The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-07

ploits are too fresh Ia the memory Of our
readers to require reorganization; and lastly, old
Gen. Lamar, who began by leaving biz commits
sion and srectscles behind him, and the end OF
whose mission is yet TO he seen. Such have been
our diplomatic agents IN Spanish Americs, ard
it is no wonder that our government has been
able to achieve notting through them; while, on
the other hand, the criminal neglect of Congress
to give the President power TO act in the only
way that imposes respect on the ephemeral rulers
Of many of those countries, leaves him no re-
source but to assume the responsibility of pre-
serving peace by enforcing upon them due
regard for the law Of nations, or to suffer con-
tumely and insult until the country is lashed
into war.
Under these critical circumstances the Presi-
dent has Lut one course open to him. He must
endeavor to avert the threatened dangers by
selecting the most competent agents. without
regard to local political influences and by at once
recognizing our Spanish-American legations.
No man who has made home politics and cleo
pioneering tactics the study Of his life can posi-
bly, know anything of Spanish diplomacy. If
such men are sent they must see through others
eyes hear with others ears, and play the part Of
the puppet pulled by the interests Of those who
see and hear for him. And when he has appoint
ed good and capable agents, he must be prepared
to sustain them in the course circumstances may
render it necessary to follow.
Signal. GINS FOR Foes AT Sandy Hook AND
ALONG THE COAST. = The recent case Of the
steamship Black Warrior going ashore in fog at
Rockaway, has reused the attention Of ship
owners, underwriters, captains of vessels and
others, to the necessity Of some efiectual signal
which will prevent recurrence Of similar dis
asters. The Importance Of the matter must be
evident to all not only property to vast
amount, but human life, is continually al stake.
Had gale set in from the southeast the Black
Warrior would have gone to pieces Immediately,
her cargo would have been destroyed, and all
hands on board would have persisted As it is,
she is total loss; and that her crew and cargo
have been saved is owing to the energy of her
cantain and officers, and the mercy Of the uncer.
tain winds.
At this season Of the year and in the fall dense
fogs are very prevalent, and during their con-
tinuance vessels attempting to reach position
on or near the bar are exposed to great danger
of being stranded. 1t is suggested that gun of
large calibre ought to be placed on the ' Point
Of the Hook" and fred during fogs at short in
tervals, say every fifteen minutes. This would
I've heard some fourteen or fifteen miles
out at sea, for in the stiffness of fogs gun or
other sound is heard at long distance, and the
result would be to warn ships Of their danger
Had such signal been in existence when the
Black Warrior was cropping her way through the
darkness, she would not have been lost. There
is, we are aware, fog bell on the Hook, and
another on the lghtship, but they can only be
heard at so short distance as to render them al
most useless. WHAT'S wanted, then is a large gun,
and we are glad to see that an application has
been made to the government on the subject by
the commercial and maritime gentlemen whose
names are signed to the following letter.
NEW YORK, March L, 1860.
Hon. HOW'LL Com. Secretary Of Treasury, Washington:
SlR-We the undersigned commandesa, owners, under
writers and agen Of steamers and other Vessels engaged
in commerce and navigation out Of tho port Of New York.
respectfully request that you will hayc placed
the extremity Of Sandy Hook heavy twenty four FOUNDER
during the the e m
OF urging this request your consideration for tho
service OF such log signal gun will render vessels
has long been apparent and recently more strong.
manifested by the loss OF the steamship Black Warrior
on the 10th u in fog common to this coast at this sea-
son OF the year. Very respectfully, your obedient SER
wants,
Capt 8. p. Griffin, steamship Empire City
Capt j. MCGOWAN, steamship Illinois
Capt ). W Smith, late OF steamship Black Warrior.
Capt Richard Adams, steamship James Adgcr
Capt NJ s. Woodruff, steamship Augusta.
Capt. 4. s. Tinklepaueh, steamship Northern Light
CAPT. Allen ". Knowles, ship Chariot Of Fame.
Capt. A. Q. Ainsworth ship s. NJ Fox.
Capt. j. B. Thompson, ship Mary Bradford
Capt. d. H. Truman, ship Calhoun.
Capt. George s. Hin, ship Orient
Capt James Frinck, ship VIM Tell
Capt. L. NJ. Powell, U. s. N.
John Magnn, Branch Pilot.
Thos. Actcalf, Branch Pilot.
Spencer Kirby, U; 8. Mail Steamship Co.
j. W. Raymond, Pacific Mail Steamship Co
Livingston, Cocheron Co.
c. II. Marshall.
Moses Taylor Co.
Hargous Bros.
GrinDel, Mnturn Co.
A. A. Low Brother.
c. GrDnel.
Peter v. King & Co.
Rowland Aspiuwau.
Gcodhue Co.
VIM. Lottimer g. Co.
d. D. Allen.
A. b Nelson, Sun Mutual Insurance. o.
Chas Dennis, Atlantic Mutual Insurance Co.
John A. Parker, Great Western Insurance Co.
The bells on Sandy Hook and the lightship off
the bar, now Of little or no use, would be rem
dered totally unnecessary after the establishment