Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-21
NEW YORK.

He says that upon the arrival OF the
United States steamer Canandagua at
SANTANA Bay, April 10th, he ascestained
that her commander, Captain Lowery,
had not received authority from the home
department for forcible interference.
News Of the company's ejectment had
not then reached Washington. The YES
sci remained few days and then sailed
away. May 2. however, the Canandagua
returned. DIR. Howe was informed by a
native pilot first to leave the vessel,
that Captain Lowery had sent for
him. The pilot, added the captain,
would pull down the Dominican flag and
hoist the Company's standard on the
following day; that he had also received
a letter from Captain Iiowery, in which
he stated that he was prepared to as
sumo control of the Peninsula and it
necessary, of the whole island. On
reaching the frigate Dr. Howe was cor
daily received by the captain, who
talked loudly of what he would do, say
ing his instructions justified forcible
interference; that he could and would
leave force on land to guard the Amer
leans and their property, and further
more, that he would 60 to the capital oil
Santo Domingo and bring President
Gonzales to reason with hot shot ii
necessary.
Lowery offered to land force at II
a. m. next day and carry out his designs.
News of Captain Lowery's determine
ton spread rapidly and caused great ex-
citement, which increased as the hour OF
IL drew nigh; but the Captain changed
his mind and made no effort to keep his
promise. DR.. Howe received a letter
from Lowery about the time the troops
were promised, in which he excused him.
self for inaction on the ground that 1t
was the Lords day and he would do no
work.
The letter contained various ques-
tions, to which DR.. Howe responded by
giving the required information, and
urging forcible attempt at repessession.
May Lowery wrote that he had de-
cided to refer the matter to the Presi-
dent of the Dominican government, and
therefore he would take no steps in the
matter just then. This letter aroused
the wrath Of DR.. Howe, who animad-
verts on its terms with much feeling.
DR.. Howe states that the Dominicans
we're overjoyed at hearing of Captain
Lowery's resolve to pull down the Do
miuican flag. Many of them have been
marked by spies, and as soon as the
United States vessel leaves the harbor
they will become objects of govern
mental persecution.
A Northampton dispatch says there
are now in Mill river valley 10000 desti-
tute and homeless people TO feed and
clothe, not for one day only, but until
their future is decided upon, and must
have at least 100000 for immediate use.
The women, as usual, exhibit more for
titude than men, and instead OF yield
ing to their sorrows they put forth praise
worthy efforts to improve the general
condition. Yesterday morning $4,000
men came from different places to work
in the valley clearing away the debris,
and were rewarded by the discovery OF
nine bodies, FIVE unacceptable from
decomposition.
Most extensive preparations are ma
king on board the steamship Baltic Tor
the accommodation of Mr.. Sartoris and
wife. During the passage TO England
Captain Kennedy has given up his cabin
on deck which is being fitted up as
boudoir for the bride and ladies accom-
panying her. A rich Turkey carpet
covers the floor, lace and crimson dam
ask curtains hang at the windows ana
from the ceiling are suspended several
bronze lamps Of antique pattern. The
furniture OF this apartment consists OF
a lounge which at night can be converted
into bank; an deliberately carved toilet
stand. Stateroom No. has also been
secured for the party. It is almost as
large as three ordinary staterooms, and
is so situated that no motion Of the YES
sci is perceptible to its occupants. The
room has been entirely re6tted. Only
two Of the berths remain, and as these
fold up int settee apartments, will be
used as the reception room. The furni'
ture is Of walnut, and consists OF two
sofas, easy chairs, card tables, writing
tables, and the liqueur rack and walls are
covered with mirrors. The ceiling is
snow white, relieved with pink, and sew
eral statues adorn angles Of tie room.