The New York herald., 1876-01-29
THE sLooP.oF-wAR vANDALIA.

HER DEPARTURE FROM BOSTON FOR HokfoLh-
Description OF THE EEwLY-ooNsTRUcTED
vEssE1.-HER PROBABLE APPEARANCE IN THE
GRAND NAVAL FLEET AT THE CENTENNIAL
Bosros, Jan Is, 1870
The magnificent sloop-ofwar vandalia after hasdng
been most thoroughly overhauled sailed today rom
the Boston Navy Yard for Norfolk. 1t is about two
years since she was brought this yard tor the pur
pose of rebuilding, she having been in for some
time previous the receiving shipas the Portsmouth
IN h Navy Yard In the transformation which she has
undergone she is pronounced one ofthe handsom-
est and most complete vessels Of her in the whole
navy, and may, perhaps be truthfuiy added that in
the rebuilding there scarcely stick Of timber Of the
original vandalia retained Only here and there
few ornaments which viii be familiar to those
toned 10 the old sloop before she brought
around here from Portsmouth. While she lying
in the dry dock she admired by every visitor at
the yard Her appearance. her beautifully
moulded form, singled her out the
PRErrIEsr PIECE ARCHITECTURE
at the station The addition OF her machinery and her
final of paint gave her the finished look that
titles TO foremost place any fleet sailing under
tho ensign of the American navy. walk about the
interior OF the ship reveals many things to admire.
Der battery, consisting OF eleven guns, gives her
formidable appearance. The mechanical conrivances
for using. and the expert craft keep il in fine po-
sition indicate what might be expected in the Of
hostile engagement Tho spar deck has the usual ap
pearance OF man-ot-war Of the most approved build
and combines all the modern conveniencea In the
words OF the enthusiastic chaplain, may we'll
while standing on her deck surrounded by the heavy
tary power that he feels unwonted reverence for
a government which sends forth such messengers Of
It's authority
THE CABIN AND wARDRooM
The cabin Is gem OF an apartment, and is not
equalled by that Of any other third rate ship in the
whole navy. II is well furnished, and by its many
suggestions Of home will render the life Of its
pants OF more than ordinary pleasure Just under
meath on the gun deck is the wardroom. 1t is spa
cious, convenient and agreeable and contains state
rooms for twelve officers
MACHINERY.
The machinery is new throughout, the propclling
force consisting OF modern compound engines capable
OF easily developing 600 horse power and relief in
case OF fire or leaks is furnished by three powerful
steam pumps
A RIGHTEOUS CREW.
The crew, consisting OF 175 men recently transferred
from the receiving ship Wabash has been put through
course OF moral and religious training, which is
usual in the navy Chaplain Clark of the Wabash, and
Quartermaster Beecher-the latter cousin OF Henry
Ward Beecher-have been specially industrious for
many weeks in ncucatng temperance and religious
principles among the men and thev do not hesitate 10
say that the Yandaa will take with her of the
most righteous set of sailors ever seen man-of-
war; Nearly all of them have signed the pledge and
many have expressed firm religious convictions
oPFTcBRs
The following Is list of the Vandala's of1cers:-
Coemdnder-Milton Haxton.
Lieutenant ComRtdnder-Edwin 7. Woodward.
observation-disclosures NJ. Barber, L. T. Strong, Henry
ID. Handy, William A Hadden
MdsteT-John W. Dannenhower
Ensigns-S. W. R. Drel Frank A. Wilmer, T. E.
Dewitt Veeder, d. f. Lasher.
SurgeoR--G. w. Cooke.
Assistant Surgeon-George O. Lippencott
Enginsers-Chef A. J. Knstead Passed Assistant
H. s. Roas, Cadets A NJ Matter, G. s. witts, E. r
Freeman, G. II. 4. Babbtt
Passed Assistant Paymaster-Porter LOOMS
Captains Cierk--Wam A Tenny.
VISIT TO THE CENTENNIAL.
1t is the opinion that after passing a short time
and around Norfolk the Vandalia will be ordered to
Philadelphia to fern part OF the fleet be mustered
there during the Centennial