The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-03
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The Advance of Our Squadron
in Eastern Waters.
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The United States Steamer Wyoming
at Point de Gale.
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RUSH OF VIsITORs .
HER CREW AND LIST OF OFFICERS.
American Shipping in the Port
of Gale.
&c. &c. &c.
HER CREW AND LIST or OFFICERS.
Our Gallo Correspondence

POINT DE GALE Island OF Ceyon, Sept. 10, 1895.
Arrival Of the United States Steamer Wyo",in9-Visa 10
Her 06cers-Dinner Boa,d-An Eagliahman Taken
Ataek-Synopas qf The Voyage-Liss Of 06cers-Tne
American Ship Nevada, de-
The United States steamer Wyoming, John
Bankhead commander touched at this port shortly after
meridian on the l4th inst for coal During the after
noon had the pleasure Of meeting number of the
officers shore and received very cordial invitation
to visit them on board Yesterday afternoon about three
O'Clock left the jety and in fifteen minutes found
self along side the Wyoming. Ascending the ladder,
met at the top several Of the officers duty, who
greeted with every courtesy The pride and pleasure
felt as stepped deck more than can express
Grateful for the memories Of trumphs Of armies
and navy, felt like shouting out in thanksgiving
that the constitution sac that the desIines Of the
country higher than self destruction thought to
myself what would have been the spectacle had the
virtue of the loyal men been unequal TO the task OF self
preservation a nation. Cut MP into fragments, the
stars of armament pucked from their azure field,
and the flag of the American republic withdrawn from
the gaze of the world forever, aud We people the
laughing stock Of monarcbics and perpetual argument
that republics have not the vitality 10 hive century;
but such was not the fate prepared for W. Victorious
all enemies, and ready to enforce the great
doctrines Of the fathers apostles Of the constitution
with all our present glory the honor Of the nation
is yet satisfied. There nothing nowadays so |
tangible in the evidence Of the strength Of ma |
plenty of foreign ambassadors, Of higher
and lower grade, such the Wyoming nation
may have nifty foreign ministers, consnis or com
mercia agents but there is nothing Ike plenty Of
srpsof- or course we have both hut liberal
presence the navy while IL shows prepared at
adds strength and character to the acts Of
the civil representation The arrival OF the Wyoming has
kept the town state ef excitement ever since she has
been the harbor and large parties @ the rinciris of
place. officers OF here and gentlemen In civil
life have visited the ship. What their opinions were
cannot say; but feel assured that the eeven.inch
opposite the TO the ship must have
made an impression. hope the Wyoming is but the
advance guard Of feet in these waters
The first object which strikes person in taking
general view OF a the largest The irst thing
that attracted my attention the sailors. some Of
these hardy blue Jackets grouped about the deck
talking, while others engaged in their respective
duties. The men generally young supple fellows
many their first cruise. About onefourth We're mid
aged but the less vigorous and veterans tried
in some OF the most brilliant naval actions record
All ready proclaim the honor VI their country
through terrible columbiads or measure their mette
with cutass the rifle Ia whatever part OF the world
duty calls them they will be found the samepcacefu IN
peace, but Hercules in warobciient only 10 God, un
terrified by There was something exceedingly re-
freshng viewing these young giants o the after
long familiarity with methodica and rheumatic fossils
Of England.
The officers Of the ship observed particularly are
young, and, AZ subsequently understood all jolly
bachelors together Commander Bankhead is not only
the highest officer in rank but the years
he In middle aged while his second in command is
scarcely twenty eight The remainder are boys IN appear,
ance but old men In experience All have been through
the ordeal OF actual var, and smelt powder in dozen
engagements Bankhead ls South CarolinIan. His
name Is familiar 10 every one and espe iay painfully
celebrated Of that cherished OF all
things the little Monitor, when she foundered OF HATTIE
ras Lieutenant Commander Birhop has risen through
detachment at the storning Of Fort Fisher SURGEON
Mcherry has sery cd both on the Mississippi and the
Atlantic coast Engineer Sheridan believe distant
relative Of the gallant "Phbas also not been without
his honor In fact each officer might be mentioned a.
example of meritps0us service, and with big share
in the history Of the war.
After passing half hour very pleasantly ins'ooking
about the ship Twas invited dinner enjoyed
q meal more In my life II smacked Of home, and was
grateful treat after liy ng the drbbing dishes OF
the French, the NTH Of Egypt, the scarcity Of India
and upon the perpetual curry aud Of the Cngaese
Al finishing The first courses CaptainJ n Hart
lott Of the American ship Nevada, joined w. Having
Samuels' domnioDs, intrrpersed with ans do,es and
INCIDENTS ] must say that, notwithstanding the fact
the whole party had service they made no al
ifion 10 the participation In the war; and the only
method 70 get any information on the subject was by
direct questions They wear their honoH very mode-y,
one Of the incidents OF the voyage mention.
ncn,s ~ sSa,e met n",absr oe English ocsp
from English vesseof-war In the bay. One Of the
Engshmcn, putting circular piece OF glass IN front u
s'Onlcer, how many guns do yoo csry'''
six replied the oTicer Of the Wyoming
eOhf We carry eleven said the Eogshnan, straight
ening out IN a very pompous manner.
what weight ~ metal do you throw at q broadsdcy'
asked the officer OF tho Wyoming
About eighty pounds answered the Euglishman,
initiating himself with mixture OF wind and pride
well replied the officer Of tho Wyoming, ''one Of
our guns alone throws hundred and sixty eight
pounds; that's double your whole broadsde =.
The Engliskman Immediately collapsed struck NE
elevation Of his head and walked on
"Ahn with nothing more To say.
Pleasant moments never lDger In an incredibly short
time found tgetng late; 60 with reluctance returned
During dinner was prov ided by one OF The officers
with list OF showing the roato and duration "
the voyage On April III, 1896, the wyoming arrived
Baltimore from Philadelphia and on the 18th Of the
month sailed for Norfolk Va arriving on tne ivsh
ON April % departed from Norfolk, but put back ON
the oath on May she sailed again bound Tor RIO janet
TO- arriving al Pernambuco June thence she resumed
tbc VOYAGE on the 9th and arrived at Rio Janeo June To-
Al this port the officers received very nno treatment
somewhat 10 their surprise after the recent affair IN
brazilian waters On July the sailed for Cape
Town and arrived in Smons Bay, Cape OF Good Hope,
July 49, Here the wyoming mot the iroquois homeMard
rus on August 10 and arrived At Port Louis August 10
Resumins her voyage september 3 she arrived in this
mort on the l4tb instant During the whole voyage
the steamer behaved magnhcently making as
high az eleven and thrce-quartef knots speed per
hour The vessel carries eleven furnaces only eight
were used on The journey. The ship experienced a
hurricane and though the sea ran very high, kept her
In regard TO the health Of the officers and crew
informed by the surgeon that there IL sickness and
no have been lost since the departure.
The following 10 complete LIST Of the ohlces o. 'he
Wyoming
tbmmdnder---John r. Bankhead
Ltcwenad ComStandsr-~Joshua Bishop
Lisutsndnf--Stephen A. McCsrty.
Actsng Esssexs--Charles v. Kelly, Charles d. sssbee
and George n n Gddcn
lSuvgcon--Henry Y McSherry.
Acting Issisfdi Paymoser--Daniel A. Smith, "
Enanssrs--Flrst Assistants, James shenuan Ma
Francis a. Smith Second Assistant Thomas Iynch,
Third Assistants james v speight and Henry scCon-
nell; Acting Third Assistant, Edgar Penny
Boatscd,n--John Burrows
Gunner-John T. staples
Cdpais's Cisyk-Frank A. Warner w.
Pavrsasferis CLsvk-James A. Smith
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