The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-26


rHs NAVAL RACB-rBs Al ,Sosoum puRsrs aEa
NuAt FEED P<PE. rw
me grand naval dock ras between the winooski and
Algonquin. which has occupied the attention Of the
public for several weeks and which our last report
looked Aaspicicsy for the and superiority Of
the Algonquins engine, 70 summary Termination
late Sunday night by the busing Of the main feee
pipe the Algonquin, which necessated the sseppaee
the engine This sudden mishap attributed 70 the
sscomn.sa certain ra oSiecs turned the wrong valve
with the result already stated Al the time OF the accl
dent Mr. Dckerson insists the engine was performing
splenddly and in point o. revolutions OF the wheeis
and the saving o coal she was making sure ana steady
superiority over her opponent Hsw far this expiana
ton will be accepted by the public 10 tor them 70 udg
and therefore do not volunteer epnou but there
facts connected with this trial which must pass for
something Weeks before the TRIAL Mr.. Dckerson had
every opportunity his arrangements in selecting
his assistants and getting has eng ready for the test
which was 20 settle wna' e great o a
TO say when the trial was about half over that any mis-
hap caused by the Ignorance Of any OF the engineers
of Mr. Dckersoa who has saked all on the Of this
test As predicted m Mondays issue, the Agon-
could not run another twenty four hours This the
opinion OF many preminent engineers present VINO SAID
there was strong probability At the time ior ,ne engine 1
subsequently, but not in the manner anticipated On ex
animation Of the engine yesterday the damage was found
70 be very serious onc will take week a. least 70
repair damages Assuming that this trial had occurred
at sea- the result would have been verdict In favor OF
the Algonquin opponent the Wnooski which, up to this
tme has been running steadily, extending over period
Of three days. and WILL in all probability, complete the
full four days trial without stoppage Is said by
unbiased engineers outside Of the Navy Depart
ment that upon full comparison Of the engines OF the
vessels here is difference In the size OF the YES
sel the superiority Of revolutions and the saving
In the consumption Of coal claimed for the Algonquin
would upon equitable calculation, show 70 her disad
vantage Be this may the trial thus far has proved
failure and In order 70 test the matter fairly is TO
arrange another four days. trial. To this the Navy De-
partment will probably assent Up 10 this time, how
parties; but probably In next issue may be able
70 publish the programme for a new trial.
The Winooskps engine was working splendidiy, and
attracts the attention 81 many experts in steam engineer
ing.
fHs aUNDoAr MEMPHIS.
The gunboas MeDphs-captured blockade runner
which put Of commission and ordered TO be sold
III auction has been withdrawn from sale and recon-
of the Gulf squadron have bean transferred 70 her She
will hereafter do special service between New York and
che Gulf
THE IRON-CLAD HIANT0NOMAH.
The double turreted iron-clad Mantonomah, having
finished her equipment viii proceed her trial trip
to-mor or the day after.
ORDNANCE VESSELS.
The ordnance vessels Saratoga and Portsmouth have
been removed from the Navy Yard 10 anchorage on
Els Island The North Carolina will follow them to
the destination in few days These vessels have
ocers and crews board They all under the COM
nand OF Commander j. & NJ Mulluney Inspector Of
Ordnance at che Brooklyn Navy Yard.