The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-18

For months past great Zeal, both pSe and con has
Naval Academy, At this some other point. Now,
without being influenced BY any private consideration,
ether propose give few facts cleaned onical
sources in a. brief manner possible for this is mot
time when newsp.psrs, especially the hEAlD can de-
except be the great one of the war.
On visiting the Constitution, and while viewing ~
and earnest conversation with distinguished gentle
there stationed and the substance Of such
This place has . great advantage over Annapolis
ns. as regards the climate, and second in the matter
The arguments Of Senator Hale and Represen-
tative Webster, In Congress-. IN regard 70 the
buildings at Annapolis, are OF very little value.
are far from being or ! substantial character. The
real cost Of the whole Of them did not equal that Of
one good sloopof war. Besides, some Of them have
already commenced 20 settle, especially Abe mdship
mems quarters In fact they composed Of por and
cheap materials Here We have winds al tho round
the subjected "A endure succession Of
Gains and light winds. The advantage here IL that We
can use sailing vessels in exercises in seamanship
There many sites for . Naval Academyshsre, and
whore the school would be perfectly isolated from the
connections, associations and influences Of fashionable
watering place For such purpose there is Coasters Har
Island Prudence Island and many other places At tho
localities have named there is sufficient depth Of
for battle ship haul up tho wharf, tho
sxpaps Of water within the bay ID such as 70 admit Of
the nanGuvsring Of the largest English Heat
Thus far have not had mauy visitors except Il be
There chance Of interruption from studying
The remarks Of Mr. Hale, about interruption 70 stuoes
from crowd OF visitors are without any real
merit Mr. Hale is mistaken. He ought to come hers
and the state of discipline and then II Is very proba
bio he would change his mind and alter his speech
During the Of conversation with another gentle
man OF note the following was said -
BY locating this institution here 1t will make do
ce change for hc better in the character OF hoss who
Studying 10 compose our future navy. First. in
consequence OF the beneficial effects OF this nvigorang
climatethat at Annapolis being decidedly ensrvang-
second the OF the water
the latter enabling TO produce better class gsdu
ates incident to more enlarged degree Of practical.
rcse this berg comparatively mpossbs and hence
restricted at Annapolis. squadron Of three soops-or
war--not mere toys, set up for Us 10 play with, but
genuine. "bglldogs'-wouid have sufficient room -
exercise here for practice TO midshpmen during the
entire There s scarcely day passes without
still breeze This could be done AnnaI oils prin-
cipaly account Of the shoal water ut Annapolis
model spars made use Of to great extent for the
purpose Of instruction. but here the ships themselves
he brought into active operation; and in tho end,
and in this way, az have said before better prateai
rate rggers; but doubt whether Is could turn out
many good sea'nen.
1t is claimed that Narrssansett Bay is the emily barber
that known the Atlantic where vessels in
with a northern wind. The wind blows here sxtynvo
days out Of 365 average. Vessels can reach il by
twenty points or the compass. IL affords excellent
anchorage and is safe from winds storms aud floating
ics II is abundantly provided with fresh water. 1t
would DO very difficult TO blockade it, All this based
upon information acquired by the government through
Its own surveyors.
great deal said tending TO reflect much dis
credit on the conduct OF the scholars, anu which Am
compelled from observation and information, to declare
false The better 10 subsantate this assertion wond
inform you that Mayor Crampton this city has lately
written letter Secretary Welles, in which he says
"that is highly gratd with the result or the expert
mont. Everything is orderly and quiet ~ II the AGA
denny located The outskirts OF the city In the
country. Drills prac!iscd indcfagabiy. The young
men conduct themselves with great decorun; much
60 that is generally observed and spoken of by oil our
citizens who them aud the opinion general is that
the academy 10 fulfilling well and ably the object for
which is Was established