The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-04

eri ond an cialv % erfo,ce the o,hsGNs Of cos,sa
AMI NE eolctstn 81 debs duo 10 1ya ert1Ac's.
AS stated In my last report at the commencement
sns tete.on tho government found ,tself oenc On. !
's IA munitions OF war, through tho bad fat " S'
'" "Isa tieir control during tho proceeding a,nin
sas,'aSaa {: HarpersFerry having beer
Destroyed 70 prevent its possession and ss by the rebels
the government was compelled to rely upon She sinss
Mmo!y ~ Springfield, aud upon private establishments
Tor supply OF arns. Every effort has been made %
crease The capacity Of that amoIy the greatest podct
OF which, prior to these troubles had exceeded
500 muskos per month In charge Of an energetic aud
ie ordlaMo officer, the force bel doubled, and opera
tiohs vigorously prosecuted day and night there
naao az this establishment Curing the past month Of Oc-
tobeF total g0o muskoss ami 1t is confidently ex.
leeed bat 10 Geo viii be manufactured during tho pro-
sent month On recent 'Isit with view To .nlT GO
the capacity OF the anory, directed the purchase
o. nge quantity VI machinery already finished,
WIZ, waen put IN onc'alin, will enable this
estanlHhm nj 70 proiuce, during tho next year,
100000 sand OF tho Justly celebrated Springfield rifles
Respectfully suggest the REQ, n.menda,ion OF liberal APP
propraii by Congress- III the purpose II vt further
increasing the capacity q this armory, believing that il
can ne made sihcient supply AL tho nsSets and rifles
which the government hereafter any conti
goncy. Located in heath III country in thu midst OF
an industrious and ingenious people where co,,,et mt
workmen always be ct,aned vi bout din, ciliy md
sufficiently near to all the materials needed the manu-
facture OF arms II Ia ut thu time lcces L. every
part Of the country by aud railway coumuIica.
| ti0n.
After having made contracts for arms with the private
establishments IA this country, 1t deemed necessary
by the President 70 insure speedy aud ample sgppy
70 send special agent 10 Europe with funds the
OF two mli ms Of dollars, 10 purchase am gfa
tilted to state tha be Las made arrangements for largo
nnn CT Of arms part u which have already been deliver
cd Tue cmalnde viii DO shipped By successive steam
ers "a II all shall have been received
Combinaiions among manufacllrers importers and
agents for tho sa OF arms have many cases caused
NJ UNIQUE Increase II prices r. irefen adtdnase Icing
us tTn 81 III neeesiti.s Of the gore aae, Cletoys "
Customs hare Teen directed to det,sr the age,s of ne
tnied oie az arms and muniicns that may I'M ortd
int the cuttgty. srf A.s ..saf. 81 -4t
The demand for has called into existence nume.
rous establishments Ter their manufacture hroj ghout the
rsn Of the country, and il has been the policy
OF this DO arncnt to encourage the devoope,ent Of the
capital cnterrise and skill people this Director
The government shold have l. IS than million Of
mLskeis IN lseis, with corresponding pro- ortion
O arms ard eiapmeat for artillery and cavalry. Other
wise may O, most critical moment! find tse def
cient in guns willis having an aLnntarce d mer.
recommend that arrlcn he made Ia Congress- for
authority 10 establish national Country for Tho manu-.
cure = heavy artillery a. such oni ,ray All tlu
greatest facilities Tor the purpose. While sufficient
number OF cahhuD perhaps could be procured IRON pr,-
vae nanaactores the poss sson OF national ostabir h.
ment would lead . exl es nens which void be useful
10 the country and prevent imposition Ia prices by The
accurate knowledge hat word be acquired Of the real
value OF Work of this character.
IN my last report called attention 70 the fact that e.>
gisation was necessary tor the reorganization upon
uniform basis, Of the mta Of the country Some gcc-
raj plan should be provided by Congress- in aid Of the
states, by viii our militia he organzci armed and
disciplined and made effective at any moment for mno-
diae service If thoroughly trained in time of peace,
when occasion demeecs, j. may be converted into
ccnGncrahle in its patriotism IN the absence
Of any genera! system Of organization, upwards
Of 200 COO men fase already been brought mo
the field and in view 81 the aacity ID eu,huslasn tbat
have been displayed, do not hesitate 10 express the
belief thai no combination Of events arise in which
this county will not be able only protec, itself
but contrary to its policy which is peace with ali The
world to enter upon aggf ssivc operations asa any
Power that may nte,medde with our domestic aaairs
a committee should BE- appointed by Congress- witn AT,
thorlty % sit during lie eeess, to Gev AMI relort
plan for The general organization Of the militia OF the
United States.
n 10 nl
should be given 10 the ton Of iorthcatns upon
the ssaboafd and h lakes, and upon exposed from
tors They shodld at once be placed IL perfect condition
fot successful defence Anr 81 ms are seldom made UPON
7len er.r ready to ded ia honcy ond To- ,pe, .nsui
ond s ad show % IT, id thai ,phe engaged in 3uel
ING diui at home able 10 project ourseices
GgtinS o.dcis ,0Di atraod.
! silly recommend that immediate provision be
made for increasing the cors Of cadets 70 the greatest
capacity OF the military academy. There are now ony
1872 cadets at that inn ortant institution. am assured
by the superintendent that 400 al present be accom-
noatcd aud that, with very trling additional expe,s.
this number may be increased 10 five hundred. is rot
necessary at this late DAY to speak Of tire oi e
Gated soldiers. While, IN the time OF fcb lion,
must ever depend mainly upon our militia and 10 ui-
tcc,s, shall always need thoroughly rauea OIL
Two classes having been graua ed during the pre-.
year. that the might have the bcne-
ILL ui their military chucai n had hoped that Cosfcss
at its extra session, would author ease OF ,be
number Having failed u do SO, trust TINT AT The 40
preaching session al inc ease will be authorized and
that tie selection Of cadets vii be limited exc svcy to
these states which cc-opt rating cordially with the go
veThment nave brought hcr .o ces into the he!d to aid
In tho maintenance Of II authority
In this connection yss lice requires That should call at
,eatiop 10 the claims OF veteran oiiee, 10 whom
than " any ether the Military Ac8NtGs Is ind b'sd for
its present prosperous ana efficient cfd,tt u. aide
Colonel Sev,nus Ihayer. of tho Engineer corps, who
now by reasn Of advanced years aLd iiithrui public
services, ucat acnted for duty in the lio'd Under
the law OF Congress lie may Justly Gin no to be re-
tired service: but believing hat .ss q. TIM
guishod sarvcea sh1ud receive MAR ~ .staow.
lrdeorent from tue government recommend tlss 81.
tiniity be- asked 10 retire hun upon Ls fii pay and
emnlgmertF,
Ihe hca IN &c my Is q consideration Of III. highest
g,rsnuueUge Good men AM wuinch different II ,.,
ss,pcil,d by the highest motives I'll beney olepcc ard "a,
so.ism have como IN aid Of the Constituted -.
usary arrangements of the government AHA he !,
greatly inst4ne ,al in diminishing ,tis.ae. Il,
the camrs giving increased comfort and Inn
liucss 10 thc lie # the soldier and ,n,nttt
M ~ or boe,ita 4tsvtce more h,mo, ana y,arr,,
,laroc,r -, .bri,v q. s,tnattn and ,aas,t'}r..s ~
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