The New York herald., 1864-12-05

GuAteU noo o9UeQ only an nOur or TWO Delore en0
put on board inferior ship leaving the most ocuit
Se accomplished still, as lie had come 50 far, aud
the object he was alter, he determined
e Ss smus sas nsvsp a ala his an
that everythig arranged Tor the c1ptne OF hnsea
and brother consp.a'oI M nave 1 " ,s %
rebel Mallory winch wese-thdt tn The erent OF capturing
any treasure, he ,Oas q deposh q ~ata Instsh nsr-
chant paiaraise Lssa ard that any fTsach m1n-
ofmar soould axe for him on freight lnis portion OF
the iossruct ms will afford TeoeIe some od ior re-
lection Ho4g confessed hinsef completely "fOld" oy
the old printed circular given 20 him by r Nelson, and
%1s spasen iss to BY NJ after he was Ss sse 90
- blame FOR this, ty gicing false foration 10 drei-
The purser's books were found showing the amount
appropriated Tor this enterprise and the expenditures
were care aily noted. AMONG @ & the Mems Were two
ioandsulIcisot, however, for those they desired 10
secure. -
one ofthe party person named BoaDe left by the
seaneror the south coast WHAT part ne had IN the
programme We can only surmse 1t is supposed ne has
gone make arrangements for supplying the steamer
port where she to have put 10 captured.
1t now thought That some Of the conspiraors nave
been the isthnius for some time, aud Oat possibly
two OF them be on board the Guatemala, bus
Captain Dow foewarped be orc leaving this port,
they conld accomplish nothing Their plan was, no
doubt only part when they found the Salvador in
the hsnds OF the enemy. We do not know, however,
how this plot may extend, or who, or how many.
there may be concerned IN IL hardly possible
bat would attempt the capture Of steamer.
the crew 4 which about forty, unless there were
others concerned that yet know nothing Of We
| have end OF the story, but may be some
time yet before the other end Is discovered, ana
all the rami6caions u this scheme mado known.
Tho despatch OF Consul Savage most oppotune and
the timely information given by Consul here, Alexan.
Mckee, lsq, to Mr. Nelson, whereby the Guatemala
aud the consprators prevented from get
ting board, most commendabe and should not be
passed lightly over
The conspirators while in Panama did not keep to-
gether. Some were at one hotel, aud at
other; but all known They succeeded, it is
thought 10 drawing few into their tolls, but only to
act when the nrst outburst was over and when the
seizure elected. these the men against whom
positive evidence could be cnnd and VINO were per
mit,ed 10 20 10 their destination Still from what have
heard since, am inclined to believe that more
board than supposed but do not appreheDd thero
arc enough now tat the leading spirits are captured, TO
attempt anything
We may now consider what the result would have been
had this plan proved successful Tue would
have done much miscnss in the Pacific as did the
Alabama and Eoridl in other seas Tor there - nothing
ins our squadron in these waters that can be-
riu 10 cone with her ia speed No doubt
have long since been perfected whereby she would have
been supplied win coal and stores the hahaseds o.
orded hous,ud hiding places the French settlements
at Marquesas Island and TIE English IN australia and New
laughed at our naval forces and taking the passage
of the Wateree as sample, oud hare been sr months
before uess could hare urriDed here search of In
time commerce would have been destroyed the
Central American line Of steamers broken up and the
California PEELED 10 20 under convoy or stay
in port. And wbst would there have been TO convoy
lham prays VIII Rip Van wake welies and his assist
apt, Mr. box, answer this question: This capture was
what John Bull wanted Tor be would then have put on
line steamers between San francisco aud Panama. and
would carried all the treasure ON this side he
cap he l' would @
American route and then our very dear friend the Eng
| shman, would have been perfectly happy.
The most singular part Of this whole affair is how these
the slhmus that their plot was known and what arrange
had been made for their apprehension True !. -
that who expected to know everything oaRt least
to be able TO lind il remained In the entire igno
OF the affair until hours alter It was over
see be numbr who had possession Of the secret some
whose "ongues hung amidshps and wag both ways
exception their rule, fully posted and two per-
SONS found who had knowledge OF what was 70
three months SINCE Yet, with this the did
the Of those most Interested They were looked
who kocw ali about them; yet they failed 70 nave
the least suspicion, except on one Or TWO
snS they though. themselves secure up to he
moment when the seamen aud marines from the Lam
oSSa nsmsves sSrouasa the greatest efforts were
made TO get rid OF the paperstne only evidence thas
enasavored 70 dispose OF them BY going into the wa,ss
closet, but II was No use for, whichever way they
or marine, with muske. fixed bayonet, %
bo their front bar their progress. perfoce
necessary to render Their future very uncertain ios
without commission, sUih only Instructions, and under
4 Oh ssas-nothing more or iess-whcn should and
would consgn and all OF them TO the tender mercie9
do not have the effect Of making them considered merely
prisoners OF war; 70 be released ON parole or spend
IN. chos.pssxs and Rosnox: Ssors IL eyes, win our
be ienient now that have caught some ee
Ihesc robbers and murderersY IL to be hoped nos
LATER AND MOST INTERESTING.
Since writing tho above little bird--one OF the HER-
AIDS little BIRDS that are 80 very useful al
aud without say rg thing about it-deposed my
the three papers most desired to obtain 10 order
that my story should prove perfect These papers are
those the United States naval authorities would not give
me- the United States Consul could not but the tte
bird could, would and did, and will DO generous and
give them to The public. They the Instructions ~
the rebel secretary OF the Navy, T. Mallory, " Acting
Master Thomas Z Hoeg, c. 8 N; the oath and few q
the items OF the pursers expenditures Will give then
as they are named:- fseI
CosfsDERAIE STATES OF AxsalcA, NAVY DrrAs1xEr, sr,l
RICHMOND, May I, 1854 +
Acting Muster THOMAS HoGG Confederate states Navy,
sm"You vii proceed with the men under your oou-
mand from Wilmington by the shortest aud safest route
to the port OF Panama Al that point you Will take pas
sage board either the Guatemala salvador,
the federal trading between Panama
aud Kealuo. After reaching the high seas you will Coz
slider upon and devise capture the vessel h
OF tho Confederate states and effect shs CAP
ture without fail. Your conduct towards The people of
the captured vessel will be guided by that spirit hu
manly which oharactsrizes the conduct Of our naval
officers. rs.#.
HAviug secured the steamer organized your crew ana
hos,cd the ug Of the Confederate States win adops
prompt measures to arm your vessel and proceed 70
you viii report 10 or communicate with Captain r
semmes Of the Confederate states ship Alabama, and
The rights neutrality strictly regarded The
Importance Of establishing and maintaining wholesome
ssline enoined upon yourself and your ofnce
you seek neaira ports Tor supplies otherwise.
will be careful 70 observe the usual naval courtsss0
proper occasions you viii seek 70 place sSs q
the contest W which engaged and the principles
.voived, in their proper light ee
Should you at time hesitate as 70 your course a. .
Confederate cruiser your judgment may be governed ~
the consideration that are 20 do the enemy 10 90
cordapce with the rules Of civissd war, the grsasso
harm 10 the shortest time, and you will enforce upon
your officers and men the performance OF their duty -
that spirit OF humanity which distinguishes Con
federate naval oicer. . ~ MN4
You will endeavor 70 STRIFE . blow ~ the CalforniA
trade III VI hal6pneu ghOuld
ture bullion, suggested that n no better means -
shipping 70 Europe, you place 10 In the hands OF .
British merchant Of established a Valparaiso
French man-of.wG might receive on board o.
ireight
A. your request Acting Master Thomas u. Harris =
ordered report 10 you Tor duty in this matter. ams
respectfully, your obedient servant,