The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-19

ice has been done TO Captain Stone of the steam
ship Acadia. IN relation 10 the language which he
was reported 70 have used TO his passengers when
he refused 10 allow them 10 proceed 10 Boston in
the steamboat Nahant, which hailed the Acadia
when she was befogged outside OF Boston.
A typographical error made us say that he
threatened to kick the passengers, in case they
persevered in attempting TO leave the ship and
60 to Boston. We intended to say, and did
say, that he threatened to sink the boats but the
types, to our surprise, put another phase on the
matter, and made us say that he threatened to
kick the passengers which was not the case.
Captain Stone of the Acadia has written the
following letter to us on the subject, which we
publish as an act of justice to him, and for the
purpose of showing that we would not Intention
ally do him lnjustice:-
To THE EDITOR New YoRK HERALD.
SIR was surprised at seeing in your paper Of yes
terday the following statement respecting my conduct
while the steamship Acadia detained in Lynn Bay
on Sunday last =
Captain Stone went so far a. threaten to kick
the first who disobeyed his orders, which caused
OF passengers to advise the Captain very decided
ly, not carry out his threat and he did not.o
The circumstance Of the detention and my duty in
connection Herewith. sufficiently unpleasant,
Of the or d,sparagement Of the other and deem
1t only necessary now to deny the statement made
by you above and particularly to deny the appl
cation OF any disrespectful language what
Respectfully, your obedient servant.
JAMES STONE.
Boston, Aug. II, 1s4S Com. s. s. Acadia
Captain Stone considered himself justified in
pursuing the course he did, and we believe that
as far as the landing of passengers is concerned,
the captains of the steamships arriving at this port
are compelled by law to act In precisely the same
fnlln ~ tho1 tbo
subject. The twentieth section of the laws rea-
ting to public health, says that
Every master of a vessel subject to quarantine or
visitation arriving in the port of New York. who shall
refuse or neglect either, ~
l. To proceed with and anchor his vessel avthe place
assigned for quarantine, at the time of his arrival
2 To submit his vessel, cargo, and passengers to
the examination of the health officer and to furnish
all necessary information to enable that officer to de-
termine to what length of quarantine and other regu
latiops, they ought respectively to be subject
. 3. TO remain with his vessel at quarantine during
the period assigned for her quarantn and, while
quarantine to comply with the directions and regua-
tons prescribed by law and with such any of the
officers of health by virtue of the authority given them
by law shall prescribe in relation to his vessel his
cargo, himself his crew. shall be guilty of msde-
meanor and be punished by fine not exceeding two
thousand dollars or by Imprisonment not exceeding
twelve months, or by both such fine and imprison-
ment.
81 Every master of vessel hailed by pilot, who
shal. either
l. Give information such pilot relative to the
condition OF his vessel, paeSe
the health of the place places whence he came
refuse to give such information shall be lawfully
quirede
3 Or land any person from his vessel or permit any
person, except pilot to come board his vessel or
unade or ranshp portion of his cargo before
vessel shall have been visited and examined by the
g. Or shall Apr ach with his vessel nearer the city
of New York than the place Of quarantine, to which
Shall be guilty of the like offence and be subject to
the like punishment.
Such, then, being the facts of the case, and the
law on the subject, we must acquit Captain Stone
and the agent, of all intention to do otherwise than
their duty, and respect to the laws, obliged thnm
to do in the matter.
SWORD PEEsENTAroNs.-A magnificent sword
and sash, complete, were presented, on the I4th
inst at Fort Hamilton, to Mr. John s Reed, by
his felow-soldlers of Co. B, 10th U. s. Infantry.
This is the first testimonial OF the kind presented
by this gallant regiment. The following Is the
scnpton on the sword -
Presented to John S. Reed, by his fellow soldiers
Of their esteem, and for gentiemanly conduct to
the men while Orderly Sergeant of the Company.
August, Is4S.'
The non-commissioned officers, musicians, and
privates of the 1lth Regiment L. S. Infantry have
made similar presentation to Major Hunter, in
lHe iOllOWlnS leTHlS =
MAJOR. HUNTER -
SiR-In behalf of the non-commissioned officers,
musicians, and privates of the 18th Regiment U. S.
Infantry have the honor of presenting you with this
sword, token Of the very high esteem and respect
they entertin for you while serving under your
m nd in the late war between the United States and
the republic Of Mexico.
LAFAYETTE SEAREY,
Serg't Major 18th Infantry
REPLY.
SIR-When ] say thank you and those you repre-
L x
,ress the deep sense of gratitude ! feel for this
evidence of your good opinion and regard.
When / look back and reflect over the scenes OF
cipated within the Last sixteen mouths-the difficult
and responsible position in which the fate Of had
placed me- owing to the untimely death OF gallant
and much beloved Lieutenant Colonel William NJ.
with which every order obeyed, every difficulty
and danger braved by the noble band Of heroes had
the honor to command-sueh reflections will ever re-
main theme Of the most thrilling interest to and
this renewed evidence Of your regard and good feeling
shall reaain the tablets of my memory bright
IS this beautiful blade with which have this day
been honored.
Gladly, then will promise never to draw it in an
Unjust cause suffer it to be crmsoned with the
blush Of disgrace in my hands and part with 1t only
With my life. JOHN +. HUNTER,
Major 18th Infantry
LATER FROM HAVANA AND SoUTn AMERICA !
We are in receipt of files of the Faro Industrial
o the 18th inst, two days later than previous ac-
counts. We do not, however, find anything of
interest In these papers. Nothing, of course, of
he political condition Of the island need be ex-
,ected them, the censorship of the press is SO
strict that nothing is allowed TO be published that
las the slightest reference to affairs OF state The