The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-11

VI Europe, from the ASiatc ffonuer or huS1 W VIC
Spanah frontier Of France and constantly obngcu 70
make sudden, long, rapid and expensive movsMehs1 70
supply the want or numbers" The expense OF the army
should be viewed IN the Light OF the work accomplished
IN regard 10 the organization Of the army the Board
does not deem il proper 10 make any remarks excepe
with reference 10 one point viz the proportion OF officers
10 The RAM and file on peace establishment has been
charged that too great ono proposition conneete
with the organization OF the peace establishment 10 sue
ceptibe OF being rSdy proved than that the pro-
portion It's officers TO the rank and Gle ought 70 be
greater than in war establishment. IL results mmc-
datey from position the truth OF wnch cannot Dc iair.
Of regular army time Of peace ought 10 be TO
bic the country 10 meet with honor and safety, partcu
lary at the commencement OF war the dangers incident
10 that state" The organization or the military peace
establishment has been and is Of such character
that upon the breaking out OF war tho army may be
expanded by an increase Of the rank and file when
'the organization thus raised the basis Of the
peace establishment will bring into effective operation
with attention, would in short period, be communicated
10 the recruits and the officers newly appointed, as
20 constitute well disciplined orce.n Another reason
remains be urged why in the peace establishment the
number OF officers ought 10 be great compared with tie
actual force At the commencement Of war an adequate
number OF experienced officers Is OF greater Importance
than that Of disciplined troops, even We're possible TO
have the latter without the former FOR 1t is not difficult TO
form in short well disciplined troops by experienced
officers but the impossible the qualifications or
the officers essentially superior TO those OF the soldiers
and are more din ult TO DO acquired The progress OF
military science has added much 20 the difficulty or
performing the duty OF the soldier or Of training him, bus
it has greatly to that Of the otiser.
the military science neglect with immunity 10 Instruct
sufficient number OF its citizens In science indispensable
nS independence and safety and 10 perfect which in
sruc.ion Il is necessary that portion OF them (the
number be regulated by the resources Of the country
and its relation with other governments) should make
arms their profession.
The Board is of the opinion that these remarks OF Mr.
Calhoun apply more foreby to the present state Of the
science throughout the world than they did forty years
ago.
War compliments the army and It's services in the follow
Jug terms, viz;
safely he asserted that army of the sae sise
OF such extent in their progress sqch for.
year march averaging for each regiment extraordinary
distance "a miles These mafchss in he m.n, have
seTs which stretch away between the settlements Of The At
cse advance except only heritage which The beasts
u burden might pluck BY the waysde NO disaster has be.
prsvatens hsrdshps tolls and dangers to which has
unusy been subjected have been borne without murmur
In regard TO the administration Of the army the Board
cannot recommend system which would tend 10 greater
economy or responsibility The various departments OF
The army charged with disbursements has been
aned render their accounts with accuracy and despatch
and the Board s happy in remarkDg that the abuses in
the army are more the exception than the rule While
this the case the Board still of the opinion that If all
the commanders Of troops whether in the field al mill
Iary posts would exercise constant and minute personal
control OF al the public disbursements made under their
respective commands, as well as in the care, and
disposal OF all public property and in the correct
and punctual rendition OF the required returns
and other public papers it would result 70 the benefit Of
the service and establish the practical aud proper su
premacy and responsibility of the commanding officer
over all the public interests committed TO his charge
Abuses only be corrected by rigid enforcement Of
The Laws and regulations
In connection with the recommendation for The concen-
traIon Of iroope another OF similar character
ase suggested IN regard to the arsenas II is thought
that greater economy as well as uniformity, in the fabri
cation Of ell military supplies made at the arsenals would
be attained by concentrating the work OF construction
and Of repairs 10 as few Of these establishments
practicable Owing 10 the great extent of the country il
perhaps proper TO keep many repositories there
are now, II NOS more, for arms equipments and other
munitions war but these should be repositories SOLELY
noJ places where such articles any OF them 10 be
MADE or repaired, but only where they 20 be stored
and preserved, ready for use on emergency These
depostories may always be kept supplied from the
arsenas OF construction There is 10 doubt of the
nomy Of this measure, as Is based the admitted prn
cpe that large O<ders for work Of any kind be ed
cheaper than email 70 this advantage IL aids the
oenent oil uniformity IN armament ana munitions, un-
denaby object OF importance. The details requisite
for carrying out this measure be better prepared by
the department having this subject charge than by the
Board therefore confines Itself TO the general sugges
ton.
The system of contracts for the transportation of sup
Plies could be so modified as to reduce The expenses 10
extent giving the contracts in quantities. so that
individuals OF limited means could take the BIDS thereby
saving TO the government the per centage msdc by large
contractors, who sub let TO the smaller ones.
In continuation, under this question, the Board is OF
opinion that the public interests would be benefited by
legislation authorizing the enlistment of Transfers.
The Board does Tot deem irrelevant to this subject
remark that the efficiency, skill and practical Information
torcbly ustr in the with Mex
and is the opinion OF the Board that these companies
hould be maintained II begs leave 70 refer to extract
letter Of the General inChief to the War Depart
nen Of april TO- 1857 In regard the economy of thoge
companies ne Gays
The eight companies artillery ought all 10 be
ated districts and where forage and subsistence abundant
managed by the infantry.
18Th. VIVA. is The best and most economical plan for
quarters and barracks either permanent or temporary
This depend chiefly upon the location OF the posts
Should the suggestions Of the Board be carried out and
the troops concentrated permanent quarters should
tabshed having the usual genera plan for military posts
viz certain occupied by officers quarters barrackg
hospital, magazine, quartermasteTs' and commissary
storehouses guard house. bake house, Offices
and library bowling alleys for the should be built,
and wall for ball play which sd tend to promote the
health and eonen.ment Of the troops The parade ground
should be ample and separate DRILL ground for the infantry
and cavalry Ibe general pan both for the buildings aud
their location, may be determined upon by the Engineer
Bureau subject to such notifications the Of the
ground, the climate and the available building material
make necessary These posts should be constructed
by the Quriermasters employing such master
workmen az may be necessary and assisted by du
ymen from the garrison When suitable kmber such as
pine, oak, walnut, ash and maple can Obtained at
reasonable rates the posts should constructed Of wood
be constructed which will ast many years and be com
paratvey comfortable In constructing temporary posts
or canonmens the labor should mainly be performed by
the troops. division OF the work, requiring company
and lis officers TO shelter themselves possible,
mas usually been found the most expeditions and eoonom
ca method.
supply of pouons should always be kept on hand by
the QOaTtermasters Department, roofing for
store houses The material for temporary posts,
toDments, must as in the OF permanent posts de-
pend upon the location. In Texas New Mexico Arizona
Utah and California, adooes always made at but
little expense and the streams generally skrted with
cottonwood which be used supports the roofs
and for doors and windows though indifferent for the
latter
Goth What plan should be adopted for the disposal Of
posts no longer needed for military purposee?"
The Board would recommend that posts no longer
needed for military purposes be disposed OF in the fol-
lowing manner, viz. that after having been surveyed
and the boundaries and ubdvisions properly marked
out and accurate maps made. gale, by written bids,
fha be advertised 30 take place in Washington Cty-suf
fcient time having been given to receive bids from al!
par OF the country Copies Of the map should be placed
at all desirable points and referred in the advertise
ment
This course, II is believed would do away with the
ruoosssul combinations amos, invariably formed against
the government by people who live the posts