The New York herald., 1875-12-30
NAVAL AFFAIRS.

LAUNCH OF THE FRIGATE TRENTON TO-DAY
ARRANGEMENTS FOR PUBLIC vIEw--A GALA
DAY ExpEcTED-THE sToREsaIP SUPPLY
READY FOR sEA-LIsT OF oFFICERS-MoyE-
MENTs OF OUR FOREIGN sQUApRoNs.
The Brooklyn Navy Yard at present presents an ap-
pearance of unusual activity and hustle, due, prob
ably to the fact that to-day the 1ne rgate Trenton,
twelve guns is to be launched. Ships not now
built and put into the water at great navy yard in
the same number that they were during the lively
times Of the late war; when launch was matter OF
particular importance, and when the yard was
thronged with busy worknen and the air was filed
with the sounds OF the adze and hammer A launch
now is decided in its dull dreamy life and it is
not all strange that the Trentons dash into her
tined element should stir officials and workmen in an
unwonted way.
Yesterday every ono was III some way or another en-
gagged in completing preparations for the great event
Hundreds of men were at work pulling down scalolds
driving wedges clearing away obstacles erecting plat
forms for spectators and In general getting ready for
the great launch. At sundown everything save few
minor preparations in order and If nothing
of unforeseen nature to prevent, the frgate
which many expectations are based, will float In the
walabout ready to be placed in dock and prepared
for Arrangements have been perfected under the
orders of Vice Admiral Rowan, by which the public
may witness the launch under the most favorable
circumstances. II will be admitted to the yard
about nine O'Clock A. NJ, and will find good points Of
observation and about the dry dock past which
the ship Will move The officers OF the yard and
friends Will be received upon the corvette Delaware
where the band will be stationed, while others may
good lookout the Susquehanna lying outside
the Delaware. IL is expected that large number of
ladies from New York Brooklyn and ncghboring cities
and towns will he present to grace the occasion. Miss
Parker daughter Of Ex-Governor Parker, of New Jer-
sew has been selected the ship as she leaves
her ways The affair, which viii take place at ten
A. NJ, promises to be very brilliant and successful
The store ship Supply was placed in commission
Tuesday by Captain Temple, and will fly
the pcnnant OF Commander c. w. Hayward.
She is partially filed with supplies for the European
"ad @ SDes Msa r q an
going through the unpleasant process Of shaking
down. preparatory for sea The supply Is an old
fashioned sailing ship small but comfortable, and has
displayed her flag in almost every foreign She will
probably look into of The Italian ports to pick up
such articles Of American production as may be ready
the Centennial Exposition although in naval circles
il is stl generally believed that the steam soop Of
Powhatan Captain Jouett will carry out her original
instructions, us her return can be more certainly
counted than that OF a sailing ship. The following
is full and complete list Of the officers Of the supply
ComndHder-G. W. Hayward.
Lieutenant AMI Erec1tire 0Gicer-H. f. Nichols
Lieutenant and NdUigd'or-W. H. Webb.
Ensigas-J. c. Cresap, A. T. Freeman and B. r. Rine-
hart
Past Assistant Sur9eoa-H Aulck
Past Assistant TdyRdSer-E. y. Whitchouse.
Bodtscdii- James Naah.
Aetna Cdrpenter-G w. Greene
Cdptdinis CIerk-JGssc Middleton.
Tdumdster's Clert-Dayid Mouat
The Supply carries only two small howitzers and a
crew OF ifty-two mon.
The torpedo boat Intrepid Commander Huntington,
arrived Tuesday from Newport. She viii probably
be laid alongside tho dock for the winter unless somo
contingency should arise 10 call her into active service
She will be coaled aud kept in efficient condition for
immediate service
The frgate Congress and the corvette Juniata are
daily expected at. Port Royal The Brooklyn and
Monongahela Of the South Atlantic squadron, will
probably rendezvous at Key West
There yet evidences or any inclination to
put out OF commission any ship anoat