The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-07

nearly every student from the nsurrect0nary region,
he younger c0sees that remain form nucleus 70 roe
tabiish and give vitality 70 the institution.
so@s leSnhsoa WI % necessary, not only b. relation
70 what has been done but with view 70 the future
continued success Of the school, which has already 20.
oomplnhed 10 much towards the efficiency and elevation
OF me navy BY The existing law the appointment Of
Students be made only upon recommendation OF the
member Of Congress from the district In which the APP
ploans resides and IN case he omils TO make sele
lion Of suitable pafson theIe ID 10 way provided 20
MI the vacancy In consequence OF this regulation the
school has not Its authorized number, for nearly
third OF she districts neglect or refuse 70 DO
AZ the academy and there no legal way VI supplying
ths deficiency from other districts although the appca
lions eYous.
over, worthy OF Consideration whether for perod al
least the numbers In the school should DO not increased
until full complement Of officers " supplied
ORDNAECE DEP ARrNENr.
In the ordnance branch Of the there has been
great activity and the works at the Navy Yard IN TINS
city have been In CONSTANT operation day and night to
shat have been made When the late ommsndant OF inc
Washington yard, on the 22d Of April declined further
connection with the government, and dismissed the
service was believed the true interest Of the country
would be promoted by placing the yard and foundry in
charge Of the efficient ara capable officer WHO'S repua
zion IN connection with osdnsnce national II his rank
DID not, according to usage, ente him 70 the position
ms merit 90. TO obviate difficulty, and place that
branch Of the service IN proper working condition
b known The Director Of Ordnance, who sha under
Ne department, have The Immediate supervision Of the
mannctu,e Description and supply Of ordnance for The
Inc Observatory, for many years under the saperin
tendence Of IN Officer Who had gained distinguished repu
tat0n in congestion with the institution abandoned
BY him IN very abrupt manner the 2oth Of April
On receiving intelligence that he bad without previous
ntmasion Of his intention, deserted the post that had
been Osnnded him, gentleman eminenily adopted 70
the place, who had moreover been early Identified with
the Observatory, st placed In the position
chspgs has been an Improvement, while trust that
neither the country nor the cause Of science viii expe
rienoe any detriment therefrom.
THE NAVY RATION.
change or modification Of the law regulating the navy
ration seems necessry 70 meet the existing condition Of
things. Nearly the whole Of the present naval
extends force b.n.
stationed ~ eaeh Of the principal harborA b important
That the vessels should remain duty at their stations
commerce That they may do this satisfactorily, Il Ia
essential that the have frequent supplies Of reh
department has already 30 farnnovated q 70 send for
ward cargo Of ffeeh supplies, and proposes 70 con.
tinue thus 70 supply the Of the squadron until the
nsurrection ID suppressed Provisions and stores will In
this manner DO dispatched with supplies Of all kinds that
may be required FOR the subsistence and health Of
oip stations " viii b. sss.slsa liam o. s1e Ssse
despatch boats which will carry 70 and receive from the
sQusdrons letter., convey recruits bring homo nvAds
and while performing these services viii also discharge
INCREASE OF SURGEONS.
IN increase Of the number Of surgeons and Assbtant
Of ths cnef Of The Bureau Of Medicine and
surgery COPY Of hs report ID herewith tsansmittsc.
me deeesnsies shea q present. szst vim doYbse soon
be led but the full oomplement allowed by the existing
law % inadequate 70 the present requirements Of she
ACTING YAYMAsYHRs.
The additional number Of enploye ID called for
additional paymntsrs beyond the number limited BY
law and the department. under the existing necessity
has been necessary has usually been oon.scted with
thas d captains clerk who has been required 10 give
U ~:
bean such that IL has been deemed further security
would recommend that there be increase Of he corps
Of assistant paymasters 4 less compensation and Win
less responsibility The minor appointment may be made
preliminary step to tho more Important Office Of pay
master.
INCREASE OF TBH MARINE CORPS.
became necessary TO enlarge the marine co!pe In
ososr iDss snoo ZONE 70 oegss with me
tho authority Of the act Of Congress OF $780, two add
tions have been made 70 this corps which now consists
posing the sta ain the In poipt Of numbers a.
when the corps consisted Of but 1000 men. This num-
ss s
the session sufficiently prolonged entire rsorgani
nation Of the corps may be oxpedient
MASTERS AND MASTERS MATES.
There has been, from necessty large number Of act
ing masters and masters mates appointed from the
mSrca marine 10 the wants Of the service These
and oscupyps he highest position in the merchant SER
Woe, have voluntarily come forward and offered theu-
selves i Tor useful duty on board our public vessels:
navy.
IRoN.CJAD STEAMERS on FLOATING BATrERIEs.
to the subject Of floating batteries or iron clad
Other governments and particularly France and England,
have made IL special object In Connection with naval
and the ingenuity and inventive faculties
OF our own country have also been stimulated by
cent toward the truoon Of this class Of
vessels The period IL perhaps not one best adapted
70 heavy expenditures by way OF experiment, and
the time and attention Of some OF those who most
competent 70 investigate and form correct conclusions
on this subject are otherwise employed would, how
ever, recommend the appointment Of proper and com
petent board TO inquire into and report In regard
measure 80 important; and is for Congress TO decide
whether, on favorable report, they will order or
Iron Glad steamers floating batteries 70 be
structed wish view 70 perfect protection from the Of
appropriation for that purpose.
II is nearly twenty years since gentleman Of New
Jersey possessing wealth and talent projected the con-
the wOsf BY liberal appropriated The death Of shs
gentleman few years since interrupted the prosecution
e. and lion n, been r;G
Jersey and others, for additional means 70 cay for
ward 70 completion The amount asked = o6 ssch
Competent board, who shan rspOrs n soshs sspsdency
and psictic.by Of the experiment before 70 hsge IN
expenditure should be authorised, 4a 1T
NCRlAeB IN CLERICAL Y0RCE.
An increase Of the clerical force a tbe department 10
and lie orsanisssion may be IN some re-
spects modified and improved The present session hav
ing been called for special purposes, may DO deemed
inexpedient 70 enter upon general egsasion but hs
greatly increased labor renders necessary THAT there
should be temporary incEease q &sres, az would,
In this connection, and % Part Of his fmpf6vemedt
and addition recommend Assistant Secretary Of the
Navy, whom might be devolved many Of the
details thai occupy uncomfortable portionlf the
tine Of the Secretary, and from which be might b
leved.
UNITED STATES SL0OP LHvANr.
The Levant slo0p OF. war. Commander VIM E. Hunt OF
The Pacific squadron sailed from Panama IN Nay, $780,
for The 6andwch Isnds for the purpose Of nqusg at
the suggestion Of the Department Of State into the dis
at thcee islands Of the fund for the relief Of
destitute American seamen She reached her deatina-
ton safely, and the investigations conducted by
Commander Hunt at the ports Of Honolulu IAhAna and
Hho. The last official intelligence received by the depart
ment nom the Levant was . communication from Com
mander Hunt, dated Ho, september $780, He e1pect
cd 10 take his departure IN . short time for Panama.
Not arriving At that port by January, Bhg On1oer
Montgomery despatched the steamers earanac and
Wyoming In search Of her. The latter visited Tho
Sandwich Islands and various localities the route
making every possible inquiry for her. But Ndhgs Of
her were obtained although definitely asceetained
ihat she had sailed from Ho the 18Th Of September,
1860 direct for Panama All hopes for hcr GAfey have
long since been abandoned and Il devofves Con;
greas In previous instances 70 make such Regulation
may be uss aud proper for the benefit Of tho families
Of the amented officers and crew who peTiahed with
her.
sLAvYRe CAPTURED.