In order to effect this am con
vrced that there should be Judge Advocate learned
IN the law, attached TO the department. TO whom should
be assigned direction and OF all
with courts martial and of inquiry sub
Ject Of course TO the supervision Of the secretary !
need not be bureau &C ditionG clerk would
be required Of the pyefent clerks has the bu
connection with these courts especially assigned
10 him.
The Resolnte, Commander Hartsen. having been tho
roughly repaired 81 Brooklyn Navy Yord. sailed fou
New York on the l3th day OF November. Her command
ing officer has fractions, and the OF de
spacbes for carry into execution with strict fidelity
the Joint resolution OF Congress- approved the 18th day
Augnst 1856, generously rendering the ship to her Ma
iesys overpment
lie bark Release, Lieut. c. c. simms sailed from Ne
York the It'll day Of November, for Georgetown De-
narara and Lagpayra, yens zuela having been by
directions temporarily assigned to special duty under the
Secretary Of the Interior. WITH view OF accomplishing
the liberal OF Congress In aiding to supply
portion Of country, where immense capital ID nves,
ed in the culture Of sugar. with fresh cuttings OF the
and thus possible arrest the rapid decline in the pro-
ducton Of an article 60 universally one Of consumption
In our country.
The Nautical Almanac 10 required by law to be under
the charge Of officer Of the navy, below grade
OF Lieutenant. has hitherto been conducted by Com
msnder Davis who was peculiarly ftted by his scientific
aipmt nts for the task. He has, however been de
tached recently and ordered 20 and temporarily II
bas been placed under the Chief Of the Bureau Of Ord
nance and Hydrosraphy. Although an officer OF the
navy can without doubt be found qualified for 1.-THE
other calls Of the vice succeny de,ach him and
tried succesror enters upon the duty every lew years
thus Iquestonably mpairng the claim OF the work t.
the confidence OF all men OF science, well koo tha
the bshss order OF intellect and years Of training
requisite TO nt for approach TO proficiency
ip this difficult branch OF learning recommend there
fore, modidcauen OF the law IN order that this work
thus so credAbie The couBtry may in the discre
ton Of the executive be placed under the charge of
the naval professors OF mathematics who
TO tea.
strste its usefulness by annually furnishing
whh .number OF accomplished young officers who's
ambition amin aes them to solicit the Ds psrtment TO give
them an opportunity Of gorg 70 sea. With view Of
impftvipg the pups 10 practical seamanshp, hi,yt~o
we're cent 10 IN the soopof var Plymouth aad after
cruising during the summer months returned TO the AGA
deny The report OF Commander Green vs. very IA
BILE 70 the real and ananmens, during the cruise OF
youths his com mand. At the next annual exami
nation, recommend that In addition Naval Board
OF II smners board Of vieiters, composed Of cvsn
be appointed. IL will stimulate the mdshipmen and At
the same time inform leading men OF the exceler
character OF the Institution.
The Naval Observatory 10 sustaining Its high repu'a
lion, and by s suggestions ana compilations doing
indeed, not merely for those who follow the sea- but tor
science generally
the marine corp. have SO oen made Recommendation.
for u enlargement, and for the adoption OF plan
Tor appor ting officers o. sctary education, that for
bear TO 60 more than 10 refer TO my former reports Al
terton Gale to the detailed report Of the commapdsni
OF the corps.
An ACT passed the session OF Congress directing
that noce be given N f. H. Collins and his associates
the ucdfcson OF the law Of July 81 1851 in reference
10 compensation for the transportation OF the mails be
tween New York and Liverpool has been CARR ID into
ecuton The notice was issued immec iAely after the
passsee Of the law.
The compensation OF nearly all the public officers
the tervice Of the has within the last few
years been Increased with the exception OF tina. OF the
oboers OF the army add navy. While l am OF opinion
that the pay Of portion OF the officers Of the navy
sufficient, DEEM my duty also, express my oonvc
ton that the pay az OF the adea entrely made
quafe and rot properly regulated by considerations OF
the character OF their services recommend legislation
on this subject.
The estimates for the support OF the navy and marine
corps for the year ending June 80 1855 and for all
other objects coming uncer the control OF this Depart
ment, arc. 10 the aggregate, (beng . hle over one
million less than the aggregate for toe present ascal
year )........ ....... So, AIS 023 q.
From which deduc, spec al objects. incud.
Ing transportation OF the mail In steam.
shirs... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 3bo5,oaa "a
Leaves tor the support Of the navy and
rse s9i2,s7o %
The es,imste TOR the present fiscal year for
the support OF the navy and marine
oorrs 500. ssi 81
The total eIpend i,ure for ali objects under
the control OF the Navy department for
the hcal year ending June 30, 1855, c7s see o,
But OF this amount there was expended
ior spscial objects under the control OF
the department. s,eH,I72 OF
Leaving AZ tae legitimate expenditures for
the support or the navy and marine corps
for the yesr erding June 90 ls5s.... ss3T, 3ss u
lave the honor 70 be, very respectfully your o,eii
cot servant, c. D0BBiN.
To rHI PRESIDENT or THE UsrKD STATES.
Close OF Canal Navigation.
The tyrsnt winter says Rochester Depors OF the
eth met, less leben than the Canal Board. The lat.