Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-18
FROM NEW YORK.
From > jamaica -TheVoldroguo Bull-Do


Affair.
NEW YORK, Nov. l7.-The Heralds Jamaica
correspondent says that the captain of the Hay
tan steamer Voldrogue stated that he had sold
to the captain of the steamer Bull Dog the ves-
sci he was about TO seize which was a Hay
ten steamer in the service Of the Jeffrard gov
ernment, carrying troops and munitions of war,
and That he believed Jeffrard and some of his
cabinet were on board at the time the captain
OF the Bull Dog was arrested. He also states
that the vessel IN question was British steamer
on legitimate voyage and refused the rebel
captain permission TO search her.
Ihe Bull Dog followed the Voldrogue and
steamers which accompanied her to Cape Hay.
ten, and sending boat ashore was informed
that none OF her boats could land unless by su-
perlor force of arms. A heavily armed launch
was sent with orders to land, but failed. being
met by charge Of bayonets from the infantry.
The crew was, however, permitted to take off
the British Consul. The Bull Dog then pre-
pared TO night, and the Consul again landed,
but no further communication was permitted
with the shore, except afterwards through the
boats OF the U. >. steamer De Soto
MeanWhlie the people were greatly exasper.
ated at the conduct OF the British commander.
Even the women came out of the house armed
with KNIVES, and vowed vengeance on the Eng.
ISL crew If they attempted to land. They
broke open the British Consulate, and took
therefrom eight refugees belonging to Geffrard,
concealed there for protection, and held them
as hostages. The Bull Dog went to sea during
the following morning, accompanied by three
OF Gefrard's steamers, and opened fire on Fort
Plcolet, pouring in heavy broadsides. Men
were scattered on. the ramparts, but soon
manned their guns and replied with four or FIVE
The Bull Dog then steamed ahead, and fired
upon the town with shell and grape, and at
tempted to run down the Valdrogne, but got
aground, as already stated. She continued to
pour broadsdes into the open town.
lielt. Z. Howell, Of the Desoto, was on
shore duty with the boats crew, and me.
racously escaped with their lives Captain
Walker, OF the Desoto, sent a boat on board
the Bull Dog, to know why her commander
bombarding the town without nothing him, as
he governed, and without informing foreign
counsel Capt. Walker sent the boats under
Howell throue the heavy fire of the Bull Dog,
and Hayten batteries, o,bring off all foreigners
who wished protection under the American
flag. The Russian, Belgian, French, Hamburg,
and Oldenburg consns and SO other person of
all nations were conveyed to the De Soto,
which cleared with them out of danger.
The Bull Dogs fire sunk the Noldrogue and
one Of the Haytian steamers, whose crew were
mostly ashore. Commander Bates replied to
Odpt. w dltCl uICSSdSo blldG iAC eIppcdicu W
American generosity, and hoped Capt. Walker
would not take advantage Of his unfortunate
position. The Bull Dog kept up constant
firing on the town all day, and late in the af-
ternooa. He begged Capt Walker to take the
hawser from him and tow him off, hoping to
stop the firing and leave the harbor otherwise
he would be compelled to blow up the ship.
Walker declined any assistance, except to take
the wounded aboard, which was done.
The Bull Dog continued firing till sundown.
During the engagement She had one officer and
two men killed and fifteen wounded. At half
past twelve O'Clock she was blown up.
New YORK, Nov. 17.-The Commercially
Washington special says the position of Colec.
tor of the Port of New York continues to ab-
sorb the politicians. The President has deci-
ded that Mr. Odell shall retain his present
position.
The military guard and Bakers detectives
have been removed from the White House by
order of the President.
Gen. Grant received a number Of his friends
at his rooms at the Metropolitan Hotel o-day
The Posts special says the Government has
restored the Winchester Potomac Railroad
to tle old company, with all the rolling stock.
Long credit is given.
Gen. Howard returns to Washington to-
morrow.
Gen Logan has siguifed his acceptance of the
mission to Mexico
New York, Nov.-The ironclad steamer
Wehawken is at Norfolk on her way to Brazil.
The steamer Actic is at the Portsmouth Navy
Yard. No officers have yet been ordered to
take command of her. She will remain in COM
mission.
The coroner's Investigation in the Newark
disaster. has concluded, and the jury has
turned verdict to the effect that the leader Of
the affair, Obris1 Smith, is guilty ofmanslaugh-
ter. at the announcement of the verdict
Smith wept like child
DR.. James McCune Smith a well known
colored physician, died this morning in Will
liamsburg.
New YORK. Nov. 17.-The Mobile Times
says the lnterdct laid upon the church of Ala
bama has been removed by special order of the
President.
This morning Gen. Grant visited Washingt on
Heights this afternoon drove through Central
Park this evening dimes with select party at
the rooms of tie Union Club
The Health Commissioner has issued cir
cular from DR.. Sayre, ehoining precaution
against cholera, and recommending cleanliness
and regularity in diet and exercise.
The steamer Manhattan, from Vera Cruz via.
Havana llth, has arrived
Gen. Grant is still at the Metropolitan Hotel,
where he will remain until Tuesday or Wed.
nesday