New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-05

in the two States just named the gentlemen con-
frmed as judges declined to accept the appointment
and no nominations bave yet been made 70 MI 'ho va
oancies refer you 70 the report OF the atsornoy
General aud concur in bis recommendation Tor lmme-
date egisLtion especially on the subject oil patent
rights Early provision should be nDlde 10 secure 70
the subjects a foreign nations the full enjoyment %
their property In valuable Inventions ana 10 extend "
our own citizens protection, hot only for ther own IN
ventions bu; for such may have been assigned 70
them or may hereafter be not amen
| enemies.
The pate1t Office busiaess is much more extensive
| and important than had been anticipated The aPph'
cations for patents although confined under the law
exclusively 10 citizens of our conederacy, already
average seventy per month showing tle neceS'i! ioi
| the prompt organization Of a bureau OF patents
The Secretary of War; in his report and accompany
| inc documelts oonyeys full information concerning
the forces ngullr, volunteer, and provisional raised
| and called for under the several acts OF Congress
their organization and distribution; Also an account
! of the expenditures already made aud the iu.her
estimates FIR the fiscal year ending on thessth
February, 1862, rendered necessary by recent
events refer TO this report also for fnl history
Of the occurrences in Charleston barbor pror 10 ara
including The bonbardment and reduction OF Fort
Sumter and Of the measures subsequently taken for
the comma defense, receiving intelligence OF the
declaration OF war against us made by the PRESIDENT
Of The Unied States. There are now in The field at
Charleston Pensacola, Forts Morgan, Jackson, ST.
Philip and Puaski, 1900 men, and l6,OOo are now
en- route fo Virginia. It Is proposed to organize aud
hold in readiness for instant action, IN view OF the
eXgencies Of the country an army OF lOo0OO men. IL
further forer should be needed, the wisdom and patr
otism of Congress will be confidently appealed 10 for
authority to cali into the field additional numbers OF
our noble-sritod volunteers, who are constantly ten
deTing eeryiee far in excess Of orr wants.
The operations Of the Navy Department have been
necessarily restricted by the fact that sufficient time has
not yet elapsed for the purchase or construction OF
than s'mited number Of vessels adapted TO the
public service. Two vessels purchase have been
rnatt la MaCroep
prepared fos sea- A. New Orleans with all possible
despatch. CONTRACTS have also been made at that city
with two different establishments for the casting of
ordance caunon shot, and shell, with the view 10 en-
courage the manufacture of he'e articles 80 indisFen
sable for deeuces, al as many points within our
territory possible.
call youT attention to the recommendation of the
Secretary for the establishment Of magazine and lab
oratory for preparation of ordnance stores, aud the
Necessary appropriation for that purpose. Hitherto
such stores have usually been prepared at the navy
yards and appropriation was mace at your last ses-
zion Tor this object.
The Secretary also calls attention 10 the fact that
PROV isiDn has been made for tue payment OF Invalid
pensions TO own citizens. Many of thee persons
are advanced ia life, they have no means OF support,
and y The Secession of these States have been deprived
Of tner claim against the Government OF the United
States. I recommend the approPria lou Of the sum
necessary paw these pensioners well IA those OF
the Amy, whose claims can scarcely exceed seventy
thousand dollars per annum.
The Poatmaster-C General has already succeeded in
organizing he department 10 such an extent rs TO be-
in re dimes the direction Of our postal a.
fairs ON the occurrence Of the contingency conten-
ii ted by the act VI March TO- FOL or even sooner If
desired by Congress. The various books ami circulars
have been prepared and measures taken 10 secure sup
plies Of blanks postage stamps, stamped envelopes,
mail bags looks keys, &c. lie presents detailed clas-
itcaOn and arrangement OF his clerical force and asks
for H. increase. An Auditor OF tho Treasury for
this department /. necessary and n plan Is submit
ted for the organization OF lis bureau The great
number and magnitude Of the accounts If this depart
ment require increase OF the clerical force in the
accounting branch N the IIeasuFy. Tie revenue Of
tl. department collected and disbuTsed IN modes
REGULAR TO tself and require special bureau to secure
a proper accountability an the administration Ot It's
finances.
/ call your attention TO the additional legislation re-
required Tor thi department. 10 tie recommendation
for changes IN the law fixing the rates Of postage on
newspaper periodicals. and sealed packages Of certain
kinds and specaly 10 the recommendation OF the Seyrc-
tarv in which concur. thar you provide at for
the assumption by him Of the control Of the entire postal
service.
In the military organization OF the States provision
il made for Bilader and MAJOR Generals but ia the
army OF the Confederate States the highest grade is
hat Of BugpdieF-Gcnerl. Hence il will no doubt
sous rres bat where ifOops Of lhe CUltrdrraeg
DO dniy with the militia the General selected for the
cn"and ard .5ed Of the yie~s and purposes OF
of The militia not having the advantages.
10 avoid THO e"tingency IN the least Objectionable
I.an,er, nSomme9d tIat add;.-.'.. ~ 10, VI
ooncrrrfig in the policy Of having but one grade OF
generals Ia the army Of the Conedeiaey, recommend
Fiat tie Law OF It's organization be amended, 50 that he
grade be that OF general
To secure athorougb military education, II Is deemed
essential that officers should enter upon the study OF
their profession at an early period OF life, and have
elementary instruction in military SCHOOL. lnlil
such school shall be established II Is recommended
that cadets he apl outed and attached 10 companies
until they shall have attained the age and acquired the
kuo,, LEDGE TO m them for the duties OF Leulenats.
also cal, your attention to an omission III tne law
organizing the amy, in relation TO military chap llns,
and recommend that provision be made ior their ap
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every portion Of our country, there has been exhibited
the most patriotic devotion TO our common cause
Transportation companies have irreiy rendered he uoe
oil their lines for tioops aud supplies 1he PesIuents
of tho railroads Of the Conicdcricy, IN company Wlh
other who control lines OF communication WIN Stales
that we hope soon 10 greet "a shierhi asseuntu III
Convention ~ this city, and not only reduced liieey
the rates heretofore demanded or mail service ana con-
yeyanoe OF troops aud munitions bat voluntarily pro,
ferr,d 10 receive their compensation AT THESE reuecu
rates i'm tue bonds of the COuiedeHcy iOr the purpose
of leaving I'll the re.ouroes Of the Government at It's
disposal Tor the common defense.
Rcaui-iions for troops have been met Win tuch
alactiiy that the numbcts rendering lher seV % nave
in every instance greatly exceeded the demand Meh
of the highest Official and social position are serving as
volunteers ia the ranks. The gravity OF age hhu 'he
zeal of youth wal each other in the desire 20 be fore
mo,t for the public defense and though at 20 oher
pont than the one heretofore noticed, have ihey 1eeh
stimulated by the excitement incident 10 a:nai ell,
gageIuent AID Che hope OF dsilnclion ior NOV
Achievement they have borne wla' Tor pew troops ~
The most we're orisal patient toll aDc constant NSL
and ali the exposure aud discomfort % acli'c service,
with resolution aud forude such as to command APP
probation aud justly the iiSnest expectation OF 'ne
conduct when active Naior shuh NC require" III paw
Of steady endurance.
A reople thus united and resolved caunct shrink