New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

MIR. Mason, hcereolted CommnsloDer from the
Confederate States to England.
Mr.. Eustis, secretary to Mr.. Slidell, accompanied
10y his wife.
Mr.. Mcfarland, secretary TO Mr. Mason.
The Trent sailed from Havana at o'clock or
TIE morning of tie 1th and nothing occurred worthy
Of nouce till abont noon Oh the 9Th, wheD in tire
narrow passage Of the old Bahama CbanDel opposite
lie Paradon Granoe lighthouse, steamer was OBJ
served ahead, apparently waiting, but showing no
colors. On approaching her, Capt Moir, Of the
irelt, hoisted the British ensign, which met al b
no response until the two vessels were within
about furlong of each Other when the stranger
| fired shot across the Trengs bow, and hosteC
the American Gag. This proceeding wac quite con-
trary 10 al acknowledged law, as wien vessel Ci
war wishes another weasel 10 stop il is Customary
TO fire first blank cartridge. The aren't was still
holding Oh her way, when shell was fred from
! long rivot gun on the American'e deck forward,
which burst ABOUT 100 yaIds from the Trents bow.
Capt. Nor immediately stopped the Trent, rs the
American had ner broadside Of guns run ont.
and men at quarters ready TO fire. Capt. Nor then
balcd her, ard the American captain replied That he
wished 10 send q boat on board. boat, containing
two officers and about twenty men, armed with
musk IL, pistols ana cuiasses, then showed oil and
boarded the Trent, and demanded IA list OF The
passengers, which the captain refused 10 give Tue
officer commanding the boat stated that the name Of
the frgete was the San Jacinto OF which he wss
| the first lieutenant, and fl Their that they lad
received most positive information that certain pas
! THIS was also refused. Commander W Villains, H. N,
the naval agent in charge of her MaJestys male,
with Capt. Moif, positively objected TO their being
taken denying tbeir night 10 take any person what
/ ever from under the English flag.
| The Lieutenant then called out the names Of The
Aforementioned Con misslo2ers and Secretaries anS
said that those Were he persons he sought, and that
he would take them AT all hazards. Tie tour gem
ilemen, who standing near, answered 20 Their
nance, and requested 10 know what was wanted Of
them. Ire Lieutenant stated that be wished TO
| take them on board The man.Ofwar, to which they
replied that they would not 90 until they were taken
by force, and, turniog 10 Capt, Moir, Dir. shde!i
said, ave calm the protection OF the British hsg
On the captains again refining TO give mp the pas
,engers tie Lieutenant said he should take charge
of the slip. Commander Williams, X. NJ, then
spoe a. follows viz: "In this ship am the repre-
sentative of her Meiesty's Government and l call
upon the officers OF The ship aud the passengers get.
orally ~ mark ny words when, III toe name OF int |
Cove nment, and IN Distinct language denounce this
a sn illegal actan act in violation Of international
aw--an act, inbred, Of wsnton piracy, which, bad
we the means Of deiense, you would not dare TO
attempt" The lieutenant then beckoned 10 the
ing ate, and three boats, containing 10 marues snd
about 90 ,aiiors, Offered and heavily armed cne
Alongside. The men at once leaped on deck, ssord
in hand After some more paIleying, Mossre Sill /
dell Mason, Eusiis, una Maelarland were takei and
forced into the boat. The Americans went blck TO
the cabins and took possession Of the baggage and
sent il with their prisoners board the SAL J,einto.
Mr. Sdell said, as the boat showed oH, that be ex-
pected redress fcom the British Government tor this
outrage while under the protection Of iis fgg and
called upon the Eneish CAPTAIN to represent the cese
properly. The lieutenant etopped on board having
ordered the boat 10 return. He then stated that be
hid orders 10 take Captain MOir and biz Iapers On
board the San JacntO and that the Trent .as TO be
moved nearer. Captain NOR replied: "You will
6nd me on my quarter deck; II you waIt me, you
will have TO come there for me, and he Immediately
walked on deck.
The lieutenant, however. went into Of the .
boats, ard told Capt. Mo that he could proceed.
Ire boat pulled for the San Jacinto, aud the Trent
steamed ahead for st. Thomas.
The indignation ielt on board the Trent by every
person. of whatever nation, can better be- imagined
than desc rihed. corsi3 cradle number OF foreign
ers of different nations were among the PASSENGER
and il IL affirmed that every man would have fought
il called upon to DO co. bat, with such au opposing
force and the uDsrmed condition Of tie Trent, II
was deenned impossible 10 make any defense. l.
The Clicers oil the San Jscuto asked for provi-
sions msintan the prisoI era, they stated that
they were short OF stores. Capt. Mor told the four
Gentlemen thaa a. their requoet he would supply l.
what was needed, ana they having expressed wish
that he should do So all the neeessaries were sup
Piled.
The DISPATCHES Of the Confederate Emissariee es-
csptd the vigilance of the boarding oficere and
they have all arrived safely here per La Plata.
The families Of Mr.. Shdell and Of Mr.. Eustis were
urged by tbs first lieutenant Of the San Jaeinto to
that il wac probable they would be separattd iron
them on their arrival at New-York, they declined
the Offer aud have arrived III The Plata. On the ar-
rival Of the steamer III the dock the whole OF the
party went on board the Nashville, which Is now
living near the entrance Of The craving DOCK where
thew were received with every attention and kind
mess. and lett for London by the clock tram.
One Of tie gentlemen of the party has the dispatches
in his possession Which he, OF course, Keeps IN close
custody TIL bis arrival in London.
Da do he ia "a
c6rs the Trent bad large amount OF sfecie Oh
Gosrd from MeXico for Englsud, as well as very
valuable cargo of general merchandise !
1t is stated by tie friends OF hessrs. Sloel and
Mason who have come home that the lieutenant of
the San JacintO said this Was tho most painful act
he lad ever been called upon to Perform but lie was
compelled 10 DO it, acting under orders.
TIE PURsER's ACCOUNT.
To The Editor OF Tn, LOHdn TINES.
SIR: Ibasen TO forward YOU some particulars Of
the grievous outrage committed to-day against the
English flag by the United States steamsloop San Ja'
cinto, Capt Wilkes. You have probably heard how
some three weeks ago, the little steamer Theodore
having on board the Commissioners sent by the Con-
ederate States of America to London and Paris ran
the blockade al Charleston arriving safely ut Havana
Once arrived there, they, Of course, imagined
that On neutral territory they were perfectly Tree
and safe from all mOesaton, ana therefore mace no
attempt to conceal their names, position and Intended
movements. Mr. Sidel the Commissioner for Pans,
war accompanied by bis wife, ana three daughters,
and also by Lis Secretary, Mr.. G.. Eustis, with his
wife, MIR. Mason, the Commissioner for England,
being accompanied by his Secretary, MIR. Mcfarland
1t wss well known In Havana that bertls were
booked for the whole party to proceed by ttls
steamer TO st. Thomas, there to join the homeward
Wee, India mail steamship SOUTHAMPTON. They nc
cordinely embarked yesterday morning, trusting TO
receive the same protection under the English nag
which tbey had already received from that of Spain
VIC left Havana Yesterday morning at Z. This