The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-06-06
BOYS FOR THE NAVY.

Depassns.t Circular IN Regard % rhssr
k.lissnsst-Objscs Of ths wschassss's
Mississippt Voyage.
WAsHINor0N, May 22.-The follow.
ing circular has been prepared by Com.
Earl English, Chiefof the Bureau OF Equip
from Secretary Thompson and will be issu-
ed In day or two:
The circular OF April .. ls's. relating 90 the
enlistment of boys in the United states naval
service Il hereby modified A. follows. In 40.
c0rdsnce with the amendments to she Re-
vised statutes OF the United states. approved
Nay II. 1s79. to-wft:
Sec i.lls. Boys between the ages OF Is and
y years may be enlisted 20 serve in the Navy
ETC.
sEc. l.4ls. Minors between the ages OF Il,
and u years shau not be enlisted for the ma
val service without the consent OF their par.
SEC. l.s2p No minor under the age OF u
years, no insane or intoxicated person, and
OF the United states snaii - enIisssd ~ ths
naval service.
These boys win be sent on board OF suitable
vessels 20 be trained Tor the naval service
unde- the following regulations. Every boy.
previous TO being enlisted. must satisfy tie
Examining Board Of Officers:
Frsf-rhaf hei Of robust frame, intelligent,
free nom any physical defects OF maiforma.
ton and not subject to 1ts.
SecoDd-That he is able 10 read and write
In special cases; where boy shows general
Examining Board. II they think MT. may enlist
him Notwithstanding his knowledge of read.
Ing and writing 4 Imperfect.
fhtrd-That his height and measure are
sufficient, being for boy Of u years OF age,
nve feet one inch. without shoes. and 80 inch.
70 around the chest. Boys. however. who do
mea-ur- nent may be enlisted by special or.
der OF the Navy Department II In all other re.
spects particularly desirable
-, Congsess having =, 70 passed isw authorizing
ally, the Department. contemplates sending
q man of war mp the Mississippi River tor the
purpose Of anording an opportunity for BOYS
list IN the naval service The vessel will as
cend the river ~ far n her draugnt will per.
init. making such stoppages - VIII best to.
cilitate the object ~ view.
The instruction of tbs boys Win comprise
the elements OF all ordinary English educa-
tton. alternating with practical eeainan-hip
and other professional occupations designed
60 trsin them % become eGicienf seams and
petty officers In the Navy The prime object
y % place In the naval service, with the con.
sent Of their parents. such good and deserving
the Navy more reliable - an arm Of national
defense Boys who have been convicted OF
crime can not therefore he received. as IL q
not advisable that they should become the
Will b enlisted n third class boys q
tabiishcd BY Law. while serving on
training ships they may. II deserving, be
promoted TO rating second and nrst-class
boys ~ the pay Of $3.50 and <ll-5 per month
respectively. and o cruising vessels viii be
entitled 20 higher ratings gitn increased pay
q the discretion Of their commanding Of.
ncers- Boys completing their enlistment
Who NAV be recommended fnr honofa able dis
charge. viii receive continuous service GER
fincAtcs emitting them - extra pay upon re-
enlistment, and those who merit special dis
ftncttons will receive certificates OF CON-
from the Navy Department
IN the ARRIVAL OF the ve>ecl In the Mfssfa-
-tppi the commanding onicer Will give timely
notice IN advance ct stopping ss different
points In ascending the river.