New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-01-19
A VISIT TO THE YACHT WANDERER.

Correspondence of The Philsdslphia Press.
SAvAssAH, Jan. 3, 1859.
The Wanderer and the cutter j. c. Dobbin
lie each other in the stream, opposite to our
city. This afternoon, by the courtesy Of the otcerso
the j. &. Dobbin, was enabled TO visit this nov too
famous craft, the Wand~rer. She is perfect model
schooner of two hun fred and twenty-five tuns, very
sharp, tall masts, immense yards and sals-she was
built for fast sailing and che does it. The lieutenant
of the Dobbn told me that when they were bringing
her round from Brunswick she sailed night away from
the cutter.
The Wanderer lie well known In New-York. She
once believe, belonged to the yacht club, and WAS
owned by a Colonel johnson. That gentleman was IN
command of her at the regatta at Brunswick Georgls
about one year ago. saw the flag Of the New York
Yacht Club on board Of her this afternoon. She 10
fitted up yachts generally are, very elegantly Tne
cabin and the captains stateroom are even luxnrOus
Mirfors satn.wood furniture, damask and lace cur
tans, elegant framed engravings Brussels carpets,
library of choice books expensive nautical instru-
ments these form the attractive features Of the
"yacht." The slave-deck, where humsn beings were
packed "spOon fashion" muskets, pistols, boarding
pixies large water tanks all bstIsy the disgusting aud
horrible nature # the last voyage Of the SLAYER.
Considering the small size Of the schooner, which
built only for pleasure, and with no view TO the
accommodation of a cargo it seems almost incredible
that 20 many living beings could have been carried in
her; and if than three hundred were imported
lit is thought there were even greater number-the
close packing must have been horrible, and this voy-
age of the beautiful pleasure yacht Wanderer was one
in which the most cruel and savage practices Of the
slave trade must have been resorted to.
The retreat Of the gallant" Capt Corris from bis
craft must have been rather preciptae, for he left
call standing = books, papers charts, and many
things that vii aid the conviction Of those concerned
in this inhuman traffic
This first attempt to import Africans into Georgia is
the act of few dsrng reckless ndividlals As It IS
the irst viii IL be the last attempt. Though appor-
emily successful remuneratiye speculation II mss
failed The sense Of city and Of our whole STATE,
condemns Il. Many of the miserable victims have
died since landing, from pneumonis and peuIisy. The
costs Of prosecution viii be heavy 10 those concerned
the loss Of the vessel which will undoubtedly Do con.
demDed and the many who are 10 share the proceeds
of the saes, will absorb all the profits, and perhsps
more beside. The attempt will not be repeated. Mnch
credit is due 10 the officers Of the Government for the
vigorous manner in which they have prosecuted this
case. joseph CANAL, the United States District
Attorney is assisted by the distinguished sad accom-
plshed Henry X. jackson. II is their determination
that rone either nearly remotely connected with 1T
shal escape. At first the prosecution wss treated
lightly by those srraignsd; Il was thought to be
form Of law, if not mere farce. But the vigor
ard earnestress II the officers VINO ere backed BY the
full power Of the Government have put different
compilation on the case.