The New York herald., 1874-11-07
THE NEW YORK NAUTICAL SCHOOL.

prospectus just issued by the Committee on
the Nautical School Of the Board OF Education
states the objects OF the proposed school, its ad-
vantages and Its requirements from pupils as fol-
lows
The main object Of tie Ne York Nautical school
is to tram uD and educate American boys to be
good seamen ior he merchant service. in order
TO give the intelligent and industrious ample op-
pOrtunlty to rise to the highest positions offered
by mercantile marine. and to famlliarize all
docking 10 the possible contingency OF war; with
ciphne ana routine Of the navy will be observed as
lar q. applicable
scnbed term, from eghGeen months to two years.
according TO the aptitude OF the pupil. eacn boy
VIII be awarded q certfcate bearing his rating
and general character, which Certificate 1t IL be-
lieveu will always insure employment to the pos
SCISSOR. Un leaving the school efforts VIII be made
to ootain Tor the boys holding the school certif-
Gates POSITIONS ON board the best snips cut OF Aew
YORK, and 10 this end the active cooperation of
the siipowners mas been earnestly SO. solicited. u
missiuners be realized, boys returning from their
first voyage VIII be desir0us OF continuing their
studies IN practical navigation, 30 as 70 qualify
themselves lor the position OF mate or captain 10
asslst all sucn instruction In practical and tneo-
may be ueemad necessary to their advancement,
wal be gwen. Boys not under fifteen years OF age,
having the wntten consent Of their parents or
guardians, Will be rece ived on board the ship on
the iohowing conditions:-
Ftrst-They must be OF sound constitution, and
free from ali physical defects 70 ascertain which
they will be carefully examined by . surgeon ap-
pointed for the purpose.
.Second-They must evlnce some aptitude or IN.
cllnation Tor a sea life.
once entered, the boys will be uniformed and
supplied wltn bedding, for the which and ior Incl
dental expenses a moderate charge VIII be made
the only charge attending the course. They will
be put upon plain but wholesome diet, and SUBJ
jected to such system OF training as VIII, wnie
inducing habits OF good order and personal clean
nness, insure high physical development and
ROBUST health They VIII be carefully Instructed IN
all the duties OF seaman, such as boxing the
compass, xnottinR anu splicing, the strapptns OF
blocks, reennR anu furiihg, neaving the Iead,
using the palm and needle, the handling OF
boats under oars and saii, swimming &c. Tney
will also be drilled In the working OF marine
artillery tgreat guns), the use OF smaii-arms, ana
the cutlass exer else. After the semi-annual ex.
animation the Toys meritlng the indulgence may
be granted leave TO visit their homes at tnelr own
expensel for y short period. Under tho same con-
OF the port, may be granted an occasional leave,
TO remain out OF the ship over night. when IT does
not interfere with their studies. The advantage
which tins school presents Tor ne physical train
ing, comolued with all the instruction necessary
TO ut lad TO be good seaman .Iore-mast hand"
or of'cer, has never before been offered IN this
country outside the regular navy Parents and
guardians OF boys desiring to follow the sea wouid
do well therefore, TO give this notice their careIu
consideration.
All communicat tions on the subject are to be ad-
dressed 70 Lavid Wetmorc, Chairman committee
on Nautical school Board OF Education NO. Lac
Grand street or NO. 36b Greenwcn street.