The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-08

% procure from Of them certshcates that higher
wages paid in instances than inc rates adopted
or proportion OF men employed these high rates. or
whether these prices paid 70 all OF tnat class IN such
establishment II on inquiry y ascer.ansa that only
prices and that those authorized oy the government
far average rates. the explanation fas 70 give safac
those on the government scale paid private estab
hshnens in the vicinity. The impression that there is
soe unfarness ia engendered, complaints and strikes
foiow or are threatened vigant officers who are faithful
to the become obnoxious and discomfort pre-
walls would, therefore, recommend that the acts re-
NAVY YARD ABusEs ETC
The lessons OF experience will have been lost ms
rards the labor employed in the construction Of pub
lie ships and the teachings OF this war ia great
thEown away should we fail TO make thorough and
tai changes IN the organization and management OF our
navy yards There has been undoubtedly defective
administration or the yards and want of proper respon
has its origin without doubt in tho partisan character
When has been osered for in those establishments
where thousands Of workmen are employed Men are
een pressed for positions in the yards not so much
tor their mechanical skill, industry and adelity TO the
Dabhc service IA for supposed or anticipated part
san services in behalf Of some active politician or
party. Having obtained positions through such inau-
sncos, the appointees themselves In the selection
o~s Ss y similar
crowded with political parliamentary OF whom, APP
prehend, wore not skilfu mechancsto the dttriment
Of the public interests. When elections approach,
system Of appears to have been applied by
which tho worfmen were taxed by irresponsible com.
vsing oiHcers took upon themselves or had imposed
upon them the duty Of taxgathers for eectioneerfng
M navy yards and elsewhere from government officers
and workmen have been large. How the money thus
collected was applied Of disposed Of Is uncertain for !,
10 party. have it, being brought IN an anthem
tic form TO my notice, issued, under your direction,
n the navy yards. have also introduced other regua-
ons intended to check existing abuses Whether legal
prohibitions ought not to be instituted 10 prevent
evil demoraizng and baneful is submitted for
very considerable reduction Of the number Of master
w0rkmen has been made, and changes have been intro
auced in regard 70 others which will, confident,
haye sauiary influence Hereafter the several candi
tho a1DDmtments made without regard TO locality
Soni6 improvements In the system Of accounts have
also been introduced and wiz be still further extended
The system Of supplying the navy yards under what
called Open purchase BY navy agents has been dis
- make these purchases The Office OF navy agent
superfuous, and had become than useless. The
Snount which the agent should receive led to coup-
ton and abuse which enriched those who chose TO par
a. such 3 aGss who ed
nAes In the navy yards and those who furnished articles
nader these purchases discouraged and drove away hon
tracks Of guilt by tochncaties Of law, which may per-
hsps arrest the Of Justice but cannot suppress the
f. open to u light abuses sanctioned by time and
concealed Protected by those who have proaed and
sstained wealth snI9auence throush hidden malprac.
but no officer who faithfully discharges his duty can be
Of misdemeanors crimes Of this character and
The most efficient remedy for this state Of things within
he power Of the Department has been applied In the
Who receive no percentage but perform their duties under
the responsibility Of their commissions, and may be sub
lscted 70 court martial for Delinquency or sommary
Vpire n
MILITARY AND laval ASYLUM.
ne act Of March 8, 1885, ITO incorporate national
military and naval asylum for the relief Of the totally
sahed officers and men Of tho volunteer forces Of the
70 60 sss WIN ps
~ desirable that military and naval asylum should be
i1snded IN establishment Tho tastes, pursuits,
characteristics habits of the sailor and the soldier
dissiar that they will scarcely be made TO hnr
nonze, especially whom age and innrmity are upon
sdmonish rs that the asyums homes for tnese two
Gaasgee should DO separate and distinct The soldier
20 sn ~ .r ~ Ssnr0 .rs 3 1 ws ~
- ocean and on its shores.
Il would Be- better that the army and navy should each
have It's asylum and 1t s respectfully recommended
saas Whatever funds may remain in the Treasury from
Ancs other causes specified in the h section Of the
10 FOR the two branches Of tho service would recon-
snd that all nnes forfcitures 30, derived from naval
Sce or eeamen may nure 70 the benefit Of me men Of
- st March, which is more appropriately adapted 70
- army.
A. period when the hearts OF tho people are allied
With gratitude TO our sailors for the services which they
Ser for the .hs S
go to provide against the casualties Of the future
lcme for sailors exclusively with Tor suci
satisfactory, doubtless 70 this deserving loyal and hesoc
Academy ample and suitable location, the
ounds and buildings ct Annapolis could, with but slight
611i..ona expense BE- converted into home 70. the
. water the location is all that could be- desired for
Slch purpose. Whilst this measure would provide for
laval Asylum 1t Philadelphia win continue 70 receive
Ne aged and in6rm who through long and faithful
.sssE, have earned title 70 tho homo which receives
ne manofwsr's man Of the present day has oil the
1oAlg and generous qualities Of the sailor Of former
nes and hos neither deteroratsd In courage. in ability,
= skfl in handling his guns nor In devotion 70 his flag
IAN but his qualities Of high ORDER and
Ne lash and intoxicating drinks have been expelled from
- service Che morale and discipline q the manofwT
she pain q The sailor il is imporan. THAI thorough
Sss 70 obtain Asucient number Of beat boy in the
. ana 70 s ss
Nunbey Of spprentces who are most capable and
deserving viii DO promoted annually would be
ssand . strong incentive and induoensnt Pc
UDots will DO disposed 70 place only unmanageable
N.Y. In Q service which subjects them 70 tho life
~ OF sailor and holds out prospect Of promotion.
We shall struggle In vain 10 elevate or greatly ameoate
ne future Of tho sailor long tho enlisted person
proecribcd from advancement, and denied all hope Of
Syur becoming commissioned ofncer In the navy
fhere are now by law two appointments Of midship.
nan q Che Naval Academy from each Congressional dis
Srct Il N recommended that hereafter there shall be
~ one appointed vnder the present system from each
1etrct and that the other shall be taken from among
% naval apprentices who hs~e served two years
board Of practice ship Tho records Of the two years
0erVice will show which Of the naval apprentices
osS proficient and the most deserving will have earned
O. privilege OF being transferred 70 the Naval Academy,
. Be- educated Al the public expense FOR the higher du
Sses of the profession Ira
The youths thus selected viii be the most meritorious
anAne several thousand, and few yeafs' experience