The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-13

rado returned the eaiute WIN -s.s,.x 80
the number Commander Hareli . enislea ~;
mo crew was then sent TO general qua asn,sas.ad
the ships prepared for action The crew n,a ~ - varr
skiful manner The ship was cleared for action, the
guns being cast loose, the magazine openou an AZ
preparation made in four minutes by tne S axcosd
gree of efficiency and skill rarely attained, anu eAoo
ngly gratifying TO the officers OF the snip A.oI a.
cising at the guns time on both batteries ~
which everything Off in the most satisfactory s.ye
the batteries were again secured and everything put IN
Its place as before In four minutes and ha INC elcw
were also exercised in boarding and repsns on,on.
in furing sail shifting topsaIs and other evo,otons
aloft, in which they exhibited proficiency AIser an
exercise OF two hours or more .ne 'nsp s,ead
closed, the Admiral being very much grained
at the fine appearance and condition OF the ship ana
crow, on which he complimented Captain narroh IN
The Kearsarge has been out about six months having
first visited Ferrol to join the Niagara ana sacramento
in taking Of the stonewal But the latter vessel
had already left for the American coast before ne arr
val of the Kearsarge OUT she had chance Of testing
her powers against that formidable roncad since then
she has been cruising about Spain and Portugal ana
at.ery in the Irish Channel the look out for
couple OF exrebel prvateers laying in English ports
She did not see them, and mon,n a,,s since
up to the present time She WILL doubtless,
remain with the flagship for some time TO- come.
While out here she has had several races with foreign
has beaten every occasion She steams very fast,
making thirteen knots without forcing at all she Is
undoubtedly Of the fastest war In european
waters and as efficient she fast she 10 wen known
in Europe from her engagement with the Alabama, and
vsltou 0unQro0S Wherever goes cNcty Oue
aminng her with great minuteness and keeping sharp
lookout for shoholes and other signs Of her memorable
fight She has the prestige Of great ship and is better
known than other vessel in our navy All on board OF
her well The health generally OF the squadron re-
mains good There few serious cases OF sickness
Assistant Surge dillingham;, Of the Frolic left
the French al 'spal at Cherbourg, very low from
an attack O. gen E11 - Nv sorsso
McCelard or the Colorado through Assistant Surgeons
Tnk, am and Yer Meulen of the flagship We hope
th"' DR. dillingham; may soon return to us, restored in
healt At present his situation is extremely delicate
Tie Havre steamer Europe came In here on Tuesday
morning and rush Of boats took place to board her
ton on the part Of the American passengers,
among whom we're number OF young ladies,
whose beautiful faces and fresh complications were
pleasant to behold the verdure Of oasis to
pilgrim in the desert They waved their handkerchefs
In the most captivating style, and welcomed the officers
on board most Hospitality The scene was quite enter
tanning wish however the pursers Of the ships would
be little more liberal with their papers Avery meagre
supply was obtained and we came away as hungry for
news went New York papers are as rare here as
they would be in China Some how or other the
HERALDs especially fail to reach their destination THIS
is much felt In the squadron is looked upon as the
Of the service and the vehicle Of oil news Send
us on files Of the paper and make us all happy.
The movements OF the squadron hereafter are subject
Of speculation entirely The cholera raging with such
extreme violence in the Mediterranean ports and as yet
shows few signs Of Abatement that the ships Will re-
main in this part OF France, and not visit any more
southern ports until change in the sanitary situation is
manifest me french squadron OF n-ciaus uhoer
Count Bonet-v illaumez which sailed from Cherbourg
while lay there unfortunate enough to get the
cholera on board while merely touching few hours at
Toulon. A change Of station was instantly made and
the epidemic ceased The situation at Toulon is some
thing really distressing. All the workmen have been
discharged from the government yards, and
the latter closed entirely. Over twenty thou
sand people have fed the city, seeking
safety In the country Notwithstanding this the deaths
average over fifty day, with signs Of becoming less
until radical change is manifested in the weather The
epidemic, which until recently has ragged among the
lower classes has extended to the highest and proves
quite az fatal Medical attendance is scarce and the
nurses are worn out with constant watching Marselles
Is In equally deporabe condition The deaths are so
frequent and the number Of Inhabitants especially
artisans reduced that enough collins supplied
to decently bury the vctims and they inferred in
loads In bitches The people demoralzed in spite OF
all efforts to inspire them with hope, and terribly
affected by the fearful desotion worked by the epidemic
The disease docs rage with great severity
In Portugal and Spain. and 1t to be gradually abat
ing there We hope by the LIST Of October to be able to
visit Lisbon Ferro
To-day all the boats of the squadron out armed and
equipped, undergoing inspection. They present fine
appearance.