The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-30

the steamers 70 the United States Ma rsha take he
prize board his vessel and proceed to Pensacola
for provisions
have been under the necessity emp Toying part II
the engineers, fremen, &C. belonging the two steam
TO convey them to New Orleans. and directed
Com Jenkens to pay them for the time they may DO
poyed n the same rate is paid their grade In tho
navy Of the United States.
This place Ia at the present time closely beseged On
the night Of the 9th inst they attempted carry By
storm, but were beaten off, and, from present appear
ances, think the same result will shoAd they
again attempt Il. From all can earn they have ~
many troops In the city rs the besicsing party
am, very respectfully, your obedent servant,
JOS. R. JARVIS, Capsan. /.
Hon. ISAAC Tsur, Secretary Of the Navy, washiDstaa
COMMANDER TURNER TO CAPTAIN JARVIS.
UNITED STATES SUR SARATOGA
OFF YKRA Cruz, Mexico, March 4, 1860 I Z
To CAPTAIN Jos R. JARVIS, Commanding United STAKES
ship Savannah
SRI have the honor To inform you that In obedience
TO your Instructions, proceeded yesterday TO the head
quarters Of General Mramon at the town Of Meaden,
about four leagues distant Immediately on my arrival
despatched messenger to him my presence
in the town, and to say that having in charge
nicaon from yourself should be glad 70 know at what
hour he would be pleased to receive informed
In reply that he would at once, without loss Of
i
by him, accompanied by Gen. Robes and Mr. dos, his
Minister of Justice. informed him that had been in.
sucted by you to say to him that having been sent
this for the exclusive purpose Of aordng protection
TO the persons and property Of American citizens,
% the senior officer present you had felt
yourself bound, at the earliest moment Of hk
appearance before Vera Cruz TO ascertain from him
distinctly what his intentions in respect TO the per-
and property Of American citizens in that city In
the event Of his taking 1t.
He replied without hesitation that in the Of ali
foreigners he should respect them and should afford TO
both American citizens and their property all the protec
ton which it was in his power to give.
then said "Having received this assurance, sir, am
further instructed by Capt Jarvis to say that in your
tack upon the city, and in the event Of your gaining pos
session Of it, he will to be hoisted at the Flagstaff Of
of each house covering American citizens and property
the flag Of the United States, in order that far a. was
possible they and might be preserved from danger
damage by bombsrdment and to insure the occupants
of those residences that respect the part OF your troops
with which you have yourself expressed your determine
ton to regard them"
BE replied, that he concurred the wisdom and neoes
siy Of such arrangement and should bear in mind
and hoped would be eectua in preserving them from
harm and injury.
remarked In conclusion that was happy to tsko !
back such reply as could not fail to be satisfactory 70
my commanding officer and thus ended the official part
OF our intercourse.
In his department towards me General Mramon was
grave and reserved but respectful and courteous o.
the other hand General Robes received and treated
with the utmost cordially and kindness during my entire
interview. On leaving said to him that desired TO 70
main the until the cool Of the evening for my
turn and that had several communications from persona
In Vera Cruz members Of their families who had taks
replied, eco where you please, stay long you like
and deliver what you have to whomsoever you Ike
With which took leave Of him.
have the honor to be, sir very respectfully your ODE
dent servant, 7. TURNER, Commander.
UNITED STATES SHrP SARATOGA, }
Orr VERA CRuz, Mexico, March 8, 1860 !
To- Capt Jos R. JARVIS, Commanding United States Shi
Savannah
SR-On the morning Of the 9th inst TIVE large steam
appeared of the harbor Of Vera Cruz without any "a
being hosted, although gun was fred from the CASH
and the Mexican flag up At the time to induc
them to do They were evidently eonfederates ~ the
never hove to for some time, communicating with eac
other. After several hours, and after communicable
with the Spanish vessels Of war 1t SACRIFICES, which -
out boat TO them, they stood down in the drectAoa
Anton Iizardo. You directed me Immediately 10 plah
my ship in Of two American steamers here the Way
and Indauola, which were placed at your disposal,
follow them, to ascertain their character where the
were from, of what nation, where they fitted out and VIII
was their object upon this coast and to report you u
result Of these inquiries with all possible despatch.
In obedience to these orders, left here about SUI
set, in tow Of those vessels on board Of eac
Of which 1 placed detachment Of abo|
thirty. five and marines in they might 70 in
shoal water, where my ship with her large draft cou
not follow and communicate with them. The detachme
on board Of the Wave was commanded by Lieut. Joel
Kennard, OF the Savannah, accompanied by MidshpmI
Whituc, Of the Prebs. That Of the Indianola was col
manded by Lieut. Bryson OF the Preble, accompanied
Mr. Joseph Miller, Of the same vessel; Lieut. Hayes,
the marine guard Of the Savannah, aui Lieut. Meere
the marine guard Of this ship proceeded down
coast, making Anton Lzardo, fifteen miles distant whd
Iexpected 10 find them about midnight. Two large VI
sells were reported at anchor at Anton Izardo I sta
directly for them. had directed my pilot to anchor
Immediately between the two vessels. At the NOM
when had nearly reached this point, and the tow
both the little steamers being ahead OF me- they hal
and reported that the larger steamer Of the two
under way and endeavoring to escape through
southern passage. hailed, and ordered them to pur
him and get board him II possible as was ordered
communicate with the senior officer, who supposed
on board Of this vessel At the same moment fired
shot ahead Of him to bring him TO. Az soon - they
close to him, which was but few moments, 70 ny
treme establishment he opened heavy IRE OF great
and musketry upon them, and was reported 70 me
same time that the other steamer was shppdng nor
Immediately ssye him o brcsdside, - had not tne
hottest doubt Of his being In completely with and w
the orders Of the officer Of The other steamer, and
AFRAID he would 70 10 assistance in which case sh
have been obliged 10 recall my vessel or to have
messed their capture and destruction and a. he had
sudacisy to DIRE into me without any provocaon whatc
was determined to seize him II could. BE ran up
Spanish flag a. soon as fred. In the meantime
larger steamer was hoty engaged with the forces
board my two little steamers In running fight Fin
he could not get out Of the southern passage, he in
datey changed his course, put his head 70 the north
and passed inside Of me to gain the northern passage
10 keep out Of the way Of my guns, followed by my