Year: 1870

mont OF an Officer of the Hermann


The North German Bremen steamship Hermann
blockaded in this port by French cruisers, still re-
mans at anchor Or Quarantine, Staten Island. In
all probability, at least such the shape
ters last night assumed she will remain at her pre-
sent anchorage until Instructions OF q decisive
character shall have been received from Washing
ton through the Consul OF the North German Con.
federation in this city. The Hermann Is certainly a
saucy looking steamship ana many were the express
sons OF regret, particularly from those of German
extraction that visited the island during the genial
hours oil yesterday that an attempt had not been
made to ''beard the lion at all hazards and demon
srate to the dimnutive vessels that fleet palr
OF heels Is sometimes superior to powder and shot.


1t was rumored yesterday morning that the Amer
lean war sloop Guerrero had received Instructions
to proceed to the ofing and ascertain the French
gunboar was really blockadlng the port as far as
German vessels are concerned, and this report
seemed TO receive veridcation from the fact that
shortly after twelve O'clock she


STEAMED SLOWLY DOWN
the bay and proceeded through the Narrows. At
about half-past twelve O'Clock towb0at was seen to
go alongside the Bremen steam wharf at Hoboken
and shortly afterwards Captain Rechman, OF the
Hermann, the Captain Of the Frankfurt and q num-
ber OF other officers seen to get on board, and
Immediately after this the towDOat with the above
named on board seen following the Guerriere
down the bay and make straight for the Hermann


A HERALD reporter was near the spot, and, from
inquiries ne made, he ascertained that Captain
Reichrnann had been In Hoooken since Saturday
evening" and yesterday morning held consuta-
ton with other captains OF the Bremen line board
the Frankfurt. what actually transpired at this
council the officers OF the ships at oboken appeared
not TO know; but the general impression was that
the Guerrero had received orders TO


CONVOY TIE Hermann
a considerable distance along the New Jersey coast,
within the distance set iorth In the international
laws The Guerriere passed very near to the Her.
mann as she went out, but it was not observed
whether any kind OF signals passed between the
two ships. great number OF passenger boats
were hooking round the Hermann AZ the time from
Staten island and New Jersey. and at the sight OF


GENERAL "HURRAH"
was raised upon the water, and many times three
cheers went up for the American republic from the
delighted peasure-seekers.


SO strong did the demOnstrative feeling become
that from one of the boats came salute Of fire.
arms-evldently from rifes-and as the ring Of
the voey died gradually away the cheers became
more and more stentOrian IN their strain, aud She
ladies among the rest gave indications OF sympathy
by the waving of handkerchiefs and throwing up
their hands in the air. These were responded TO BY
some OF tie men on board the frlgale, and also by
u
was apparent that all parties were pleased either
with themselves or with each other.


The towboat from HOboken remained alongside
the Hermann for nearly an hour, during which time
the captains ana officers of the various Bremen
Doats partook OF lunch together, and after some
boxes had been handed up (what they contained
was not KNOWN the captains and their officers re-
embarked on the tug and


Ran OUTSIDE THE NARRows,
with the obvious mission Of ascertaning the where
abouts OF the dread enemy, the French war ship
and after remaining outside cruising about for up-
wards OF an hour they returned 10 the Hermann
then ran down the bay and spoke the pilot boas
briggs, which was lying about mile down. After
making number OF other significant movements
the tug returned to Hoboken with the party on
board including Captain Relchmaun.


When these particulars mad been obtained the re.
porter went on board the Hermann and .Jpter
viewed" the first officer, IN the absence of the cap
tam.


REroRrER-I have waited upon you az this lore
hour nine o'clock 10 ask YOU few questions con
cerning the proposed movements OF the Hermann.
A. Really, sir, yon know ALMOST as much as 40
upon that subject. should be very willing to afford
you any Information which might De OF service, but
at present have none OF an interesting nature to
Since we came back mere yesterday
the captain has been in constant communication
with the agents OF our ships in New York, and fur
ther understand the German Consul at New York is
making every en0rt IN MS power 10 acquire addi-
tionai influence in our favor, SO hat il possible we
may have fair chance OF getting away / believe


PROTESTING TELEGRAM
TO the American government at Washington, stating
the fact OF the French gunooat which chased u.



league from the shore.


REroRrER-were you aware of the consultation
among the captains of the ships at Hoboken this
morning, or do you know the resuits2


A. l confess know nothing whatever either OF
the council or the results, yet sure if anything
Of Importance had transpired should have known
1t long before this.


RGfoRTEE-Then you cannot tell me II you are
likely to leave this anchorage md run out before



A. can say nothing whatever as to that II ia
possible, certainly; but | have received orders
this and as We usually get orders in
time to admit or dehberation lor their practical
carrying into execution it is not likely that we shall
now receive any such instructions tonight. Be-
sides, the captain Is not on BOARD


REPoRTER--Have you heard anything regarding
the interference Of the government or DO you know
II the s5S'%


WAR sLooP GUERRERO.
which passed down the bay shortly after one o'clock
to-day, had received anv Instructions In connection
with your going out to sea2


A. know not positively If she has gone out to
clear the way for u.s. certain IS that the French have
lnfringed the International law, and 1t might not
be Improbable that she has q mission to them; but
ship Is going elsewhere in connection with the OBJ
sequies OF the late Admiral.


REPORTER-Do you know anything or the speed
of the LaOuche Treville or the speed and capacities
OF her sister shlps2


A. only know tnat she Is entered on her govern.
but Is only fair to state with regard TO the other
vessels mentioned In the papers to-day, that did





were two besides her.


REPoRTER--Have You any idea OF what chance
there would be lin your own mind) Of your getting
away II the French can be kept without the pre-
scribed limitsp


A. The best chance imaginable. Given strong
head breeze, toerably rough tide, plenty OF steam
and engine power intact, we can Deat her in man
ner that will surprise and shame them.


REPORTER--Then you can give me no definite In
formation as to your intended movements


A. No, It Is not within my power. 1 act simply
under orders from the captain, as I have before
stated. With regard to the French boat outside in
the Ofling am informed by parties that she keeps
out to sea during the day and only comes in nearer
to Land at night.


REPoRTER-When did you first see the French
manp


A. At daybreak on Saturday morning as soon as
the fog cleared away, and the instant she us we
dscerned her making way over to u.s. entirely


CROSSING OUR BOWS
and thus enectuay barring the way There Is not
the slightest doubt that she has broken through rhe
rules by keeping SO near land


AT the time The reporter was leaving the ship 1t
was clear that the passengers on board not in
state OF despondency concerning their forced
delay, for they were very intent on enjoying them
selves with waltz, tripping along the deck to the