The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-07
mfERISHNc from KEY WEST.
MOVEMENTS OF FEDEanl saIps-oF- WAR
Capburc OF the AnglO-Rebel
Brig Genet.
Numerous Arrivals at Havana
from the South.
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from the South,
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by the arrival Of the steamship Mcclellan, Capt Cray
which ID fully detailed IN regular correspondence
Our Key West Correspondence.
KEY W EST, Dec. 70, 1852.
Numerous Arrtrsls al Hayaaa from DireTse Rsasos
Why-7As Condition. Of The Eastern Gulf Dlockadins
Squadron-waks aud His Flying Squadron dn,ra,
Wilkes at The Presentation Of Trumpet in Horana
About ~ Tms SsWssses Captures TIE Arsl-Saii;rg of
United States Steamers-Commaadcr Spotts-Arri,al of
TIE United States Steamer Tioga-Wreck of Ae .Shsp
Thomas Jefferson ON the Bahomds-.Sa< Of the Wrecked
Steamer H. Sanford-The Keather, dc.
We hear from Havana Of numerous arrivals almost
daily OF rebel and English vessels from blockaded
ports, principally loaded with cotton These arrivals
establish factthat either Mobile should at once he
taken or additional vessels Of proper kind be
the Eastern Gulf bIockaAing squadron An examination
Of the vessels now composing that squadron v Disclose
the melancholy truth that there one cited Cor the
duty they to perform. They principally sailing
vessels, and few steamers that have not what liz most
desirable, viz: speed. The removal the steamers
Santiago de Cuba, Quaker City and Mercedtta from Adm
raj Baleys squadron was wrong. they needed and
should be here What We want and should have 40
once four Of great speed between
the Tortugas and coast ofCaba II we had them, four Of
every Eve vessels that ths harbor Of Havana
with mpunity would be taken, aud the that
lucky enough arrive in port would never get back
advise would DO Of service than dozen OF the
port Of Hobe aad for this the vessels that
successfully running tho blockade from that port
arc Of very light draught, not than Ave- six or
feet They wait thor opportunity take adyan
taGe Of fair wind and dark night and being able 60
almost anywhere II there has been heAyy dew slip out
by the bockadng feet without dnculty. Once At sea-
they are comparatively SAFE unless they happen fall In
with struggling cruiser. Whereas, n had the gate
they would have mo dcatiss % encounter near ns
haven where they would boz than In passing through the
aest on the port Of departure An examination Of
map Of the GUN OF Mexico showing the line Of the Florida
reels and the north or Cuba win exhibit the strength
Of my argument and tho necessity for the vessels asked
for. Admiral Wilkes has the Bahamas 10 look out for
with his flying squadron (may DO forgiven for calling
them fyng) and he has enough ~ attend than
can 0Ox a. the case ne Ariel
Eastern Gulf squadron under Admiral Bailey and not be
separate command Neither 10 IL politio economical
70 make Havana the headquarters O any squad
ron when the port OF Key West s near for IL well
established that vessel letting 20 anchor therc
finds It difficult matter to lift II, especially during the
gayetics Of the winter score Of economy
II far better that vessel should the port OF
for every dollar paid by the government at that
Admiral Wilkes of this flying squadron being present In
Havana at tho presentation Of silver trumpet Captain
Adams OF the steamship Eagle This presentation
place about the time Of the capture the ariel BY the
800 fAlaoama) or the end Of Cuba and as tho
Admiral was present. his flagship, the waehusett must
have been IN the harbora CONTRAST verify: the Union
Rear Admiral easting in Havana and tho rebel Seues
within few hundred miles playing the Old Harry with
our commerce. call the attention OF the Chamber VI
Commerce OF New YORK 10 this circumstance Wilkes
has reached that ago when, according the act OF Con-
gress he should 60 on the retired list let him be
tired as coon possible and his flying squadron attached
to tho command OF gallant Rear Admiral Theodors Bal
ley tho man who is more fond OF loy good fight" as
he termed the capture OF New Orleans, than presenting
silver trumpets, bottle Of wine, Of course in tho
harboT city Of Havana. II viii DO then managed with
more ability and Tar less expense than has been under
its present commander.
DEC. 27, 1862.
The United States steamer Huntsville, Captain Rodgers,
sailed last evening, and the United States steamer Naguo
liz. Acting Master Potter, this morning The news from
Cuba has had something to do with the movements Of
these vessels and ook for the return or them at any
lime with the material to swell tho list of prize vessels
now in the harbor Commander SPOTS, Of the Magnolia
has been condemned by medical survey and win 20 North
by the first opportunity do not know the nature of his
disease but under the impression that anxiety and
~orrment at being kept inactive throughout the war; by
having command Of only TO buoy the harbor
or at least that did nothing else while he commanded
them have had the effect break him down
Few weeks at the North and command suited 10 his
active with the prospect Of participating in
The attack Charleston taking prominent part in the
doty Of "suppressing the rebellion" will doubt bring
him back TO his usual good health. trust the opportu
nifty long and sought AFTER by him will be speed
lily granted or he has had the he Is entitled
TO- MT only on account OF hi age in the service but his
ambition TO be foremost in the good work.
The United States steamer Tioga Commander A. a.
Cccry has arrived last from the BeInni islands Rafapa
Banks BY her we hear that the ship Thomas jefferson
from New York for New Orleans ran ashorc on the Re-
minis where she remained days gotten or with
The assistance Of the wreckers and proceeded Nassau
The Jefferson was loaded with coal and hay govern
ment account After she gotten reef her crew
nutined and thirteen OF them brought this place
by the Tioga In irons
Captain Cherry had heard nothing Of the capture OF the
Ariel until his arrival here He says that at the time "
her capture he was within Twelve hours sail Of spot.
such appears 10 be luck The Toga will take In coal
md stores and sail tonight for another cruise May he
be nearer than twelve hours sail next time IL seems
hard. with all the cruisers we have aoa that semmee
cannot be captured. However the luck may turn and
will be our chance, maybe, before many days, when
good account VIII be given or tho celebrated 800 beyond
4 shadow Of doubt.
The wreck Of the steamer NJ Sanford was sold as she
now lays upon the roef for the Of six hundred and
en dollars J. Packer was the purchaser, and IL the
weather holds good be will be able TO make n very hand
sonc operation, for her walking BEAM shafts crsnks
cylinder, and other parts u her engine will bring several
very well for the United States s,eaa,sr Masuas spa
could be put board here thus saving the necessity Of
sending her North for repairs II is new nearly so
mere song Now government wants u they win have
pay its full value for II has purchased by ship
ping merchant OF Key West.
We may soon expect another nortber the wind has
got round TO the southwark and the weather IA very
warm which never lasts long az this OF the year
Sorhers this year appear to weekly and are the
rule last year they were the exception. The health Of
The island Il perfect aud have settled down 10
sober minded people, ana breathe frcer and the
,, iIborty since Morgan and his satellites have LETT the
Island
Kn WET, Dec. 90, 1862.
Arirdl Of ne Steamer San,iaos de tsldSae Captures ne
Anglo Reosi Brig CONT, Nth valuabL Caroo--The
Steamer 0ctorrr1 and Her PrisesA Larys Cotton Cap
ture-Colond Goode and the Gorvwmenl Of Key Wes,-