The New York herald., 1868-04-22
TIE PRuSSlAN SCHOOL SNIP NiOBE.

The Prussian naval school ship Niobe registered
as frigae, having on board the junior class Prus
sian naval cadets arrived at this port on Saturday,
and is now anchored OF the Battery her formidable
appearance attracting the attention OF all who visit
that section OF the city.
HER CRUIsE-sIzE-ARMAMENT.
The Niobe left the naval seaport of Kiel on the 4
OF September, 1887. and after visiting several OF
the more prominent ports in Europe proceeded
to the West Indies, about the islands of which
Prussia has for three years made the cruising
ground for Its naval school ships. All the ports
there have been repeatedly visited, and leaving Ha
vana short time since she sailed for Norfolk; but
stormy and foggy weather intervening her course
changed to this harbor This vessel is about ten
years old, constructed OF oak, has three full decks
Is ship rlgged and possesses accommodations OF an
excellent character. Her model does not indicate
high degree Of speed Is this essential in veei
OF her nature lnasmuch space is the grand
requisite Notwithstanding her bulging, clumsy
bow, bow ana nsi,, the absence OF fine architectural
lines o win Inoo the oi ad of o, ner @ immense canvas
The tonnage OF this vessel is 1852 tons, Prussian
measurement. Although Yesterday morning was
ngs over the upper deck causing, with the chilling
atmosphere, the vessel--as man-of-war at such
times isto be rather disagreeable place, the Nobe
presented picture of discipline and neatness. -
Her armament IN position on the upper and main
rifle bores, the former Numbering eighteen thIrtysix
Founders, the latter four thiriytw0 FOUNDERS. The
size and class OF this vessel entitle her 10 many
more guns OF like caibre, but the room required TO
pleasantly accommodate the cadets has necessitated
the reduction made, All the smaller arms on board
are OF the most improved patterns, .-sr
OBJECTS OF IiIE tICfsE, rI-.@a.
The mission Of the Nlobe, of course Is OF the most
peaceful nature, having for It's object alone the In
structon OF the cadesof Which there are forty-eght
on boaid-in the various studies OF seamanship gun
nery ana navigation. and other duties ordinary and
extraordinary Incident 10 life board naval vessels.
These young gentlemen at the age OF sixteen ana
seventeen years are required to pass severe exam
Alter one yr lie here they W are pea SDecteS s e
more rigid examination, when II successful,
tney receive commissions as mdshipnien, and
OF the empire to remain respectively two
years. This gives them three years OF sea service
when they are ordered TO the Naval College at Kie--
an institution similar 10 those OF the Naval Academy
at Annapolis and the Imperial Naval School at Brest
France-to remain one year, when, after still another
examination they become sub-licuenants. Follow.
lug this they are required TO have five years OF active
lieutenants. AT the naval school ali the studies ne
cessary such s naval tactics, artillery engineering
naval naval architecture laws OF nations, military and
tions languages &C, are taught them. IN this con.
necton It Is interesting to learn that owing to the
status as naval power, next year there will he ap-
pointed a larger number than these receiving
the preliminary instruction cadets. or the vcseelS
now In process OF construction by this nation, there
Is at the naval seaport, Klel an iron.clad over
OF twenty-five 800 pounds breach loading rifle
cannon.
LIST or OFFICERS.
The following is the list Of the officers Of the
tdbfak-Connmander Berger
Second Cdptdfl-COmmander Count of Monts
decentralization Won NOstitZ Schcriuy SchrO-
der, Aibrecht, Karcher.
St6-LteutendntS-naron Won Lcyctzow Thomsen
Baron Won LitZewitZ.
Chdptdfn-Kathmann.
Sfdf SurgeOn--Dr. Leschke.
Assistant Surgeon DIR. Wiedemann.
These with the cadets aud crew comprise two
hundred and eighty men, the personnel O The ship.
MOVEMENTS OF THE OFFICERS AND CADETS
The pleasantness OF Sunday morning enticcd many
OF the officers Of this vessel on shore eager 10 view
the wonders Of the city. They visited It's prominent
portions, uttered calculations Of surprise III the size
OF the buildings and their architecture but they were
amazed at the duncss everywhere apparent
ignorant OF the character OF our laws touching
the manner OF the days observance, and
returned TO their vessel disappointed BUT
In the week the Nobe Will remain IN our harbor
they viii have an opportunity OF viewing the busy
throng that dash through our thoroughIarcs the
rapidly with which business l. conducted. tho
grandeur OF our avenues the beauties of the PARK
aud the amusement loving spirit OF our citizens
They design to accomplish such tour Of the city,
and should we have weather Of a pleasant nature
some Will extend their trip AS far Us the Falls OF
Niagara.
The resident Consulate General visited the Niobe
on Monday morning and after transactlng business
OF an ofncial nature with the Captain accompanied
him to the shore. This vessel when she leaves our
port VIII sal for Plymouth, England.