The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-05

Tho vessels have patrolled the Gulf Of Mexico and
repeatedly visited all the ports on our coast from Key
West 70 the Rio Grande, also Havana Matspzas and
Cardonas the north side OF Cuba and the Of
the Rio Grande aud Tampioo, In Mexico.
Vessels q TITS squadron have boon sent 70 rsmpco
Apprehcnsions wore 1t times entertained BY American
residents In that city a. 70 their entire security and
safey. Tho reports OF the commanding ocers 10 whom
this service assigned indicate that neither American
citizens nor American interests have suffered violence
from either OF the contending parties.
During the spring aud summer reports we're circulated
OF the Intentions OF awcss parties 70 seize colored per-
the southern coasts Of the Gulf ates and carry
them into slavery the neghboriug island OF Cuba being
their alleged destination such contemplated violations
Of laws and the rights OF humanity were sufficient OF
sqaadrons each Of which had It's attention called to
subject, and at all times vgilant 70 detect such
schemes, II they existed and to intercept those who
and anxious watching have failed TO bring TO light any
attempt to carry on. this detestable traihc:
sular representatives Mt the neighboring ports of
Cuba OF suspected movements Of the kind referred TO-
and from expression OF opinion obtained from those
officers aud others after dgent Inquiry, Is difficult 10
believe that, even II an expedition OF that character
were successful In departing from our shores, would
10 permitted to land or be received into Cuba
SPECIAL skRvIcK
Besides the vessels attached the several squadrons
number are on special service. Tue sabine the APP
prentice ship Of the navy tho Massachusetts, Memphis
aud Newbern which are used In conveying supplies mails
and officers and seamen 70 and from the squadrons on
the coasts tho Purveyor which has recently returned
from 81 Paul Dc Loando, whore she landed cargo Of
for tbs European and south Atlantic squadons
the Don and Ascuney used for towing and other service
between the yards and sta ions the sacramento on
spec and under special instructions 70 the coast
Of China and Japan, touching at various ocaiites IN the
route for tho purpose OF her mission, and the Michigan,
employ cd on tho lakea
The sabine has her headquarters at New London, with
her fold for cruising extending from tho coast Of blaine
The Michigan, M soon NJ the leo permitted tho re-
sumption OF navigation. carly In May was about pro-
lak NIB at.s.~t
the frontier assumed such proportions 10
require the cooperation OF that vessel With the military
ana CIV % 70 ~ soos dsn ,h ns seS
from early In May until June, delaying her annual
cruise to the upper akes When the AIMED foros which
invaded Canada defeated the fugitkcs driven from
their positions by the force directed against them were
about hundred Of them, captured In their retreat
by the Michis.n on the Sd Of june 10 niagara river on
board tho Michigan until the 9th, chen they wore
turned TO the civil authorities IN The 10th Of
June Captain Bryson was notified by tle military
manoer of the district that the operation OF the Mch
gan longer required at that poA tho dfculticz
on that portion Of the frontier havng terminated
Shortly Afterwards the Michigan made circuit OF the
upper lakes, visiting Cleveland Dctoit, hacsinaw,
Green Bay, Milwaukee, Racine, Grand Haven, and re-
rho steam frga,e susquchanna, Cosnodorc James
Alden Il special service, having beerordered TO
vcy Minister 70 the Mexican repubicand Lieutenant
General sherman 70 Vera ,ruz, or such point a. might
soSApxocx AND nAsrosostH
mo tnrretcd or monitor class OF vessey was never o.
signed by the Department for cruising rposes but for
haroor defence and operations upon oufeoasi In the
Quiet fo- which they intended thee vessels
form dable and enicent anticipate, and will fur
nsh security TO any port, aud be able tdsporse or de-
stroy any blockading neet which may appear IN
wsterA The peculiar formation Of our dhst 70 In itself
protection against the heavy and formeaele IRON clads
OF immense tonnage and deep drsushs thch European
constructors have devised because ecsp, 81 few
pomu, Il viii BE- dcult for them 70 pproach within
cannon shot Of our shorea and there ~ asinss port
which they ester from the oapes ofhe Chesapeake
70 the Rio 0rAnde But while IN the elimAton OF our
best naval ofncsr monitor oia2 81 pseh are moro
than match for the mona,rous md expansive iron olad
sruoturm u usssss thev a. sssh 1ushi thai thsv