The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-15

GENOA, February 20, 1853.
Outrage at M0rssilies an American Naval Lieu
tenant-Pronlpt Measures-AecideR to the San
Jacinto-Good Steamers Wanted-Mocements OF
The SquodrOn-Amcricans at Genoa-AnEse-
meats-List Of The officers Of the 81. Louis.
My last, from Marseilles, doubtless you have re.
ceived; as to its worth for publication, my poor
conceit does not even say word. In writing you
from Marseiies, forgot to mention circumstance
which have since regretted, but it is never too
late to retrieve now do it,
Whilst lying at Marseies the officers of this ship
frequently went on shore, and the Custom House
soldiers stationed on the Mole always permitted
them to land without interference; but upon one
occasion one Of our lieutenants landed at another
Part Of the Mole, and his person was searched and
also a small package that he had in his hand. This
was an outrage of The first order, and our captain
Immediately demanded, through our consul, Mr..
Hooge, an apology and explanation of the matter,
which the authorities Of the city fastened to give,
stating that the search was without authority, and
Furnishing the offender as he merited. The apology
and our reply was full one. I saw it, and think
that our fine old consul deserves much credit. His
letter was well written and manly one and he said
that If full and complete explanation was not given
all the American men-ofwar would leave the port
and the Emperor himself should be applied to. As
it WAS the termination of the affair proved satisfac
tory 10 both parties, and do not think repetition
viii take place.
Before VIC left Marseillcs, the steamer San Jacinto
arrived from Genoa, and on her way she broke the
cross head to one Of her engines, and when she
came IN one engine was working high pressure
She has contracted for the repairs at Narseiles and
will doubtless stay there one month for its compile
ton. We think the department would do well to
send us out good steamer at once and not let this
abortion remain longer on this station repairing as
fhe las done, every two months. The Powhatan
was, ! believe, intended for this station and the
sooner she makes her appearance the better for the
credit OF our poor dimiIutive steam navy. With
much pleasure Of late Lave seen several paragraphs
in your paper relative to the humiliation Of the pre-
sent old fog,ism. Though not much interested,
think this is "oonsunmation devontly 10 be wished
for" The perscand Of the navy reformed, other
innovations must rapidly follow and think the late
biz offers more good points than any l have seen.
So, success to it say l. ard then America f theybe
needed in the great strife that the heaven of political
movements predicD will find that there are still
many Decaturs and Perrys wanting but the opppr-
tunlty 10 shine upon the annals OF history. The
navy needs sitting sadly, aud DOW is the appointed
hour.
Three days upon the present stormy waters of the
Mediterranean brought us to this place, and its har
Dor was most welcome, for northwester sprang
up but few hours after anchoring. The move.
mems OF the squadron, at present up here for the
next three months are to this effect as far as can
III,
when we proceed to Spezzia, to reft for the Adj
attic cruise next summer. The San Jacinto now at
Mareiles. will also sail for Srezza upon completing
repairs The frgate Cumberland is there at present
having left this port on the 9Th instant. All her
officers and crew are well. The Leyant is to leave
Barcelona il n few days, for Spezxia. / believe, at
the last news, all her officers and crew were well
she lately lost her sailmaker however he dying very
suddenly.
The present snow-clad mountains back Of Genoa
have given me quite desire to indulge In sleigh
ride but that is almost impossible for is here one
day and gone another. Aloft their tops, ct pre-
sent, il locks cold, and assure you that it is 80
down here while the cold north wind prevail.
Whilst on shore, have met many American gentle
men travelling; indeed, this place appears to
be the fayorite resting place on their way from
Paris to Rome. There are here al present
several American vessels, and the harbor i
crowded with shipping. Almost every day the
all OF which present to my eyes the most pleasing
scenes IMAGINABLE, save that would like to see
numerous tie flag OF my native land. Through
Lent here, and in most Catholic countries, the
aldtstnents are al loarvu Snt. We have the opera
every right. The people all appear y go. saa saus
G enc may ~ FL i as evening Inc , ocrs
called npos by government officer, who wished 70.
con.rsot for tie passage Of hundred and twenty
emigrants to the United States in this ship Indeed,
think this Is the climax Of compliments to man.
os.war, and for my part, Inethinks America must
armed ships for them. This was, however,, mis-.
take on the part Of the applicant.
officers. You win see by it that we have hsd as
yet no changes ;-ComrdaDder, Duncan N. Ingra-
ham first lieutenant, Alex. Gibson second Lieu
tenant J.. G.. Parrot third lieutenant, j. s. Taylor;
fourth lieutenant, J. T. Stcnson; acting master
passed uidshipman W. u. Austin surgeon, Mr.
Miller purser. John Gallagher assistant surgeon,
Mr.. Darlington marine officer, J. Green passed
mids,imnen, Ralph Chander James Parker Jr., Ed
Daniel l.. Brane captains clerk, John Thomas
Socket. toatswain, Alfred Hagerty; gunner,
Moses Lane carpenter, Asa Poinset saimaker,
Lewis Rodgers For the present wish you adieu !;
bu. ere hong shall again make my appearance.
HARRY TEMPIIToS.