The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-06
Bahia.
BAHIA.
Correspondence of the HERALD
BAHIA, March 80, lS43.

Mr.. ]. G. BENNETT
The brig Justina, Capt. P. w. Shepherd. sails
for New York to-day, having on board John Chris.
tan. late steward of brig ''Escalus" of this port,
accused ofFan attempt to poison Capt. Philip R.
Stanhope, of said brig, bound to the coast of Africa
1t appears by the evidence that the prisoner did not
wish to go to theDcoast in the brig, and had demand
ed his discharge, which Capt. Stanhope told him
he could have, if he would procure a substitute
The brig had been undergoing SEINE repairs, and on
the day in question the crew had been employed
hanging the rudder; the Captain had sore throat,
and ordered little molasses and butter to be
stewed, which was done by the cook, the steward
providing the materials. After the medicine was
brought to the Captain he took couple of spoon
fuls, and set the cup on the ransom. About
noon-the Captain being then in the cabin
tine steward came down and again demanded his dis
charge The Captain as before, told him he should
have It, provided he got some to go in his place;
otherwise he could not go. The steward left the ca,
bin swearing he would have revenge then went to
the galley and complained to the cook-tengihim
that if the Captain took him to the of them
should not come back alive. About o'clock, hav.
ing got the rudder hung, the Captain went into the
cabin prior to going ashore and taking up the medi-
cine, took two spoonfuls, and found it had a very
nauseous taste-went on deck with it and calling the
steward, asked what was in it The steward said,
nothlng sir but every one else could taste the Bit
terness. On stirring it, shining red stuff could be
seen in the mixture, and the Captain Immediately
went ashore, but was taken sick and vomited freely
before he got ashore. 1t was analysed by chemist
and teund TO contain large portion of red precpi.
tate. Thus much for the evidence. The mate and
cook are also sent home by the Consul witnesses
Business Is very dull in Bahia. Flour selling at
$4,000 per barrel, Tor Richmond l4I5OO tor Balti-
more. Stock in first hands, about 1000 barrels Su.
gars scarce and high. Naval stores no demand, and
prices low not realizing cost Chairs ditto domestics
ditto. send you letter sheet price current of l4th
March, from Rio.
We had very exciting time OF it yesterday. An
English brig laden with coal, having called in
certain the state Of the market, about to pro.
coed to Rio. After your clearance in the Brazils,
there Is guardshlp to examine you after you are
under weigh, to examine your papers, crew, &c.
The Captain OF the brig undertook to go out without
the visit from the guardship He was fired at, and
brought too. The next morning he was called on,
and was required to pay So tor the shot. This he
refused to do, and being under weigh, he proceeded
TO go to sea- This was not so easy though, as he
had but little wind and a strong flood tide They
blazed away at him from the guardshp and the fort
firing some twenty Shots and then sent a gun boat
after him and brought him back. In bringing her
TO, the Brazilans having charge, hey went near
an old hulk that lies there dismantted and her anchor
caught the briggs topmast backstays, bringing the
foretopmast down bv the run. They then anchor.
ed her, and took the Captain as prisoner on board
the guardship. He was dismissed the next morning
by the influence OF his conslgnee; but will have to
pay all damages. The expenses, ii is supposed will
amount to above $780, pretty sum to pay for obsti-
macy. Yours, very respectfully.