The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-15

AS CsLti5klds E&fsrtfS9s.-ihS T-rirl
regiment Of United States volunteers, Under com.
rnand of Colonel J. D. Stevenson, and now en-
camped on Governors Island, has been made in
certain quarters the subject OF variety of false
statements and misrepresentation, which we
deem il duty, as we can DO so officially, TO
deny and repel.
We are sorry to be obliged to state that feel
ing of alousy, which does not characterize good
officers and true men engaged in our common
cause, for the veal of a common country, has ex-
isted among some of the other regiments, which
were organized under the same general requisi-
ton upon our State for volunteers. Every obsta-
Gle which it has been in the power Of man to
use, has been thrown in the way Of the organiza-
uon OF the regiment. In spite of this, however,
under the energetic, COOL and determined action
of the commandanf, the regiment has been FORM
ed, differed, and dilled and finer looking COM
pany of volunteers could scarcely be found in our
whole country.
The latest report, intended as injurious to the
regiment, is one which has been going the rounds
OF some of the papers for few days past, to the
effect that the three ships intended as transports
to the expedition, had been chartered, and that
they consisted of vessels which had been con-
demned, and were, therefore, unseaworthy So
senseless report we could hardly believe would
gain any credence among sensible men; but lest
this should act as prejudcial to the prospects of
the expedition, we will state, from authority, the
real facts in the case.
But one ship has as yet been chartered, although
contracts are being made for the other two. This
ship is the Susan Drew, of 700 tons, and well
known fast sailer, and a sound vessel. Pre-
h4tryA ala LII. .,1l1.
determined was Col. Stevenson that none but per-
fectly safe and sound ships should be chartered,
that he caused her to be examined by board of
naval officers, and the naval architect at the
Brooklyn navy yard. This has been done, and
the ship found, not only entirely safe, but fine
ship; and she is now being put in extra good order
for the expedition. Certificates have also been re-
ceived from the inspectors Of oil the Marine Insu-
rance companies in Wall street, and signed by the
Presidents, stating her to be perfectly sound YES
sci. The other two ships will be obliged to under
60 the same inspection We trust that none of
these foolish reports will be believed.
In common cause, in the service Of our coun.
try, there should be common feeling Of encour.
agement and assistance. Col. Stevenson's regi-
ment will proceed to a very important section of
our continent, and should be viewed as they
really are-ths pioneers in service which shall
cause our stars and stripes to wave trumphanty
from ocean to ocean.
UNITED STATES STEAMERS TIC SPrrriRR" AND
"VIxEN. These two war steamers, built by
Messrs. Brown and Bell Of this city, for the Mex
lean Government, (Which failed to fulfill its con-
tract,) having been purchased by the United
States Government for the navy, made trial trip
on Thursday.
The "Spitfre " left the wharf in handsome
manner, and stood down the East river against a
strong tide, running off with ease at the rate of
eight or nine miles per hour under reduced steam
(nne inches), which was not increased to her
average pressure (6fteen inches) this trip. The
"Vixen " was obliged to anchor shortly after she
left the wharf, but, after an hours detention, went
off in fine style
These are two sister steam schOoners, of 240
tons each, and will draw but seven feet water
with every thing on board. They are propelled
by Lightall's improved half beam engine, of Sc
twenty-five horse power. The "Spitfre's" arma-
ment is to be composed Of one eight inch PAX
an,mounted on pivot forward, and two thirty
two Founders on the quarter deck. The "vix-
en- " is to mount one long thir,y-two FOUNDER on
pivot forward, and two medium thirty-two
manned with crew of sixty men, and is to be
fitted out with the most efficient arms, to render
them unwelcome visitors TO the creeks and shall
low rivers on the coast Of Mexico. They will inn
mediatey take OH board their crews, ornaments,
and stores, and proceed to the scene of action
We expect to hear good account of them
shortly after their arrival among the Mexicans.
Success attend them
The following is list Of their officers.
"sprrFrRE Josiah Tattnall, Esq Commander; Hen.
ry j Harstene, Lieutenant; 8. Chase Barney, Acting
Master; John X Duer James NJ Lsdd r B.Lowry Passed
MidshiPmen John Thornley,, Passed Assistant Surgeon;
John Matthews, second Assistant Engineer; John
Gallagher, do; VIM. Taggert, Third do
VIxEs"-Joshua r. Sands, ESQ, Commander; John
Contre Lieutenant: Alexander Murray, Acting Master;
John Matthews, Jr VIM. N. LETTERS, Jr Edw Simpson,
Passed Midshipmen Augustus Sawyer Passed Assist
ant Surgeon, James Atkinson, Second Assistant Engi-
Saml Archibald, do; Charles Coleman, Third As
sis,ant do.
The friends and relatives of the officers of the
Gulf squadron possess an excellent opportunity
to communicate by these steamers Any letters
directed to the care of the Naval Lyceum, post
paid, will be forwarded.
ANOTHER NEW STATE-STRIpEs OF AMERICA
Among the acts passed at the last session of Con-
gress, is one admitting the Territory of Wisconsin
into our family Of States. Our armament now
numbers twenty mine brilliant stars, each revov-
ing on its own axis, each independent of the
other, and each under the influence of the gene
raj government in federal matters. the aggregate
forming great and harmonious whole-the OBJ
ject of wonder and admiration to the rest of the
! world.
! Within the comparatively short space of seven
y years-the ordinary duration of human life
a nation has sprung into existence-made light APP
pear where darkness before reigned triumphant
has peopled the largest division of the world
spread its canvass over every sea and ocean
has elevated its name above that OF every other
people-has conquered the almost interminable
western wilds, and has carried the arts, peace,
commerce, civilization, and the principles of IL