The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-22

The Story or tho Noble Conduct OF Cap
tain Walker at Capo Haytien-Parti-
culars OF the Attack ON and Capture %
the Cape, SO.
OUR NAVAL coRREspoNpENCE.
FORTRESS MONROE, Va, Dec. 90, 1895
The United States ship De Soto came to anchor II
Hampton Roads last evening, after Of six days
from Port Prince bringing large mail, full files Of
papers being forwarded herewith.
1t was only few weeks ago that had the pleasure OF
recouning the heroic conduct of the officers and
of the De Soto during tho outrageous attack Of the British
upon the city Of Cape Haytien-frs in rcsculng TIE
foreign residents from the midst OF population drveb
frenzy by the reacherous character Of the assault
made upon tcm ncxt in taking from under the British
Are the pcrishing crew Of sunken Hayten steamer;
and lastly, with evenhanded generosity TO the beliige-
rents, receiving and nursing the wounded English
THH ATTACK CAPE HAYTIRN.
Haytien. the oh Of November by the squadron under
tho direction Of the British Charge Aares Mr. Sponsor
st. John, Who after days unresisted bombardment.
opened the gates to the army OF Gerard VIII ch for six
months bad been invariably beaten by tho troops under
RExoxsrnANcn AaArxsr rHs ATTACK.
On the occasion Q. ns last attack n me 20 y, Soso
by defenders th lie Soto gave refuge to the homeless
people, and finally received on board Salnave and many
his British allies were compelled 10 abandon the town
II hoped BY the people Of Hsy that the proceedings
rage by h. B. n. ship Bulldog or LAcu, viii not BE-
suffered TO pass without notice at the hands of the
American Congress
3AYffHS PEOPLE AT THK OUTRAGE or I'm
BUILDO0
Whom the De soto left Port Prince oil quiet o
tho surface yet generally believed that the actlol
Of the British at tho Cape though il had checked foR
tho moment the prosress Of the revolution had given no
Blow so; Oa s
proprc Of the Hayden peope-dways most jealous o.
orogn Interference had awakened strong feeling
In favor Of the ssnave psrty which, was Supposed
The conduct Of the Do Soto was the admiration OF sn
ss q " H saa tho q
confidence than At period since the establishment
Hayden independence.
The New England society OF Now York.
The New England Society Of New York will celebrate
Foreathcrs' Day this evening 1.-THE anniversary Of the
Landing OF the Pilgrims on Plymouth Rock), at Del
moncoe In Fourteenth street The occasion this yea
will b, one OF marked interest the last four ceebationi
having bean somewhat marred by the unfortunate ce
Gun taacss Of national character then Transporting
The following gentlemen will be present Hon. H. Nc
CloSh Secretary OF the Treasury; Gov. Smyth Of New
Hampshire; exaOv; Lane Of Indiana; Senator wilso.
Bellows Generals Logan and Hancock, Mayor elect Hon
man, OF this city; Mayor McMichael, Of Philadelphia
VIM NJ. Evarts and others. Joseph II. Choato Will pre-
side at the dinner. -
The usual supply Of Now England condiments, In ID,
shape Of pumpkin pes. pork and beans, brown oreaa
incident 10 metropolitan table. will be furnished, snt
the committee insist that the proverbai promptness
New Fngandsrs shall be or the marked features
she evening.
THE ANNIVERSARY IN BOSTON.
Bosros, Dec. 81, 1885.
The anniversary OF the landing of the Pilgrims Will b.
observed by grand military demonstration, when thu
battle Gags OF Massachusetts regiments Will
formally transferred TO the State and deposited In ths
Capitol An imposing turnout OF veterans Is anticipated
under the command OF Major General Couch.