The New York herald., 1871-11-14
NOT OFF YET.
Movements Of General sherman-A False start
for Europe-The Wabash Arrived, but Not
Ready to Leave-D Description Of the
FriScte and List Of Her Officers

General Sherman, colonel Audenried and Lieu
tenant Frederick d. Grant left the Astor House
yesterday, az two O'Clock, accompanied by num-
ber OF friends, and drove TO the Battery. where .
large crowd had collected. The steamer Henry
Smith was IN readiness and the party In ali about
fifteen persons, embarked. A pile OF luggage, pro-
visions OF all kinds and personal trumpery
Uttered the deck OF the gayly dressed
steamer Among the latter were several fowling
pieces and rifles. General Sherman had very nne
r;fle, which he examined, cooked ana uncocked,
and put to his shoulders In evident delight, appa-
rently unconscious OF the fact that the crowd
was highly amused at the spectacle OF the General
Of the Army OF the United States
PUTTING HIMSELF THROUGH THE MANUAL
OF arms. There was no cheering or other demon
strstions "a the steamer backed out and headed
or Staten Island; but everybody wanted to
have good look at Sherman ana "Prince
Fred.r- Tho trip down the bay was very
pleasant and was much enjoyed BY all on
board, especially the ladies OF the party. Not .
little amusement was Occasoned by the announce
ment that the Henry Smith could not safely 90
alongside the Wabash, and moro when the party,
headed by General sherman. stepped from plank
and crawied througha porthols to the main deck
OF the frigate. SFs m #s
Rear Admiral Alden crawled afier the General
and assisted the ladies to the deck, and
afterwards did the nonors OF the 0cca-
sion with his usual courtesy. The dis
tinguished digntaries remained on board for
about an hour and q half inspecting the cabins
(which were found to be beautifully ntted and the
Thousand and objects Of interest board In the
meanwhile the ships band-latey transferred from
the Franklln-played on the quarter d sck. The ma.
rtnes were then drawn up In due order ana saluted
THE GENERAL AND TIE ADMIRAL
QQ on ord th0
steamer salute OF seventeen guns was fred as
II The ~ WABASH is NOT ready to 10 to sea yet.
having TO Jake in coal before proceeding on
her voyage Sne Is g splendid specimen Of
aav' aa Ola ss osss se0S Sn guns s keel a q
forward on the upper deck and has crew Of z4s
worthy her trial trip from Boston. She left tDat
port on the sth inst and encountered severe gale
her performance. Three men at the wheel were
severely injured ON the voyage, but are doing well.
Tne Wabash will when she arrives In European
THE FLAGSHIP OF OUR SQUADRON,
bearing the pennant Of Rear Admiral James Alden,
Boggs, who is ON board the Plymouth, which tenn.
porariy bears his nag, VIII be relieved and assigned
TO other duty. The following Is
ROSTER or THE oFr!cEe5
Of the ,-s.... !. - S%-~g
Rear Admire, James Alden, commanding Eu-
Captain William G. Temple, Chief of STAFF
Z. Brown, Secretary to COmmander-in-Cnief; J,
Blair, Clerk TO Commander-ln-ChieI g. j. Marbury,
Captain Robert ". shuieidt commanding Wa
bash. Ii st}N
Lieutenant C0nlnaGndes,s-Thoma L. Swami, Ex-
ecutive Officer; George w. Hayward, Navigator
Charles McGregor, Bowman II. McCalia ana George
+. +. Wilde. f3
L,euiera,us- G. Hooker and Franklin
NdsteYs-Leavitt @. Logan, Robert r. Jasper, VII
liam J. Barnett aud William II. Reeder
Ensi0ns-Sumner g. Paine, Charles r. Brown,
Newton E. Mason, Edward b. Barry.
Thomas Charles W. Bartlett, Edward +. Qualtrough,
Thomas Y. Wood, George L. Selden. Asner G. Baker,
Medfcul Inspecor-Edward shippen, Fleet Sur
geon.
Stsrgeons-Psssed Assistant, George +. winslow;
Assistant, M. L. Ruth.
Pay lnsp .ctor-James Fulton. Fleet Paymaster.
Engineers-Chief, Edward D. Robie. Fleet Engi-
ncer; First Assistants, Daniel p. Mccartney ana
Truman n. Jones; Second Assistant, Charles w.
Rae.
Captain aexursnes- George p Houston; Second
Leuienang, BENJAMIN X. RUSSELL
FIUHdster's CteT,k-M. b Moody
F9cei Edy7nasers Cle,k-Willlam m. Gibson.
captains Cye1k-George A. Shuteldt
Boatssoain-Charies Miller.
Gtiuner-Charie5 w. Homer.
sntey-R0bert A. Williams.
Sdil7ndker-FranciS Boom.
General Sherman, Mr.. Grant and Colonel Auden-
reid returned to the Astor House, where they win
viii once more embark. President Grant intended
to wait until the departure Of General Sherman and
his son. but owing to pressure OF public business
ne was compelled TO leave 10r Washington on sun
day night. Last evening General Sherman and
party attended the performance OF the opera OF
''Faust' at the Academy OF Music. They were oil
course, delighted with the singing and nne acting
or Miss Nilsson as Marguerite.