MEXICAN AND HAVANA SQUADRovc
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We have been favoured with the tollou;ro,.
tracts of a letter from an officer on board flo =.
S. Frigatc Constitution. The Squadrons ~.
not met, but from the description given of ca "aa
La Borde's men, when they do meet, wc t,;a, MN
it must be upon very unequal terms 'A


Nat Jour,


HAVANA, Dec. 25, 1926


''Last evening the American Ship can,o,
Capt. Watson, arrived in this harbour from w.
diz, and reported he had fallen in with and W..
boarded off Cape Antonio, by Com. por,s.s
squadron, consisting of one Frigote, one H.,
Of Var, tUo Briggs, and 0ne Schooner. Canaan
Wilson went over to the Commodore's shin anil
was requested by him to report on his arrival
that he tcas TO be fouad off Cape Antonio, and
to say he would be happy to see or meet ans ii
the Spanish Squadron that might be ready.A.
Portcr's old friend, Com. La Bordc lost no Tina
in accepting the invitation, by commencing 10
put in state of preparation his dsposable force
consisting of the Loyahy; q frigate ofthe largest
class, and the Arathusa frigate, and Hercules
brig, all crowded with n moiiey cre,r, made up
from the prisons and cells ofthe Moro Castle, &C.
With these vessels he got under weigh, and pa,
sed MS this moment. II is doubtful if he has
not gone to windward first, to fall in with Ii.
Casilda Frgate, and two briggs that went out
some days ago, to cruise tor some Patriot prwa,
teers of Mantanzas., think it not unlikely, as
La Borde is brave, skilful, and prudent officer;
but he can have no support; as his officers and
crew are the most ignorant, motley set Of crca.
lures ever put on board ship. He has to con.
tend Vreport says true. and have no doubt Of
it) with frgate commanded by gallant and
experienced officer of the Yankee school, hav.
ing good officers, and a crew OF English and
.4nericnn sealncn. 1t is said that Porter has one
hundred men more than his complement on
board his o,cn ship, brought out to man pm.
yes: Taking into view the numerical force Of
La Bortle, you would say the Mexican Commo
dorc must be ouer,cheimed; but | am of opinion
if the squadrons come in sight, haJthe Spanisf
force will show no .fght, and that La Borde am
Porter will settle this business. So soon as in
formation arrives of the result of the business
YOU shall hear from me.


The Line-of-bsttle Ship is still here, withoi
masts, &c. Three frgates are here alo ina dis
abled state.