The New York herald., 1871-02-21

nothing else should he accomplished great deal OF
The Commissioners themselves Will have the advan-
tage OF the researches OF the newspaper correspond
ents and 1t may he SAID therefore, that these gen.
Eemen are an important part OF the Commission.
Arrival Mt Samana-Picturcsque Aspect Of the
Bay md Surrouudings-Lnnding and Talk
Ing with the Natives-The Herald Corre-
spondcnt In Demand-The Men Of Science
mt Work.
WITH UNITED STATES CORNERSTONE
SANTANA BAY, SC. Domingo, JAM 2l 1871. J
After run OF seven days the frigate Tennessee
with the United States Commissioners on board
dropped her anchor in SANTANA Bay. Tie land,
Cape SANTANA, was seen at eight O'Clock this morn
ing, ana the voyage was finished al two O'Clock in
the afternoon.
THE VOYAGE.
The passage has been q fine one and Without
storms OF any mishap The Tennessee good sailer
and the winds have favored her. She has had the
aid OF steam, however, the greater part Of the way
though her steam power dees not exceed four or five
miles an hour. One OF her boilers has been taken
out, and those remaining are only equal to thus
speed.
CAPTAIN TEMPLE.
Captain Temple. VINO is In command, deserves
great credit both for handling the ship in careful
and mastery manner and for his kind attentions TO
all on board. The Secretary Of the Navy could not
have made better selection for this important and
delicate service. The voyage could be made
quicker. and perhaps in i've days or little more, by
fast steamers. .,...,, .E..,s
THE BAY OF SANTANA AND IT'S APPROACHES.
The shores on approaching Samana Bay are bold
and high; hills rise up from the water's edge The
entrance to the bay is about halr mile wide, and
there is deep water all the way. The little town Of
Santa Barbara de Samana, which Is the only one
near here contains 200 800 people. It Ia coec.
tion of miserable huts. This lies IN the inner bay
in which large vessel like the Tennessee could not
ride. We are lying in the outer bay, about mile
from the town. in sixteen fathoms Of water. 1t Is
fine and safe hsrbor The largest feet could lie In
1t safely. The United States sloop Nantasket, Com.
mauder McCook, is lying here In the inner bay.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS.
The Commission and press correspondents were
delighted with the scene. Many had not seen a
tropical country before and thought this primitive
sort Of paradise. They were much struck with the
dense forests Of palms and Of other trees, and the
richness Of the verdure Only tent here and there
could be seen amid the dense tropical foliage and
there was sign Of cultivation except in spots or
afew yards In extent around these very sparse and
rude dwellings,.
GOING ON SHORE.
Soon after the anchor fell nearly all wanted to 10
ashore. Inc DOaLS WeT6 SOUL lowered ana the CON-
mission and correspondents went to the little village
mentioned The people, nearly all colored, and OF
many shades and types OF the colored races ap-
peared well pleased to see the vlaitors but seemed
incapable Of exsitement. The Dominican colonel In
command Of the fort Of two rusty guns and three or
four sad looking specimens Of soldiers appeared
more intelligent than the rest
INQUIRIES FOR HERALD CORRESPONDENT.
One OF the first things he asked of the Commis.
among themY Your representa- tatlve was person Of
as much interest to him aH the United States Com
missloners. Even IN this small and remote place
the great independent Journal OF America Is known
and appreciated. The people expressed an earnest
desire for annexation ana some old negroes who
came here from philadelphia many years ago spoke
OF It with tears OF anxious Joy In their eyes.
SPECIAL MESSENGERS TO 81. D0MiHGO.
The Commissioners VIII SEND early tomorrow
morning two special messengers overland to st. Do
mingo city with despatch to President Raez, In
fOrlninR him OF their arrival here, Of the object In
coming to Samana Bay first and before presenting
their credentials him. which Is for the purpose Of
taxing coal on the way, and TO assure him that no
dlscourtesy Is intended by this delay. This was
Deemed proper, as the Commission may be delayed
q week at Tits place, and as some explorations viii
DO made on his territory In the meantime
SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITIONS.
There Will start tomorrow morning also two
scientific expeditions up the bay, and to the interior
or tho country. The Rsooglsts propose 70 examine
the reported coal fields and the sell and formation
OF this part OF the island whIe ootansts and Others
science. These gentlemen are instructed by the
Commissioners TO inquire also into tho condition Of
the people and their views as TO annexation through
the country as ,nsy go along % nC ~ accomplish taIs
Commission az Samana Bay week. Commander
McCook. Of the NsDtasket WHO hAe been here sQWo