Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-06

frequently the ports where the presence ol our
flag is desirable and generally to discharge more
efficiently the appropriate duties OF the navy ~
time Of peace without exceeding the uumpcroi
men or the expenditures authorized 10y law.
s,y,L EXPLORATIONS.
During tie past year the Navy has, in add,
ton to It's reguur service, supplied the men ana
officers for the vessels of the coast survey which
completed the surveys authorized by Congress on
the l-thmus ol Diricn and lehuantcpcc, and I'M
der like authority has sent out nm expedition,
completely furnished and equipped. 10 explore
the unknown ocean Of the North
INCREASE ANp IMPROVEMENTS or rnf NA,y.
The suggestions Of the report as To the neces-
-ity for increasing and improving the material of
the navy, and the plan recommended for reducing
the personnel Of the service 10 peace standard by
the gradual abolition Of certain grades oi officers
the reduction Of others, and the employment OF
simc In the commercial marine, are we'll consider
ed, and deserve the thoughtful attention of Com
gross.
NAVAL PROMOTION.
also recommend that all promotions in the
Navy above the rank Of Captain be by selection
instead of hy seniority. This course will secure
n the higher grades greater efficiency, aud hold
out an incentive 20 young officers 90 improve
themselves in the knowledge OF their profession.
Inc present cost OF maintaining tue navy l.'
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mined in the accompanying report OF Che S'creta-
ny of the Navy.
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