The Sun.
London, England, 1851-09-27 00:00:00

ill-fated expedition, who have been rendered utterly
wretched and miserable for ever ? They do not feel
the chains, the anguish, borne by those 160 noble
fellows, doomed to spend the best 10 years of their
lives in a Spanish prison. No ; they feel the blood-
money in their pockets, and laugh over the result of
their speculation. They are the men to be punished.
It is on them the shades of our murdered countrymen
call for vengeance. Heavy, indeed, must be their
punishment when, at the last day, an offended and
just Judge shall demand of them retribution for their
deeds.
" This is, I believe, a correct account of the causes,
proceedings, and results of the unfortunate expedi-
tion. I have endeavoured to give an impartial ac-
count, and if any man, either north or south, consi-
ders himself aggrieved by oily remark contained
herein, I will endeavour to afford him sueh satisfac-
tion as the nature of the case may demand. There
have also been, I understand, some reflections made
on the conduct of our Consul at Havannah, Mr.
Owens, and also on the officers of the Albany, at the
time of that execution. At that time Mr. Owens not
only was unable to do anything to assist them, but,
as I am informed and belies e, was actually in danger
himself from the rabble of Havannah, a guard of
Spanish soldiers having been placed over his property
and person by order of the Captain-General. As for
the Albany, she was powerless on that occasion. Her
officers and crew to a man sympathised with, and
deeply regretted, the melancholy fate of their unfor-
tunate countrymen, but they could do no more. My
word for it, if ever an opportunity should occur, the
officers and crew of that ship will not only uphold the
honour of the American flag, but add new laurels to
its wreath.
" And now, in conclusion, let me, through the me-
dium of your columns, return my sincere thanks to
his honour the Mayor, to Colonel O'Hara, Captain
Cary, and other citizens of Key West, for the many
kindnesses and attentions shown to me, assuring them
that I shall ever remember them with gratitude.
" I annex, for the benefit of their friends, a list of
the officers who left New Orleans in Crittenden's re
giment.

" I remain, very respectfully,
" Your obedient servant,
" PHILIP S. VAN VECHTEN% _
Late First Lieutenant, Cuba Expedition."

SEABORNE NAILS.
[N signifies that the mails are sent from the General Pott-oftlo
by the night—and M by the morning—dis Patch•)

PLACES.

From what
port dis-
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When
due.

America (by Brit. pkt.)N!
America (by U.S. pkt.) N
America (by U.S. pkt.) Mt
Africa (West coast) .. N
Alexandria* N
Belgium .. • • .. N
Brazil .. . • •• MI
Buenos Ayres • • • • MI
California(via Chares)
Cape of Good Hope
Constantinople* •• •• NI
Central America • • Ni.
Channel Lacs • • • m
Chili .• • • • •
France • • ••M & N
Greece* • • • • ** Ni'
Ilamburgh • • .. N
llolland .. • • • •
lionduras .. • • • N
Ireland .. •• M& N
India (via Southamp.) M
India (viaMerseilles) N,
Mediterranean (via
Southampton) • • M
Mediterranean (via
Marseilles) ..
Mexico
Madeira .. • • ..
Malta*

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Southampt.
Southampt.
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Southampt.
Southampt.
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London
Sonthampt.
Holyhead ..
Southarapt.
,Dover • •

I,3onthampt.

;Dover ..
Southampt.
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Naples* .. ••
Papal States* •. N
Peninsular.. ••
Peru • • • • .. M
Tuscany* •• •• .. N
West Indies •. 3l
West Indies (except
HaMina & Nassau) MI

'Dover ••
Dover ..
Southampt.
Isouthampt.
Dover
ISouthampt.

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