New-York tribune., 1873-12-16
NAVAL PREPARATIONS.
DISPATCHES FOR REAR-ADMIRAL SCOTT.
IRY TELEGKAPu To TIE TRIeUNE.l

NAVAL PREPARATIONS.
DISPATCHES FOR REAR-ADMIRAL SCOTT.
lBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIeUSE.I
WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-The following has been re-
ceiyed from special correspondent:
KEY WEST Dee. I5.-The Revenue cutter Cofax has
arrived with Lieut.. J. NJ. Totten; the Fortune has
arrived with Lieut. Commander Green from Cedar Keys
and the steamer Lavaeca arrived with Lieut. j. W.
Miller All these officers bearers OF dispatches from
the Navy Department for Admiral Scott
TIE YBASKLIN PLACED IN CoMMIsSIoN-IJsr or
OFFICERS
BosToN, Dec. 15-The United States steam
ship Franklin placed in commission TINS afternoon.
The officers and men went on board at O'Clock, after
which Capt Roe executive officer Of the station turned
the vessel Capt Simpson and the American en-
sign hoisted. The following is complete list OF
the officers OF the Franklin SO far as reported:
Captain. L. Smson; Lieutenant Commanders, F. j.
Hl1ginson. 9. W ArmentrouI; Lentsnants, j. X. sci,
fridge K NJ. Cults, w. y, Parker, H. W. Lyon Medical
squadron. F NJ. Gunneii Assistant Surgeon. William
Houston Passed Assistant Surgeon, F. nj. DearbOrne
Paymaser Frank Crosby Chief Engineer A. j. Kier-
sted Second Assistant Engineer, C. j. habighorst Mas
ter Alexander McCrackin Ensigns, W. y Holiday, j.
$. Abbott, John b. Milton Midshipmep s. A. staunton,
cnan auteusa an ,of OF e Gcrp
Robinson Boatswain, John McCoGerly Gunner, Thos.
NJ. Howells.
The Franklin will doubtless he the flagship Of the
Cuban Squadron, OF which Admiral Porter will probably
have command.
THE NogRoLK NAvY-YARD-THE TORPEDO FIXTURES
OF THE MAYFIOwER.
IBI TELEGRAPH To THE rRBUSE.l
NORFOLK, Va, Dec. t5.-BefOre the departure
of the Mayfower which did not until yesterday
afternoon owing TO pected delay, her torpedo
fixtures given trial, and proved an excellent
arrangement They similar the MahOpacs attach
and the booms TO which the topedoes attached
extend out forty from either side. The savannah
is nearly finished but the Macedonian will not be
peted for mouth yet Large numbers OF workmen are
busy engaged on both vessels. Gunner John Gaskins
has been detached from duty at Fort Norfolk and
dered to the Minnesota; Mate II. H. Johnson has been
detached rom the Mayhower and ordered to the New
Hampshire. The Russian brig Kalervo has been
demned and will not be docked, hitherto supposed.
She will be taken TO Baltimore soon as her cargo has
been discharged. The marine courtmartial which
vened Friday private John Gallagher closed
It's lsbors and adjourned this afternoon. twenty-five
were discharged to-day from the ordnance depart
ment discharge will take place in the shpjoiners
department tomorrow.
THE BROOKLYN MAYNARD.
Commodore John Rodgers, Chief of the Bu-
re,i OF Yards and Docks visited the Yard yesterday,
and, in company with Admiral Rowan, made tour OF
inspection through the various departments lie VIE
tied the drydock and seemed desrous OF ascertainnG
personally the condition OF affairs there relative TO the
sunken coal barge His views the subject have not
been made public The Coast Wreckina Company have
yet begun operations on the coal barge Upland
Meanw lille she Is slowly settling in the soft mud at the
entrance OF the drydock and the difficulty OF raising
her increases daily. Tho unfortunate pocXade OF the
Arspes thus continues and from present appearances
1t will be long time before she can De hoated out
Standing in the drydock beyond short time Is consid
cred very Injurious for vessel Of her class and fears
oha uill
Her officers express great surprise at the
in removing the obstructop and Anticipate Ia long de-
tention.
Work on the Florida Is unabated Her battery has
been changed TO 10 nneinch guns ana TWO i"-pouno
PARROTS forward, as was found that her machinery
would allow space enough for powder Tor her battery
first intended. Her powerful engines NIL nearly her
entire hold below the waerline steam if kept up con-
nualy and the repairs on her boilers are about COM
| pleted
At o'clock Yesterday the Dictator was towed from
the Cob Dock over TO Long Dock where she lies along
side the Roanoke. She will be taken 70 the dryaocK at
Red Hook. South Brooklyn, to-day. IL was INTENDED
that she should occupy the drydock al tine yard Out
has had TO be abandoned account blockade
| OF the Araples.
large gang OF panters are busy between decks on
the Minnesota and the various departments OF repairs
are urged forward as fast possible Two new boilers
have been added 10 engines ana steam was put on
| yesterday. The machinery OF the Ne'au" naS peen
taken out and put the DOCK III mas peeh soiu W
private parties for $4,000, and her hull Drought Too
The repairs of the swaars going on though 1t will
be nearly two months before she is ready for sea.
draft Of 81 men from the recruiting Office at Erie Penn,
arrived yesterday Boatsw Ansel Keen has reported
| for duty on the Minnesota.
NAVAL ASSIGNMENTS.
| WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Commander james
A. Greer has been ordered to duty ms memoer Oh he
Board OF Inspectors; Commander Frances A. Baker as
Lighthouse Inspector OF the tJfth DISTRICT Lieut.
| Commander E. r. Woodward to the receiving snip 'er
mont Executive Oicer Lieut.. w. L. field 10 spec'a'
duty in the Bureau OF Navigation Assistant surgeon Z.
X. Lancy TO the NavyYard at Mare Island CA'i Lar
penter 4. A. whitebOuse and Acting samaker A. W.
Stephens TO the Minnesota; Commander sab'hs o'huey
h detached from duty as Lighthouse Inspector OF lhe
Fifth District from Jan and placed on wstine oruo'
Lent r. r. Gilmore Is detached from the Froi'o IN" o
dered to the Minnesota; FirstnAsslstant Engineer d
Flood detached from the iroQnos and ordered 70 'ne
eaeo; First Assistant Engineer a. H. white dessehse
from srssseS a vs'svs hsssa and rsv>ss On