The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-16
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u. 8. STEAMER ScouRoH,
HAVANA, March IL, ls47.
The Voyags Of the Seourge-.amerieon Pstriotsm
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Agreeably to promise made you previous to leaving
New York take this, my first opportunity, Of fulfilling
city you cannot expect much news and indeed, all
give Is, in reference to this vessel
do not know whether you Of tho prognost-
cations made by previous to
from New York but srf you we're certainly as we'll
largo portion Of friends DO to hear
from for many the doubtful looks and express.
sons ventured to whether abe would the
Gulf stream Painful those expressed doubts to
the friends Of the little band that composed her
yet were they frequently made and indeed, wore
advised to leave her, possible to do But
try called for services to defend her rights and al
though from the ominous look Of many experienced
eye in naval affairs disposed to doubt the capa-
city Of the steamer for weathcrng the storm, yet all
cordngly we sailed from New York the 4th inst, in
company with the steamer Scorpion. The evening Of
our departure astcrn our companion ss she could
not keep up with and the third day experience
ed quite weather. All board anxiousy watch
ed the movements Of the little steamer when the bad
weather commenced and found that all was
right, for she mounted the big like duck; and
during the greater part Of passage,
that the weather bad and the sea running pretty
high yet her quarter deck dry or the wind
being generally ahead passage has been longer than
we had hoped for We arrived yesterday, making it
Is days passage. The Scorpion Is not yet In, but
look for her momentarily
had forgotten say thing that is that notwith
STANDING capacity OF this vessel
sea service that not spare sail put board
for cases Of emergency this omission looks much II
1t was thought she would arrive in port again. and
therefore not necessary to farther expense in fitting
her out The sails all old; scarcely is there
mon droger upon the that has not spare sails
With regard to othcr matters they very delicate
excuse
We sail for Vera Cruz In three four dayswe would
leave sooner, but deficiencies must DO made up for
are undergoing repairs In tho boilers we have found
them also, In a bad condition. &c. sc.
Commodore Perry passed this place some days ago, on
his way 10 the squadron We shall hope for pleasant
passage to Vera Cruz and when there, II opportunity
happens think our gallant commander Chas q. Hunt
twill give good account in his log to the country
March 20th.-Ws are still here, repairing defect in
the boilers and very anxious to get of The u s. bomb
brig Heca has just made her appearance of the harbor
One officer In boat has In, and after communica-
ting with our consul, Gen. Campbell) will continue
to Vera Cruz
The letter bag is yet board and have opened this
TO give you example Of American character. This
day four American citizens, mechanics, have volun-
teered to board tomorrow (Sunday and assist
in putting boilers In order this arises from pure
motives Of patriotism they have said that any offer Of
pay for their services will be looked upon insult to
them This Is too good to 20 unmsntioned and hope
that their names will be sent BY generous command
or to the Navy Department.