Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-09-06

The abduction ofthe Frenchmen from
New York, still occupies public attcn-
ton, and the result Of the examination
seems to be earnestly looked for
Since our last the following statement
from the Chancellor Consulate has ap-
pcarcd, in justification of the proceed
ings of the French authorities in New
York. An investigation, has nevcrthc-
less since been going on for several
days before the Mayor-at which Mes
srs. Ennis (of this place. and Atwcll
(or Providcncc) have been present in
defence of Marsaud. We shall prOba-
bly, soon learn what the investigation
will developc.
From the Ner. York Jour. Of Commerce.
The following is the letter from the
French Consul General to the Mayor, en-
closing the report made to him by the
Vice. Consul, relative TO the arrest Of
Marsaud aud his mate.
NEw.YoRK, Aug. %, 1888.
To His Honor the Mayor Of Nep. York
Dear Sir-l have the honor TO address
you the report that has just been handed
inc, dated yesterday, Monday 9th. by Mr..
De LA Flechellc, chancellor vice consul
of this consulate General, on the ship
mcnt on board the frisate Dido OF tho
named Marsaud, second mate Of the
French ship Alexandre; and of Raimond
(John) sailor ofihe same ship.
Your honor will perceive by the simple
facts related in This report, that tho
American and French authorities arc
olamclcss IN this affair, and that tn, press
of New York, in giving TOO precipitate
count of q circumstance Of which it
was entirely ignorant, has listened moro
to a sensitivcness, perhaps laudable tor
the liberty Of this country, than to wise
circumspcclion,the first duty Of amy organ
Interpreter of public opinion.
l beg your honor to be well convinced
that residence Of twenty years in tho
United States, has sufficiently taught mo
to appreciate and know its institutions
and that !, and those who are connected
with my mission, could never depart from
the respect which is due 10 the country.
and from the duties which arc prescribed
by our government towards your own.
remain, Mr.. Mayor, with high consi.
dera,ioa and sincere attachment, your
very devoted and obedient servant.
The Consul GENERAL OF FRANCS.
REpoRT rRoM THE VICE Consul.
Translated Tor the Jownalof Commerce.
Copy of Report addressed TO NJ. tho
Consul General OF France at New.
York, by Mr.. De la Flechelle, Cham
cclor of the Consulate dated Monday,
9th Of Angus, 1898.
Monsieur la Le Consul General:
You have desired me to make you
report relative TO the arrest of Messicurs
Marsaud e. Raimond, which occurred
during your absence. shall give you
the facts Of this affair, simple in itself,
but which, nevertheless, has been most
strangely misreprcsehtcd by the Press.
| You order me to ask the American au-
thorties for warrant, Tor the arrest of
two desertcrs from the French Marine
Ono of them named Marsaud, who was
master OF the Alexandra, and the other
I,aimond, a common sailor, on board tho
same vessel, both of whom had been seen
walking publicly in New-York. AS soon
Us received your instructions ! applied
to one Of the Justices OF Police, and legal
ly obtained from him warrant, which
was placed in my hands. At the same
time two agents OF the Consulate General
went to Fort Hamilton, where I knew
these two seamen were lodging. They
(thc agents of the Consulatc) told them
hat the Consul General was aware that
they intended to embark the next day, and
had caused them to be watched, and that
the agents of the Police were ready with
a warrant TO arrest them, and conduct
them OH board the frigatc Dido, and that
they could not escape. They therefore
advised them to voluntarily go 10 tho
Consuls office.
Marsaud alone consented 10 60, on con-
dition that his wife should be brought
along with him. He then came to tho
ConsuIs Office, were he remained two
hours, during which i wrote to the Admi-
raj, 10 obtain permission that Madame
Marsaud should, at her own request, bo
allowed to accompany her husband
Tho officers Of the Police were waiting
at the door it'll tho warrant, but it was
not necessary to make use oft. Narsaud
came with me to the Battery, gave me
his arm, and embarked OF his own accord,
fearing, that it he refused, the Police of.
fcers would force him to 20, by their
warrant.
As TO Ramond who had taken to fight,
he was brought TO the Consu's Office
some hours after, by an American who
lives on Long Island. The warrant
which had been obtained against him
was shown to him, and he was also threat.
cncd with the same police officers, but
as in tho case Of Marsand, tho menace
prodpccd the desired effect, and he con-
scntcd ike him to embark freely. But
the woman whom he had with him did
not ask TO follow him.
Behold, Mr.. Lc Consul General, what
has occurred. The c,nbarka,ion of these
I 40 seancn took place IN open dav, on
l.. r. A.