The New York herald., 1874-12-07
THE NEW NAUTICAL SCHOOL.

The United states Steamer st. Mary's-
Action Of tho Roard Of Education
Rules and Regulations for Applicants
for Admission.
The United states ship st. Mary's, the vessel
designated by the Navy Department for the use OF
the Commissioners Of Education OF this city to
carry out their proposed plan OF training and edu-
eating American boys 10 be good seamen for the
merchant service, ID expected to arrive st any
moment. she will be moored at the foot OF East
Twenty-tbird street. and as oil the necessary
alterations and repairs will have been completed
before she leaves the Boston Navy Yard the Com
missioners VIII be enabled TO enter on their
work without delay. The project is noble
one and cannot fail to attract the attention Of all
interested IN the progress OF our mercant tile ma
rine.
THE MAIN oBJEcT
Is to give the intelligent and industrious ample
opportunity 70 rise 70 the highest position to which
the thorough seaman may aspire in the merchant
service and to familiartze all In view OF any emer
gency that might artse with the general duties OF
men.oEwar's men. Having passed successfully
the prescribed term, from eighteen months to two
years, according TO the aptitude Of the pupil, each
boy will be awarded certificate bearing his rat
ing and general character; recommendation
which viii doubtless insure employment to its pos
from their nrst voyage, desirous OF continuing
their studies In practical navigation 50 as to quai.
by by e goard Of EDUCATION Ia tbs il
may not be inopportune 70 set lorth
under which students are admitted to the school
ship. In the flrst place, application must De made
BY parents or guardians Of boys, or BY the lads
Committee on Nautical School OF the Board or
Education. All applicants must be at least nfteen
81 s or rey viii be
quired TO produce written testimonials OF good
character ana hsasa and also also satisfactory evil
crime. Candidates win be required 10 show that
they are able to spell with . tolerable degree OF
After being received on board the ship me boy
wiil be placed on probation for . period Of two
pear, he will be admitted permanently aud entered
on the records OF the school, Each COY win oe FUR
clothing appropriate 70 the season, the cost of
which he van be required 10 .deiray; and such OF
WIN be EVEN I'm to sena Som posso othe
wise II win be retained and given TO him upon his
arst vacation. OF upon his finally leaving the
school All articles belonging to scholars win be
marked with the owners name. The boys with oe
carefully instructed under the direction OF the
writing, arithmetic, geography and English gram:
mar, and IN al the duties OF seaman they Will
snow 81 lack Of aptitude Tor sea Ire or or develop @ any
physical disqualification. win oe presented to their
parents or guardians for withdrawal from the
school
THE COURSE or INSTRUCTION
Will. a. already mentioned cover period Of two
years, during which time every boy will be
may hereafter determine, the general character
and progress OF the scholar being carefully con-
sidered. At the end OF the two years. term every
boy who has passed through the course success
fully Will receive certificate showing mis- charac-
ter and QUALIFICATIONS, which certtncate win
enable HIM to obtain suitable position on board
good merchant ship.
The command OF the ST. Mary's has been in.
trusted to Commander Robert L. Phythlan, United
states Navy, who will oificiate as superintendent
OF the school, II may be mentioned tnat
THE CHAMBER or C0kMERCB
OF this city has been duly authorized TO appoint
committee OF It's members to serve as the counsel
0f tue Nautical School, who VIII advise and CO.
operate with the Board Of Education In the estaD-
lishment and management OF such school, ana TO
VIII be transmitted 30 the state superintendent
Of Public Instruction, with such Recommended
tions ~ may be deemed advisable.
A circular has recently been isouod to the ship
others concerned In the snipping srests OF New
YORK, calling attention to toe prospectus OF tue
NAUTICAL School, and soliciting their CO. operation
In securing the success OF the undertaking. The
circular adds THE endeavor will be made so to
systematic tralatuR, that they Will be FOUND, on
gong on board ship. competent TO perform any
ordinary duty propOruoned TO their strength,
either on deck or aloit, In q seamanlike manner,
and 20 be amenabe to discipline All that Is asked
aor s them q the commissioners are good ships and
several applications have received for admis
sioE TO the Nautical School, but few appoint
ments have as yet been made, the regula tions not
having been generally understood. Altogether the
project Is one that com ncnds itself to the entire
community, and more especially TO those VINO are
actively connected with the shipping interests OF
the country.