The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-04

caibre have been selected for the Fulton and Water
Witch, the armament of the Fulton consisting of one
eleven inch shell gun on pivot and four of nine inch 10
broadside; and that of the Water Witch Of nine inch
shell gun on pivot In addition, the Fulton will carry
two boat howitzers, and the Water Witch three Of
which is heavy twenty four FOUNDER, mounted on
pivot on the forecase. Both vessels are supplied with
small arms and ammunition Of the most approved kind
and the Ordnance Bureau the charge of Captain
neraham, is deyong itself to this particular branch of
equipment
The steam propeller Aalanta bnlt in Philadelphia
IN 1858 is 4e5 tons burthen, has direct acting engine
$50 horse power with 40 inch cylinder and ~ inch
stroke. She had engine and boiler put year,
and recauked and restened throughout She draws
II feet Of water.
The steam propeller Caledonia is 435 tons burthen
draws II feet, has vertical engine with cylinder Of 80
inches in diameter, built n Philadelphia in 1853,
oak and hemlock is schooner rigged, and received
thorough repairs in 1857.
The steam propeller Memphis has direct acting engine
Of $50 horse power with cylinder Of 40 inches and ~
inch stroke, built in Philadelphia in 1853, of oak
draws II feet Of water and thoroughly overhaued
in 1857.
The steam propeller wesernport was built Philadel
phia in 1858, of oak and hemock is 435 tons burthcn
draws II feet, has vertical engine, with Is inch cyn
der, and is schooner rgged.
All of the above propeIers belonged to Cromwes line
Of steamers, and have proved themselves good and
staunch seagong vessels.
The Southern Star is steam propeller Of 544 tons bur
then, has draft of 10 feet with two decks direct
ing engine with two cylinders of % inches and 20 inch
stroke She built this year in Marphysbro' of oak
There may be also three four additional steamers sent
out. Several towing vessels may be employed also to
take the vessels up the river part of the squadron has
made Norfolk their rendezvous, and part will sail
directly from this port.
Tho marine guard of the frgate Sabine has been
increased by three sergeants, four corporas and fifty
prvates First Lieutenant Charles A. Henderson has been
ordered as additional marine officer of the S.
The commanding officer Of the squadron is William
Brandford Shubrck the four gallant Of Colonel
.homas Shubrick, OF South Carolina, Revolutionary Of
fcer Of distinction and the Aid of General the
battle Of Eutaw Springs OF these brothers. all naval Of
hcers Of reputation, John particularly distinguished
by his being present in six naval engagements among
which the fight of the Guerrero and the Java o
was unhappiy lost in the Eperver in 1885, the morn
ing of his fame. Tho present Commodore has at the
head Of the Lighthouse Bureau but with the courage and
capacity of his family desires active and daring
service.
Captain Page, who occupies the responsible and pro
mncnt position of Captain of tho Fleet and who is the
executive Of the Commodore, and his right hand the
expedition is also OF Southern birth descendent OF Gov
Page side and Governor Nelson the other
both patriots and distinguished Revolutionary characters
His services bavewh the exception OF hard duty
in the West Indies, among the pirates and the cutting
out of the Bucncs Ayrean prvaccr Federal tho harbor
Of st. Bartholomow-been Of scientific character
and he returns to the recent scenes of his labors
10 guide the squadron up the Paraguay and direct
its Gre, If necessary at the vulnerable points The other
officers Of the expedition all tried men, though
generally too young to have participated in the war
have been active and jealous in their various positions
Commander Ponnock, If mistake not, has been under
fire in China, and distinguished himself in the first cab
expedition under Capt. Hudson.
Tho plan Of the government is, we understand, ate
the fleet has made it's rendezvous Buenos Ayres 10
send up Commissioner Bown Asuncion in one Of the
small steamers with demands the government Lopc
for fun and immediate satisfaction; the remainder Of the
squadron ascending the river far circumstances will
permit, and at a supporting distance Should he fail IN
squadron viii be put in motion and all tho vessels draw
ing from to ~ feet will push TO their work. and tn
remainder VIII lie at the bar at the mouth Of the Parana
and maintain vigorous blockade Of the Paraguay Th
itself viii be serious blow to Lopez appears by the
reports made to the Secretary Of State by the Consul
that since the attempt Of the American company steamers
business,
most Of them the property Of Lopez, now multiplying
on tho river.
Lopez Is, in some respects, remarkable man. He was
originally elected 10 Supreme power association with
another person who shared with him. bu,
he got rid OF him. and has continued rule alone and
be chosen President from term another without
rurton lie has managed under the forms orcpre
government TO combine all its authority In his own person
Anxious TO acquire wealth he has seized all the various
branches Of commerce which could furnish him profit
being IN fact the chief merchant the chief agrcuurast
and the chief ship owner OF Paraguay. His dscrmna,
ms license charges which foreigners trade arc com.
PEELED to pay him, amount 10 a serious dimnuton OF
their profits and he has generally succeeded in breaking
up their establishments. A French colony which not
long since invited 10 settle in Paraguay was broken
up by his exactons and they had appeal o their own
government for redress, with what success we have
not learned. Hc sent his eldest son to England
some years since to purchase a couple of steamers,
now belonging TO his navy, and he owns some
merchant steamships which Ply on tho river.
He has also recently sent sixteen young Paguayans to
England TO be educated In his policy he has always
been dogmatcal and difficult and often al war with the
Argentine republic and Brazil, in all but coming 10 blows
AZ the last moment and when the sword is about 10 fail
on him. he adroty makes explanation dodgos the
blow From having been profcssedly great adnircr Of
the Americana he has become their spoGu detrac
or To has said he once thought them angels but he has
found them beasts What he will think OF them after he
has felt their teeth remains 20 be learned c attempts
10 live in state residing generally The palace while his
family have another residence Of their own such at
least his custom years ago He rides in splcn.
did American coach hoists silk Gag OF American make,
and salutcd by small park Of artillery present from
our government He present In hot water with Bue.
nos Ayros. and the arrival of tho American squadron
there VIII be pleasant sight the angry politicians a
that region.
Tho paraguayans are simple minded, innocent, popu-
laon, and require infusion OF foreign activity 10 wake
them up "a their natural advantage.
Commander Page has vessel AZ Bucnos
Ayros, built by Mr. Forbes Of Boston waiting for him 10
pursue his explorations Of the rivers which ho was unable
TO ascend for want Of the right craft A. soon as has
ishcd his present job lie will 60 and g1c us fresh dco
ycrcs Of the greatest importance Tho English Admiralty