The New York herald., 1862-05-07
THE MEDITERRANEAN FLEET.
Our Lisbon Naval Correspondcnce.

Ouk AAbOOM N0V0A ANOEHtbROn0chVos
UMuD SlArEs suiP CONSTELLATION,
LISBON, April 3, 1862 J
foyugs Of The Constellation from Portsmouth. NJ. H-Run
TO Fayal-What Was Seen On and or tie Coaa-A
Petty Officer Overheard and Droscned-Hauh Of the
Creo-Salating the Flag Of Port,sgal-Comaanions in
Harbor and Good Feeling TosOdrds Ae Union-Hoyaxy
Under Clcud de-
l have but few moments TO note you few lines.
which may DO Of interest TO your readers before the
ship which will convey it will bo of for Eng and.
We sailed from Portsmouth, NJ H., the 1Ilh ut. for
this coast way Of the Azorcs intending stop at
rayal business Of minor Importance, and
what could be gathered or interest TO our
there
We had worry fine passage to that point, making the
land in less than eleven days, experiencing heavy
weather and northsry gales all tho way bat proving the
excellent sailing qualities Of good ship When we
reached tho point opposite Faya hove to- and at
tempted to effect landing, but found that the
effort would be unavailng, and that than
likely have such weather at least week that coast
and that it would be useless to wait longer put
to sea again sailing dead ahead Of terrific gale and rain
storm. We at Faya only three small craft, appa-'
rcnily in charge OF the Consul flying American colors
which wore all tho sail within six hundred miles Of
that coast. We regretted bong unable 70 communicate
with Mr.. Dabney. our Consul; but it could not be
helped.
-Four days out from Portsmouth we met the American
ship st. Helena from Bristol, England sixty days out
bound for New York. She know Of course but little OF
the feeling in England towards people, She probably
reported US upon arriving at Now York her captain
boarded 10.
Five days out we lost overheard John Campbell ma
tive of Scotland from Lowell Massachusetts, one OF our
po:ty officers. Though every effort made TO sayo
him possible. 1t proved useless, tho was running
high and the-ship going ton knots. His body was re-
covered buried the next day with appropriate cero
monies. This is our only serious accident az yet
The crew consists Of about two hundred and seventy
Ave and thirty I'VE oscsrs Allhav beon and are
We made the coast Of Portugal on the 2sh ult but ON
account bad weather and the ruggsdness Of the
and strong current Of tho river At Lisbon did not reach
anchorage until the I'd inst.
Captain Thatcher gave national salute, which was
lish frgas shannon, which had arrived tho day pre-
vious Spanish sloop 0f-war, Pruss:an naval school
ship cruise, and three Portuguese menofwar. All
of thom boarded soon came to anchor, and
presented thcir compliments to the commander. The
Shannon, which sails for England this morning. kindly
offered TO take charge Of letters which COURSE
gladly accepted, delighted to get 30 good chance 70
send home
the officers Of the English OF war and surprised
at their apparent change Of sentiment and the tone OF
creasng good feeling and faith In the federal government
and its power None Of these nationaltios hero
presented have much sympathy with rebeldom, particu
ary the piratical part Of IT. and all talk TO thoy
Of the Unon We have had very kind reception thus
far and although we have not yet had time to sound
fully tho feeling OF the people OF this country, 1t s
The news had Just arrived last night via England OF
the exploits OF the Msrrmsc at Norfolk and the acc
dents TO ships Tho facts were greatly exaggerated
"a We happened know from having heard ths whole
affair before sailed from the United States. The
mail also brings the news that tho war settled TO
be Immediately, by proposition which has been made
by the federal government 10 yield all present points in
dispute and acknowledge tho Southern coDfederacy pro-
vided they should stipulae to abolish all slavery In
thirty years from the date Of the compact. They
prise and apparent disappointment when informed
them thought the abolition OF slavery and
tcment Of the war depended upon any such terms
those that contamination so devoutly to be wished for
would never arrived and they quite takon
aback when laughed heartily at what appeared
us Ike big .Mn. sell Tha. paper is quoted here as
II Is nearly SIX years since an American man or
war has this port They seemed much astonshod
had hoard by way England that American man Of
war the ST. Louis, had been sent hero. They appear
pleased Shore and speak in the kndest terms
We have not communicated with the Consul, Mr. Rob.
nson nor tho MinisteJ, Mr.. Harvey Az that 10
done we shall have SOME things Of interest you
Now lying the stream, 1t Is rather dull than other.
wise we shall communicate to-day. wiz write you
again from this place, giving such gossip OF interest as
can gather.
The Young King Louis j. is said TO be in very low
spirits mover having recovered from tho shock occasion
ed y the death Of his brother. lie has physician
s;sntly with him to inspect everything he eats and
drinks and very strong feeling appears 10 bc growing
up against the Prime Minister Judging from these
ports OF Madam Rumor and what little we have seen, Il
should say that royal sports and court fummery do
cidedy dulldullcr even than the country and people
The steamer Is already under soam and preparing for
the sautes and orna,y of departure, and lest the
'Lionr should be such beast TO leave
yoar correspondent in tho lurch must cut short my
gossip.