The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-10
THE ROYAL NAVY AND THE ENGLISH MER
CHANT SERVICE.

The following circular relative the treatment Of vol
unters from TIE merchant service TO the royal navy hiss
just been issued by the Admiralty In London
SR:Her Majesty having been graciousy pleased 10 Ia.
vito the sailors OF the merchant service JON Ma
iesty navy, in order that this country and its
MERGE may be adequately protected under the varying
circumstances CT war in Europe, am commanded by
you that The who loyalty accept the invitation dc
nerve cordial reception from the profession that las
noug5t them.
Ii must borne in mind that men, on first joining the
al navy viii have 10 many old CUSTOMS aud
adopt Others which will al first be irksome to tae but
he for The comfort and efficiency Of large bodies Of a
the charge TIER habits be effected by the officers With
temper and with in igmeat IT. on the contrary, an
pecation prevail that these will Se able suddenly TO
accommodate Themselves to the necessary restraints Of
chip OF war; and if harsh attempt be made to compel
feel they have been unfairly and unwsey treated Such
q feeling would be most unfortunate.
These considerations alone would seem sufficient 10
cure TO such seamen proper socade Tor their content
ment but the impression produced upon the merchant
aeainen the present occasion, must have very i'm
portant influence in times 10 come II they be- not no
cordially received and kindy esed the unfortunate
pugnsuce for the navy that has long prevailed viii be
ghened and perpotuasd 70 the repafahe injury Of
the national interests.
The presence Of these merchant her Majesty
shps should not only be OF present strength but
BY securing their regard for the service, should be the
means OF spreading similar feeling among the whole
faring population Of Cur ISLANDS.
Tbose whose duty may be 10 instruct the men should
be firm but they should also be patient and forbearing
The should be taught the necessity for their exer
ces and 10 take an interest in them accordingly Stea
onees at quarters and precise dring are the first stops
towards efficiency and the next is silent aud seamanlike
performance Of other duties, without aiming at great
rapidly.
The newly raised men are to be a. properly clad
and informed Of the regulations about clothing and that
they are responsible 10 the officers OF their divisions
Tor the condition Of their kits. Each is to be
at once shown his place and sleeping BERTH and
where he is TO STOW bis bag; and hammock, clsws aud
ashng ere to be given him. The ussges Of lower deck
the customs and routine OF SERVICE and the pay, pen
sons and badges to which seamen are entitled must be
explained 70 him He is to be told to whom ne should
apply 10 toe event of hs requiring advice or nforma-
ton and that be should have complaint 10 make, he
must represent to the officer Of the watch and
sary through him TO the captain of the ship.
He should DO soowp how to sling and lash up his
mock TO wash and dress himself for quarters to wash bis
clothes and to scrub his hammock that they may be
Thoroughly cleaned also how to stop hom on the girt
lines so that they may not be lost.
Tneee things and Others Of the character are be
taught without delay TO first entry in order that
they may adapt themselves readily and with satisfaction
10 chip OF war.
II must be understood, however that the foregoing In
tructons give sanction TO the relaxation of that SCI
pine which should prevail at all times and whcn Ia es
sentia to the efficiency of the eervce aud the comfort and
well being OF the men.