The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-14
STATEMENT OF AN OUT AND OUT FILL
BITSTER
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
GRyyrowS, Jan. J. 1856.
On board the noble steamer Northern Light of Fort
Hamilton Dec %, fas; leaving Mr. Pierce and Mr. Nc
Keen behind us-ace has had lis vent-and this free,
graceful and beautiful steamer has again spread her
wings for her es native element and the free and sub
lime old Dream which Mr. Pierce and Mr.. District
Attorney have no control where roll aud on
with freedom.
There general joy when the passengers heard Al
right Nothing found against Northern Light
:" Let her go.n Steam already up. snd Admiral
Tnklepaugh at home again, and, instead OF Mr.
Pierce master of bis own ship his voice was heard
. Up snchor; let her proceed slowly down the bay"
We were ali glad to get under weigh and away from the
cold which was very We did not 60 to bed I'M
til one oclock-part Of the time deck, witnessing the
beautiful around The bright full moon in the
heavens Lit up the beneath the stars flashing and
sparkling their light the ocean, and our steamer
riding the bright silvery water ke ife,' our
deck and sides being in part covered with ice.
We had not been out long before new faces began to
appear Engrants for Central America forth from
their hiding places like pilgrims fleeing from persecn ton.
New faces constantly appearing, shorn of their
locks with oustache and whiskers shaved Off and
hair short others in female attire, with pale face
probably inst out OF Sour BARREL having gone without
eating drinking for two days. They had arms,
cannon, guns munitions of with them, but
evidently desire to emgrate to warmer climate-vist
Central America or California.
The papers mistaken in saying before left that
the Marshal had taken and carried on shore Louis
Schesiuger the old friend and with Lopez
in the mountains of Cuba and for whom there had been
large reward offered. He came forth among the rest
with moustsche shorn but he did not hide. He came
into the cabin with wide brim tarpauln hat, yellow
glazed monkey jacket and pants much worn, sprnklei
with tar, singing out in strong voice, Show do you
do, gentlemenr' Those of his friends who recog
he was on shore He had been with the sailors Wishing
down decks, shoveng COAL polishing brass-polce AL
around hi and sometimes conversing with him. He is
young, intelligent and brave and If he joins Walker he
will find In him. doubt strong and brave heart
understand there several rewards offered bis
head because he loves freedom ard has exertei himself
with patriots against tyranny and enaucpae and free
hralled slaves. he has recently escaped from pol
cal imprisonment in Africa.
jan I've wish you a "happy New Year" We have
had delightful passage thus r sn6 this has been the
happest day of all We in warm sunny and beau
tfu Cline amid perpetual and glorious summer. Have
been sailing all day in full view Of shore and
mountains Of Cuba on right and on our left the high
mountains and green hills Of san Domingo and fss. sp
quite animated at the sight and variety Of the scene
and the evergreen of the osean Last night was rich
spectacle. There moon, but the milky way in
perfect glow Of stars The whole firm ament lit up
with stars Of meteoric light and biancy and the free
fresh and bamy trade winds the ard the made
tors glory and Gods wonders the deep and su:h
have witnessed nowhere else We have now left all the
islands and down with fair wind and great speed
| to Greytown.
admire Captain Tinkspaugh Ihave sailed on his ship
before he is hero; perfect and pol shed seaman and
brave man His word Ii law-ke speaks. and his com
mand is obeyed no wavering, reconsdering going
into this port and that out again and into another
before he gets into the rghs one, Ike Captair
at Washington, but he is commander CT his ship,
and he keeps her steady and onward her course out
riding the storm and pest and will bring her safely
into port and anchor in triumph in yon peaceful haven
wish had such captain at Washington at the head
OF government. We need there like him OF
Jackson AL difficulties and strife would be settled
Speaker would be eected-pes:e would return
again, Liberty would unfold her wings and country
would again be free. like the steamship North
ern Lght-her graceful lines aud beautiful model
her spacious cabins beautifed and adorned and
finished with rosewood, maple and polish cd brass
her snowy decks and majestic speed remind Of tbs
North Star while she is not exceed by any steamer.
But fast nearing port and leave her.
Greytown is in sight. FAREWELL Northern Lignt-glo
rous steamer Under thy faithful and devoted comm
der Admiral Tinklepaugh, and his flag, san with
and pride and freedom, you are both an honor
and glory to the RED HOOK.