The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-01
TIE TRIP or THE IRoS-CLAD M0ss!AvE.


Our Fortress Monroe cerrespendeace.
FoenK MosEoH. Va, Doc. 20. 1892
The KonsIss Hs rip 70 Eps,ca Monroe--PSts into DE-
tanore Breokeaier-S.< xaws Alone iro Hamfse~
Roaas-fsr .Snec,n. &C. "a
The iron cad MonsuS Captain wordsn arrived IN this
harbor this morning, after very pleasant trip FROM New
York, during which she performed admirably
The Montauk left sandy on Wednesday morning
last, IN tow Of the gu,oat Connecticut Captain Cooper
Her sognss were, Of course, kept in motion. but the
foamng Of hcs boilers prevented any quick work at that
time but after the second day this trouble ceased aud
the engines worked smoothly aud rapidly, AMI proved a
complete success in every way.
I'm Wednesday syenng, ct ten O'Clock, the
Montauk entered the polawars Bxeskws,cr, and
remained there anh sunday evening, when sbe
again got under way, s,iii in tsw Of the Connecticut
and arrived in SIGHT OF Cape Henry lighthouse ut iit,e
after daylight this morning. when tho Connecticut
her OIL and she steamed into the harpcr alone The
snes worked finely, making sx,yfoer revolutions per
minute, with pressure thirty pounds, and driving
the Moniauk, against sharp tide. eight and half kuots
per hour, proving her be tho fastess as ne as the
finest roncad IN tho seryics Her speed Attracted the
attention OF all she steamed up the roads h her
anchorage and many tho wods OF praise uttered IA
regard to her performance by those watching nor pro
gress
Daring her trip the turret was turned and the guns
moved as IN action and everything worked beautifully
clearly showing the feasibility q working heavy guns 4,
ease with which the turret moved All anxious
now 10 test hor offensive aud defensive auies at tho
very earliest moment, IL Is believed she lroyc the
most effective aud formidable vessel In the world.
The Montauk, ste mig 10 her anchorage passed tl6
honorthe noble II tie Ericsson battery IN which apt
Woi den gained high ienown Tor hi vessel and himself
aad established the superiority OF tho Ericsson iron clad
over any other specimen OF naval skin OF the old style.
Capt WOrtsn must felt thrill u graf ncation to be
permitted again to WOW the OF that memorable VIC
tory which revouti iyed the whole sygtem II war
fare swept away IN old IDEAS, mud supplanted
them with new and more progressive ones, which
still comparatively crude. but which prom ,se the best
to observe the great effected IN the style
and plan OF tn iron cads since the little Monitor rode The
waters sole representative OF her All tho defects
ia The urs Monitor rectbed in the Others now
while not perfect, they in every point Of Wow most
admirable IN design and most complete internally aud
exte ually.
The step taken ahead between the Monitor and Mon
tau. Is long and fail TO attract the favorable
attention OF the country Ericsson viii yet make a
more perfect vessel, aud the last from his hand will be
res arded ~ masterpiece.
Captain Worden Is now ready TO accomplish important
things, and to gain for tho Montauk a reputation a.
world wide a. that which connects his name with tho
Monitor.
lie VIII be ably supported by his officers in whatever
he may essay 10 accomplish Lieutenant Commanding
Cushman his executive officer has already established
high iepuiaton for gasntry and professional skill and
will efficiently second Captain worden a his Efforts
The master Of the ship, Pierre Grsad, lately Ad.
mrni Farragms her' and greatly distinguished hns eli
by his gallant bearing during the fights below Nov
leans The remainder OF the oacers equally worthy
and will do all that can do.
fon may soon look out Tor good report from the
Montsuk.
The Psssac is lying 10 the barbor.