our obedent servant


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To the President OF the United States.
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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE NAvY.-The
Secretarys report twill command the attention which
II so well deserves. 1t lays before the country
complete view Of this important arm Of the public
service-lts condition, destination, and services,
during the present year. The navy during the year
has been called into unusual activity and the report
does justice to the services of various squadrons
II looks ahead 10 its future operations and presents
the most gratifying evidences of the energy which
rules over the department. Itreserves the subject Of
lake detences tor special communication to Con-
gress. 1t recommends the preservation Of
our llvs-oak plantations TO be transferred to
the appropriate care Of the land Office
1t states that the balance of appropriations on hand
VIII be sEitcIent, with the OF rigid economy.
Tor the remainder of the fiscal year. The estimates
contemplate no increase IN the force to be employed
Tor the next year The marine corus is noticed in
a brlef but Ingenious manner: and 1t declares that
no Increase OF the officers needed Tor naval pur
poses even, or an Increase OF the men. Ii makes no
estimates Tor the increase OF the navy-upon which
subject the Secretary awaits the instructions uf
Congress. He calls the attention Of Congress 10 the
propriety OF adding 10 the number Of our sea-going
steamers Favorable mention Is made OF the ap-
prentice system capable Of producing valuable
results, notwithstanding the difficulties which have
tlus tar attended us action. The number OF officers
IN the higher grades OF the service Is represented
greater than the country can useiully employ: and
the report recommends that portion OF these-such
as from lnhrmlty or from some other Cause are not
adapted 10 active duty-should be placed on a r..
flred list, and receive hali-pay.