Daily Alta California, Volume 36, Number 12389, 18 March 1884 — A HISTORICAL WAR-SHIP. [ARTICLE]

A HISTORICAL WAR-SHIP.

Arrival of the 17. S. Steamer "Hartford"— Lint of Officers.

The United States war steamer Hartford, fourteen guns, 1,800 tons, arrived in port yesterday from Honolulu. This is her first trip here, and she will remain in the harbor some time. She is the flagship of Rear Admiral Aaron K. Hughes, commanding the Pacific Coast Squadron. Following is a list of the officers : Rear Admiral A. K. Hughes, Commander-in-Chief ; Capt. Charles C. Carpenter, Chief of Staff : Lieut. John A. H. Nickels, Flag Lieutenant ; Lieut. Roger H. Galt,.Secretary to the Commander-in-Chief ; Naval CadetJ. C. Doyle, Aid. Officers of the Steamer — Capt. C. C. Carpenter, commanding ; Lieut-Commanders, E. White and Joseph Marton ; Lieutenants, E. F. Qualtrough and Hntchins ; Ensign, Hugh Rodan ; Chief Edtrfneer, J. W. Moore; Pay Inspector, H. M. Demmiston ; Medical Inspector, D. Kindleberger; Captain of Marines, W. R. Browne ; Passed Assistant Surgeons. W. S. Dixon and J. F. Bransford ; Passed Assistant Engineer, G. Cowie, Jr. ; Assistant Engineer, J. W. Gow ; Naval Cadets — W. B. Fletcher, W. B. Whittlelsey,' J. M. Poyer, ;W. J. Grambe, 8. A. W. Patterson and J. H. Penpinion ; Boatswain, F. . A. Dran ; Gunner, J. G. Foster ; Carpenter, 8. H. Maloon ; Sailmaker, G. Van Mater ; Pay Clerk, L. L. Bringham. The Hartford is the ship in which Admiral Faragut passed the forts below New Orleans and at Mobile Bay. Admiral Hughes will go East on the31st instant, aw] will be relieved by Rear. Admiral John E. Upher.