New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-05-02
TIE PARAGUAY EXPEDITION.
ARRIVAL or TIE FULTON.

quarter boat
The Wafer Witch sailed in company with the Full
ton. ard was considerably damaged in her upper
works in the same storm.
The Fultou arrived a, ST, Cathsrines March %, and
met there the steamship Washington, from NewYOrk
for san Francisco.
The Fulton and Water Witch lef, Barbados in
company April %. The former encountered heavy
weather OF Cape Ha.teras.
The frigs;e -. Lawrence called from Mcntevideo
about March II for Boston. The Sabine was to leave
MoIteyideo on the 2lst, with Commissioner Bowhn,
ard the rest Of the feet woud soon follow. All the
vessel. Of the fleet to return to the same portsln
the United States from which they sailed. The above
data vas furnished by Assistant Engineer Burrows.
The Fulton a sie-wheel steamer of the third class,
rated Ave guns is the oldest steamer st present in
the Navy and was built in Brooklyn in 1877, the
sane year in which the ne-of battle ship Pennsylya
MA was launched at Philadelphia. She eit Norfolk
on the 9th of October last well provdedwth smnun-
ton and necessaries for the feet Among other novel
things on board was a nswly.nyented anchor, de-
signed to hold ship fast during rough weather in
exposed harbors even on the ocean. Its practica
bihty was not, however, rigidly tested during the
cruise. In ten days she reached Bsrbadoes intend
ING To coal there from the Ocean Bride, vessel char
tered by the United States Government to supply the
small steamers with fuel at intermediate ports; but as
that cral had not arrived, Capt Amy prccoededto buy
coal from private firm. Before he had tsken more
than ten tuns board the Ocean Bride Z in, and
Immediately set her bands to work in flln Up the
vacant buIk.rs Of the Fulton. Several d. : aud
snirees took place at Barbados during the s. m Of
Capt. Amy and his ship at which the officers were
treated with distinguished consideration" The
alter Witch entered the harbor tho l6th and the
Harriet Lane few days after. The Fulton steamed
out for Pernaubuco on the 2:d OF October, and on
getting well to sea experienced the most delightful
weather, during the existence of which, while the ship
was making ten knots under the combined influence
or steam and canvas the marines and sailors were
daily drilled in the use OF small arms and cannon by
Orderly Sergeant Bowe. On the lst Of November,
however, n terrific gale sprung up, and continued
without ntermission for four days pitching the little
Fulton from wave to wave like piece Of cork, and
causing serious apprehensons for her safety. The
continual steaming exhausted the coal, and on the
Chief Engineer reporting this fact Capt. Alny con-
cuded to put into Maranhan, as he never could hope
to reach Pernambuco with canvas alone. Found at
Maranham three Brazilian men-of.war, American
glieh bark. No American vessel had ever ar
rived at this port before except tho Saranac, which
got aground going in. Departed from Maranham on
the ignh, and when about fifty miles outside. met the
Harriet Lane returning for fuel. In seven days,
reached Pernambuco, and while there the Water
Witch came in, having been crippled at sea. An i'm.
posing religions procession took place at Pernam-
buco ON the sst November hundreds of padres. Gov
divln ito mi;
yiduals. assisting thereat. The clergy dressed
in ecclesiastical garments, and marched in two deep
many of them carrying long candles, lighted in
their hands Six Brazilian men-o-war fired each Il
guns in honor of the OCCASION
On the way from Pcrnambuco to Rio Janeiro,
STONED short time at 1t. Catharnes. Arrived safely
at Montevideo where several vessels OF the expedi-
ton were already at anchor and anxiousy looking for
the Sabine Was quarantined twelve days ut the
Mount" and when the flagship of Commodore Bow
line got in commenced to take ON board extra ma
rines, men, guns, ammunition, &c. The wide flag of
Commodore Shubrick having been transferred 10 the
Fulton. preparations were made for ascending the
La Plata Left MouteyideO on the Both of December,
ard arrived in the roajsted off Buenos Ayres the
next day The Commodore called at the city resi-
dence Of Gen. Urquza, who was not at home. On
4th Of January, 1850, touched at the quiet little
village Of Rosario in the Province of Santa
Fe, and took in 26O tuns Of coal from the
American ship Pathfinder. The Harriet Lnne
Perry, Bainbridge. Dolphin and Water Witch ar
rived ou the 9Th, and left on the 9Th. Distinguished
citizens from shore, and humble ones, too, visited the
vessels while they remained at Rosario, and were
kindly treated by Capt. Amy, who had the band on
deck playing for them, ard otherwise contributed 10
their amusement; organized Il corps of negro min
strels composed Of sailors Whose eccentrictes set
the strangers in roars of laughter. Left Rosario on
the oh for PARMA the scat Of the Argentine Govern
nent, and reached there next day. The Flag Lieu
tenant was sent with dispatches to the residence OF
the American Minister who was absent on official
duties. After leaving Parana ON the 18th, got ashore
ON the sandbank and had TO send Lieutenant Murdoc
10 miles across the country TO oyertake the Harriet
Lane, which succeeded in pulling US Off On the 18th,
reached Corrientes and while washing down decks,
marine David Ames of Connecticut, fell overheard
and was drowned; sent Lieut.. Warrington to hospital.
Capt Amy read to the letter from the Captain
cf the French brig Zeber thanking the Americans for
their generous contributions Of 81 iOs in behalf Of
the gunner who lost his Saluting the Commodore.
Left Corrientes on the 2lst Of January for Asnn-
cion ard began to make preparations for fighting in
case things went to extremes assigned every man to
biz station and got guns and ammunition ready. On
reaching I,apim, two officers were detailed TO inquire
whether we could pass, and were answered in the
Affirmative the Captain of the fort informing them
that President Lopez was very anxious to see Who
ever wes empowered to act automatically. This
fort il well situated mounts about 30 guns divided
into eight batteries each being differently located.
The largest guns only carry 32-lb. shot; should judge
that there were about 400 in the vicinity Of this
military post got aground severaltmes in the course