Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-01
Correspondence Of the Herald.I
. . KIIATE DHANUTWINE.
PoRr MARoN, August 18th, 1910.

L. $. FRIGATE BRANpYwIyE.
PoRr MAHoN, August 18Th, 1910. :
Aooemsats of the Y. s. Squadron in the Mediter-
ronsan- Celebration Of the Fourth in Cadis-
7heahicais on board the Brandy,sine-BaH on
Shore-Great Courtesies.
nv DEAR SIR:
Nothing scarce worthy OF note has taken place in
this squadron since the last intelligence you received
by the store ship Dromo.
Since the sailing Of that ship from Mahon, the
"entire fleet" have been a cruise. The Ohio To
the coast of France and Italy, the Cyane to Smyrna
aud the Archipelago and this ship Lisbon, Cadiz,
Gibraltar and Malaga.
We arrived here some days ago, and are now fit
ting with all despatch fer a very pleasant (anticipat-
ed) cruise to Italy, France and old cruising
ground, Lisbon, &c. The Flag ship left here q
short time back fer Trieste, and other parts un-
known" by me. The Cyane 10 still absent, and we
are all to meet here in Jan. We remained at Lisbon
nearly month, and what with visiting and viewing
the farfmed palace and scenery Of Cintra, the very
fine Italian Opera, and other scenes Of pleasures
too numerous to mention, our time was spent very
agreeably. We had rather pleasant time Of il in
Cadiz; also our Capt. and his aid, (young c. to-
gether with party OF officers Of the ship, v.ited
Seville They remained but a short time, and from
what can learn, should say they were somewhat
disappointed and Disguised with their trip.
"eur glorious 4;h" we spent at Cadiz and il
would have done you good TO have beenjwith US
The health Of George Washington, or as some who
had already drank his health sons free sir times
through the thickness Of speech, pronounced it
Weorge Joshington, wa, freely drank with three
times three during the day, and at night we wound
up with grand performance (theatricaL) The
Captains and crew Of all the American vessels in
harbor, and Mr. Burton, the consul came Oh board to
witness the proceedings.
We left Cadiz on the 10th of July, and after a
very pleasant Of ten hours, let 20 our anchor
and brought up call standing in the beautiful bay
of Gibraltar; saluted the town with 81 guns, which
was promptly returned by the garrison.
few days after our arrival. we had quite large
party Of ladies and gentlemen on board to witness
another performance Of our unrivalled Thsspians.
Among the company our Consul and Mrs.
Sprague, Sir John, lady and the Misses Sinclairs,
(old friends Of Capt Bclton) young Count Pepin, "a
great favorte Of oficers) and a number Of ofi-
GERS Of different regiments stationed in the garrison
They left the ship at late hour apparently delight
ed at every thing they had seen. The officers Of
Norwegian corvette were our guests also, and some
Of her youngsters were completely "scwed up"
somcwha previous 10 the commencement Of the per-
formance
Mr.. Sprague gave a ball TO the Captain and OIL.
GERS, few nights after II was very nice Affair."
have understood. As many as could be spared from
duty attended it-amongs the number was our Capt.
b. and his aids, our excelleat LIST, 9TH and 9Th euts
gallant purser, military lieut.. Of arines, scen-
tfc master, accomplished surgeon, and few ofthe
passed midshpmen and idshpmen. From the
appearance Of some Of the gentlemen next morning,
| concluded they had qsite party Of IL.
We saw the Preach squadron pass through the
Straits Of Gibraltar that has been ordered TO ST.
Helena, for the purpose Of bringing the remains Of
Napoleon 20 France. Ii consisted Of La Belle Poue
frigafe and several other smaller vessels We left
Gibraltar the I'D, and after tedious passage OF
eight days, arrived here; we were greeted on our
arrival with a sight Of the Ohio, and quantity Of
letters Sc. brought out by the store ship. Dutch
frigate with the Prince Of Orange on board, ar.
rived yesterday his consul gives him a ball to-
morrow night. Several officers Of the squadron are
victims for court martial and are waiting patiently
for their time Of trial One Of them attached To this
ship j. 70 be tried for oppression and defamng
the character Of another officer high in rank who is
also attached to the same ship.
will inform you Of all the proceedings in due
time. All ON board enjoy good health except Pur-
Cooper who is laborng under a severe affection
Of the heart Poor fellow! should il prove fatal TO
him. our gallant little navy viii meet with loss that
can never be regained. For the present, farewell.