The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-04

De Soto. ................ Shawmut. .........., 8
a Monongansla. ....." Masblehsad.
Don. ManaskA.. 10
OF this squadron have been frequently and seriously in
terfered with BY the prevailing epidemic, am not
that the interests OF countymsn have suffer.
cd from inaeution from the absence Of pro-
lection The principal foreign ports within the limits Of
the squadron have been VISITED Of them repeated
or where there foreign enemies, have invariably
had manof-war in port when needed.
Vera Cruz and Tampico In Mexico the ports Of Hayt
and St. Domingo countries afflicted With perpetual dis
content and revolution; Aspin wall, Carthagena and
other places in Colombia where revolution Of govern
Palmer, and the flagship or one OF tho squadron has
Always been near when the presence OF naval vessel
would be likely TO exercise a beneficial influence.
In August last Rear Admiral Palmer had an Interview
at Panama with General Gutierrez the President or Co.
iomba who expressed great regard for country
especially for American interests tho isthmus where
the faithful observance of treaty epula0ns he consd-
cred mutually beneficial to his country and our own.
Preceding and attending the surrender or Vera Cruz
great judgment and address exhibited by Comman
der Roe naval commander stationed at that place.
Repeated negotiations bad been opened between the i'm
perial and republican commanders, without final results
When, at length through the friendly Offices Of Com
mander Roe and the American and British oousuls an
arrangement mado for the transfer or the place. it
was interrupted by the arrival Of the steamer Virginia
from New York, with General Santa Anna, who pro-
ceeded at once to the castle which in command OF
one OF his friends. Santa Anna declared he brought
letters from the United States government and many
believed he was its authorized agent Great excitement
for q while prevailed, and revolution seemed imm
nen but. by prompt aud decisive measures, this df
Guilty was disposed Of Santa Anna left the port and
tho 9th OF June transfer OF the place and tho
peaceful smbarkation Of tho foreign legion followed.
Commander Roe Is entitled to commendation for the
discretion and zeal which he manifested To his good
Judgment In concert with that OF Consul, the
render OF Vera Cruz without disaster or boodsned Is at
trbuted.
The naval station at Port Royal has been discontinued
and after shipping other places OF the movabe
naval property q sale Of the remainder and OF tho
buildings at Bay Point, has been effected Key Wost
has been made the principal depot Tor supplies for this
squadron.
SOUTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON
The South Atlantic squadron is composed q. this time
Cans. Guns.
G Mnsr tn"a'A'p.. % 81 ,rnn
pawnee. .............. II shamoKin............ 10
During the year tho Brooklyn, Juuiata, shawmut,
Nipsic and Onward have returned from this squadron.
Rear Admiral Charles H. DAVIS relieved Rear Admiral
Godon on the 9th OF July and the latter sailed
Rio the 8ls and arrived Philadelphia on the 81 OF
September This officer has discharged the responsible
duties OF his command With ability aud discretion, aud
tho vessels Of his squadron have boon actively USE
fully employed
board Mr.. Washburn Minister to Paraguay, aud arrived
at the hne OF the Brazilian blockadng squadron Novem
Admiral Tamandare OF orders 70 proceed to Asuno
for The purpose OF placing toe United States Minister at
his post
Objection was made to the passage Of the shamokin
through tho lines OF bis squadron by the Brazilian
admiral who whou. instructions from his govern.
force would prcvens the execution or his orders
the Shamokn was allowed 20 proceed, under protest.
Cnmpayu beyond The line or tile blockade from whence
after the customary preliminary saiutcs Of Para
suayAn fas. letter was seut 70 President Lopez 90
sructions 10 The river made i dapgerens 70 proceed
Shamokin Immediately Withdrew from the line Of the
bclIissrents Although objection was made to the pas
sage OF the shaokn, In order that IL should
precedent the most friendly relations main.
taincd by the american and Brazilian officers.
Rear Admiral Godon, dunng tho month OF April,
visited in the Wasp the towns on the Uruguay river as
lar rs Conception the capital OF tho province Of Entire
carrying ont his design of proceeding far least
Rosario.
Ear.y 10 January she Kansas. Commander Wells. len
This vessel visited the Cape OF Good Hope St. Paul
Ioando, Benguea and Little Fish bay. No American
sisvers were heard OF al any Of those points, and from
English officers met with along the coast and from the
Governors Of Loando and e. Helena information direct
was received that the shameful traffic had virtually
ceased. One vessel small brig without namo or nag
aud without human cargo. bad been captured by an
English steamer aud sent to ST. Helena and condemned
NORTH PACIFIC sQuADaoS.
Tho North Pacific squadron remains In command OF
Rear Admiral n X Thatcher. and Is composed Of tho
following vessels:-
Gam, Guns
Pensacola Cnsgshipl.. 20 Mohcngo.. ...... 10
LackassauaA. ....... ! Jamestown islors and
p pssiss ..'....'..'.. c nosp. s. shiph
Monlcan ........s.... psta slipl
Suwan3e. ............ ~
These have been employed during the year in
watching and prolecting the persons add property
OF our counirymen and the welfare and interests
Of the United states In Mexico aud en- the
isthmus, where and internal difficulties aud
disturbances have been threatening, or have TO
. great extent prevailed. They have also been en-
gagged in surveying and exploring the North Pacific
ocean and In visiting our recently acquired possessions
Ia tue North Along the Of Mexico from Acapulco
" tho ports In the Guf OF California which has been
ncld OF operations OF the French against tho Mexican
republic vessels OF this squadron have
constantly cruising % In port S Tie interests Of our
countryme seemed 10 require.
Tue Isckawanna since her arrival Ia the Pacific has
bssn mos. the time cruising among tho sandwich
Islands locality Of and rcreaslng intoraat and