The New York herald., 1863-10-02
INTERESTING FROM J,rlE.
OMciaI Report of the Recent octrage OF
the Japanese, and the Means taken
10 Panisn Them
UNIrBD STATES STEAM SLoop WYoAlso,
YoKoH4MA, July %, 1858.


20 Panisn Them,
UNIHD STATES STEAM sLooP WYOMING, !
Yoxou4MA, July %, 1888
SiRon the evening OF the 10th news w's receives
through Japanese source, that American steamer
had been cred by bark aud brig Of war;
belonging TO tho Prince of Nagato, at the western
outlet OF the inland sea, and that she naa
disappeared and supposed to be sunk Amai'
from shanghae the same evening" brought authentic IN
formation that the American steamer Pembroke on her
passage thus place 10 shanghas through he hlahd
sea- had been fired upon by the above vosses and had
made her escape through tie Bsrage Passage On tho
18th we left this place for the scene OF the out
rage aud arrived of the inner entrance OF tho
western outlet Of the inland sea on tho morn
tpg of the leth On the tide proving favorable,
wo proceeded in the Straits and discovered steamer
brig and bark owar, at anchor OF the town Of snosak
with the japanese colors at the peak, and the
flag or the Prince at the fore. We stood for tho
vessels, and on approaching fred On as We
ct in range by six batteries, in different
positions mounting from two 10 four guns each
Passing between the brig and bark On the starboard
side and the steamer the port, we received and e
turned their nre pistol shot range. Rounding the bow
of the steamer and getting into position, wo maintained
the action about hour During tho aNair, the
got under way but two well directed shells ex
ploded her boilers The brig appeared to be settling by
the and doubt sunk.
Tho amount of damage douo the bark mus. have been
Great destruction also made on Shore The
straits opposite the city, all about threequartors Of
mile wide with strong currents, which made II very
difficult the ship properly, as had no charts
and my pilots completely parayzed, aud !
apprehensive Of getting shore 10 fact did not
touch CO. and induced 10 draw out OF action Tho
re from the shore battery extremely brisk and con
tuued lcng in range. We were hit eleven
times aud considerable damage to the smokestack
and tho rigging aot which attributed passing
within the range They we're prepared for US.
regret TO state the loss OF four killed aud seven
wounded ore Of whom has since died. Enclosed 10 tho
surgeon s report.
II Affords me much pleasure to state that the conduct OF
'.he officers aud all could desire Lieutenant
Barton In command of the First DIVISION makes bonor
able tion Of the conduct Of Acting Masters Mate F.
eeney Peter King senior Captain OF the forward pivot
guns Charles Sader Captain Of top, and Charles j. Mnr
ply, would also mention the cool conduct Of
Frank wyatt Boaswans Mate, Captain Of the after pivot
gun and Edward Jenney Captain OF the top and Second
. Captain of the after gun
The Prince Of Nagata, it appears has commenced this
his account as he is one OF the most power
fu and influential Of Princes Of the Empire and Dit
tory opposed Foreigners but the punishment indicted
ard in store for him. WILL trust, teach him lesson that
will not soon DO forgotten.
Oa tho TIh inst, the French despatch steamer Ken
Chang passing through on her way to Shanghai, was
Ited Oh and considerably injured and the Ilth her
fitanpc Majesty's ship Meausa also ared on aud
sustancd some damage and loss Of four men killed and
seven wounded
Az the outrage on tho French steamer was
known here the Freuch Admiral Juarez, left with his
lag ship aud gunboat for Smonasak and doubt will
complete punishment due for the wanion violation Of
existing treaties.
Tho jamestown was at woohuns tho 10Th. to sail
Immediately for this port Nangasaki shall await
her arrival.
Ienclcse proxmate p N OF the straits, the position OF
the vessels and the shore batteries, &c.
All Of which is respectfully submitted. by your obe
deDt servant. D. McDOCGAL, Commander
Hon. GIDEON wxlLxs, Secretary Of the Navy.
THE CASUALTIES.
The following Is tho list OF casualties on board the
Wyoming
Alexander Furlong, marine.
wm Clark, SEAMAN.
Geo watson. isudsman.
Michael Lynch, coal HEAVIER.
WOUNDED
James Carswell, lanasrnan severely, since died
Andrew wallace captain OF after guard severely since
dcd.
VIM, thompson, seaman, severely, since diod
Thomas Stewart. landsman
Nichasl boyle, msrino
Wilson P. Snyder, lancsnan, slightly.
Charles J. murphy, seaman, slightly.