The New York herald., 1868-12-13

The Brooklyn Navy Yard mas exhibited more eyi
dence Of life and animation in It's several depart
mens since the first OF the month than it has shown
Tor very long time previous. During the past week.
in consequence OF orders received by Admiral Godon
from Washington TO lit out two or three vessels for
sea- II was found necessary add to the number OF
workmen in the riegers', macnnsts and laborers'
departments, which was done, and the force III
creased TO the aggregate OF about 600 by the en-
ployment OF between 800 and 400 men. Even this
small force taken on has proved an incalculable
blessing to the fortunate ones thus reinstated, i'm
aifording them remunerative work for the incement
season.
THE FRANKLIN.
The magnificent steam frigate Franklin, late Tag
ship OF Admiral Farragut, OF the Mediterranean
squadron, IS lying at the wharf near the shears at
the Navy Yard. and is undergoing thorough over
hauling from stem to stern. Commander L. A. X.
Benhail is making survey OF the Franklin, agreca-
bly, to lis instructions. She has been recaulked and
is now having her sails inspected All the officers
who came home with her have been detached and
new ones have been ordered to her. Her crew,
which numbers about $50 men, are detained the
receiving ship Vermont during the progress OF re-
pairs on the Franklin, to which latter
ship they are taken over in detachments daily
and assist in the work gong on there. The
uu complement OF the Franklin including officers
and men, is 6O0 She will probably be in readiness
for sea IN the latter part OF January, and will then
sail for The Mediterranean, flying the broad pennant
OF Admiral William Radiord. The following are the
ocers who have been ordered and have reported for
duty on board the Franklin
Ctpiatn, IN Command or Shtp-C. r. P. Rodgers.
Elset Cuptain--John G. Howe.
Fleet PdDnadstes- - Bradford.
, LstaenaH Commander and Executive 009cer-
Frederick V. McNar.
Lieutenant Comnaonders-James ID. Marvin (navi-
eating oincer), Anthone McNair, Francis 5. Brown,
Francis J. Higginsen and George w. Sumner.
Nidsiipmen.-chi Elliot stinsen, Wood,
Thompson, Cowgirl.
Two weeks liberty and money have been granted
the crew to go ashore and visit their homes IN de-
tachments since their arrival at the Navy Yard and
the privilege thus far accorded these men has not
behaved himself sas becomes a true American sea.
man" ana returgeQ on time, TO report Vt the pur-
: & Frk M KENosnI.. 17f. :. '-t
The new and handsome second class screw steam
sloop-of-war Kenosha ten guns, Is now ~ the dry
dock, and is being pushed rapidly forward. Her
for sea about the lst Of February she is destined
for the Mediterranean station where she will re-
lieve the United States sloop-of-war Canandaigua.
command OF the Kenosha.
Lieutenant Henry H, Gorringe has been detached
Yard and ordered to the sailing sloop.o Ports
mouth watch officer. His place at the Navy Yard
has been filed by Lieutenant Commander Frederick
THE PORTSMOUTH
Ia to be ready for her interesting cruise around
ae wopa o at with
Alexander A. Semmes will assume command OF the
Portsmouth "up0n this OCCASION" IN accordance
with the wishes Of "the powers that be,n when she
goes out practice ship for young officers. There
great many junior officers in the service at the
present time who are unoccuped a.ld are anxiously
awaiting the arrival or their orders to join her OH
the intended cruise Of instruction.
THE NEsHAMlNY.
The new first class steam sloop-Of-war Nesha-
miuy 1913 tons old register and 2Ol9 new register,
fifteen guns, which recently had most satisfactory
trial OF her engines and machinery at the dock in the
Navy Yard, Is 10 go Oh sea trial IN the early part OF
February.
THE UNITED STATES sToREsHIP GUARD
Commander Henry A. Adams, sailed for the Mediter-
ranean station on Thursday last with q cargo OF
clothing, provisions and other stores ior the ships OF
that neet.
THE sLoop.or-wAR RICHMOND
s fitting out for the latter squadron at the Charles
town Navy Yard, where she VIII relieve the Ticon-
deroga. Captain X. NJ. J. Mullany Is to command
the Richmond.
THE LATE ROBBERY.
A special board OF inquiry in the case OF the
alleged theft OF government money from the safe on
board the Vermont has been appointed by the Secre-
tary Of the Navy to investigate the accounts and
sSn q Roert Se ~ The board Which
so%rsoSw Of @Ssnp A%s nn Tesasn
Barry, rave, been engaged In overhauing tn,
accounts Keptby the abscondng clerk, and il is ru
mored have discovered that these discrepancies oc
cur III seVeTil places ana cAlcHu over u PeIiOu y
several months, thus swelling the losses OF the gov
ernment far. beyond $I2,0O0 the amount original,
reported. The exact sum taken has not, however
yet transpired.
COMMANDER JAMES @. JouErr,
Captain Of the United States steamer Michigan, or
Lake Erie, with his vessel in winter quarters al
Erie Pa.
VISITING DAYS
at the Brooklyn Navy ard are designated rs Tues
days and Fridays, on which days general permission
is given civilians to 60 on board the receiving shiE
Vermont; but on no other day without special per
mission Is this privilege granted.
MEDICAL TRANSFER
Assistant Surgeon william Marmon has reported
for duty board the receiving ship at the Charles
town iMass) Navy Yard.