The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-05

The Princeton 10 Halifax. and despatched from that
place 10 Portsmouth, New Hampshire. with such inior.
nation as had been collected for the department
The Decatur left the hsrber ofdkorsmos,h in company
with The other vessels. but Immediately detached
with instructions 10 along the coast OF Nova Scotia
pass through the strait OF Caaso, visit the Magdsss
islands, then TO the west OF Newiound.
land. pass through The strait OF Bell isls and down on
the coast OF Labrador. far the advanced season
would admit and returning. TO visit ST. Johns, New.
foundland. and then 90 again into the Gulf Of ST. Law
renee All Of which was accomplished by Commander
White with accuracy and promptness
Leaving Halifax, the Princeton along The coast Of
Nova Scotia to Canso, passed through the strait an.
choring at the most requeated ports. and communics-
ting with such American vessels met with;
thence 10 Picton. in Nova Scotia thence to Charlotte.
town, the capital OF Prince Edwards Island. and 10
Georgetown in the island thence. by the Magda-
len islands, and up the Gulf OF ST. Lawrence, high as
Gaspe in Lower Canada, passing the mouths OF the bays
Of Meramichi. Chaleur and Nal; then down the gulf
again by the Magdalen islands, the mouth OF St.
Georges bay, around Cape 81. Lawrence and Cape
Breton to Sydney from Sydney again along the coast
Of Nova Scotia around Cape Sable, and. striking The
coast Of the United States at Petit Menan, sne) en-
tered the Bay OF Fundy to 81. Johns. New Brunswck,
and thence TO Portsmouth. New Hampshire. agsinl
The other vessels actively employed. The
Fulton, Lieut. Commanding Watson. passed the
same route as the Princeton. besides doing much de-
tached service which her great speed and the energy Of
her commander enabled her to eject.
The Cyane, under instructions left for Commander
HolIns at Portsmouth, followed the other vessels. touch
ing at Passport, ST. Johns, New Brunswick, passing
through the strait OF Canso to The Msxdslsn sands
and returned to Portsmouth on the day with the
Princeton and Fslton.
An examination OF map Of the provinces will show
that this little squadron has unfurled the stars and stripes
at all the equented fishing grounds and in places
where our flag had before been borne by national
vessel and that the most extended opportunities have
been afforded TO any having complaint to make 10
bring his grievance before competent authority.
A single case Of detention came 10 the knowledge Of
the commander Of the squadron and that was promptly
mo ued into at Charloeiown where the fishing schoon
er was sent and tried II found that the vessel was
taken in fragrant violation Of the frs, article Of the treaty
OF 1915 and bs,sted offer hsving sssn ibsld. on
the vriten Acknowledgment Of the master that he wS
,aksn. and on bis agreement 10 pay small expense
Incurred in the suit This is the rIain unvarnished
story Of the Starlight Captain Mcdonald. OF Glouces.
er which has been SO grossly exaggerated in the
papers And is the only Of detention that has
Cured this year There have been seizures" and
condemnaons," the public have been led to be.
eve by persons evidently interested in getting up cry
of excitement.
The manner in which this cruise gotten W, the
pronp,ness OF the department, and the energy Of the Of
6cers in command. WILL we think, bear favorable com.
parison with anything that has been done by navy
No one appreciates its services than do at any
tme even in its pamiest days The services performed
By the eastern squadron. under Commodore Shubrck
is another assurance, added TO the many already
ord that the navy will always be found up its work