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NAVAL misunderstanding U. S. steamer Mis-
sissippl hauled out from the wharf at the Navy
Yard Charlestown, early yesterday morning, and
to anchor off Long wharf About 10 o'clock she got
der way and started on experimental trip down the
harbor the chief object OF which to test the work


ing Of Stevens's cuso which have lately been fitted
her engine machinery. She had proceeded only few


lengths when it found necessary to stop her. to
ship and take in the accommodation ladders the foot
steps ofwhch had become immersed in water from the
revolution Of the paddle wheels This done 10 l3 she
got under way again. and at 10 81 passed Fort Inde
pendence not yet having good head OF steam on At
10 SO passed Long Island Head having miles in 25
the hour Between Long Island Head and Deer Island
she was turned round several times, making circle
somewhat less than one.third of mile in diameter and
performing the entire circle in nine minutes The object
of this to test the facility with which she may be
turned round AT III started to return; IL IA opposite to
Fort Independence going by log knots against strong
tide, and not much steam Here she was stopped
Time required in stopping was minutes At III 20 un-
der way again. at III 3S came to anchor off Long wharf
The steamer very deep, having board about 600
Of coal besides all her stores except powder She
was, moreover, good deal down by the head yet the
trial may be considered quite ltisfacory In fair trim
we should suppose she could make - knots with
The cuts of appear TO work admirably, making,
were told, saving of about fifth In the consump-
ton OF cold Her machinery being completed, she
will take powder board to-day and proceed
as inspecting officers make their report upon
the cuts off Should this require few days delay, she
will probably make another trial outside the harbor to-
morrow She is indeed noble vessel.-Beston Post
dug /.