New-York tribune., 1870-01-29

into tho rigging 10 take their turn Mt seamnnshp.
In this way every boy in tho ship enabled TO partic
pate in all the different duties in two days II has
been found that by varying the exercises in this
they not become irks0me, there Is thus constant
change OF occupation.
At p. the decks are cleared mp, sweepers again
pped served out TO the At 4:3O supper
being pped the boys are marched to the berth eek
where after the evening repast, they permitted
indulge In recreation until T. The evening amusoments
OF the boys under the supervision Of the schoOmaser
The berth deck well lighted, and the lads allowed
books from the library and paper FOR writing Cards are
forbidden, but games Of chess checkers, backgammon
domluoes &C. are allowed. At general muster is held
followed by sgging and prayers all joining In these
exercises with hearty good WILL At $50 the boys deposit
themselves In their hammocks all noise ceases and all
lights and fires arc reported out by the masteratarms
The sleeping quarters placed in charge OF ships
corporal who keeps watch the berth deck aud pre-
serves perfect silence. ..
In addition to tho officers and suboicers, there Is
small force OF seamen who of great assistance In
tho matter of practical seamanshp. Their presence
furnished TO The boys, though plain as should be, !;
adapted to the promotion OF heath the dietary having
been prepared by medical officer OF high standing.
tho seamen Of tho U g. Navy The articles furnished are
OF good quality, and we'll adapted to shield aer persons pc IONS
from the severity OF tine weather. The condition OF he
clothing is inspected every morning at quarters and ai
needfu pans taken to Ihsl feeling Of serespeGt INTO
their minds, as an incentive to the care OF the "PP
and their personal appearance;
The punshments inflicted for breach OF disclpne are
OF mild character being restricted TO confinement hos
exceeding three days extra duty reduction OF raons
separate meals and pryatlOn OF the customary ahue
mons. No corporal punishment Is permitted. All
punishments by confinement exceeding ~ nouiS' % t, s
Be req rted to Commissioners The officers ana pet
officers are required by example ms well as precept 70
teach the boys habits Of eubordnaton prompt
20 orders In their dress cleanliness ana pro
pety IN aud quiet order and system IA .o
performance Of all their duties 1t Is their duty prOhP
TO rcbke ard report to the captain any Ooy "ng -
guilty the OF profane or otherwise improper IAN
guage. ,,. ,,oo,s,s
It has already been stated that daily prayers are u
the evening. in which all the school unite Inc pD
seryance Of Sunday as religious holiday Is careiy MY
maintained. No unnecessary work Is allowed lne
boys are boS Of T aR n as may be-
by the Chaplain distributed among them FREE aces
H the p Of tho ssI5e S Ia at ali and sunday
to such clergymen they may designate ana 20 sucn
approved by the authorities In charge II is thus seen
that the religious preferences OF all are Iespecteu a
provision made for both Catholic and Protestant lnstruc
tlon Divine service is held both morning and evening
Sunday. .,-, u, 90
be all that could be desired. Steam generated In
boiler placed in the forward part OF the SNIP performs
the most approved order has been placed In the galley
and though the saving processes thus secured TWO
men are enabled do the cooking wen for 900 persoh
The OF the ship consists OF six guns IN broad
side, 40 rifed inuskets Enheldl. 30 haynaru ras
Oaders and 20 cuasses. the supply DelDg ample
ior all purposes of drill aud exercise In addition 10
other duties the boys are stationed oceasonay az e
this dangerous clement should 1t at any time make s
appearance On board the ship.
Each Of the two watches divided into FIVE classes sc
cordTg to their Toass degree there S1 ss @ tho
(ghesD class 70 boys in the second 50; in the thrd
"a in the fourth 49, and in the NTH, 56 The branches
at present pursued spelling. reading. writing deni'
tious object lessons mental and written atnome S
geography, m0pdrawn by tiianguiatoh grammar ma
tory etymology algebra, and geometry In eXpected
that average stay IN the Nautical school WIN De from
three years; aud the intention Is 10 putcVery DoJ
prior his discharge, In possession OF theore.ea
knowledge Of navigation equal to the task OF taxing ing
charge of snip on the high seas IN one respect e y,
class boys received into the nautical reform school OF
tions England and Massachusetts, The inmates OF tne
latter are snch for the most part as have been commit
teu aVl hau antaiIV tainted with crime-tiey have
but lowered, to speak, upon Its borders Ihe cnool
ship is not known in law as anu gT b cnn
mmeus madei the FIRST instance to the Industrial,
Reform School Hars Island an institution established
from transferred to the school ship.
The Commissioners deserve the thanks Of the commu
nifty having added this to the many other noble public
charities which receiving the benefit OF their wise
and efficient administration. 1t would be difficult to
exaggerae the advantages key to accrue to the public
from u benevolerce which, receiving these neglected
vagrant, and dtSaded boys sha shield them Tor sea-
God and impart TO them the principles OF
noble science train them 10 skill in the application OF
honorable usefulness shall bid them 20 forth aud walk
therein the honor of God and the benefit or their fe
low men The very qualities or sagacty and daring, OF
and enthusiasm. which, under their former
evil training likely TO render them pest as well as
a terror to the community will no doubt, In numerous
instances constitute vigorous impulse 10 push them
forward and give them in their new career OF
virtue, honor, and usefulness.
Said DIR. Stanford. In his communication to the Com
Council IN 1912, urging them to establish Nautical
Reform School
youths you shall rescued will naturally form
their and the occasion Will Do6y
contend for It's rights and honors"
These words were veritable prophecy Hundreds OF
the boys who had passed through the Massachusetts
Nautical Reform School, enlisted In the army or shipped
in the navy fight for their country IN the late cyil
contest Concerning those who fell in that struggle Mr.
Eddge in his report for 1865 just after the close OF the
war, elOquently remarks:
cannot without auon TO those who
but who sleep Southern beneath
the Eight have seu by land
deene In tho sudden shock Of battle after days
their
the OF the deep buried How
made good cuSel With them the
couded By misfortune chilled by neglect and Just
0hOpe life and oyn the opening years OF
bas all the brightness Of the futsr and faith
valley and shadow Of death They
bnbe but nations grateful remembrance shall be
their They poor but theJ have Left rich aud mpr
habe heroic example ofdeVotont country and TO duty
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.