The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-15
Our Naval Correspondence.
U. S. STEAMER SARANAc,
HWY, Cnha March q 1871

HAVANA cuba, March, -, loCl
44,ripal at st. Dommgo-Demand on Faustin-Ihe
L4ando,-1he U'md,curd biands-Ihe HaYens
and Don.i,,icans-1He Special Agents of France,
England and the Uuaed States-ALr. CA~-ha-
ranu-Naral intelligence Sc, &c.
After leaving Cape Henry We had agreeable wea-
ther till we had arrived near st. Domingo. The
day before making the land, however, and when
standing in for Cape Hayti, We had occasional
strong gales from the south and east, and heavy
sea, afording another opportunity to test the
ceent qualities of our vessel. We were obliged,
however, to put into Port au p rincc, in conse-
quence of the bad weather. We arrived there on
the I'd Of February, and left Mr. Walsh, who came
out with us special agent from our government to
cooperate with the French and English special
agents in compelling Faustn !, (Soulouque) TO end
the war between his empire and the Dominicans
We staid there for few days, and the 9th sailed
for Cape Hayti, to enquire into the of the Le-
ander, the particulars Of which you have no doubt
mand made on the Prince de Bobo, (there's
a namely for naturalization to the and
Capan Of the lost vessel. lie replied, referring the
Commodore to the Emperor. Upon return to
Port au Prince, the demand made upon the
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, and after a number Of
letters passing on either side, the demand
fused. We now wait further instructions from our
government.
From Cape Hayti we visited the Windward
Islands, st. Croix, st. Thomas, and st. Johns At
the former we remained ten days-a most beautiful,
rich, and highly cultivated Island.
AT st. Thomas coaled the ship, and left there
March Sd, for st. Johns, where we next day ar
rived. On the 9th we sailed again for Port au
Prince, reaching there on the 9Th. Mr.. Walsh had
not succeeded in his mission at all Nothing had
yet been accomplished by the three special agents
Of England, France, and the United States. The
Haytien Congress soon to meet and decide
whether to continue the war against the Domini-
cans, or proclaim peace. The Emperor was much
provoked at the interference with his concerns At
tempts at revolution were frequently discovered,
and the conspirators were promptly shot. The fleet
consisted of two ships, two briggs, and two schooners,
commanded by General in the army, with the rank
ofAdmral. lthad been determined to sailyestorday,
for Pensacola, touching at the Tortugas, for the
purpose OF target practice; but we shall await the
arrival Of the Ohio.
The Albany is expected here in two weeks from
the Gulf, on her way to Pensacola, having, after
falling in with the Commodore, been sent to St.
Jago de Cubs, Chagres, Sisal, Vera Cruz and Tam
pico. The Water Witch has long been expected
out but we have just learned of her accident and
return to port. Her cruising ground was to have
been about the Island Of It Domingo. BY the
way, letter has been published hear, from Hay
ii, wherein i states that she was to have been
under the orders Of Mr.. Walsh our special agent
at Iiayti; but such is not the case. She wa 10
have afforded him a passage from Port au Prince
to St. Domingo, and thence back, if he 50 desired
il, and then cruise on her station. Mr.. Clay paid
will dine with the Commodore. The venerable
state seems in very good health, and very well
contented here, If an agreeable expression Of face
is proof Of the hearts ease.
Havana is somewhat dull in this OF Lent.
In fact, nearly all amusement is lent out aud the
monotony Of a cafe or drive to the Tacen, or
further, are all the pastimes We at present find
when we are let out TO play.
The Decatur, we suppose has sailed for the
squadron. She goes south to the AGazon river,
and thence through the West Indies to Pensacola
The Vixen is expected out in two months. per-
hape sooner. Our sick list has 50 increased that
ii has rendered short-handed; the crew being
always small. and made more inefficient by a great
numbe Of prisoners, 1.-THE consequence of the nom
punishment system, and the continuance of the
cause Of most offences, "grog.') You would be
amused and grieved to witness scenes that occur in
our naval vessels now; and ! think "poor Jack"
(as shore people are apt 10 call him) would much
rather have once more the old law back, than the
present means Of redress imposed upon him for dis
obedience and outrageous conduct.
We leave here for Pensacola direct, where shall
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