The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-29
the HAyTIsN MAN-OF-wAa ALEXANDER pETION

Arrival OF q Representative or the Navy Of
Our NeiGhboring Republic.
Tho propeller Alexander Potion, one Of the thres
seamesn the service Of the republic Of Hayt reached
this port yesterday morning, from Norfolk, whore she
had been towed In distress by the steamer Granada
The Alexander Potion left Cape Haytien the 25th ut,
bound direct TO New York for extensive repairs which
badly needed after continued service Of two years
The voyage began propitiously and augured a sue
osssfu termination; but upon the LIST instant, when
In latitude 80 deg, longitude 70 deg. 10 min,
the ruddsr Of the vessel was carried away, leaving
her quite helpless Upon the following day the Pacific
mail steamship Arizona spoken and informed BY the
officers Of the Alexander Potion tina. she required assist
ancs and towing 10 the nearest port. The Arizona
declined to take her In tow but offers made to take
on board all the crew their inclination tended to the
abandonment of the vessel This was averss to the
feelings Of the Haysn ocer and the Arizona steamed
away upon her course. leak was after discov-
cred in the hold Of the Alexander Potion, and water
rapidly forced is way into the vessel The position Of
tho leak was fortunately found on the 3D.,
and means immediately rssorsd 70 TO abats
It, which wore partially successful. Meanwhile tenn
porary rudde had been constructed that answered very
we'll the purpose intended. In her almost helpless
state she eendeavored to make port but with little
cess. Relief soon came, however, on Saturday, the
9Th OF September at Eve O'Clock in the evening, the
Charleston steamer Granada spoken and requested
to tow her into Fortress Monroe This was willingly
aocsded to, and on the Monday following she laid
snugly In that hArbor She remained there until the
2s.h inst, when abe was taken in TOW by the tug
America safely arriving in this port a. noted above
THE AExASDnR PKnoN's APPEARANcH-HHR sHH-mR
MACHINERY.
Approaching the Alexander Petion one s immediate.
y struck with her close resemblance to the American
style Of naval architecture which, upon inquiry, proves
70 be no deception the vessel was formerly the Prov
dsnce propeller Glaucus owned By the Neptune Steam
ship Company and by them sold two years since TO the
Hayten government she IL two hundred and eighteen
feet long thirtynve feet eight inches wide nineteen
feet ten inches deep. has draft Of thirteen fest
sss Of two vertical direct acting engines having cyn-
ders each forty four inches in diameter with stroke
tubular boilers having natural draughs. Her propeller
twelve feet 10 diameter and Of cast ron The lines OF
the Alexander Potion are graceful and her whole model
indicates . fair rate Of speed
Reaching the deck Of the Alexander Potion visitor IL
welcomed by one Of the dark hued neutenants, who
raises his cap with all the politsnsss and
dignity Of thoroughly disciplined naval gentle
bs sd once Tho 20 act s%S,.%
Of Hayt floats prettiy over the stern Of the vesse
Although her exterior somewhat dingy, telling OF the
terror gives evidence Of discipline The ropes nicely
coiled, and the rigging 10 in very good order The
upholstered but all substantial and answer the pur-
poses we'll The wardroom comfortable and clean;
the bedding in that and the various staerooms scrupu-
tousy
Her armament in position the upper and main
decks consists Of eleven red PARROT guns capable OF
throwing respectively solid shot thirty and hundred
pounds IN weight
PERSONNEL srHAxER
The officers OF the Alexander P6t0n with the excep
ton OF the admiral and two OF inferior rank
dark skinned but with features and pleasant
preston. mors courteous and intelligent SGT Of
officers s rarely met with. Ia fact, some Of them are
OF superior education and many men owar gentlemen,
we'll as civilians, might emulate the attainments Of
these West India gentlemen
The Haytien naval uniform Is very similar TO that OF
the United States dress uniform. The full uniform con-
ss,s OF invisible blue dress coat pants Of blue cloth
or white duck, heavy bullion epaulettes and
cooked hat decorated with red aud blue cockade bear
ing the arms worked In gold, OF the republic. viz.
palm irse surmouned BY liberty cap. and standards
above cannon crossed. The HAytien button bears
foul anchor surmounted by the coat OF OF the
republic the rim being lettercd "Republque HAyu."
The following is q list Of the officers
Rear ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Cdptdia-E. Clapham.
Lt-tsfe adnt-Hacquard
Enstgns-S. Gailard and Patrix.
Doct,r-Bercy.
Midshipmen--G. Taylor and Oliver.
En0iners-First Hutchinson; Second, B. Johns
The crew numbers hundred and five men, all
strappug slworth fellows black a. the ace Of spsdes
each seemingly strong ~ Hercules
oBJEcrs VISIT.
After two years continued service sailing many thou.
sands OF miles, aud pleasing degree to the Hayden
authorities the Alexander Peton the port TO be
thoroughly repaired. This will Consume nearly three
months which her officers will be happy receive
auy all Of Ne~ York's citizens and then Is sur
missed her decks will be the Of many genial and
hearty greetings