The New York herald., 1862-11-13
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ooroua 12-The day opened as usual, finding US stil
in the wake Of the privateer This the first really
stormy and unpleasant day leaving Philadelphia
While the Tonawanda rides tremendous heavy head ses
20 gracsfuly the Alabama is humping up and down,
licking as every moment she would 60 under Steering
~.- tho lookout for more victims ana uis
I'll We ss. soma more We hid. ..u sa.sss sunday
monosonous and humiliatng situation. -. -
but all days Rc alike this unfortunate cruise ol
Tonawanda. Me day closes without anything in par
tcuar transhriNe, but increased anxiety Not another
sail has in sight al day although we are right in the
track of outward bound vessels.
Cc7oBKR l3-This is a Continuance Of the bad weather
of but much worse series OK squalls from
the south have hunted US all day, making IL
very rough and disagreeabe, particularly so as tho
priyateer continues his scougng to the westward
uareIenting in determination to fire and destroy ry
thing he meets American. At twelve O'Clock NJ he
sgnalized ship, signifying that he sees sail
which we discovered from our mast's head TO bo
coming from the southwest, most probable from New
York We got around and joined him in the chase during
which most fearful squal struck and the atmosphere
became thick with rain we would often lose sight of
the prvateer. Clearing away somewhat, found tho
privateer lying to II in Distress and the vessel
which large full rgged shprushing into his arms
for the purpose no doubt Of helping him Suddenly the
ship put about smelling rat, as we supposeu,
and stored for tho north TO our surprise
the privateer instead Of giving chase, pore ssagnt
down for US, where were hove 70 await
ing the result. Coming within short distance
she hove to- launched boat and at 1--WE O'Clock r. M re
turned captain to u.s. with ofrs to set sail ana DO
OF This occurred and We left the Alabama
in latitude 40 so, longitude SO SO.
II appears while the prvsteer was waiting To-; the ship
A~o IIptat Gfptn
Of war ia disguise hands clcd quarters. tie
guns shotsd steam put prApsred give her broad
side and run The white cross Of St. George was run up
as usual by the prvatser when ths vessel immediately
ran up her flag proving her TO- be Spanish merchant
man Although this fellow is very bold when alongside
poor unfortunate aud helpless merchantman, yet we
are inclined think he would much rather run rlan
stand before one vessels Of much less
calibre.
II is almost unnecessary to say that captain was
received aboard with great JOY and tonight has been one
congratuation rejoicing in which the other three
captive but paroled captains their officers and crews,
or fellows, heartily joined. On account OF the
heavy appearance aud thickness OF the atmosphere they
were impressed with the belief board the privateer
would be fggy and heavy all night and that the
vessels could not be safely kept together Beng IN
experienced the popularity Of this northern latitude,
CAPTAIN Semmes concluded release his hostage, which
he had scarcely done when it cleared away beauttui
md lovely night finding under full press OF canvass
once more way to Liverpool. Captain Julius gave
his word and the commander of the privateer
that he would proceed directly his courseone Of the
principal conditions Of premature release. Unles
therefore, we speak homeward bound vessel, all the
crews taken from the other shps will have TO with US
to Liverpool
With the host G. nautical skill at our disposal-vz:
four captains mates and about seventy sacrs
including the regular of this shp-we hope with
fair wind to make up for lest time. From all we could
gather the officers and crews OF both ships Captain
Julius became quite favorte board the prvateer the
best evidence OF which they did not put him In irons
but on the contrary little he restrained that he
almost had the freedom their Ship they viewing him in
the light we suppcse-he being captain of cartel for
prisoners-o an acccmplce Besides white there he was
the only prisoner on board At any rate, 1t is quite
certain had it not been for Captain julius w
would still be aiding and abetng the privatser by ou
constrained presence. captain already busy doing
his utmost 10 make the officers and Of the three
vessels which were burned comfortable
Captain Johnson OF the Dunkirk Captain Harmon. OF
tho wave Crest and Captain anderkn, Of the Aanches
ter are all gentlemen, and bear their msiortuncs ike
men, There was but one passenger those three ves
ses who Is also sharing the hospaltiss Of our ship
We passengers Of the Tonawanda have experienced no
Inconvenience except anxiety. Our new comparisons,
however, have all suffered considerable loss In many
ways, although particular personal injury.
The ouly levy made on the Tonawanda by the prva-
teer was 10 take q little colored boy from us-an
assistant IN the gaey-because he was unprotected by
free papers, He apprentice under the laws Of the
state Of Delaware, and would be free when OF age
0weuty sne) This has been truly day Of congratula
tou and one Of series which all Of Us at present on
board the Tonawanda shall never forget.
omitted TO state that early the morning of the 11th
wc deserted vessel the eastward but which for some
unknown reason, the prvateer did not chase. 1t Is
supposed she going too fast for him. and to put on
the speed TO catch her he might lose u.s. also
omitted to mention the singular fact that out Of Capt
ohnsons crew Of the brig Dunkrk consisting Of nine men,
two joined the prvatecr they having been formerly with
Cart semmes on the Sumter One Of them, being de-
sertsr from the Sumter he under severe punish
ment on board the Alabama therefor
When the two ocers Of the prvateer came aboard OF
the Tonawana on the day Of seizure Of our cabin
passengers Immediately recognized one Of them as
an old cIassrnate Of his at college in Phadel
rynIa We had considerable intercourse with some
Sf the officers Of the priva'ecr-mostly very young
mcn--which pleasant and agreeable, they oe-
having to and treating very gentemanly They ex-
pressed good deal Of sympathy for our situaton but
kept us by their opinion that on account OF
the women aud children our vessel would be spared
Numbers Of the sailors OF the pvateer were recognized
by or men as old acquaintsnces in Liverpool They are
nearly all En 1lshmen some OF the officers There
arc also some Charleston and Savannah pilots acting as
masters mates all Of whom at once recognized by
some Of the captains. #EE
The Alabama (2so) Is screw steamer, bark riggcd
They call her 225 long, 35 feet breadth OF beam,
drawing 15x feet Of water In her present condition,
and Of about 900 TONS Since the beginning Of this
cruise che has not used her seam keeps under sail
saving her COAL Of which she has about three hundred
tons board They however, keep the fires banked up
ready 10 put on steam in twenty minutes.
Her armament consists Of six thirtytwopound bread
side guns three each side, ono sixtyeight poundcr
and one hundredpounder rifsd The two latter are