The New York herald., 1862-11-03
IMPORTANT CAPTURES.
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The AngIo-Rebel Steamers Scotia,
Anglia and Wachita.
DESTRUCTION OF THE STEAMER MIMIC.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VESSELS.
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Improbable spssulations for English Sym
pathizers with Rebellion,

We gave come Of tie particulars yesterday OF the cap.
ture Of the Ango-Yebei Scotia and Anglia with
valuable csrgoes o Charleston by the gunboats Restless
and Flag
The capture and condemnation OF the Anglo-rebel
steamers Bermuda, Crcassian stettn, Memphis Ladona,
Adela and many others do appear 10 have had much
influence with those parties England who desrous
Of turning an honest penny by shipping and muni-
tions Of war to Dixie, in inducing them cease their
shipments. They evidently trying to make up for
former losses by fresh venture the consequence Is
that every day almost brings the capture
OF some fine steamer loaded with and army sup
plies intended for the government Of the socaed South
ern confederacy.
Thus during the past week have had record The
capture Of the Anglorebe steamer Wacba by the
States steamer Memphis and yesterday Of the Scotia and
Anglia by the United States Flag and bark Rest
less The running ashore Of the steamer Mimic by the
United states squadron and her subsequent wreck also
form part Of the news Of the last few days. Thus
within the short space Of days. steamers
loaded with cargoes much needed in the South been
marily disposed Of by cruisers, and in
at all satisfactory to their owners.
The Wachita captnred by the Memphis after al,
day chase and after she lad thrown overheard the great
part OF her cargo and rtaIy her engines in
ner endeavors to She is reported 6ne vessel,
and evidently built for the business in which
ragged when captured.
The Scotia is an old blockade runner but ecmpara.
lively new and very 6ne vessel. She is paddle wheel
steamer Of great speed and has been very successful
heretofore in her voyages between England Nassau
the bcckaded ports She has carried many among
her former oargoes and the present doubt made
up Of ar slss q Ike nature The Ns9chessr eyardiaa
Of the 23d ut., in speaking OF the steamer Scotia
having previously succeeded in running the block.
ade into Charleston, stated that ''she had board
most Sralnabie cargo, consisting principally Of long
Enfield rides, cartridges, hospital stores and mu.
ntions Of war. Three other British steamers
the Leopard, Herald and Mimic succeeded in running
1t at the time. Two Of them laden with war
like stores We understand that the Scotia with her for
mdabe cargo, out by several Manchester gen
tlemen." Thsgentlemen from Manchester, having found
that the frst voysge Of the Scotia proved profitable
one determined doubt to try it more, and this
time have had their fingers burned in mannerby tho
loss Of both vessel and cargothat will In future induce
them TO keep away from the Are and compel them TO be-
heve our blockade an effective one.
The Mimic, or S.S Mipho recently driven ashore and
beached Suivan's Island by the United States
squadron blockadng Charleston harbor, has also
been successful blockade broaker The first heard Of
this vessel being engaged In illegmate trade
account Of her serving Of the government
sells Yankee when on her first voyage with con-
HERAIDs Key West correspondent under date IS
last, and we repeat show how Yankee can be
times outwitcd and that too by naturally stupid
Englishman:-
have one OF the best Jokes OF the season 10 ccord
The schooner c. J.. Edwards Captain Gnndy arrived here
1Ith inst when in latitude 81 deg north longitude 20
deg. west he fell in with the British = $. Mimic,
spars and ana aood York ne ps an ro ne'
Liverpool bound 10 Nassau, and Captain Gndy supplied
her with enough TO carry her into Nassau and
H. se t kpswn % have Ssaed
% RYdS is one aa, assoon. we are ,,a de-
tered government account should furnish coal to
steamer carrying arms 10 the rebels They certainly
will have the laugh on US in Nassau when The Mimic
rives.
1t was afterwards learned that the Mnho at the time
she was supplied with the coal had been the coast
landed her cargo and her way for another load
when she short OF COAL Had she been supplied
the chances that she would have been fallen with
and captured BY Of our cruisers Itis but justice
the owners Of the Mimic her agents TO say that the
order the parties Havana for the Of the coal
bill was promptly paid on presentation.
The Mimic made two successful voyages after
this affair bun as the saying il, the pitcher that goes
too often TO the well Is broken at last and she has
proved the truth of by deposting her bones on the
sands Of sulrvanE Island having doubt proved pro-
gagged running the blockade. They can beyond doubt
well aierd to lose her, and will in all probability have
better one IN her place before msnhs which 1t Is
10 bc hoped will the fate OF the Scotia rather than
that Of the Mimic.
The Anglia and wacbita were probably their fret
voyage their having been heard OF before
in connection with blockade running. They were from
Nassau having board coast pilots who had gone out
for the express purpose Of bringing them safely 70 the
haven where they would be-"
Tho three vessels above referred 10 wii In all proba
bity, their arrival North, be taken by our Navy
Department and turned into active cruisers They will
make Efficient vessels for thew possess great speed,
are admirably constructed and attod out and readily
carry three heavy guns. They be sent TO
at less cost than the majority Of purchased
\ sells now In the service, will out last them and
the majority OF the gunboats constructed by
tractors and in all respects like ofwar.
The following will be the list OF capiurea English steamers
in the navy Of Inc United States when they are all
| demned:--
Names. Captured "
1-Circassian. .sonerset.
2--Memphis. ............ Magnolia
3-stettip ...............
4-Coiumbia. ........... .eantsgo 0e tgDs.
5--Iadona. a.............. .UnadHla
6-Adela. ..............Quake Ny
7--Bermuda ............ .MercedtH.
6--Wachita. !. .....,...... Memphis
p-Scotia ............. Restless
le--Anglia, ............... .Fiagg and Restless