Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-03-26
Loo al Intelligence.

Feet Inch.
Distance between perpendiculars 263 III
Rail forward Of fore perpendicular 4 81
Rail sbaft OF after perpendicular Is ST
Extreme length. o.
From fore end Of keel to aft side of
rudder post. NORTHUMBERLAND o.
Length OF gun deck. ..2eO
Length OF spar deck. lO3
Length OF rail. ..............2S6 81
Dreauln OF oeam. ............... 81
Depth Of hold to gun deck beams Is 4
The work on the Minnesota is rapidly ad-
vancing. The iron braces have arrived, and
are being put together and curved The re-
caption Of this material will enable the work
men to proceed, without further delay, to the
completion Of the Interior work Of the ship.
There are now 247 men employed on the Min
nesota, as ship carpenters, bore-s,- sawyers,
and laborers
The substantial stone and concrete founda.
tion for the stean-hsmmer Is nearly COM leted
The large timber Gaping for the foundation
on which the immense cas.-iron frame is 10 be
bolted is also nearly finished. The yariou,
pieces comprising this hammer are res,.y TO
be put together 30 soon as the Gaping shall
be adjusted. These castings, prepared At the
Southwark Foundry, Philsdelphia, weigh in
all nearly hundred tons-the heaviest piece
weighing about twenty i've tons. The ram
and bitt Tor hammer proper weigh twelve
thousand pounds. This hammer is designed
for the manufacture IF the largest and hea.
West shafts, anchors, &c, used in the naval
fervice, and will be pu. up, complete, at
cost OF ten thousand dollars. This work is e.
ecutsd under the supervision of w. P. s. San
ger, Esq., constructing engineer, and Chief
Engineer Hunt.
In the plumbers department the workmep
are busily engaged in making heavy brass
castings for the Minnesota, and also brass
canopies and rails for companion ways The
latter work is highly polished and very beau
tiful, and is destined for the frigates Sabine
and Santse Cambooses and powder tanks for
various vessels are also being manufactured
in this department., which is under the man
sgsment Of Mr.. Abel q. Davis.
The work on the marine railway is progress
ing finely. The rails have sll been laid down
and the cradle is nearly completed This
massive and enduring work will, when I'm.
ished, add another to the many facilities of
this yard f:r improving the condition of the
vessels Of our gallant little navy. We hope
ere long to have an opportunity Of testing its
practical working.
In the joiner's department, the 0rkmen
are employed on the improvements Of various
buildings In the ysrd, in dressing the fine
work for the Minnesota, and making ordnance
shell-boxes- All the work done in this branch
under the supervision CT Mr. B. Curran, is
Of the most finished style, and will stand the
closest scrutiny.
In the painters department, the hands are
engaged in painting the ship house, the buoys
for the Treasury Department, the hatchways
for the Min nesota, and various other work,
under the direction of Mr. John III. Peake.
In the blscksmith's department a large
force 10 now employed, numbering I39 They
are engaged in making anchors, chain cables,
and every description Of shipsmith's work.
Mr.. James Tucker has the management of
this important and extensive br anch, and
turns out work Of the best and most enduring
quality, which has wen for him the plaudits
of the officers and crew of every vessel that
has borne bis chains and anchors
In the iron foundery, under the manage
ment of Mr. Vim. Bland, the worknen are On.
gagged on the second cylinder for the Mime.
sofa, In casting shelf for ordnance, and window
stills, de-, for new buildings viz The extern
sion Of the blacksmith, boiler, and anchor
shops, the foundations of which are now being
completed, and the brick work Of which awaits
the arrival Of the granite water table and
silis
In the ordnance department the hands are
bpsily employed In manufacturing BRAS how
itxsfs, shot. she'll, and fxed ammunition of
every description.
Various Improvements of the yard are in
progress, under the direc ion of Constructing
Engineer Sar4er-such as converting old ord.
nance into machine shop, building quay wall
&c. Seventy lsborsrs sre employed on these
works.
So much for this morning.
Coop COoKISG.-We made one Of a small
party who supped q few nights since at Bou.
langsr's, in the First Ward. The bill of fare
x.oxop mis- AL Iraaaal in va-ious
(broiled to charm, inelUded) yenison stake,
sweet breads and canvass basks-all washed
down with champagne, and very old and
choice Sherry and Madeira. Oar old friend
Bouisnger has been 50 long q deniIsn of the
West End, that his downtown fellow citizsns,
most of whom are too deeply iunsrsed in
business cares to travel up to his quarters
when desiring arsohsrche supper, have almost
forgotten his house, once the leading restsu-
rant on Pennsylganis avenue. Nevertheless,
he has not been without sn avalanche Of bust
ness in bis present quarters in be heart Of
the " West End" Of Washington. His guests
are principally those who study good living
scientihcslly-maDyo Of them living to eat
rather than eating 10 live, as we Of tho oyer
worked humdrum order do. Catering as DE
does DOW for the most part for persons &C.
eonpiished In affairs of the cuisine, the clever
old gentleman has lost none OF the former
bis was regarded aS the most accomplished
cusine in the city. It has subsequently, i'm
proved; for keeping pace with the march of
the times in such matters, the little supper to
which We refer above was prepared with taste
and skill that Delmonieo himself, might envy
LIE FUNERAL OF The LATE REV. J. 4.
COo8, oolored, late pastor Of the Fifteenth
street Presbyterian Church, took place on
Saturday. We state this fact for the purpose
Of rsmsrking, in sonneosion, that thsrs was q
very large number OF eolered persons Ia a.
tendance. A lodge Of Odd Fellows, working
under . charter from the English organiIa-
ton Of that name, aud of which order he was
member, followed the remains to the tomb; and
there were more than fifty hacks in the funeral
train. The coin vas covered with fine black
cloth, and there was on Il large silver plate,
bearing the name Of the dessessd, and his age
and time Of bis death. But cODPar atively
few white bodies have been so decsntly il.
TERED. -
We WOULD INVITE the readers attention to
Thomas Co.'S programme of fifty rich and
costly articles to be given away to the audience
at ODD Fellows Hall to night. The plan Of
,.-..nS.tSo, has hssn cha 0ad in order IN at