The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-28
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.

WHAT Is BEING DONE THERE-REDUcrIoN OF
THE LABOR MISREPRESENTATION or YES
Sells.
reporter OF the HERALD visited the Brooklyn Navy
Yard yesterday for the purpose OF ascertainng tho
condition OF Affairs prevailing there The yard bore
the appearance OF inactivity, and the workshops were
for the greater part deserted and left TO the solitary
supervision Of superannuated waschmen. The only
sign Of lite visible was found on board the United
States sloop.of-war Trenton, which Is being slowly
fitted out for at the dock near the mammoth iron
derrick. Yesterday steam was gotten up on tho
Trenton ana she was undergoing what is known as
. 'dock tria Of her engines Riggers, light joners
aud carpenters and other mechanics to the number Of
about 800 were working on the new sloop which will
make her trial trip about the middle Of February.
Captain Davis who is to have command, has reported
for duty. but the other officers have yet been
signed As it is generally understood that the Tren.
ton destined to reinforce the European squadron, to
take the place of the trigae Franklin tho number OF
applications at headquarters Of the Navy Department
for assignment to duty the new sloopoiwar is said
to be unprecedented The latter station has always
been favorite one for duty among American naval
officers and because Of tha varied
and sopmasss of the trenton have been stepped,
and the riggers will not be long in
completing their portion Of the work she win
desire Of the department to reinforce the feet Of
American vessels III European waters, In view Of
the pending troubles the other side OF the Atlantic
at as early day as possible
During the past week 800 workmen--mechantcs and
laboreIs-havo been thrown Of employ ment at
the Navy Yard by reason OF the expenditure Of tho
unds applicable tor carrying on the work IN the
struction department at this station. The aggregate
number OF men now employed there does not exceed
500 The discharged workmen complain bitterly Of
action Of the government in dispensing with their SER
this OF the year. when IL almost i'm
possible TO find employment
Tho line sloops OF war Brooklyn and Alaska are
signed prey to "barnacles TOR indefinite period,
being moored in ''rotten row. alongside the ''cob
dock.n
There are few sailors present board the receiv.
ing ship Colorado.
The school practice ship Minnesota also lying at
tho yard. Yesterday about 100 of the young sailor
students attached 10 the latter vessel gran led
leave oil absence, and went ashore to enjoy tow
hours recreation among their friends and relatives.
Recruiting for apprentices for the navy Is progressing
slowly on board the Minnesota mono but youths OF
unquestionable moral character and OF high physical
standard being accepted
The frigate Franklin, celebrated for having con.
veyed William NJ Tweed TO this country Ia winter.
ing" AT the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Several changes
have been made among her officers, and tho members
oil the crew, whose term OF service have expired. have
been discharged so that ner present complement OF
men In keeping with the spirit Of economy that
to tho United States Navy. IL is stated that tho
Franklin WILL in the early part Of the spring, be
to Norfolk, Va, whereshe will take the place OF the
old sloop-oi-war Worcester receiving ship A. that
port The Worcester will then be laid up ''in ord