New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-26
krniy and Navy intelligence.

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Gnt Of the post Major Addison Garsnf, Is detailed
by ofjcrs fom Washington, 70 take out 10 the Navy
Yard at Nare Island California, the INST permanent
troop Of United States marines ever qnartered thefe
Mslor Jacob Z-ilin is to bs the new commandant oil
marines nj the New-York citation.
Capt. u. NJ. Cohen. the executive officer OF our
local marines, ia also going 70 California. Lieut..
Thomas McElrath IL ordered to sea.
THE NAVAL ACADEMY.
We have tbe following late news from our GORE
spon lent at Newport: Since the arrival Of tie.
sehoo -elip John Adams, the studies OF the midsbip
highest, class eoniists Of n members; advanced
third class IL; third clats 7S; fourth class, 29-
total, AS. The three highest classes quartered
on shore. The fourth class is quaItered on board
TIE l1gates Constitution and Santeo which are oom-
foriably fitted up for their accomno daiion, and
which have their upper deck batteries mounted for
their instruction, including llinch and lC0-pounder
Parrot. Iiaed guns. Tie sIoops-oi-war John Adams
and AariOn are attached TO the Academy for Instruc
ton
TIE UNITED STATES GUNBoAT JUNIATA.
Tie United States screw gunboat Jnni,ta has
been nearly QUE year in building. Men who are
verseJ In naval architecture say that she should
have been completed In six months. Since March
lsst she has been at the main pier Of the Philadel
pnG Navy Yard. AT that lime II was proposed 70
have her fitted oat with dispatch, but owing 10 bad
leakiog and The d-lay OF the contractor ia furnishing
who make habit of visiting the Navy Yard have
wondered why the JuDiAia has 10 long remained in
| port, when other vessels were completed which
required even more work. She WA commenced 10
'hs upper ship house about the middle CT Janusry,
aud remained there until launched III March. Some
time afterward sLe was taken upon the sectional
docks Of the Yard. There she was coppered, and
the that aid propeller usted AID connected with
the machinery. Alter remaining there about three
weeks, she was hoated Of and hauled TO the main
pier,
! The interior work was then continued end CON-
pletel-lhe joneTs, macbnis,s, and carpenters per-
| forming ful share. The large, heavy chsin for
the anchor was hauled iu and tho supporter for th;
stern gun arranged. The msS,s. spare, and rigging
have all been placed IN position, aud she has re-
ceived an eutire coat Of whiteihe regulation color
OF the navy. She draws about fifteen feet Of water,
aud bias been thoroughly cauked. Yet, after thie
preosution, several feet Of wafer is continually in
/ her hold AID constant pumping is required to keep
! Il free.
/ The sails will be put in position during the early
paft Of the present week. Size carries three mais,
and IL about 600 ,uns burden. Her lcagth IL 20
feet, The armament il on board. She carries y
! gans; one 0.pOand ried Pauot, two 80 and two
/ 2Jpound riaed PARROTS, and one ll.iDch DahigreE
gun. The r,nainer OF The guns are brass how'1ers,
caplble o. throwing SHOT Win effect come three
niles Her provisions, stores, furniture, &c., have
Gil teen taken abroad, aud she only awaits lie con-
lleiion OF Der machinery ani the placing OF TIE sails
in tie proper positions, when che Will be ready Tor
sea. Orders have been received - send her oft as
fast rs possible. She Is expected 10 leave port on
/ "Wednesday next.
The contract for her machinery IL with trm o.
/ the City OF Wilmington, Del. Ihe oihcers have
been appointed for some time. The eoDman'er is
Cart Charlos Boges, who distinguished ulJase!f at
| New. Orleans. Tie Juniata will 20 u Hampton
Roads aud Por. Royal, and will probably take pO-
alton in the Gulf blookading sgEsdron She is very
Low In the water, and her r.dier and propeller are
al under cover.
REGULlRs COMING EAST.
Four oompantes Of toe l0ih u. 5. Infantry, or
rather the Remainder Of four companies, ps'sed
| through P,;sburg Saturday route 10 the front
OF tie Army Of the Potomac. These companies nave
been stationed in Western forte for soue years. and
have seen severe service on the fialns, many oil
them having been engaged tn the battles last suia,
usr. lhe dstackmeut ea.braees companies A, Z, +
ard II, aud 10 under command OF MAJOR Hayden,
Liepts. X. ". Hail, Reese T.. Flsesoo and Al. Z,
Boyce. Major ~. 10 old regular oHeer, and served
through the Florida and Mexican wars. Lieut.:
Hall had command VI q battery, and distinguished
himself in the battle Of Ealysrde. Lieu'. Fleeson
s.rved through the three months campaign, and
.noe his appointment in the regular army has been
ac;ively engaged In tho fauguug duiles OF f'''
garrison on the Plains Lieut. BJyce has also been
Ia acive service for some years
The detachment has been six weeks on route iron
Fort Wise. Soon after being put upoa the ears the
colonel Of the regiment Cob Candy, now com.
mandaut at Camp Howe, made his appearance and
pased through the train, greeted by yocuefodt
cheers hom The men.
BRIG.-GHE. CASEY.
Tile National Rebvjiican Jays tho following
deserved tribute 20 this veteran officer:
The eminent success with which hi, distinguished
officer has managed tie military afdb entrusted "a
his care ought not to be lost sight OF by the Admin
isrrstlon or the people. ,,s
Under his snpsrinieudence, and by his skilfu
management, the hundreds oi Thousands Of troor'
that have been forwarded ~ the capital have beel
Organized equipped, disciplined, and drilled; tnt
raw regiments, frcsh from the workshop AMI TOE
farm have been marshaled into veteran bettalions
many OF whofe deeds on the field now form par
, Of the uallOns history.
The thorough knowledge o. the wants Of The
roops acquired by long military experience; Tx
f. speedy ada tston vi Iethodcal arrangement ans
s energetic exeeu ion, Displaying administrative
talent of tho highest order, have exhibited TO th
. country the formation la a few snort months OF
D well-appOinted drilled, and disciplined army, aof
0 to contest the palm with the splendid armies ina
the labor OF years has produced III Continents
Europe.
al this, on the pnrt Of Gen. Casey, no mistake ha
occurred, 10 blunder been committed; no complain
from any quarter hes been heard; no nuiIUy Or Oh
4 affection among the troops, or transportation on IN
} part of the Government. OF yenty can II be Hal
Of Gen. Casey, " Wei done, good AMI iai1hiui col
6 want
Asa tacticap, his superiority in everywhere or
knowledgod. Ills published treatise on inisnlr
. tactcs has, ever since it's publication. been tex
book for the army and was, on the lltn day o
}. August last, adopted by tho War Deparinen MI
published for distribution amongthc troops.
= Df hs services in the field during The Peninsula
campaign, his companions III arms and the history o
tha. struggle will testify, most abundantly, to Ia.
J gaantry and skill.
g With his Bp,s division, OF less than 5000 q
: Seven III 20, no manfuy stood mp against 31,0O
Confederate troope, and saved tine Army OF The 70
. tonac from Destruction.
When such men as Gen. Casey are placed In %
si,ons that their learning experience, skill, an