The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-01
Naval Intelligence.
OUR PORTSMOUTH CORRESPONDENCE.
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AofsioMoota, M H., OCt "a, lcbV.
The Portsmouth Nay Yard
The gunboat Mohican destined for the African sta
ton, rapidly being fitted this yard and will 20 in
commission immediately Her officers are all ordered
and will report for duty at early day Syyanus w.
Godon will command her.
The Mohican is truly worthy specimen Of naval archi.
lecture, and well deserving of that notice which she will
demand On the goth inst was got up on board Of
her. and the results give evidence that she is likely To
prove one Of the finest gunboats of new fola This
description Of vessel is much needed in SERVICE and IL
the Mohcan is done justice after she goes in commission
sour readers will hear accounts Of her which will romnd
them Of the pleasing hours they have passed with Fenn
more Cooper and with that talented and accomplished
gentleman, will find that her course DER oceans depths
will prove feet the hero Of that authors work. and
that she will prove as formidable his comrade OF the
scalpng knife or his chief Of the tomahawk.
On the LIST proximo, if possible, she will start on her
trial trip and shall have opportunity of presenting
your readers detailed account Of the qualities she may
put forth on that day.
The many improvements Ia hand at this station are
of such nature as to merit than passing remark,
and as has been my desire keep your readers
posted on naval affairs cannot permit deserving
subject to be lost to them.
Taking these improvements in due order. will COM
mencc with new building now in course of erection In
tended for the offices Of the various departments from tho
Commodore down. It is neat and substantial edhce,
with wings at either end the main portion of the structure
being surmouned by an octangular tower, Ia which s
located clock VIII sable dial cmbazoned by golden
numbers, which, gltterng 10 the noon DAY sun snaaoW
does, in the centre Of the yard presents very neat APP
pearance and commands much attention. Inc next object
of interest is ordnance store, OF wnicn speak
with that pleasure that person ieeis Wnen cogn|
znt of its justice; no useless arcnecsure adorns us
exterior, does Its interior boast o. any put that
sodty and permnncncy Indispensable In this style Of
building are its chief characterize; s. The interior pre-
SCENTS the perfect picture OF order precision and ao
ment have ever seen. It's very appearance tells you
that it is building destined Tor some important purpose
and SO IL really is, the ordnance department being one
vorfhv Of much attention. It's internal ARRANGEMENTS
eyince much judgment and foresight and great
credit is awarded to the First Lieutenant or the yard
Crcuing round the yard brought TO the ship house
am informed but timber so OF the old ship re-
rains in the She is splendid vessel AS stood
upon decks and followed with my eye the length OF
buwarks the beauty and symmetry Of her build the mag
Of her hold, felt proud of my country and hr vast
sources and regretted that government shou}d hermit
this noble specimen OF what Yankeesm can accomplish 10
hide her buwarks IN ship house. excluded from all save
the curious UNDECIDED or cared for unndmrcd because
not SEEM ana wasting her sweetness was going 10 say
on desert air. but rcaly, honor wasting her beautiful
proportions on The walls Of her she'd Fit her ont com
mission her OF h her to the Mediterranean and there,
among tnc proud and gallant ships Of Albion and Ia belle
france, let her wear that constellation whose original s
the canopy studded with the estraas OF freedom and the
lag OF justice and mercy III OIL
onering an apology TO my guide, about TO tako
leuve' thinking might be OBTAINING him from SONS
pornt duty, when he vitcd 10 the marine barracks,
winch may INFORM You located In the eastern part Of
Inc yard On entering the military portal l was very
mucn reminded OF visit / made TO Mexican town
during our war with that country General Scott had
just VIGOROUSLY entered and his officers and mon
Dusily employed repairing the walls STRENGTHENING tho
lorlcaons and making all right and snug again. pro-
parhg Tor threatened attack from tho rcpueed Mcxi
cans The officers busy engaged giving orders, the
men actively dscharging them, and tho old general him.
SCH as pusy ana active as any. Cheeriuness and gool