The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1818-01-28

tions to Capt. Elfoa, dicd sa.y 10, 1917, TO
proceed immedia,ly with the SsrHnoe to St.
Mary's. In explanation OF the Cappin's du-
lies, the Secretary says:--
The recent occupation OF Amelia Island
by an officer in Tho service of the Spanish
tevoluiionists, occasions jun apprehensions,
f1om the vicinity to the coast Of Georgia, at
tsmpts will be made 10 introduce slaves into
the Uuiied States, contrary 10 the existing
laws and further attemps at elicit trade IN
smuggling goods in violation OF our revenue
laws"
"You are hereby directed to Geisin and
search every vessel, Under Whatever hlg,
tba, enters tbe River St. Mary's or be found
lowering upon the coast under suspicious
circumstances, and seize every vessel freight
ed with slaves, or wlrosc doubtful character
end situation shall inditats un intention Of
smugglog.
ain the execution of these orders. you
will take special care not 10 iniurrupt or de-
tain eny vessels wnh regular papers, and OF
national character upon lawful voyages to or
from port ports Of The United States.
{" The traffic in slaves is Intended 10 be re-
straioed, and in the performance OF this duty,
you will exercise your sound judgment in re-
gard TO all vessels you may visit.
10. Is confidential order from the Secre-
,ary Of the Navy dated Nov. "a, 1917, 10
Capt. Hsnly, to proceed forthwith 10 St.
M,ry's, with the Join .adans, Enterhrize,
P,omsfheas and Lynn, 10 join the Saranae,
and take command of tho whole for the
purpose Of removing thereirom the holders
Of Amelia
No ID, is tho rollowing;-
u. S. SHIP JoHN ApAns,
Off .fmeila, Dee. %, 1875
SIR--I have lhc honor TO transmit a copy
Of the correspondence, with Gen. AURY, late
commander cf this place, op0 TO inform you
| tha, the American Aag was yesterday bois,ed
a, Fernandina, and the island of Ameiia taken
| possession Of by the land forces under Major
| BAHxnEAp, Of the United States artillery.
The black troops o. General AURy have
| been embai ked on board one OF their ships
| lying in the port, aod the remainder OF his
followers will be sent of the Island, es soon
as The necessary arrangements Gun be mad
| for the purpose. They are now engaged
| ia watering their ships, end in the course
| of a week ! hope TO see all OF them over the
| bar.
Mos, Of the respectable inhabitants of this
| place retired on its capture by M'Gregor, and
| those now here are principally advcnturers
! who have been attracted by motives Of spec
ula,ion, and, as suspect and have every 'ca.
! On 10 believe, been engaged in The violation
| of our ievenue laws, 10 prevent which in fu.
! ,are, sach precautions viii be taken os are
! within my power, and which will ] ssume
! be adeqsa,e To The purpose.
1 This viii be sent by an express to D,ricn,
I The mail leaving this place bu, uncc week.
| have the honor to be, very respectfully,
! your most obcdient servant
| JOHN D. HENLY.
| TIE Hon -. U. CRoWSINsaiELp,
| Secreiery Of tbe Navy.
| No, Is, is ano,Lcr despatch from Capt
| llenly, daled of Amelia, Dec. so, mentioning
that Auiy's to,ce had no, lef, The Island and
tia he expoe I'd t,ey would troub's b m before
ib.y did quit il. "I am sorry" adds, he "to
Say that tho Americans Sppear to be much
| worse than the others."
| re, II and 10, are extracts from various
! papers OF M'Gregor aod others; shelving the
nature Of the authority they exercised while
l in possession of the l'land.
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