The New York herald., 1862-04-23
T III e N A v Y.

GAIxsA.-rhs iron-clad steam sloopof war Gaisna
got up steam early yesterday morning. and at hapas
nine she left hsr dock and proceeded to The opera
tvss OF the yard and the board Of the North
Carolina, Massachusetts,, Sabine and Shepherd Knapp
sautsd her she passed out with repeated cheers Tho
steamboats, and shipping along the East river also greet
cd her departure by tho ringing Of bells and blowing or
steam whistles Commander Taylor has gone with her
as temporary commander but will turn her over to Com
mander John Rodgers when she arrives at her desna
tion. Annexed ia a correct list Of her ofncsrs:-
Lieutenant and Epecnti,e Otscer-L. Fl Newman.
Acting Aasteys-B W. Loring, A. W. Emerson and S. B.
Washburn
Assistant S,rpeon-R. 8. Van Greson.
Aotin9 Assistant Paynassr-J ii. Sellman.
En9insers-First Assistant, Acting Chief J. w. Thomp-
son. Jr. Acting First Assistant, A. G. Pembie Acting
Second Assistant, A. s. Chapman Acting Third Assist
ants, Thomas Milholland and James Dobbs
Boatrodin-Robert Dixon.
Gunnsy-J. D. Boovom
Acting Maaer's Mates-A. Meldram, A. MoCieary, E..
A. Gelando and J. II. Jonks
The Galena also carries ssrgsants guard OF marines
and crew Of about 100 mon.
MARATANzA.-The United States side steamer
Maratanza Lieutenant Commanding, MeCann. which
turned from asuccsssful trial trip on Friday evening
last left the Charlsssown Navy Yard Sunday for her
destination. r.,.
RxLnAss.-This storeship will probably sail to-day.
She destined for the Mediterranean station where she
will take stores and mails Lstters loft At the Lycsam
will 90 forwarded by her. Tho Release is bark Of
about $50 tons burthen and carries two thirty
rihsd and one pivot gun. Some changes having been
made in her officers, we annex correct list
Acing volnnteer Lieutenant Commanding Daniel P.
Upton.
Acting Maaer and Executive OGcer-John p Goodmanson.
PursT-Benjamin +. Camp.
Acting Assisto,u Sa,yeon-John Spare.
Masters Matcs-John Hubbell, Waiter Walton and
Walter Sargent.
Purser's Clerk-C. r. Float.
Pmser's &eward- --- Smith
ArroprMKsr-John o. Butler, United States Navy, has
received orders to proceed to Erie, Pa and report to
Captain John Carter for duty board the Untedsates
steamer Michigan.
The New Hospital for the Wounded.
Ngw YoRx, April %, 1862
The Park Barracks prepared for the reception
OF one hundred sick wounded soldiers, though some
details in fitting up still incomplete. Nurses and
surgeons viii be in attendance night aad day.
Agents arc detailed to meet the sick and wounded on
their arrival convey them to the barracks and forward
them TO their homes While the barracks will be open
for the reception Of all sick and wounded volunteers yet
arrangements have been made for the especial accom-
mediation elsewhere Of those from other States tho Park
Barracks will naturally be devoted principally TO tho
Of sick and wounded men belonging to Now York
regiments
The entrance the hospital is at the south end OF the
The State intends to provide all that needed and is
receiving liberal supplies from Dr. Satsree the United
states Medical Purvsyor Hospital supplies and comforts
for tho wounded will however be gladly received sent
I o the barracks.
There arc constantly cases occurring where money is
needed which cannot be supplied from any public funds
at my disposal. For instance, the sick and wounded
almost universally arrive here without money but whore
they are 90 any distance from the city it
seems only common humanity " to furnish them nth small
amounts, besides providing them with transportation
and rAtons In other cases discharged men receive from
mont, while their homes many miles beyond. To
meet these and other similar the benevolence OF
the public must be rolled upon IL any feel disposed
contribute for this purpose. aud willing make
their amoner shall be happy to receive their contribu
tons at 81 walker street or so Wall street
GEORGE BLISS, JR.,
Paymaster General and Commandant OF Dept.