The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
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UNITED STATES STEAM FRIGArR WA
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UNITED STATES STEAM FRNiATB WABASH, I
GENOA Italy, Sept 3D. 1859. (
Run Of The Wabash from Naples 10 Leghorn- Visu from,
Hiram Pouers--Fieet Captain Dorain on Duty--Aops.
ments gfMe spaaish and French Vessels at Gaoa-Flre
at Custom House Public Thanks 10 u.e United States
Sdfors-A Musical Compliment and S'cea Sounding
RtIty-Bcrestr Home Deaths on Board, dc.
Alter leaving Naples, the LIST of August, shaped
our course for Leghorn where had the honor Of q
VISIT from the American sculptor, Hiram Powers, and
iay Mr. r looks hale and hearty but tho slvery locks
pe'oken mat Father Time had not forgotten him.
Az SpezAa Capt. T. A. Dornin, United States Navy,
ported Tor duy on board this ship as feet captain Wa
arrived at Gsoa on the afternoon Of August o. and
moored ship on tho Mole (our last winters berh) and
since then have been engaged in caukng ship both out
and inboard.
Several Spanish vessels OF that were in mort when
We came in have left and the French transport steamers
are fast conveying their troops from this place.
few nights since fire broke out on shore which,
when FIRST discovered appeared to be among the shipping
Assistance was Immediately sent shore, when il was
found to be the Custom House that fire. and for
time threatened the destruction of much valuable proper.
~ letter has been received by Capt Barron Of the
Wabash, from the Royal Chamber Of Commerce from
which, through the Kindness Of the Captain, send YOU
the following extract
am not able 10 mention the names of ,hos. ia
have most distinguished themselves gives me pleasure "a
eer n 1 n ns testimony 70 s excellent conduct and he
The nrcs by whom they commanded They have rnvr
] praise ana gatuse OF the Chamber Commerce and All
Genoa ~ 90
pray you TO TO them the Of the
Of the Royal Chamber. $1,000 = $40 AAn''
The following is translation of a mott co from tho n Ma
timeao, sept. TO-
We wish to give special notice OF ecacious suecor be.
STOW ed By The sailors Of the american figae Wabash 10
Their hydraulic pumps superior force specially n-
debted for the early concentration of the flames -
These are however, but few Of the many compliments
paid to Captain Barron the officers men under his
martin, hnicr
TO the Wabash.
The following card has been published "a the shp,s
company, which needs no comment from u.s.
TO THE CREW OF srEAw pRcarr WABASH
qualities OF the beautiful instrument tcorne de- nson, xhc
your generosity has kindly prompted you present ma
ano Expressing 10 YOU NV "r ny SUI
You have done will faithfully keep preserve the insru
nsp ana VIII ever treasure ms most valuable gift With
JOHN o'NEuL,
GENOA, Sept. Is, 1859. = $50 - ~'' '""1
Bets are being made by the knowing ones that thu
Wabash will be called home about next May; and one
gentleman who is more certain than the rest offers TO bet
hve hundred dollars that he will eat his Christmas dinner
hint We feel anxious TO know and should the yarns,,
continue, which too prevalent in the shin we
VIII De looking Tor ana anx0sy expecting relief
Lieut. e. r. =. Rodgers, executive officer Of this ship.
mas gone 70 spezz TO recruit his health, having been
fer some time delicate.
The health of the has been toeraby good having
but two deaths-Amns Wheaton, of Connecticut and
Robert l.. Blake, of New York.
We understand when leave here we take a cruise
along the coast OF Spain the Rock Of Gibraltar
menis The Macedonian has been ordered 10 the Syrian
coast.