The New York herald., 1873-12-07
IHE WAR CLOUD.
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10 tn0Se on boaru the Tlgate assembled aDOut the
gate and there remained for hours, until they
became convinced that there was no hope OF in
duigng their iond wishes. There were iew how
ever, ladies and gentlemen, who had friends
among the superior officers, who we're held as an
exception to the prescribed outsiders, and
these looked upon with envy by the
less fortunate applicants for admission. on
the dock all was buste and hurry The
white steam from the pipes OF the Colorado was
commlngling with the atmosphere. Ofcers were
giving orders, and men were executing them with
alacrty. A few extra stores we're taken on and
the nObe ship drew Il u feet OF water forward and
about 22k att Her guns peered menacingly from
her ports, and Spanish and American naval 0fi-
GERS commingled and conversed on the momensous
occasion In friendly terms. There certainly was
mental reserve, however. underlying all this ex
ternai evidence OF courtesy, which could fail to
impress the close observer. The Colorado was
unable TO leave in the forenoon, and consequently
had to await flood tide IL O'Clock last night. at
which hour she lett her moorngs for the buoy or
the Battery. She will take on her powder to-day,
and will sail direct for Cuban waters on Monday
morning.
LOSS OF A COALLADES BARGE.
serious and unt0ward accident occurred at the
yard at quarter past two yesterday morning,
which WILL unfortunately, delay the departure OF
the Arapies, Spanish iron-cad, a week or ten days
longer. 1t appears that the iron turreted ship
Roanoke. while being moved down to the Long
Dock cOllided with the coal barge Upland, laden
with 800 tons OF COAL causing the latter to fill and
sink Immediately across the mouth OF the Dry
Dock. 1t is supposed the boat broke her back, and
the tide will wash the coal, which can only be
raised by dredging. The Spaniards deeply regret
tins accident, as 1t necessarily delays their depar
ture at the present critical iunctare.
RECRUITING
is progressing brisKy at Buffalo, Detroit. Chicago,
Burlington, New York and Erie Excellent sea-
men and machinists are obtained from the lakes,
the season beng now closed in those waters. Yes
terday 60 men reached the
RECEIVING SHIP VERMONT,
from the United States steamer Michigan, at Erie,
Pa. There are now AGO men on the receiving snip,
and recruits coming IN at the rate of 40 per day
Her accommodations are ample, she having had at
one time during the war 500 men ON board.
The following is a list OF officers attached to the
Cap;aim-T. W. Low.
Lteutenants-C A. schetky, Charles H. Judd and
Mates~-Cnarles G,insford, Henry setley, Alex.
ander McIntosh and Lawrence Gallagher,
Sts'geOn-kd. kershner.
I'UNnIdSter-James h. Tolfree.
Chapldt,-H. B. Hbbln.
Cuptnin's Cterh-fienry L. Peck.
Pay Clerk-Levi l.. Brigham.
BO1tSaCain--H arman Peters.
ABOUT THE MISSING KANSAS.
The writer yesterday conve:sed with an offlcer
hearing IRON the sloop-of-war Kansas. which left
this port on the l4th OF November with q crew OF
about l7s officers and men, and has not since
been heard OF. the officer sad:-'l have nothing
to say about the Kansas, beyond endorsing the
expressions in regard to the safety of the vessel,
which have been gwen utterance to by other OIL
and published in the HERALD | see no real
cause oil alarm in our not hearing from her. she
was well oficered and manned. Speed is not SO
much an object with war vessels and she may be
making slow passage to Santiago de Cuba. or she
might have injured her machinery In some man.
ner and have put into Nassau for repairs i am
not certain as TO whether there Is dry dock at
Nassau as 1t is several years since was there 1t
may be that she reached some Of the West India
Islands just alter the departure OF the mail
steamer, which would prevent our hearing OF her
until the next steamer lett have no fear as TO
her safety.
A distinguished officer OF the navy, speaking
about the failure OF the Manhattan to make tue
passage 10 Key West alter leaving Philadelphia
though considerable condemnation has been cast
upon her. She lett the Navy Yard, where sne was
qucntly she shipped the delusing quanti-
ties, aud came pretty near gong down. The Man
sent on trial trip before setting out on the
age. Had that been done, then her commander,
Captain Yates, who, though inexperienced IN
of the vessel ana caused their remedy upon his re-
turn. But the government was in such a hurry
that she mad not fair trial. monitor going to
sea must be Just like a bottle well corked. She
must be air ught, so as to be buoyant. IL the cork
good monitor, and will be ready to proceed in q
Very few days to Key West, santiago or wherever
else she may be required"
ROANOKE
is now lying at the long dock in the yard, where
she IS taxing IN coal. Work on her boilers is
OF the station, Mr.. Seweli, informed the writer be
got ready for harb0r duty in 4S hours should an
extraordinary emergency arise Tor her presence as
q harbOr guard. Tho Dictator (m0nItor) couid
also be got ready IN week ior service. Officers
will be ordered to both vessels thus week, and no
little anxiety Is expressed among she captains and
commanders
mands Will tall. Applicants Tor honors at the
Detail Bureau, Washington, are very numerous.
MINNESOTA
Some disappointment Is Occasioned among the
officers who are under orders to report Tor duty
on board the lrigate Minnesota on the 18TH inst,
attendant upon the announcement OF the Cine OF
the Construction Department that she cannot bc
made ready Tor commission before January rs,
1874. The officers OF the navy. as rule do not
relish being compelled to board in New York for
any length oi time, while awaiting their ships to
get ready The expenses OF living in New York Is
not IN Keeping with their pay, and the require.
ments Of society and rank winch they are com.
PEELED TO maintain.
This vessel, which Is a sister ship OF the Florida,
VIII be taken to the Navy Yard about Wednesday,
fitted out with all dispatch. There IS plenty OF
work for more men, with advantage to the public
service. at the Navy Yard, and the power to in.
crease the force lies with Congress. The exigcncy
for the required work is recognized by the nation
at large.
The Sunken Coal Bargc-An Accident &
which mas Occurred Four Times in a
short Interval.
HERALD reporter knocked at the gate of the
navy yard at late hour last night, to ascertain
the exact circumstances OF the unfortunate acci-
dent which resulted in the sinking OF the coal
barge, from the oflical authority in charge OF the
station. After the hour for the closing Of the gates
the strictest discipline is maintained at the yard
and no outsiders are allowed to pass the guard
unless they first show that they have important
business with the authorities. and even then,
only after showing Official credentials The
reporter was challenged at the outer
gate, and after explaining his business the sentry
sent Tor the sergeant OF the guard Alter some
parley the latter consented TO admit him, and
corporal was detailed to escort him to the Ly ceum,
where 1t was supposed that the commandant
OF the station would be. On arriving at the front