The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-29

The BROOKLYN Navy yard:
INAUGURATION OF BATTERY MEADE AND PARADE
0EoUHD-WHAr COMMANDER MEADE BIAS ACCOM-
PLIsHED-INTEREsTINa CEREMONY FLAG RAIs'
ING. ETC.. ETC.
The OF the receiving ship North Caroifna were
treated 10 inaugural entertainment and Gag nsing
yestsrdaythe nrst OF the kind IN the history OF our
navy-upon what formerly known tho Cobb dock,
lying 10 the northward and TO the receiving ship.
bus now known a. Battery Meade as he has reclaimed r
from mud hoie and made beautiful parade and exer
disc ground Of nearly three acres extent This work
was designed by Commander Richard w. Meade, and
the labor performed by the which from time to time
have passed through his hands and these grounds
number o9 buildings. consisting o. Isundry, bowling
alley printing ONCE. barbers shop, cootrabapd quarters
carpenter cooper and blacksmith shops; target ground
and brick fender waIl-in fact, . little village.
Commander Meade, since he has been In command OF
the North Carolina has worked much good for the gov
ernmcnt and for the sailor. and that too without any
expense to the country. The receiving ship Is In hun
dred per cent better condition than when he Joined her
Everything now s neat and clean hounds tooth
great revolution has come over the whole vessel ts
surroundings This ground Ia deserving Of visit,
and We are sure Captain Meade cannot but be proud 70
show TO VISITORS 1t 10 equal to any Sanitary Fair We
are sure the two coored acrobats who daily perform
there cannot be exceed by any In that line OF feats
They are remarkable men In their performances. ss.s
Shortly after ten O'Clock tho officers, seamcn and ma
rines OF the North Carolina were assembled upon the
parade ground when Captain Meade mado address 10
them full Of interest and fact He opened his remarks
by SAYING (,
OFFICERS, SEAMES AND MARINES TIE NORTH CAROfISA-
We are assembled this day TO commemorate the compile
ton OF the work which we behold around and 20 erect
flagstaff as dedication Of the work to the capse and
country for which II was undertaken and has been
achieved In ancient times a new achievement or con
quest inaugurated with all the rights with which
splendid superstition and barbaric magpfcence could
invest 10. In modern times such like celebrations usually
take place amid all the pomp and din OF war; thus mark
ing brilliant conquess "a the history nations
The OF to-day partakcs OF none OF these cha
racteristcs. Our achievement which may properly DO
called conquest. was planned and has been consum.
ma hpQh pap w
ruthless enemythe sea-neiher tears nor victims mix
their alloy with our achievement
Tho Captain then went ino'some very interesting re
marks in relation to the old prison ships which were
anchored the waters Of the Waabout. even on the
very spot which has been reclaimed BY the efforts Of this
In conclusion the Captain said-To him whose pennant
am floating from my masthead to him who has so long
commnndcd this ssationthc faithful and time tried ON
Ger, Admiral Pauldng-I safely refer for the test
mony o. my labor, and the faithful performance OF my
duty. can equally refer TO bis predecessor. Admiral
Breese having his testimony likewise that Of his then
commander A. H. Foote who died lamented as an Ad
mral. While my brother officers. having their service
upon the high have had the opportunity to take,
and have secured 10 the for IT'S and their pc
Denied the s's privilege vhs, Of being soat still, hsro
on this station, with heart more strengthened In
0s my county, arSusn the a. star o. ne
advantage not. for my own profit but solely
and entirely for the profit and advantage OF the govern
ment serve. Hero, this spot, which when assumed
command was dreary. dismal aad pestientjal swamp
~
firm land Hero is a park Of two acres Of land,
with its fountain Of Ridgewood water, bath houses
oiivyng that Of late celebrated Bardoe Of New
York; Scote, OF Baltimore; Tommy Anners. OF Phiade
phia, or the modern Phalon. o!sNew York This park
was made for drill and parade, gymnastic exercsee
every recreation, such as bowling aeys, shiny foot
tall. prisoners base hand ball hoops AID marbles for
boys. sparring quos and target shooting wherein the
at tho station may be instructed and amused and
whore all is Afforded every convenience for health and
cleanliness. Officers and mon, the original concepton
with me in commencing this work vas the benefit here
expressed; and although the undertaking In the manner
proposed sconed al by all imrossibIty,
mover daunted In my purpose but was the more deter
mined TO succeed and Il q my success through you, the
instruments, that we are this day met TO commemorate
s completion. was encouraged also by the consdora
lions that, by such rmusoments are hero offered
TO all your minds. after the expiration OF that liberty
from cruise might be weaned and distracted from that
audabe desire OF returning home or In the absence OF
necessities q the servcs would NOT permit Of an extern
sion Of leave Of absence These buildings erected around
you are for tho use OF you Az What was once cause ..
this been doneY How has this work been accom-
plishcd' Has tho Treasury Of the United States
sands OF dollars-which il would have cost Il Il had
undertaken tho work before No. tho sush Of that
Mser Which ss'n through sn'
sush might otherwise have been wasted, has been,
y saved sna sSs mossy thus q dsTd paid s
all that have expended while che labor OF the
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true that i We n.v. no prize e out
take but the credit OF having faithfully performed
duty. And now, officers and men. our work y Finished
have created another spot or land where the flag OF
our beloved country may be unfured 70 the breeze
That hag-forever may u wave
Der every land. DER every sea
The beacon OF the rebels grave
The stainless standard Of the free @9A
That glorious fag-may never be struck TO enemies
from abroad or rebels at homo: and may 1t be
raliyug point TO the brave and patriotic seamen and
this prize and thus testify victory and devotion
to the government. for whom have captured II and
TO whom we surrender IT, May we but receive fer our
achievement that consideration which s demanded by
truth and Justice -
This speech elected the marked attention OF the men,
who at It's conclusion gave hearty cheers for Captain
Meade which responded IN from the Chenango Tho
flag staff raised, and now floats from II the Stars
and Stripes.
Trial Trip or tine Iron-clad Tecumseh.
The ron-clad Tecumseh made her final trial trip yes.