The New York herald., 1873-11-19


the proper
SALUTE NINETEEN GUNS.
The order was compiled WITH the guns belching
forth the requisite number OF blank cartridges In
rapid succession. The Secretary requested that
Chel Engineer Henderson, In charge OF the steam
engineering department OF the yard, be sent for;
Also Chief Engineer Sewell, IN charge OF the ma
chinery anoat on this station; Captain Mead, In.
spector OF Ordnance, and one two other officials.
With these officers long conversation was had,
extending over an hour and half. They were
closely questioned as to the materials and labor
OF their several departments, and instructed con-
corning the necessity OF exercising care, with
petition and despatch, in the discharge of the
sponsibilities OF their Offices. Upon the
cluson the conference the Secretary visited few
OF the departments, and then drove of, the tina
rine guardh at the gate "turning outn and pre-
senting arms TO the Secretary he was driven by.
WHAT THE CHIEF OF CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS
The writer had a brief conversation with the
Cmei OIL the Bureau OF construction and REPAIRS,
MT. ISAIAH ianscom, upon the Cuban question,
during which he said that 1.-The government meant
business; there could be no mistake on tins head.
Vessels were being lifted out with all despatch,
and the object OF the visit OF the Secretary was TO
confer upon the subject OF construction and re-
pairs, Enat he may be personally apprsed OF the
exact condition OF the work OF preparation. He be-
leved that in the course OF three weeks, at the
farthest the government would have very fine
neet OF vessels IN Cuban waters. There would prob
ably be IL or 20 ships OF war there by that time,
and this squadron would be reinforced con
not be declared by any other authority than
that OF Congress, but inquiry would be made by
Virginius at the time OF her capture whether she
was on the high seas or in British waters" The
reporter inquired as to how this important ques-
tion OF locality TO be decided unless they were
first to ''knock the shackes on" the survivors OF
the massacred crew OF tne virSnus rney ,at ym Mould
dispute could be settled" rejoned the Chief. He
felt perfectly satisfied that the administration
"meant business" but Congress must approve the
acts
JUNIATA.
The Junata, Commander ID. l.. Bralne, did not
sail yesterday, owing TO the unsettled condition OF
the weather. She received an addition to her
crew or % men, however, and will sail to-day
under sealed orders.
RECRUITS
are coming into the yard at the rate of II and Is
per day The 'srunners" whose business 1t Is to
lurk about the haunts OF seamen in New York and
persuade them that they can get them shipped IN
business lust now. There is not, however, the
slightest occasion for sailor to put himself under
whose only object is to leece him. Any man fit
1or service shin. at the rendezvous
board the Vermont upon personal application.
VISITORS EXCLUDED FROM THE YARD.
In accordance with instructions OF Captain
Chandler, ..wno acts upon, the orders OF the
for the future, visitors ouher than representa-
tivcs OF the press are to be excluded from
has been so great that the regular business OF the
yard has been interiered with.
THE WORKING FORCE.
The force at the yard was slightly increased yes
terday. More men viii be taken on each day as
rapidly as they can be made available by the mas
ter mechanics OF the several departments.
Work ON the Colorado is being pushed forward
rapidly. The Minnesota was taken alongside the
dock, abreast the derrick, and large force OF men
will be set to work on her.
THE MINNESOTA
Mr.. Morehouse the active mate who superin-
tends the movements OF vessels at the yard as
serted yesterday that, in his Judgment, it wonld
not be possible to put the Minnesota In condition
for sea before the lst OF April AS for the Roanoke,
OF which so much has been written, she Is not fit
for service except in the harbor-that is il his
opinion be the correct thing, and his long expert
ence ana familiarity with all these vessels and
their qualifications lends weight to Mate More
The monitor Dictator, now at New London, win
be taken to Brooklyn for repairs III u lew days
Her destination is Cuba when ready.
The DOubie-Turreted Monitor Terror
and Three Other Monitors To BE Made
Ready for Cuba.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 49, 1873.
The double turrcted monitor Tsrrer is ordered
to be made immediately ready ior Cuban waters.
She is one of the largest war ships in the service.
Two other formidable monitors are ordered to be
repaired at the earliest moment. They will be put
under way in the morning. The Naval Construc-
tor here is doing all in his power to get the ships
ready, and, could the mechanics be untram-
meled, there would be no fear OF the immediate
preparation OF all ships ordered out to sea.
Activity in the Navy Departmental
Series OF Changes in Connection with
the Getting Ready.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is, 1873.
Lieutenant Edward N. Kellogg is ordered to the
iron-clad steamer Saugus as executive officer at
Key West, Fla. Lieutenant Commander william
Whitehead is ordered to temporary recruiting duty
at Cleveland, Ohio. Lieutenant Zera l.. Tanner is
ordered to temporary recruiting duty at Buffalo,
n. Y. Lieutenant Arthur Fl. Fletcher is ordered to
the temporary command OF the receiving ship at
Washington ID. G. Lieutenant James A. Chesley
and Surgeon Thomas n. Penrose are ordered to
temporary recruiting duty at Cleveland, Ohio.
Master Charles T. Norton and Passed Assistant
Surgeon l.. II. Ware to temporary recruiting duty
at Buffalo, \. Y. Paymaster Ambrose J. Clark
to duty in rs charge ores at Key
l.. Harris to recruiting duty at Baltimore.
Lieutenant Commander +. T. woodward is
detached from the Saugus and ordered to return
home and report on MS arrival. Master John b.
Rodman is detached from the Michigan and
dered to the Juniata. Master F. f. Upton Is de-
tached from the Juniata ana placed on waiting
ders. Assistant Paymaster Frank Bssell has been
detached from duty in charge OF stores at Key
West, Fla, and ordered to remain duty there
as assistant to Paymaster Clark. Assistant Pay
master f. X. Calhoun is detached from the Saugus
and ordered 10 return home and report his arrival.
Assistant Paymaster Frank H. Clark from special
duty at Key West ana ordered to the Saugus
Work at the Gosport Navy Yard The
Iron-Clnd Mahopac Being Rapidly
Made Rcady-rhe Mahopac and Nam
haitian to Join Admiral Scott's Squad
NORFOLK Va, Nov. is, 1879.
The fitting ont OF the iron-clad Mahopac at the
Gosport Navy Yard for the Cuban waters continues
with the greatest activity day and night, and
everything necessary to put her in proper trim for
active service is being done. The stir and hustle
visible attracts the l0oker-on. Messengers may be
seen hurrying to and from the various Official
headquarters carrying dispatches and orders.
The orders previously given to Captain
Il. X. owens to take command Of the