Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-08-29
Naval.-The Frisate Sabine at San Domin.
80 aud Aspinwall.
U. 8. FRIGArR SABINE,

U. 8. FRIGArR SABINE
' of Aspin,caH, ". g., Aug Is. 1859.
Mr.. EDIroR-We sailed from New York on the
25th Of June, and arrived off San Domingo on the
evening Of the 10th Of July, having had remark.
able fine weather during the entire passage out
The arrival Of an American man-of-war caused
some surprise among the natives, there having
been no American national vessel there since the
visit Of the Colorado more than Is months apo
On the 18th. our Consul. Mr.. Elliott, came On
board and was received with the usual salute
He was accompanied by Gen Cazenove who in a
special agent Of our Government; he is sanguiGe
OF an early settlement Of the difficulties which
caused the Sibine to be sent there The principal
cause OF DELAY being the confused state Of affairs
following the long sickness and anal death Of the
Minister of instructions, whose burial took place
The day Previous to arrival. OF tue city itself
will say little, as all doubtless aware Of the
historical facts connected with il; and like most
of the cities founded by the Spaniards In Ameri-
ca. is fast going to decay. with nothing left but
the lettering walls of its once splendid buildings
Our Government is the only represented
there at present, the English and French Consuls
having hatfield down their colors sometime since
and left. The positive cause I could not learn,
though there are hints Of an attempted speculation
in dominican currency. which filling, caused
dissatisfaction, and finally retirement; the course
adopted by them is source of general condsrn-
nation: In the river, directly opposite the CITY
there is one Of John Bulls cruisers living at an
Choir the commander Of which paid us a visit
upon dropping dDcnOr. She
called the Skipjack, and carries four guns
On the 10Th Of July an American brig the ellen
Jane. twenty days out from New York came in
with cargo Of -four and liquors. Col. Fabiens,
formerly Of Walkers army, and whose name has
figured in Nicaraguan affiirs, came ont as passen-
ger. The Colonel is the agent OF certain part es
(capitaiists) Of New York for the pure chase Of a
large tract of land located in the southern portion
OF the island, said to contain that much-coveted
article-gold. The price agreed upon Is consid-
erable and when negotiations concluded il is
his intention to transport from the United States
large number Of workmen. | wish them great
success in their undertaking. I am sure the
Colonel will keep an eye upon matters In general
We lcft San Domingo on the 3lst for Aspinwan
arriving on the morning OF the sth Of August
There we found, besides the Roanoke the sloop-
of-war St Louis also, an English steamer which
sailed the 18th for Carthag and on the 18th
the st. Louis left for the same place Almost at
the same time the Prebe was sigualized of the
harbor, and the next day came to anchor near us
II Ii not known how long we win remain here.
ss orders have not yet been received in regard to
our future destination. weare anxiously waiting
the coming Of the steamer with dispatches for us;
for there is not much pleasure here at this senson
Of the year, when we have rain every day I'm the
week and Sunday. too. The Sabine is fine shi o,
and so far has more than exceeded the anticipa-
lions OF her officers. All In excellent health
and spirits, anticipating pleasant cruise.
Yours, &c, y.RC