The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-09-17
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The "Mysterious Expsdftior I,-Avrs., -. a,
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Inns expedition whatever it Is and may have been
Intended to be- Is utterly frustrated Ia New York,
"efe lne greatest exerilons and the largest amount
of means appear to have been applisI the Govern.
nent has, by fSrcible Interference esste 4 kDaI.
ly We copy below, from New York .psreys. an
account of the action Of the Govenrnspt and iIs
officers. Yet we are unable to see what lagal
cause of complaint has been established to ia.iifv
the arrest; but we suppose the Government has
information, or it would not act with such stringent
cy. It seems singular, however, that notWith.
standing the seizure of the vessels and the arrest
Of the parties nothing has transpred at New York
to give the public any. positive knowledge Of the
real destination of the expedition. The New York
Evening Post Of the 8th inst has the following
queer statement:
e" There is no longer any doubt that a secret mil
itary expedition Of sort is on foot in this ciry,
which, if its character and purposes were known,
it would be the duty of the Government to sup
press but we have reason TO doubt whether the
general impression that an invasion Of Cuba IS con-
tempated, is correct Intelligence has reached US
from source entitled to some confidence, that the
real objects of the enlstments which are making
IN this city, is 70 invade the republic of Mexico,
for the restoration of Santa Anna. 1t is said that
very large sum Of moneV-three millions of dol
Anna himself, who projects the enterprise, and the
men are enrolled for year at S1l per month"; and
5000 IN cash, bounty money, at the end Of the
year, who engage to do what may be required Of
them and no questions to be asked. They have
expedition, which is known only to the Immediate
been kept in ignorance Of the real destination of the
agents Of the desperate adventurer who has taken
this step, in the forlorn hope Of repairing his fallen
fortunes.
eve scarcely know what Importance 10 attach
to this story but believe it to be entitled to mor5
respect than any of the reports in circulation re-
specting the origin and purpose Of the movements
which have been agitating the town for the past
week.
2 The Government officers, however, appear to be
certain that Cuba was the destination as the war
rant issued by the U. S.:Commissioner was for the
arrest Of persons on complaint " for setting on
foot, and proposing means for military expedition
to be carried on against the Island of Cuba, in vio-
lation of the laws of the United Sntes.'' The
Post says the prosecution will be dropped on the
advice of the President, the expedition having been
frustrated.
from the n. Y. Journal of Commsrcsl
SEIZURE. OF THE STEAMSHIP New ORLEANS
AND THE PROPELLER SEA GULL.-A requisitlon
having been made on Commodore McKeever, Of
the naval station at this port by the IT, s. Marshal
for detachment of men to capture the propeller
Sea Gull inspected of being connected with some
secret military eXpeditOn.) Lieut.. SwartwOnt, ex-
eCutive officer OF the u S ship Of the line North
Carolina, with Lieut.. Gibson, Passed Midshipman
Spicer, a body of Marines under Lieut. BrOome,
and forty seamen, proceeded on Thursday evening,
in the steamer Duncan C. Pell, to the quarantine
ground. where the suspected vessel lay.
Having been informed that large body of men
We're on board the Sea Gull, they were led to
pect, from what was known of the character Of the
men, and Of the enterprise they were engaged in,
ihat a stout resistance might be offered. AT all
events, they would be prepared for the worst Ae-
coTdIngly, every man was armed with muskst
and cutlass, and carried brace Of pistols in his
belt Coming up alongside she was Immediately
boarded, and taken possession of IN the name Of
the President of the United States, on charge Of
violation of the neutrality act. As nearly as can
be Judged, there were some forty men aboard of
her, principally Spaniards and Cubanos. They
were taken altogether by surprise, and appeared to
be in state Of ehtrepidation. OF course there
was not the slightest show OF resistance. This was
at shutdown. They were ordered to heave anchor,
and the vessel was placed under the guns of the
North Carolina, about o'clock the same evening"
in the charge of Midshipman Spicer, with a body
of seamen. Those found on her were set at hberty
This done, the marshal, accompanied by Lieut..
BroOme and body of marines, proceeded TO take
charge of the steamship New Orleans, living near
the foot of Grand street, also suspected Of being
engaged in an illegal enterprise Though informa-
ton had been received short time previous that
she contained considerable number of men, she
was found to be deserted. Possession was taken OF
uoE ny tH6 SAINT as was the steamer Hfsl
seized. No investigation was had in case of either
vessel TO the nature of the cargo, or to ascertain
whether there were arms or ammunition on board,
the marshal having decided, as understand, to
await farther instructions from Washington. The
New Orleans is staunCh, large steamer, used as a
transport for troops during the war with Mexico,
between New Orleans and Vera Cruz. She has
a large quantity of coal in her, and is thoroughly
watered and provisioned.
EFSom the Courier and EnqdirerJ
The Sea Gull was arrested under direct orders
from the State Department, sent by telegraph, and
addressed, we believe, to the District Attorney
The message simply directed him TO 81 arrest those
Cuban Uessels," and was received on Thursday
morning. The President has authority TO use the
army and navy to detain vessels violating the pre-
visions of the neutrality act On going on bOaYd
the Sea Gull no opposition was made and the TtatI
said he was glad she was TO be detained, as b.
didn't like the movements that had been gC,iug on
We understand that some weeks since the Sci
Gull was sold by her owners TO parties here WHOM
it is not necessary to name, but who were well un
derstoOd TO have been connected With the Cuhal
expedition. She had been harded over 10 ther
; and laden with muskets ammunition, etc and ha
cleared for Curacao. Thee was also a numher {
f Spanards on board. der detention since Satm
day OF last week, az Quarantine, was caused by tn
5 failure OF NOSE who bought her TO make paymen
as promised The owner was unwilling to let he
, go 70 sea until she was paid for. We undeFstan
that ne has promised to resume possession Of her
take out her cargo and give bonds in any require
amount that she shall not be engaged in any iegs
expedition. He, promises, if required, to give u
her license for the foreign trade and use herOniy f
a domestic traffic. Under these circumstances, W
: understand no farther proceedings will be ha
= against her.
9 The steam-packet New Orleans, lying at II
II head Of Cherry street, was also seized under Ii
Il same authority She is owned by Mr. Wood, VIII
Il had sold her 10 the same parties and had receive
y So, 900 in part payment of the purchase none,
% She had beenladen with cargo comprising amor
II other articles 10000 rations.
l. During the investigation into the matter Of d
vessels, the names Of a number Of persons in d
e city, who were prominently concerned in the san
?, expedition, We're ascertained, and unquestionab
It evidence OF their completely was laid before II
l. District Attorney. He Immediately inquired, b
e telegraph, OF the Secretary of State, whether B
n should arrest persons well as vessels, who ha
81 violated the law in question, and received 70
r answer orders TO do so. lie procured warrants to
N the arrest OF six persons-fve of whom are sad
D. the Evening Post to be Edward Wisr Mano