New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-25
Naval Iussliigence.
THE NAVAL SALE AT PORTSMOUTH.

The sale at the Portsmouth Nsvy-Yard
realized e9r 900 for the FIVE vessels sold lie sfans
Dawn wss not sold. George A. Leach OF forisn x
bedford Mass. the wamsutts. for slt;o. r. SNOW
Of Cohassett, Mass. the Ethan Allen Tor s2OVlv' M
Bartlett Of Boston. the Eoeoncs for ei4OWu ana
George Bnrnbain. Jr, OF PORTLAND. hf'' iHe "eH''
james for sluO)p go, q, -,
Six steamers and one bark will be sold at the
Boston Navy. Yard on the LIST day Of August
SALE OF VESSELS AT PHILADELPHIA.
On Wednesday week tho following naval
vessel, will be sold nt the Philadelphia Navy fardi
Side wheel steamers Bienvilc. Santiago d Cuba, Ala
barna Britannia Mismi; Screw steamers hontgomery.
Fah.kee Mary Sanford. Stars and Stripes. Norwichi
head. PotomsIs, Carnahin, Martha Hoyt; bark. A.
Houghton; brig Perry: Schooners. ID. Smith. L. T..
Williams. Matthew Vassar.
AUCTION SALE AT THB BROOKLYN SAvY-fARD.
A large sale of canvas clippings, furniture
from ships gone ont OF commission and OF condemned
wood. took place yesterday at the Navy \ ard Inc
sale realized handsome sum- and was under the d.
rection Of d. ID. +. Marshall. Naval Storekeeper
PERSONAL.
Lieut.. Commander James s. Thornton. com.
mandpe the gunboat Iosco, which arrived here last
week was the executive officer Of the Kearsarge when
she sunk the Alabama on the Of France and held
the same position board the Hartford when she ied
the victorious feet which captured New Orleans
Chief Engineer WIN. w. w. Wood. U. : NJ. took
formal leave Of the Office of General Inspector aud Su
;regory Al the close Of last week Mr. Wood has been
attached to this post since the war began and has
rendered the most valuable service to bis county ns
practical we'll as theoretical experience perhaps
without equal in the country, and the Navy Depart
ment could have selected better officer 70 MI the po.
ston which he has filled with such credit Tor tbs past
four years During this time he hns given 10 our
Navy the famous torpedo craft which de-
stroyed the Rebel ram Albcmare. and which
at such trifing cost and great rapidly, opened the
James River by clearing II Of the distractions placed
there by the Rebels and Gen. Grant. THIS work was
accomplished in few hours 80 that on the 81 OF Apii
oar fleet was enabled TO pass up to Richmond MI.
Wood goes to the Naval Academy tho Superintend'
ent Of the Naval Engineer Cadet School, which was
provided for by act Of Congress- approved July =,
eC4, 80 authorize the Secretary OF the Navy pro-
vide for the education Of naval constructors and steam
| engineers. and for other Purposes. By placing Mr.
Wood at the head Of this branch Of the Naval Acad'
envy. the Navy Department has displayed right spirit
and proper estimation OF the vnnc Of ths distin'
guished officer. In leaving this city and his former
At siion he will iekc with him the warnest wishes for
success Of bis numerous friends aud admirers.
Naval Constructor Is. L. Delano has been very
Ill since the 18th inst but happy 10 state that be
is improving and expects to be at his post early neat
week.
| NAVAL APPRENTICESHIP SABINE.
The L. s. frigatc Sabine Commander X. Is.
Lowry, will rem ain at this post until the close OF the
week. and will be open to-day. of the Battery foi
visitors who are provided with passes. She has come
here from New London. her gunner station. for the
purpose Of replenishing her store. and supply
ling crew OF seaincn In the place OF those
| whose term OF service Is 20 expire. The
Sabine has over 300 naval apprentices on board
She has recently sent large draft board the Col
orado and probably will send somo 10 the Hartford
The plan of the navnl apprentice system ia proving
grand success. Commander Lowry is well fitted for
the duties devoving upon him. md the boys entertain
the highest regard for him. ana well pleased witt
the school and the promise for the future Already ye
of the BOYS have after thorough examination. been
admitted TO the Naval Academy. In due time otherl
will be sent To-day (Iutsday) AID Friday parents
and guardians who have sons or wards board will be
admitted on board after o'clock The boats will DO at
the landing on the south side Of Pier No. ! NORTH
River The following circular has Just been issued BY
the commsndiog officer which will enable those who
desire to gain a brief insight into the qualifications re
qured Tor the amittance Of APPRENTICES the service
TO know tho official points:
/ UNITED srATKs s. SABINE July I, 1863
Rows desiring to tie Navy APPRENTICE" must h'
pby.icsy .ound well developed between IA and 10 year
I ace be able 10 read and write fairly and understand Ah
uetic A. far az long dy.ion must be Of good character an,
must bring testimonials to that effect from responsible c'i
sens
d nv HI. psrent or guardian who gives his her write
Consent to tho boys enlistment to serve al he 1. Il ye
sse ana who required 10 sign tho shipping articles
Ths apprsuticss sxs syseuscslv instructed andss W