The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-11-09
NAVY BULLETIN.

Cyulse Of the Uniicd Statcs steamer Shenan.
6sAh-visis 20 Mascas--Captafh Goldsbsrough
and His Omccrs Entertained BY the IMAM
Arrival at Bombay, DC.
WASHINGTON Nov. 9, 1854
me following letter has been received BY the Secretary
u The Navy
USnEp STATES STEAMER SzESANpoAH,l
BOMBAY, 6NrIsu INDIA, Sept 20, 1885, !
ala-I sailed from Aah early on the morning Of the
81 Of September, crossed the equator the 9th, in
ii the Gun Of Oman on The iIh, and anchored in tho
Covo Of Muscst on the morning Of the 18th Of Septem
pr After pleasant passage o. eleven days from hahi
- board with the compliments OF the Imam welcome
ne 70 The port. Offering at the same time the usual clv-
would be happy 10 return q salute, gun for gun
n was my intention TO are one, and
~ his palace a, any limo most convenient to myself
acknowledged the Imam's poencss informed the officer
ssn. q bis Would sad pay
respects 10 him the following day. Later in the day
eccr again came on board 70 say that The Imam would
end myself would like 70 ride around In the cool Of the
afternoon and the country, bis horses and guides
company with number Of my officers rode out op The
suburbs OF the town. Al one p N. on tho day Of my
salute Of twcntyone guns which promptly returned
gun for gun, by two batteresons each side Of the
hsrbor-dyidns the salute between them.
Tho day sitter my arrival, in company with Of
M palace, attended by the Governor " the province,
his Councillors OF State and several military officers.
Hk reception was kind and friendly, his manners polite
and dignihed he was particular in his inquiries about
the health Of the President HE Cabinet the people
q the United States and expressed tho hope that the
United states and Muscat would always be peace and
on ~ good and friendly terms they at present
sssured tho Imam that the object OF my visit 10 Muscat
WAS not only 10 show the American flag but also cu
tyate and strengthen the friendship and good feeling
which bad always existed between Muscs and the United
etates that the President and people OF the United
paees desired 10 continue the friendly relations and kind
feehngs which have existed for long period and
ahoulo they unfortunately be interrupted hoped
abe 1anis would not be on the side OF the Americans
We have no Consul at Muscst neither have
American citizens residing there but found the Ameri
can ships CLYDE Of Salem and the Helespont OF Mar.
biehcad at anchor In the cove.
sailed from Muscst at six L. " Tuesday, the 18th
OF September and after long aud tedious passage Of
shs place on the q -----Jo OF tho 2sth inst
II gives me grew Sschsure 10 inform tho honorable
Secretary Of the Navy that the officers and Of the
Shenandoah are in good health. Notwithstanding the
numerous places visited and various climates sonc
rife, since the transferred 10 this ship.
On the morning before leaving Muscat uncle 81 the
imam landed with atty men, took possession Of one OF
tbe forts and opened fire the town, which
promptly returned By battery opposite and field pieces
around the palace. The Imam appealed 10 me for assist
ance but declined interfering ia any way except Ms
peaoemaker, and assured him would afford pleasure
Son between him and his uncle This he thought
could not do and the subject was dropped
intend leaving Bombay on the 18th of october Tor
Point DC Gale. Very respectfully, your obcdien sor
vsnL g. r. GOLDSBOROUGH,
Captain United states Navy.