The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-18
From The Ne,o York Journal qf Commerce, Oct Is.
Naval Movements.

Naval Movements.
We learn that at late hour yesterday orders
were received by Captain Boarman, the command
ant at the navy yard, to prepare the sloop of-war
Marion for sea with all despatch. Her crew,
which would number about one hundred and
twenty men, were to be detailed from the receiv-
ing-vessel North Carolina. The repairs 10 the
Marion had already been completed, and she only
awaited her complement Of men, &C., to be in all
respects ready for immediate service. Nothing
definite has transpired in regard to her ultimate
destinations but the order has no doubt some bear
ing upon our relations with Cuba. She may per.
haps be intended to aid the United States marshal
in the prevention of any filibustering movement
which may at this time be anticipated.
The steam frigate Powhatan, 1t is expected,
will sail for the Havana to-day. She will be off the
Battery at four p m, receive on board the United
States Minister to Mexico, and then proceed on
her way. The Powhatan was fitted out for the
the recent events at Havana her destination has
been changed, and she has been added to the Home
squadron, under the command Of Commodore
Newton, who has been ordered forthwith to that
port.
Captain Charles Boarman assumed the COM
mand Of the navy yard, naval station, Sc, at this
port yesterday.
the steam-frigate Mississippi and ordered to the
frigate Columbia, at Norfolk, which vessel will
probably be ready for sea about the 18th Novem
Der, when she will join the Home squadron as the
flagship. Purser Edward r. Dunn Is also ordered
to that vessel.
The razee frigate Macedonian is to form one Of
the squadron destined for the Japan expedition
under Commodore Perry.
The frigate Constitution is intended for the flag
ship of the squadron on the coast of Africa, which
is to be commanded by Commodore Mayo.
Considerable work has been in progress at the
force now employed there numbers $50 mechan.
les and laborers, and the monthly disbursements
for labor alone average about $4,000.
The sloop-of war vincennes and brig Porpoise
kkol Co.s bo
der the command of Commander Cadwaliader
Ringgold. They are to make a thorough exami.
nation of the China seas, and for this purpose have
been fitted with light spar decks, and provided
gear. Their batteries have also been reduced to
over half the number Of guns, every alternate one
having been removed, and the ports stopped up.
The razee Independence is now in the dry dock,
and very extensive repairs have been found neces-
gary to render her seaworthy.
The frigate Constitution, sloop. Of war Marion,
and storeships Fredonia and Southampton, have
been thoroughly repaired, and are now ready for
The frigate Macedonian has been raseed and
much improved in appearance. She is now con.
sidered Of the most efficient vessels of her class
10 the service. She has been cut down to a sloop,
leaving only a light spar.deck to work ship. Her
battery is to consist Of sixteen S-inch guns, and
four 32-pounder chase guns, on the gun-deck. On
the spar she will carry two 10 inch pivot guns.
The expense of the outfit and repairs OF this vessel
will amount, in round numbers, to about S l50, 900.
She could be prepared for sea in less than four
weeks.
The revenue cutter fancy, which recently sunk
in a squall off Bedloe's Island, was hauled up on
the ways yesterday for repairs. The brig Wash
ington, formerly employed on the coast survey,
but transferred to the revenue marine for SER
vice a cutter, has been completely repaired, and
left the navy yard a day or two SINCE She is at
the Atlantic docks awaiting the fancy.
In addition to the above, work is now in progress
at the yard for the steam frigate Mississippi, at
this port, the steamer Princeton, at Baltimore, and
the steamer Michigan, on Lake Erie.