The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-25
Pensacola.
Correspondence Of the Herald. /
NAVY Yam pensacola Sent


Navy YARD, Pensacola Sept. 10, 1872.
The Yard Com. Dallas Erpioring ErySaitio,--
Yard hmfropcn'eats-Sf Steam Frigdte Mississippi
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Approaching your desire TO inform the readers Of
the Herald of all that transpres throughout the length
and breadth of our land, will devote an hour to
the narration Of matters and things pertaining to this
important naval station.
The Yard is now under the command OF Capt.
Lavalette, who has recently taken the place of
Commodore Dallas. The latter has gone North un-
der charges preferred against him by Lieut. r..
Semmes the nature of which will be developed when
his case comes up before the Court Martial, now in
session on board the North Carolina And here, /
cannot withhold the expression of thanks due you
for the ample and satisfactory reports you have fur
nshed of the trials which have hitherto occupied
the Court But for your enterprise the public would
have been in the dark respecting the affairs of the
Exploring Expedition, and the mutltudlnous diff
culties in which IFS commander and various officers
have been engaged.
Our naval establishment at this place has been gra
dua.ly and extensively increased from its origin A
large sum OF money has been expended, part of IL
iudiciously, and part Of it most wastefully. Ten
beautiful houses have been erected Tor the accom-
mediation OF officers, together with various out-bud-
lngs, at large cost A high brick wall surrounds
the yard which is of doubtful utility, but required an
immense sum to erect Nearly quarter of mil
hon has been expended In endeavor,ng TO make a
pier, or dock, which is now given up bad job,
in consequence OF certain faur pas being committed
in its location. However, if Government has sul-
ered by these lavish expenditures, contractors, &c.
have been able TO fill their pockets most coniora
bly,. Two large and expensive octagonal buildings
now being finished for offices, an af1nory, cha
pei, nc. They are badly located, and of appear.
ance not the most tasteful. Many doubt whether
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service.
OFF the Yard the steam rtgae Mississippi and
sloop-ot-war Ontario, now anchored. The latter
has been employed as receiving vessel at New Or
leans, whence she returns when cold weather sets
in The MississIppiis the present magnet OF attrac
ton. Until within the last few days, she has been
engaged IN taking In coal, large supply OF which
was brought here in July from Boston. Numerous
citizens of Mobile and New Orleans come here ex-
pressly 10 this specimen of American skill She
has been highly admired, and has increased the Gu
rlosiy before felt to see her twin sister, the Mlssou
ri, which, having been 6 turned Off" at New York.
is expected to equal If not surpass the Philadelphia
ship The officers OF the Mississippi appear to agree
in the opinion that her spars too large, and
der her very inefficient when opposed by head
wind. 1t is to be hoped this defect will be eme-
died.
The sloop of war Falmouth Capt Mcintosh, with
the brig Dolphin and schooner Boxer, are anchored
off the town. Captain M'Intosh is among his old
friends, having been upon the station for some time
a few years since. Your fellow-citizen, Lieutenant
Comdt. Ballus, who is In command of the Boxer, is
rendering himself agreeable and popular by his anne
nifty OF manners and polite attention To all who visit
his snug little craft. She has had an arduous
cruise since leaving New York, having visited some
of the most unhealthy parts during the most snsea
sonabe part OF the year Happily she escaped every
thing like disease. tt
lftlme permitted, would refer TO the progress of
our important Notifications, but this may answer for
a further occasion. | might make mention also of
a colony founded on the river Perdido, few miles
from this place, by various officers belonging the
station. The lands being of fine quality, and TO be
had at government prices, the situation healthy, be-
sides possessing other advantages, the enterprise
will tend TO number of officers to Florida
and render Pensacola among the most popular of
our naval stations.
II is supertluous TO say that your paper univer
only one we can rely upon for correct information
Yours, truly, LIVE OAK.