Gunboat Pinzon Disabled

Key West, Fia., May 10.- There was rejoicing here when a dispatch boat brought news of an encounter that took place off Cárdenas bay between the torpedo-boat Winslow and three Spanish gunboats, in which one of the gunboats was apparently disabled and all were put to flight. The Winslow was nosing about off the bay when the three gunboats suddenly darted out an-d began blazing away with their six-pounders at the Winslow. The Winslow promptly replied with her two forward one-pounders and headed straight for the attacking gunboats. The Spaniards, surprised by the boldneps of the Winslow's onslaught, fired wildly, but the plucky little torpedoboat was not hit. Suddenly the Winslow turned broadside on and blazed away at all three of the Spaniards. In the heavy sea most of the shots went wild, but a one-pounder from the Winslow finally hit the gunboat Pinzon amidships. The others went to the Pinzon's assistance, and presently all three retreated within the Unes of the submarine defenses. The Pinzón seemed to be disabled. The gunboat Machias, which had been near during the counter, hastened up and fired a few shells at the retreating Spaniards. The gunboat Vicksburg and the revenue cutter Morrill have arrived. The two boats have been in contact with the enemy and were joyfully welcomed by the ofRcers here. The only thing which saved the gunboat and the cutter from destruction off Havana was the poor aim of the Spanish gunners, a8 the boats were under fire of the Santa Clara batteries for half an hour. They were artfully drawn within range by a Spanish schooner which they were puif-uing. The Vicksburg and the Morrill returned the fire from the land with considerable effectiveness before retreating.