New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-23
THE U. S. STEAM FRIGATE COLORADO.
HOSTING A REAR-ADMIRAL's FLAG-ADDREsS
OF REAR-ADMIRAL RODGERS.

| HOSTING REAR-ADMIRALs FLAG-ADDRESS
| OF REAR-ADMIRAL RODGERS.
An interesting naval ceremony took place IN
harbor yesterday afternoon the occasion OF Rear
Admiral John Rogers hosting his flag at the mzzen OF
the United States frgate Colorado which vessel
will sail from this port in few days "a the flagship OF
the Asiatic feet IL is long time since BearAdmiral
has been permitted hoist his flag in this harbor the
ceremony usually taking place three leagues or shore
The crew Of the ship turned TO" at y rn and
the officers appeared in full dress at the same time. At
the United tender Catapa bearing the broad
pennant of Admiral GOdOn, came alongside bringing
that officer. who accompanied by portion OF his
sta the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher number Of ladies',
and several gentlemen About this time Capt Blake,
commanding the United States steamer Alaska
came alongside in his steam launch. The two
beautiful steam launches OF the Colorado were
plying between the battery and the ship, each loaded
with guests
at Il O'Clock, There 300 visitors on board.
The fife and drum beat 10 quarters" and every
officer and the ship instantly at his station
In few seconds the inspection was over and the men
were "piped down." The crew now formed in line
fore and aft the ship the officers being the starDoard
side OF the quarter deck the marines next and the
forward, aud forming line which reached around the
forward pivot and back TO the quarterback the port
side. ReafAdmiral John Rodgers, accompanied by his
staff then took up position IN the center OF the star,
board side OF the quarterback the drum rolled ana MS
flag displayed at the mzzen royal truck the band
playing Han TO the Chief" The Admiral then removed
his cnapeau and addressed the officers and crew III the
following words
/" In hosting my flag board Of this noble vessel
would say tnat feel proud OF her OF her Officers and
her crew. trust may be credis the service to
which we belong In serving as long ms We must to-
ccther there will he many pleasures and many palms,
with real hardshps 10 be borne These last wIl l
hope be met with patience and courage. with mutual
forOearance toward mutual feelings, with Kindness OF
action regulated by justice, and the necessity OF dis
cpline we cannot fail 10 live happily together"
Capt Cooper then introduced each officer Of the ship
according 10 rank 10 the ADMIRAL and the men were
plped down, al the same time tie nlneinch guns began
the alute due the Admiral and IL fired with preci
sion When Is rounds had been fired the ceremony was
and the guests went INTO the AdmTals CABIN ana
paTtOOk Of "a hOuntlful collation..
The ceremony OF hosting the flag Was witnessed by
the guests from poop Of the ship which Gle
waited position gave.ihem an excellent opportunity. At
the close Of the ceremonies the band performed some
popular selections and the visitors enjoyed themselves
unalv during the remainder Of the afternoon.
About a the spanish frgate leatad, flagship OF the
Spanish feet in these waters. displayed the American
courtesy promptly responded 10 by the Colorado,
with the Spanish flag flying from her fore
Admiral Rodgers has fine ship and superior set OF
officers; and Capt Cooper says OF the crew athough
have been IN commission for over one month there
has not been drunken man on board In physique
the and marines OF the Colorado are remarkable,
and the country may be proud Of them. The following
is an official list Of the officers Of the flagship Colorado
L esl coTmsascr x W6eer spi Mater Pl5eryiin,
rais Ads H. g. b FncrAdmirals Srs.iy. b =. Nl'l sih
H Colorado Lieut. Commander Sa Cssey -
f.,sa,s o.ti Heyena aA'''' IL "
Lieuieraut,w W Mead George Totem. H. " Mckee Bloom
Eus6,-F J. pr,te Jas R S.tdse chaS ws:s. TloHTa IL
steune0s Sureoas-H O. Mayo f'ei - ; ",.s d. ION
AeI Herde-or 'eet Frs, AstRaFipeeJ.S Fnne second
sSsc,5 .epsSS M:poui IT,
Anderson. GsuDer-T H. Iouune. Ca1Peaef-lola MeFAHe
Maic.-A,S Mcilio.a John wycsof G. Cooper IT, J. Bran.
Ctas Levin. T. Galster. A. HspAs lieei "a CefAo
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