The New York herald., 1873-12-20

WERE DELIVERED TO-DAY
ITO Commander Braine, of the United States
steamship Juniata.
They were sent on board that vessel, which
soon after took her departure for New York.
Nhe Report or tho Release to Admiral
scott-No Stop on the Way.
KEY WEST, Dec. 10, 1873.
Admiral Scott has just informed me that
THE y1RaNIUs PRISONERS WERE DELIVERED UP
yesterday at Santiago de Cuba, in due form,
and that
THEY WE'RE PUT ON BOARD THE JUNIATA,
which is now on her way to New York. She
will make no stops on the way.
Tho Consul Generals Report to the
State Department..
WASHINGTON d. c., Dec. 19, 1873.
Our Consul General at Havana telegraphs
TO the Secretary of State that
THE CAPTAIN GENERAL HAD INFORMED HIM
that the Virgnius prisoners were yesterday
delivered to the Commander of the Juniata
The virginius, Conveyed by the Os-
sipee and Despatch, Sails from Tor
tugas for New York-The Filthy
State OF tho Vessel on Her surrc nder.
KEY WEST, Dec. 10, 1873.
The United States tugboat Fortune arrived
here this morning from Tortugas.
SHE DEPARTED FOR SANTIAGO AT NOON.
She reports the Virginius bound for New
York tonight, with the Ossipee and De-
spatch as conveys. The Despatch is to drop in
here.
THE vIRGIIUs WILL STEAM AS MUCH AS POS
but her machinery is in bad order. From
Bahia Honda she made at one time seven
knots with dead head winds; but from her ac-
ton it was much feared that 3aI
HER MACHINERY HAD BEEN TAMpERED WITH
Her general condition is filthy. The cabin
is defiled and the decks covered with excre-
ment. The bulkheads are blackened with
INSULTING WRITING TOWARD THE AMERICAN
Lieutenant Mark, who commanded her from
Bahia Honda, returned here Commander
Woodrow commands her to New York, with
Ensigns Calhoun and Underwood as watch
officers. There is
MUCH EXCITEMENT HERE
consequent upon the miserable nature of the
surrender
THE TREATMENT OF THE HERALD CORRESPOND
by the fort at Bahia Honda is denounced by
our naval officers especially.
The Despatch Reports the vtrgintus ON
Her Way.
KEY WEST, Dec. 10, 1873.
The boat Despatch has just arrived. She
parted from the Ossipee four hours ago. The
Ossipee was sailing six miles an hour, towing
the virginius to New York
OMcial Report OF the Surrender-Ad-
miral Scott's Report to Secretary
Robeson-Consul General Hall Trans
mits the News to Washington.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1873.
The following dispatches were received
here Tonight
KEY WEST, Dec. 10, 1873. (
Hon. GEORGE NJ RoBEsoN, Secretary Of the
Navy, Washington
Our Consul at Havana telegraphs that the
yirginius' prisoners were delivered to the Ju-
niata yesterday, and she
SAILED IMMEDIATELY FOR NEW YORK.
My despatch to the commanding officer at
Santiago he says was transmitted by tele-
graph and mail yesterday.
G. II. SCOTT, Rear Admiral.
HAVANA, Dec. 10, 1878.
To the SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, Washing
Commander Braine telegraphs you as fol-
'tows:-
SANTIAGO DE CUpA, Dec. Is, 1873.
The prisoners of the virginius
HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO-DAY,
18th of December.
I shall sail to-day for New York.
The Kansas and Canandaigua are here,
awaiting orders. HALL, Consul.
The virginius, conveyed by the Ossipee, is
now on her way to New York.
For Map of the City and Harbor o.
Santiago de Cuba see Third Page.