The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-13
ADDITIONAL FROM NEW GRANADA.
Our Panama Correspondence.

Our Panama Correspondence.
PANAMA, JAM g. 1859.
Interesting Ndrll RepoYt-Moremes Of the United Sfdss'
Squadron-A French Var Ship for Central AHasrsca-
Search for the Creo Of the 81. Aayy.
The United States ship has been ordered from
Panama the northward in search OF the ST. Marys,
with the relief crew and officers for that vessel
The United States ship Decatur will return from Realeo
to Panama During the of service OF ths vessel
which will expire March next, with the exception OF
abou, two months she has been either at Panama. afford
ing protection 10 American interests on the Ishmus or
employed on the coast of Central America.
The United States ship Mermac still at San Juan del
Sur. All we'll The crew is represented ms being in a
state remarkable efficiency having been constantly and
thoroughly exercised in all the details O. ordnance and
small arm practice landing for military operations on
shore, &c.
The flag ship Roanoke remains of Aspawall Flag
officer Mcintosh returned passenger in the Moses Taylor
having transferred the command Of the Gulf Squadron to
Captain Jos. r. Jarvis, of the Savannah
The jamestown, Commander Kennedy, lett AspinwaH
the goth Of December for Greyown to assist he Uni
mouth the San Juan river which had suddenly shoaled
and shifted SO as to rem Ter her position unsafe
Il reported that her Britannia Majesty steam frgae
valorous goes thither the same errand.
Purser Gibson and Chief Engineer Sinners have re-
ported for duty board the United States ship Merrac
the supply the place OF Purser Belsuap sen.
home sick and the latter TO relieve Chief Engineer Long
detached
Gunner Elijah Haskell and carpenter Nicholas Mayer
have reported for duty board the United States fgae
Saranac, and master 7. Nc K Buchanan has been de-
tached from the Merrimac under orders TO the United
States ship St. Marys
The French frgae serieuse left Panama on the 2sth
ut. for Central American ports.
Among the passengers in tho steamer of tho 10Th
of December from New York Captain Spaulding,
Of the British army who goes TO Vancouver Island with
and munitions Of war their way from England,
via Cape Horn, for the British Western North American
Captain Nye, late of the Collins line of ocean n,il
steamefi passed through Panama on the soh ult, en-
nection with the establishment OF line Of steam tugs
through the Straits OF Magellan.
death occurred yesterday, OF Mr. Krouse, Panama. of
yellow fever. The general health OF the city, however, is
excelent-the scky of transition from the to
the dry season having passed.
When United ship Sarauac shall take her de-
parture for the north harbor will be entirely
ed by and other vessels bat universal quiet pre-
walls in our midst the presence the former viii not be
missed, IN protective sense, al least.
DEPARTURE OF COMMODORE xINTosH FROM AsrIN-
wALL-cONsULAR AND CITIZEN ADDRESSES.
We announced in the HxgAID yesterday morning that
Commodore James McMcIntosh Of the United States navy
Flag Officer and Commander in Chief Of the Home Squa
dron, bad taken his departure from Aspinwal the
steamship Moses Taylor order to return home for the
benefit of his health
The following addresses presented to the gallant
Commodore previous to his embarsaon and conveying,
xrDo8
action and the varnest wishes for his personal happi-
sess sheY nnst prove mosi gratifying his feelings
ADDKEss THE UNITED STATES CONSUL AT PANAMA
CoxsrlAn Usrrw STATES, PANAMA, Dec. %, 1888.
Nj DEAR slK-I have heard it intmaied that, IN
quence OF protracted III health, you about to
from the command Of the United States Home Squadron
In common with all your countrymen residing here, l
have received this intelligence with deep regret mingled
with sorrow-regret that country viii lose the services
OF 30 and efficient defender OF American rights the
Atlantic coast OF Central America and sorrow that the
h,rhiu taxi t;z cfa
and serious character You will pardon me- trust, for
obrudng this note upon you, but cannot permit you to
leave this Isthmus without expressing to you the great
qualification all felt here when the received
Of your prompt and able vindc,ton Of American rights
our flag was menaced by British nsolence Your prompt
action that occasion has elected the wermest admira
ton among the American residents Of all parts of the 18th
and feel perfectly assured that the government and
people Of the United States will be equally emphatic in
their appreciation of your gallant conduct
trust that change Of climate, under mercful Pro-
AMOS B. CoRwINE
To Flag officer JAS Nc McISrosn commanding United
States Home Squadron, flag ship Roanoke, ASpinwal.
ADDRESS FROM THE AMERICAN RESIDENTS AT
AsPINyALL.
AsPNwAIL, Jan. /, 1850
To Flag officer MoISTosH, Commanding Home Squadron
SR-The undersigned citizens OF the United States and
residents OF the city Of Aspnwal, N. c. have learned
you the eve OF your departure for the United
States, compelled by continued ihealth but we hone
only temporarily TO relnqush the command Of the squad
ron this station For long period you have renamed
national interest entrusted TO your care rejoice that
you can now obtain the change Of climate and relaxation
you 30 much need but at the time desire ex
press to you the regret we feel at parting from whose
high qualifications for command and corteous bearing
have secured our respect and esteem We avail ourselves
OF this opportunity TO convey TO you the high
which we hold the accomplished officers under your com
mand, and to testify to the orderly conduct your crew
honorSy u oSI WAS
wishes for your health and prosperity and wishing you
happy meeting with your family and friends we have
aerv an
". Du Pree, us. V. Con'l. John Galaer, NJ. d.
G. N. Totten. Ed. d. Dennis G. T. A.
A. J. Center. w. B. Johnson
John Marcia. A. Henriques, F. A.
John W. B0urn. d. H. Guyon
COMMODORE M'INrosH's REPLY
FLAG SHIP ROANOKE, !
AsPrSwArL, Jan. 2, 1862 !
GESrKMES-It Is with feelings of unfegned pleasure
that received your very kind and totally let
ter Of yesterday expressing your regret at my departure
and your appreciation of the manner which have per.
formed my duties as Flag Officer Of the Home squadron
After the satisfaction derived from performance
Of duty the highest qualification officer can receive is
me satisfaction Of knowing that he has obtained
and this feeling is particularly grateful to me when
soou. 70 re''nqush ny flag under the unfortunate
anic me- thank YOU gentlemen for many hospitaities
70 myself and officers, and for exhibitions Of consderatc
feeling and the kindest regard that have been daily and
hourly repeated and trust that you will live 70 enjoy
many years Of happiness and commercial prosperity I
remain gentlemen your greatly obliged friend and
Flag ohlcer, Commander in Chief Home Squadron.
To 8. W. Du Pr6e, Esq, United States Vice Consul G.
NJ Totem, A. j. Center, Jno Marcial, Jno. w. Bourn,
Jnc Gaaer, NJ D., Ed. b. Dennis, W. b johnson, Esqs
and others
FLEET SURGEON CoRMcK NvALrDs COMMODORE
MINTOSH.
USff1D STATB STEAM FRfoXTE ROANOKE,
AsPTywAIL, Dec. 80, 1858.
s-I bg leave 70 express my very great regret that
YOU should be obliged on account OF your health 70 re-
Inan,sh the command Of the Home Squadron. When
oommending II, did not forget how much was opposed
10 your interests and your wishes; but your health was
bad for disease like yours Being prevented almost
entirely from taking exercise going into the open
air you could not be unfavoraby situated and,
however much may regret it's necessity, do not think
you 70 o day too soon. Removed to dry atmosphere,
with agreeable exercise every day in the open air feel
assured Of your recovery; and, in common with every
ofcer under your command beg TO offer you my very
sincere wishes for speedy restoration 70 health Your
obedient servant, JAMES CORNICK, Fleet Surgeon
Flag Ohcer JAMES Nc. AcLToeu, Commanding Home
Squadron.
TIE CREW OF THE FLAG SHIP TAKE LEAVE or C0XM0.
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