The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-09
OUR NAVY.
Annual Report OF the Secretary or the Navy
Tor the Year 1858.

oeeh required 70 employ naval force for the purpose of
arrestng unlawful expeditions az INST Nicaragua resist
ing the exercise OF the right Of search by British cruisers
IN the neghborhood Of Cuba and enforcing demand OF
rdress for an insult to dag and injuries c
gems BY the government of Paraguay.
TIE WALKER EXPEDITION
In the ist instance that Of arrestng and preventing
unlawful expeditions set foot in the United States
against Nicaragua, contrary the OF Congress- Of
April 80 1915 orders for this purpose issued to tho
steam frgttts Wabash and Susquehanna, the s'oops Of
War jamestown and Sarasega and the steamer Fulton.
These orders and the successful action OF flag officer
faidng and those under bis command, in breaking up
the cxpeo on against Nicaragua set foot by General
Walker were fully communicated 70 Congress at ts last
session by The special message Of the President of Janu
AIRY II, 1858.
THE RIGHT BRITISH CRUISERS
The force set into tho ncighborho0d OF cnOa resist
the exercise Of the rsnt OF search by British cruisers
sisted Of the steam rgttes Wabash and Colorado, tn
sloops oiwar rd haos pa Consolation Jamcsowa
Witch, Arctic, Futon and Dispatch, and the
brig Dolphin; comprising the Mediterranean squad
squadron under flag Officer Mcintosh such other
s.s as sent out specially for the purpose They
all deemed effective for the object for which they
sent bsause ia the execution vi their misson ono Of
them would Lave hesated ship of the largest
Class ihny instructed TO protect all vessels of the
United States against the exercise OF the right or search
on the hgh iii time OF peace by the armed vessels
OF other Power These instructions have been often
repeated regarded standing INSTRUCTIONS
10 the navy OF the United States wherever employed
They put the dock Of American vessel the
ing with American SOIL the Of which under 70
reign authority TO be strenuonsy resisted in tho
case IN the other. They regard such Invasion
in the highest degree offensive to the United
States, incompatible with tier sovereignty aud
Win the freedom Of tho seas ana to DO met and
resisted b. the whole power Of the country your
pucy Promptly and decislsely 10 embrace the oppoftu
itty to br this question Of rsn upon which hadgoae
through Que war and haf century Of negotiation, 10
nal ssus 10y placing all ote nations IN posture where
they either tight Tor il abandon it. The
has proyet the wsiom oil the measure.
TIE PAsAG az EXPEDITION.
Cong ess having authorized the President TO use force
to Obtain from government of Paraguay, it
deemed cypadent TO send powerful, fleet that
negbborhod to be employed if necessary for that pur
pose. Accordingly the squadron the east coast Of
south America has been increased SO that il will consist
al two ireates, two soo ofwar, three briggs, twelve
armed steamers and Two armed storcshps They have
been ordered rendezvous Buenos Ayres 10 be
III readiness for any acton that may be required Of this
force soop three br,gs ami twelve hy
the whole river coast OF Paraguay under effective block
ade ascend the river To the capital Of Paraguay aud
any that may be offered 1t has bcen the
object o this departments leave no doubt US 10 the
OF expedition foot to protect the persons and pro-
perty OF American remote country, to vindcate
khe honor the American flag particular instance OF
outrage offered il, indicate determined
purpose on the part OF tins 10 cause u be
respected wherever It's protection may be rghttuy IN
vosed.
ia ntiog this expedition it became necessary, in
consequence OF deficiency IN the navy OF vessels of
hight urauebt 10 charter number OF steamers which
could be used transports an for towage ad could
med also for effective service as vessels. These
have been chartered Tor SIX months, or more with right
eleon the part of the government become the
purchaser at stated prices anu 10 apply all payments
made ulder tie charter part of the hase
money AS these vessels wolld be useful as part of the
naval force the United States aud be purchased
reasonable terms, would recommend appropriation TO
be used deemed expedient, for the purpose The
repaired To purchase the propclers would
e2s4 COO Il which So 500 must be paid for the use
them for the period OF months, AMI proporonate
Tor longer time, II no purcbis. be made The sum
required for the thtee side-whee steamers would be
$3.50 00 of which, If they be not purchased, the of
$50 800 be PAID tor tue OF them for the
PEI iod OF months and larger sum for longer period
The election must be made on or before the 10th OF March
next
TEE ROUTE FROM SAN FRANCISCO 20 CHINA.
During past year the Department has sent out sur
voypg party, under the command Of Lieut. NJ Brooke,
survey down with accuracy the distractions TO
galion nhe usual between San francisco and
China The Rnninore Cooper being already fitted for such
expedition, and the principal Instruments necessary for
II being already hand, II Will DO attended with little
extraordinary expense Looking TO the early growth ian
extensive profitable commerce between our Pacific
shores eastern ASIA, when has recently py treaty
been ouen augmented, as Will be- 10 no m
considerable degree BY the diversion OF ancient
channels, 1t deemed matter ofimportance TO remove
, mpedmerts Of its way, and 10 give the security
perfect knowledge OF the highway over which u
1nust pass.
The steam ffgaie Niagara under toe command OF Cap
tain Hudson again 10 March last, by your direction
placed at the service OF the Atlantic Telegraph 70 npany
10 operate vessels furnished hy the BRUSH govern
ent m another effort 10 lay Atlantic cable. Leaving
New, YORK OH the ,h of March, she arrived Engand
the sd. From this time forward, until the maj accom-
pishment a the great enterprise ner ohsefs anu men
devoted themselves - Il with zeal and energy winch
contributed largely and cnitled them 70 the
highest commentator. having reached TRINITY bay on
the morning August ., and fully performed that part
Of the entrusted "a her she returned 70 New YORK
where she arrived the ISM and was put out 81 com
MISSION Although there should prove " % iaIu a.-
feet IN the cable yet the enterprise has been successful,
for has been demonstrated TO the world that the obeS
l. not only not mracu ;ablc but that i can easily be &C
compnsh'd -, -
II was deemed hitting sequel 10 ncr participation IN
that enterprise Of science that the Niagara should ne
he engaged IN enterprise Of distinguished philanthropy
The brig tcbo,r an African SLAYER, having oecn cap
tur,d by the Dolphin, under Lieutenant Miibt, On thc
coast of CUBA, and brought into Charleston with hcr
cargo o 300 slaves, you determined promptly, IN obei
ecc Al OF Congress To restore them ~ tleir native
Africa snd a. provide them for The term Of one year at
the exp.usc United States Orders we're according
IS gwen the Niagara TO poceed upon ms m'ssoa.
Within week from the date Of her orders, WITH most
commendable despatch, she was AZ sea. Leaving New
YORK ON the 18Th 81 september under the command 81
Captain Ciuncey, she arrived on Charleston on nc lsth
enc p,xt day received captive Africans board then
gel IN number and on the day following sal fsf ii1e
nm where contract with this government they
,c,c IN IL received ard humanity provided for by tho
Afcsn Conizatou Society 1T the expense OF the United
States Thcy accompanied BY Dr Thomas Rtney,
who was appointed agent under toe aet o. Congress 70
eiye item on the OF Africa, and 70 see that the
humane purposes of this government, were cauied INTO
esrct~ - -.
nm YELLOW FEVER on EiASSa AND tbs BRi
ArrntsaTffs.
II WIS the intention of the sopsrtnent 70 have AGAIN
durtg present year, a%Yned " the steam Igalc
sauebanna under Captain Snas, the duty 81 assisting
n las ug tnc Atlantic telegraph cable, but Ia the month q
March ast while she lytr9 m the barber OF san
Juan del Nrc the yellow fever made w. appearance on
board and prevented her from again participating ~ that
eucrprisc Having been detained Al Quarantine IN New
York during the summer abe has but recently been re-
moved a. uroOkyn en- her way home she WAS Obliged
to nut into Jamaica wnra she arrived at Kingston
Sir Houston stewart, NJ Admiral Of the port placed
the hospital the disposal ~ The SIX, and turnshcd
every asssstance Coo landing them. Eighty i've OF them
were transferred 70 the hospital Tae surgeon Of Tue
ship beng disabled ny the fever, Assistant Surgeon Rose
OF the British navy volunteered 70 attend the SICK IN
his place. and accompany her 10 Now York. The De-
rartment communicated 20 him is high appreciation of
this noble generous of dsinterostcd philanthropy
On those who lc nj Port Royal every attention
bestowed every provision made Cor their comfort BY
the authorities. 10 Admiral stewart, Commodore kei
lett Captain Hay, nr Knpear, OF the hospital, and the
medical officers under him. tho Department expressed,
through The British Minister at Washington Us wssmsst
acknowledgment for their prompt and efficient assistance
Tor thu expenses incurred IN the treatment Of the suffer
ers al Port R0ya the Lords Commissioners OF Admiralty
have declined TO make any claim upon this government
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