The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-17

Visit Of Secretary E0beson to the Brooklyn
Navy Yard-Tnc Taiiapoosn Disciai,Ded mn
Pleasure Boat-Fhe Secretary "Xnfcr.
vfewed' by a Omc-Leased vefryam-A
Rigid Inspection of the Janinta mud Vessels
Fitting for Cuban Waters.
Yesterday morning the Brooklyn Navy YARD
authorizes were prepared to receive Mr. Robson,
Secretary of the Navy, but owing TO detention at
Fort Hamilton the Ta!!aDoosa did not arrive until
haf-past one O'Clock in the afternoon, and to tho
relief of battalion OF marines, who had been kept
sweterng in the sun for four hours previous to tho
arrival Of the distinguished visitor. itF
AS soon as the Ialapoosa Commander r.
Chandler, hove Ia sight, bearing the nag Of the
Secretary the guns OF the cob dock battery belched
forth salute Of fifteen guns, aud when the dig
tinguished party, consisting Of Mr.. R0Oeson
General Sherman, Vice Admiral Porter and other
dignitaries, landed at the wharf. they were
received by Rear Admiral Godon commandant, and
Captain Strong, executive officer OF the yard. the
marines, under Brevet LieuenaDG Colonel John l..
Bro0me presented arms, the battalion Gag was
dipped, the drums gave three RIFLES and the Secre.
number OF workmen assembled to give Mr.. Robson
hearty cheer and welcome for the alacrty with
when he recognized their rights under the Eight
Hour law, but they were denied this privilege, being
ordered back to work.
At the iyceum Captain Almy clltz, Commanders
Whiting, Harmony, Bean anu Luce; Paymasters
Cunningham and Watmougn. Naval Constructor
Deano, and General Gilmore, United States Army,
IN service trocx coats swords aud white pants were
drawn up. ~
General Sherman looked remarkably well, appear.
ing In q new uniform, aud the well deserved louf
stars on his shoulder srapt0oked rather small ~
comparison with the usual 'fuss and feather style
OF army Officers. Admiral Porter appeared N cit'
zen's dress. Secretary Robson was pafnly dressed
HIS personal appearance was favorably com.
| mented on by the flower twenty" and his plain,
matter Of fact style and evident desire TO avoid for
maitieS pleased Deariy every Que. Congressman
Robinson presented one-Iegged retired sailor to
the secretary as the old salor begged Tor M intro
ductioa and ne was rs aiiabIy received as though
no were decorated with the a1ap dor Of an admiral.
The distinguished party then proceeded TO the resi-
| dence Of Admiral Godon, where refreshments were
| served. Not much time was wasted over the
''liqudn portion. An invitation was extended 10
visit the United States steamer Junata, Commander
stephen B. Luce which was accepted. Every thing
was found In remarkably due order. The Junata
drops down to the Compass station to-day and WIZ
Immediately go to sea.
Captain chandler, OF the Talapoosa disclaims the
idea VI hts vessel being termed 'Junketing cralr
brought from Washington for the Severn and other
vessels, "Ca my craft freight b0at, for do Goa
siderable ID that linen 1t appears anchors, chains
and ordnance material are manal S * q:
Talapoo5a Ia used Tor freightng these articles 70
the other stati0ns On the General Grant trip fhe
brought heavy freight Tor the New YORK Navy
Yard, consisting OF anchors ana chains
The examination In chief OF Admiral Godon as 70
the expedition ana preparation OF the vessels IN,
tended fOf-sefvlce In Cuban waters was conducted
by Vice Admiral Porter, and he was put through .
rigid crosS-examinatiol In lawyer like style BY Sec.
rotary Robson Tie condition OF the nagship
Severn on which workmen are engaged both night
and day, received special attention.
TIE Boston Navy Yard VIII be the next one vie.
tied.
1t is now well settled fact that all the 'front.' ads
hitting cut are intended for service In Cuban wateral
as exclusively stated in the HERALD naval report OF