The New York herald., 1862-08-10
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The hurried activity displayed all naval stations
now is convincing proof that the government is deter
mined not only crush the present rebellion speedily
and successfully but gives the most ncontrovertibe evil
dence TO the world that equal almost
any emergency. Never, in the history Of naval affairs
has such unqualified proof boon given Of the capabilities
country to meet any and every emergency that
displayed at the present time by all connected with the
navy, from Secretary Welss down to the laborer
Never have SO many ships been built and fitted
out in short a space Of time-nay, one aftieth
part OF them; In fact the determination Of the
government TO carry out and speedily crush the
rebellion has attained such magnitude that oil othe'
Powers have become jealous and viewing our move
ments with such cautious scrutiny that they are com
pletely amazed. In their endeavors to cope with us
they have failed in almost every instance for so rapid
movements, and varied and impregnable tho
character armor and armament OF every shipeach one
proving formidable and swift than the oher-that
their inventive genius has been taxed to such extent as
to completely obuscate them hence their endeavsrs
to compete with have proved utter failures The
fact that in the year 1861 we were possessed
Of only eighty eight ships, and that now we number
over three hundred, all well built, well armed and well
manned, is sufficient guarantee that what assert Is
true. But Notwithstanding this powerful navy, the
government Is determined to keep adding to it, Hardly
day passes but hear Of some new vessel being
ordered-soms alteration to be made those already
commssioncdguns Of the most fearful character being
nvented-anchors, cables, fact everything connected
with shipping, being improved, giving employment to
many thousands.
At this naval station there Is quantity of work
hand or various and complicated character that it
seems almost matter Of mpossbility, considering the
number Of men employed there to meet with its demands
yet everything works smoothly There present
here seventeen men-ofwar, besides q number Of
small craft loading and unloading ordnance and other
stores. The vessels are the North Carolina, sa-
vannah, Roanoke, Mercedta, Fambeau, Daylight Nor
wich. Seminole, Montgomery Wyandot, Roebuck,
Courier Ella supply Lackawanna, Tconderoga, and the
prize steamer Memphis the steamers Massachusetts, and
Vixen having sailed on Wednesday All those undergoing
repairs progressing with the usual commenda-
BILE speed displayed at this station. Tho Roanoke will
not remain in the dock 80 long as many imagine;
and the Ticonderoga has advanced considerably,
Commander Radford, the executive officer Of this
yard, promoted on Wednesday to cap
taincy. Lieutenants Flebrown, Temple and Barrett
also promoted lieutenant commanders Friday.
Tho naval board Of inquiry which commenced here
week before last has concluded its investigations into the
conduct or Acting Assistant Paymaster Charles H. Deni
son. Acting Assistant Surgeon j. s. Heath and Engineer
Van Rensselaer, Terry, of the gunboat Daylight Charles
H. Denson has been dismissed the SERVICE but what dis
position has been made OF the othcrs we have yet to
learn Before the board at the Perrepont House. testmo
behalf Of the prosecution in the case OF Co
s. Lockwood of the vessel, closed on Wednesday.
The Of another very formidable iron clad vessel is
to be laid in shiphouso No. in few days.
The work Of swearing IN the operatives here con-
tinues. Since the first day all have subscribed viii
lingly to the obligation Tho demand for seamen con.
tinues Notwithstanding that some three or four hundred
~onliet tod waak at he
can partly be accounted the fact that the time
Of great many OF those ARRIVING daily at ports
has expired but all things considered, recruiting Is
going on very well. Those desrous of serving in the
navy should bear In mind that they enlist for
one three years and that prize money Is not in
considerable times like these, and that promotions
every day occurrence. The government are
actually inviting sailors OF character to become ensgns
large body Of regular navy Sailors recruited in the
England Sates passed through this city Sunday
morning. their way to the Mississippi, where they
first to reinforce tho Of the Tyler Essex and Queen
Of the west whose recent engagement with the ram Ar
kansas has announced and then to be distributed
among vessels Tho men were regular Mariners
and accompanied by three officers Of the navy
Recruiting among the marines goes on briskly.
The movement which commenced recently In Jer
sey City for the protection Of Pacific highly
important This lronclad fleet intended to cruise in
the Pacic. Fart Oh the Meet VIII DC Duit IN the facuc
ports part in the Atlantic Those have before
stated TO be built here will be made in and
transported in government steamers to California. In
prove the necessity OF placing these ronclad
vessels on the Pacific possible, we
have only to annex the following table, by which
II will be that squadron nomnay consists of six
vessels only three Of which steamers This table
gives statement of the entire force Of the United
States France and England in the Pacific -