The New York herald., 1879-10-16
THE NAVAL REVIEW.
Termination of the Exercises at
Fort Monroe.
REMARKABLE EvoLUTIoNs.
A Strong Naval Brigade Inyades the Old
Historic Fort.
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FoRr MONROE Va, Oct. 10. 1879.
Last night consultation held in the cabin of
the Commander-in-chicf between the Secretary of
the Navy "his bureau chiefs. the Admiral and all
the commanding officers. 1t is understood that the
future OF the training system was discussed and
many theories advanced as to the best mode of
derng the of drills and instructions pursused
effective and thus enable tho navy to provide itself
and the country with first class body Of native
seamen While the Secretary and his party were on
board the Powhatan was illuminated and brilliant
display of fireworks was got mp in their honor.
SAILING THE PORTSMOUTH AND SARATOGA.
1t was decided last night that to-day should con-
clude the review. devoting tho forenoon to compe-
ton evolutions and exercises, and the afternoon to
landing the naval brigade aud boat exercise. Ac-
cordingly, at nine o'clock this morning. the flagship
made signal for the Saratoga and Portsmouth to got
under way and stand out to Both these vessels
sailing soops-ofwar OF the same class and tom
nage and both manned by naval apprentices.
When the signal made they were lying to sin.
gle anchors with thirty fathoms of chain. Tho tide
rose. with the wind blowing out Of the harbor The
Portsmouth hove short. made sail to royals aud
then lifted her anchor The Saratoga on tho con.
trary. ran her anchor right up the bow. and then
made all sail. beating the Portsmouth some three
minutes While this taking place the Talla-
under way and followed them out of the harbor.
signalling the vessels to proceed at will Upon this
the Portsmouth hauled her wind and boat back into
the roads. The Saratoga SGT port stunsais aud
stood out. Sho was soon, however, signalled to
turn, the Secretary having seen enough. and gone
back to view the evouons OF the vessels remaining
at anchor. ,s
REMARKABLE CHEWING. DOUBLING REEFINa. ~
These were exercised by signal from the flagship
in the following Make ON plain SAIL" "Clew up
topgalant sails and royals" "Furl royals and send
royal yards down." 'Single reef topsails and set
them with topgaliant sails them." "Clow up
and furl topgallant Sails Double reef topsais."
"Single reef courses and set topsails and
thus reefed down topgallant yards" '.Close reef
topsails and courses" Down jib and set foretop-
mast staysail." down topgallant masts and furl
sail" which terminated the exercises.
ExEncIsEs FLAGSHIP.
At little before noon the Secretary transferred
his dag to tho Powh itan. That vessel went at
to general quarters. exploded torpedo from her
starboard BOOM fired ut target with great guns
aud used her Gatlings from the tops would be
in action ut close quarters to clear enemys
decks. After the retreat beaten the Secrotarys
party remained on the flagship to lunch.
LANDING THE NAVAL BRIGADE.
At three o'clock this afternoon the naval brigade
landed on tho beach, under tho wall of Fortress
Monroe. Each ship sent battalion of infantry and
the marines Of the feet formed additional one.
There were also two batteries Of artillery. COM
posed OF howitzers ana Calling guns. .
field hospital and all the equipments OF
landing party. including signal men. pioneers. &C..
all told, about thousand strong. While the
brigade forming the Socretsrys party lett the
Powhatan and entered the fort, on the parade
ground of which the force on shore were to be ro-
viewed. The Secretary mot by General g. w.
Getty and staff. and received salute of seventeen
guns from tho fort. At quarter to four o'clock the
line Of march taken up. Captain s. b. Luce. OF
the Minnesota. being in command Of tho brigade.
Entering the main entrance Of the fort the troops
were formed in limo the parade and thon in-
spected by the Secretary and STAFF and
General Getty and staff. the party walking
the whole length Of the line after which they took
up .. position in front of the brigade. which was
marched in review by the commanding officer. The
troops then marched back to their boats and re-
embarked. the Secretary remaining shore to look
over the fort and be presented to the officers.
The ball at the hotel last night was quite IN affair."
and was we'll attended by civilians from Norfolk and
Washington as weil the officers and ladies OF the
fort and oficers OF the feet.
The Secretary. accompanied by most OF his party
leaves tonight on the Tallapoosa for Washington.
The Minnesota II is said. will return at once to New
York. some of the other vessels will attend the
Yorktown celebration. and the rest remain here
until further orders. ID r