The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-05-25

The bark John Howe, Captain Nichols arrived at
TINS port yesterday from Sagua la Grande.
we learn from Captain Nichols, that about the
18th oil April, on his passage from Havana to Sagua
la Grande, and when off Anguilla he was boarded
by boat from the British war steamer Buzzard,
and the officer IN command without any ceremony
sprang upon deck and Immediately commenced
asking questions-such as the vessels name hnr
commanders, where she hailed from, where last
from, where she was bound, her owners name, &C.;
and upon entering the cabin (by invtationl he de-
m ma to see her papers which were shown him.
lie then departed. Captain N. states that his en-
sign was then flying, and that it had been hoisted
ON the first approach of the steamer.
After arriving at Sagua la Grande, and while
lying IN that port, he was again boarded by boat
from the same vessel and his papers demanded, al
though his ensign was flying. His reply was they
were at the ConsuPs office. The officer then exam
ined the vessel and scrutinized the hold
Captain Nichols is of the opinion that the officer
was intoxicated at the time. He Judged from the
appearance of the man and the bold manner in which
he acted. Captain Nichols offered him cigar. (be
having no liquor on board,) which he refused, but
He then departed.-N. Y Herald
BOARDING OF THE CLARENDON.
Captain Howe received from Captain Bartlett, of
the ship Clarendon, the particulars of his having
been boarded on the same day by the same British
boat. The Clarendon was lying some distance out
SIDE the rest OF the fleet, at Key Christie Like the
others, she was loaded with sugar and molasses but
was waiting for small quantity to complete her
cargo. The steamer ran in as near as was deemed
prudent, and then fired several guns-bank shots
which Captain Bartlett understood, of course to
be request for him to show his colors He paid no
attention, however, to the demand
In ashort time he saw two boats lowered away
and manned; They came alongside, and the COM
mander OF the steamer boarded the ship, and asked
Captain Bartlett why he did not hoist his colors-
Because" replied Capt. B., 81 did not choose to
90 So and do not recognize your right to require
me TO do So. The officer appeared much annoyed
m ha nfo,n toL o;,& 4
manded the name of the ships the owners name;
what her cargo consisted of, &c; and closed by re-
questing him to show his papers. Captain B. in
formed him. rather tartly, that they were ashore at
tHe ofhce OF the American Consul, where he could
see them by taking the trouble to call on that func
tionary.
The British officer threatened to seize the vessel
capt. Bartlett replied he would be glad to have him
do so, particularly as he intimated that he would
SEND him to New York, for che was bound that
way" During this interview the British officer,
part OF the time, was in the cabin, and the ships
colors lay spread out on the table.
As he was about to leave, he gave an order to
have the gangway ladder lowered, which was not
done, however, until the request was repeated in
civil manner The boats then left.
The Clarendon was wrecked on her VOYAGE to
New York, on the Double-Headed Shot Keys and
is total loss. The above account is given second
hand, and must not of course, be taken as official
until Captain Bartlett shall have arrived and made
his deposition as to the facts of the outrage.
MOVEMENTS AT THE MAYNARD.
THE ARCTIC AND THE WATER WITCH ORDERED TO THE
GULF.
=, we We're informed at the Navy-Yard yesterday
t1aI orders had been received from the Secretary
oi lne ayy to get ready for the screw-steamer
Arcnc and the steamer Water Witch, the intention
pe,ng, II rs supposed, to dispatch them Immediately
fuo ,ne ooasa Cuba to protect American vessels
TN urine. a. annoyance by British cruisers.
Inc Arctc, II Is reported, is to be again placed in
command Of Captain Hartstein. She is a logev
craft, fitted up from light ship for special service
among the eebergs of the north. She is covered to
fects of the ice, and by hard steaming vii; travel
nine miles an hour. Her only armament IL an ;ror
six FOUNDER, which is perched on wooden qu nm
carriage on her high forecastle She would stand
some hammering, but would make poor show in q
naval engagement. She has been stationed as
guard ship in the vicinity of the Susquehanna which
has been detained at Quarantine. She has been
brought to the Navy Yard, and will be prepared
for her cruise with all necessary dispatch.
The Water Witch is small side-wheel steamer,