The New York herald., 1873-11-25
NAVAL PREPARATIONS.

The Peaceful Turn i'm the Tide Of Affairs
Not Apparent ut the Brooklyn Navy
Yard.
NOtwithstan ding the change in the tone of the
administration organs from warlike air to that
of piping peace, there is no falling of in the order
OF preparations at the Navy Yard OF this station.
the business OF each department is being prose-
cuted with unwonted vigor, and when the daylight
fades the gas burners lit and the profits OF the
gas company are increased hundredfold. The
mechanics are doing well, and earning consid-
cradle mouey in making over time. The yard yes
terday was IN shockingly muddy condition, as Is
always the case during rainy weather. This state
OF affairs could be readily remedied at the
trtfiDg expenditure OF the amount requisite
to pave the streets. IL Is not creditabe to
the government to permit such neglect to
exist so long on sucn an important station. Plenty
OF laporers and PAYERS are now out OF employment
who would gladly serve Uncle sam by laying a
proper pavement and cleaning the yard thoroughly
were the opportunity anorded them. owing to
the storm and the lull in the excitement there
were not many visitors to the yard yesterday
other than prominent ward politicians, adherents
of the administration who came to urge the en-
ployment of certain party workers 'here, there or
elsewhere in the Navy Yard All these men are
indignant with the Secretary Of State for weaken
ing in the attitude taken upon the Cuban ques.
ton. There were all sorts OF rumors circulated to
the effect that work would be discontinued upon
the Colorado, Minnesota, Florida Roanoke
and Dictator, as there was no longer any
danger or war. Inquiry made by the writer
above stated, the work OF preparation would be
pushed forward with all possible vigor. and ne
hoped to have ave the Colorado ready to 60 into com
delay will be to obtain crew. She will require
600 men to make up her complement Recruit
ing is progressing slowly, seamen being scarce.
OF landsmen any number can be shipped but
green hands require 80 much drilling that they
are Of little use on man-of- war for other than
laborng purposes 1t was supposed that the moni-
tor Dictator, which was brought on here from New
London, was nearly ready Tor service, but upon a
careful examination 1t has been found that the
bolts are drawn from her boilers, and it will re-
qulre three weeks labor TO 1T her out.
Spanish iron-clad, remains on the dry dock at the
yard. Yesterday mechanic who was at work on the
Is termed in common parlance taking fall out''
Of one Of the officers OF the iron vessel. The payal
Don who was subjected to the indignity vas
chanic was engaged when he suddenly exclaimed
with an an Of Saa SSaasPps and disgust No good
what Il tEse You say ahsrly istortea isS
Workman.
"No good no goodp' repeated the officer.
:, Take that then you Spanish ,,,...-, and see
he dealt the Spanish officer telling blow on the
jaw, knocking him down. or course the workman
lost his Job, but he claims
THE FIRST KEOCKDOwN,
The work on the Ara rArapiles Is being done by men
In the spar shop, OF which Mr. Dodge is master
there are 40 men engaged in turning out the mastS
and yards required for the Minnesota and Swatara.
In the blockmakefsi snop, OF which W. H. Geavy
is master, work IS pushed forward night and day,
turning out blocks OF the most modern and ap-
proved pattern, together with panelling, ratings,
&c. 1t will be no fault Of the 40 skilled men in this
shop II the Spanish game Of 'injury and INSULT is
not blocked. They are willing to contribute their
share TO the success OF the navy. The ironclad
shop, boat house, oaKum mill and other workshops
in lnll blast.