The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-02

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The steam On. T@cIegraso as
"a War Power.

The steamship Tybee, pioneer ship OF the new line
from this city TO ST. Domingo returned to this port
yesterday. having made o successful trip, with The
exception Of touching at SANTANA bay, which she
was prevented from entering by tue crusading
steamer TELEGRAPH, belonging TO the Cabrai insur
gents. An intereresting account OF the movements
of this steamer will be found in the letter OF our
correspondent below.
Departure for SANTANA Bay-prcventcd from
Entering by the Pirate Observation-Disclosures
ment Between Two Dominican War Sch0on-
ers and the Telegraf0-The New York
steamer Hero Detained.
SANTANA BAY, st. Domingo, June -, 1859.
The departure Of the Tybee from st. Domingo
yesterday morning was the occasion Of large turn
out of citizens, who assembled ON the wharf anu
city walls. The garrison band also performed an ap-
propriate air the vessel passed the fort. waving
OF handkerchiefs aud other parting sautatons were
exchanged With the shore.
As the government hat received intelligence over
land OF the blockade OF SANTANA bay by the
pirate TELEGRAPH commanded by Dominican
refugee. our steamer bound TO that point took on
board for transportation about forty soldiers
designed to reinforce the patriotic Inhabitants who
had already defended themselves against the pirate,
and had driven him back from their town.
Gregorlo Luper0n Is an outlaw from ST. Domingo,
IN consequence OF his turbulent conduct and re-
peated and RUTHLESS attempts AT raising an lnsurrec
ton OF Baez the renegade would have been executed
aud quletus put upon his mischief making before
this. Going TO st. Thomas with the assistance of
parties eagned with him through large promises OF
lands and other advantages ne secured a steamer,
in which he succeeded In reaching SANTANA bay.
Without any shadow of belligerent rights, under
various flags, he assumed the privilege OF attacking
legitimate government and interfering with right
full trade. The most dsgraceu part of the affair as
far n IA
the TELEGRAPH bore the American nag when she set
out on her piratlcal cruise. The following cores
pOndence gives an idea Of her early movements
After passing over the bar at the mouth Of the
Ozalna the Tybee took in tow the Alta Graca, eighty
tons, armed schooner belonging to the Dominican
republic. The Capotia, eighty tons, also an armed
sister schooner had been sent ahead the night be-
s n ysw ws he
Capotilia and fastened her on behind the Alta
Gracia. and resumed our Journey, towing both
noon when the steamer arrived or SANTANA
bay IT was, fortunately. exceedingly misty,
to the wndward Of the entrance Under cover Of
high promontory the soldiers on the steamer were
keeping them in tow, now started for the bay. BY
this time the rain had subsidized, and in the clear
atmosphere objects were visible at long distance
In the heads Of the bay the pirate visible about
eight miles off, anchored under cover Of an island.
The pirate was painted black, had two tunnels,
sldewheels and stood high out OF the water An.
chored near by was large steamer, painted white
and flying the american colors; also schooner
Everybody was In q state of anxiety as to the
probable results of the anticipated conflict The
Tybee towed the schooners six miles down the bay,
when they were set adrlft. The scnOOners each
mounted brass 1spounder, used pivot
gun. All sails were set ana the little fleet boldly
pushed out for their formidable antagonist The
TyDee laid to, to await the issue the fight.
As soon az the sehooners were seen approaching
the TELEGRAPH began getting up steam. The schooners
moved or on the starboard tack until within fair
range The TELEGRAPH fired the first gun, the shot
displaying two guns to broadside The sc9oone ss
did not respond until after the eighth shot from the
lively and was visible rom the Of the r Wee
The pirate fired rapidly, but wildly. One bali tore
foot above the boom. The Capitolla replied by put
ting ball intoihe bow of the pirate.
Alter the action had lasted about twenty minutes
the pirate, having steam up, nolsted anchor aud
headed for the schOonera. II was tight race. The
schooners, heading the way by close shave, made
| tions OF the town Of SANTANA. The pirate was evil
| IDENTITY afraid to pursue up the main channel, but
| sheered OF, taking position OF o reef.
The conflict now opened with more vigor than
| ever. The pirate fired a few guns quite vigorously
| ana then ceased almost entirely The schooners,
under the point OF promontory which formed d
small side bay kept up regular fire. The guns OF the
schooners were Wen manned and soon made It too
considerably disabled. In moving away from the
scene OF the fight the pirate could barely make
The action began about haltpast four and lasted
until sunset.
| the steamer carrying the American colors came
aboard. Hc wanted COAL He stated that the steamer
was the Hero from New YORK, which had run into
| pirate had compelled them TO anchor where they
were, ana that they were in 'oad NIX" He also
mentioned that the pirate carried four guns that she
was ont OF fuel and had thirty prisoners on shore
cutting fuel.
headed for the Tybee with what object In was
I not known; but 1t was considered time 10 leave
| which Was forthwith done.
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the aarlng attack made under sail upon so formula
BILE craft propelled by steam Had the force been
anything Ike even there could have been no doubt
Of the result
General Hungra, Minister OF War, who came on
the steamer with us, landed on the beach at the
trance OF the bay with small escort proposing TO
reach SANTANA By land and direct the operations Of
SaKs
the United States ARE loyal TO man 10 the govern
ment OF Baez and nnald s have had already the
| landing party OK Luperon's men back upon the
pirate.
There every prospect OF the capture OF the Tele.
grafo. without Goals and without ammunition 1t Is
not probable SHE Will be able TO hold out long, The
Dominicans are determined and, encouraged by the
discontinue of the pirate this afternoon VIII doubt.
less try their hand again. hope before leaving the
island 70 chronicle tue downfall OF tue pirate Lupe
1 Cur own government, II 1t does not Immediately
| send vessel out after the TELEGRAPH must be neld
l responsible Tor all damage that she may do. Al
| though she did not sail IRON an American port,
! she started Oh her piraticai career under
I the American c0lora ana through tue aid
| Of the representative Of the American government.
The glariDR outrage thus committed upon friendly
and recognized republic is disgrace and breach
! OF faith only TO be effaced by at despatcning q
vessel-of-war in pursuit Of the renegade IL IL true
tile American Consul, who was party to the act, az
TO be hoped will never be entrusted with another
position or honor and profit under the government;
| From the same cause the Danish Governor General
| OF ST. Thomas and the Spanish Consul were re-
| moved. These official acts evidently show what
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