The New York herald., 1863-06-05
Il III + N A " Y.


1t is saiS that Admiral Dabgren win relieve Admiral
fsfragut, ans that Commander II. A. Wise will tako
charge Of the Ordaanoe Bieau, vice Admiral Iahgren
Commander r. r. Rodgers. now Ad nirsl Dupont's
Fleet Captain. will relieve Commodore Blake superln
tendent Of the Naval Acadcmy.
The change in the inding officers OF squadrons
and bureaus " II sssarily quito change in
various stan Offices. n
II the Navy partment is at all d. irous 70 create
spirit Of emulation among oIcers, aud a, the
same time to s its appreciation of thor valuable and
mertorIous servi es, why not give them medaisS
What have the gallant officers Of Fsrfaguts feet to
show for thor brilnnt achievements, those of tho
pioneer officers the Western waters and In fact any
OF the deserving hard working officers who have nobly
been battling for their country's goods Medals have
been ordered and assigned to deserving and petty
officers in various squadrons and 1t u but just that
officers should have them roo.
II IN changing uniforms apng after foreign
style, then above all considerations should have
medals for scarcely aforeign naval officer
without his loft breast decorated with tho marks OF his
countrys favor and appreciation
The cost would be Insignificant when compared wAh
the good effect would have upon the majority OF our
naval oicors and its influence would be abroad "a
we'll as at home.
Admiral strngbam has boon detailed to Inspect vessels
at this port previous to their purchase by tho Army
cated with him. he when Commodore Van Brunt
inspector for the Banks expedition.
The officers OF the ronclad Passac have been ordered
to report to Admiral Gregory for orders The vessel will
come TO the Navy Yard during the coming week.
CoUR or ISQUIRy.Thc court OF inquiry In the OF
Alban c. Sinners, chief engineer Of the United
Navy, commenced yesterday morning, and, withou.
transa ting any business adjourned until this mornog at
ten O'Clock
CRcAsslAS--nlne guns.-Tho supply steamer Circ,ssian
will leave this port day for tho regr cruise south
ward sho takes out about fifty officers passengers
who ordered various along the coast
Tho Crcassisn will go Boston her return trip and
1T there 70. the southera cruise The following
10 list Of her officers
Con,acndsr-w. b. Eaton.
Ertctiue OGcer--Geo Ferris.
Sugson-Samue T.. f0rman.
Pdyadstertieo. SDowden Red0old
Acting Master--Henry Churchill
Marine Otfc>r-Orderly Sergeant q. NJ Miller.
Ensigns-D G. Hills j. Harry Aukers, Henry Oakley.
Mrters Mates-gobt Pcndlebry, Jas Gillcn, J. A.
, Snsnser.-chiei' e HaSt~cii Frat % Assistant, wm
Upton; Second Assistant Theo. Lewis Third Assst-
'0pS p.sse,s rayn.step M Raw
ard Redneld, & O. sutton
suMrxR-sevsn guns--lhs vessel, which was to have
sailed yesterday Is delayed owing tho breaking her
wndlass gear. 1t Is about time the Sumter broken
up She has beon condemned less than three timcs
and is barely ht to go to ths present time Tho
following 10 n list OF her oihcors:-
Acting Volunteer Ltemenamt-Peter Hayes.
ASS istdpf Snrlcon--W. Nelson, Jr
Assitda Paymdser-Alex. r. Robinson.
Ensi0ns-T W. Spencer, s. G. Hayes,G. A. Patterson,
j. l.. Hayes.
Master Mdtes-Gcorge Van Duzcn C. II Neil, J. j.
Allen, Jr.
Eneineers- second Assistant W. r. COT; Third Assist.
ants, c. Bennett, j. Van Hsgan, r. Thai
T. u. Webster, Acting Assistant Engineer passenger 10
join the Victoria
AtAAMA-nine guns-I'he United States e,nboat Ala.
bama arrived at St. Kitts W. H. May 49, and sailed the
same day.