National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-08-20
THE TALLAPoosA.
FulI Description or the Repairs that Have
ueen Made.


The United States steamer Tallapoosa
viii sail from the navy-yard tomorrow afternoon
at four o'clock for New York. taking upward Of
hve hundred tons OF freight, mostly castings, des-
tined for the Mare Island navy yard, California
Her cargo will be shipped TO It's destination from
New York by rail. The following Is the list Of
officers ordered TO the Tallapoosa: Captain, Com
mander A. g. Kellogg; executive officer, Bieuten-
anti +. Merrill passed assistant engineers George
=. Tower, J. A. h Smith, L. W. Worcester, and l. s.
N reeves; passed assistant surgeon, p. NJ. Rixey I;
passed assistant paymaster, Henry r. Smith; David
W. McRitchie, captains clerk II. Awkward
paymaster's clerk; c. A. Young. gunner; W. L.
NAPLES, carpenter; mates, u. Kuhl, G. II. Cqve.
land Frank Poole, and Thomas Bon all !;
pilot u. c. Bonneville. At an early hour yesterday
representative OF THE REPUBLICAN hauled along
SIDE ofthe Talapoosa, and in response 10 his hail.
that genial and popular old salt Commander Kel.
losg, appeared at the gangway aud ordered him TO
come on board. This was accomplished amer some
tribulation and In the manner that brought smiles
OF approval tat least that is the way THE REruDLi.
CAN construed them TO several weather. beaten
iaees. Once on the oak, and after the usual nduh-
cal ceremonies incident to such an occasion had
been gone through, our representative asked TO be
SHOWN OVER THE sHIP.
This was done at once, and the result as below is
a brief summary Of what has been done to this
my feet OF additional length has been added TO
the saloon that formerly occupied the upper deck,
the pilot has been elevated and placed on
ssae aecE where 'es I.sn C. che wheel
has clear view forward and AFT, with nothing
whatever 10 obstruct his vision. Bridges have
been added on each paddlc.box, where the officer
In command can con the ship from stem to stern
with a single turn OF the head. On the upper
deck the room formerly occupied by the pilot
house, with some additional space, has been con-
vertcd into quarters for the commanding officer.
Immediately in the rear Of these and nearly amid
ships, is the rooms
FITTED UP FOR THE PRECEDENT
In the event that II may be found advisable for
him to take sea voyage. These apartments are
large and roomy, and are furnished in the best
manner. The room on the port side Is arranged
particularly for the President. In the centre of
the room is the patent swinging berth, which has
been fitted up free Of cost by Manson Bros Of Dos
ton. This Is constructed of cured maple and
cherry, and is finished in the highest style OF the
cabinet makers art The berth is suspended in
such way that II perfectly counteracts the effect
OF the swing Of the ship. The bed Is suspended
at each end within the berth, and will swing
easily with any roll Of the vessel. Anything like
sudden jerk is obyiated by stout steel spring at
the head and foot Of the bed which slides over
pin. and at each oscillation of the bed acts as a
brake to take up the notion The upholstery Of
the Presidents room is in dark crimson satin, and
that of the room adjoining in blue rep silk
JUST AIT THE PRESIDENTS ROOM,
and communicating with It, is a bathroom with
all the accessories The next room going aft is the
main saloon, which is 10 be used as dining room
by the presidential party. There ore also num-
Der of extra state rooms, sufficient to furnish &C.
commodations for at least twenty guests The
ward-room has been completely reftted, and is
regarded as the most commodous and comforta-
BILE ofany ship In the navy. The Tallapoosa after
discharging her cargo at New York, will return at
once to Washington, so that in the event OF the
President recovering sufficiently 10 take the pro-
posed sea voyage she be utilized for fhat pur.