Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-09-20

ceedngs which about to REFER and the soicitude
which feel in relation to the matter.
Having understood Friday last that Jnsn Garcia,
the person 10 whom the papers of New Orleans aude,
board the brig Andrew Ring then in quarantine went
TO the Captain of the Port, and informed him Of my
desire and intention to the quarantine and PROFOUND
certain questions the passengers board the brig An
drew Ring which he, with polteness, consented, and
with the same poeness showed where the brig lay.
My object 10 identify Juan Garcia, To ascertain
whether he passenger board the schooner Mary
Ellen from New Orleans; and if So whether his COM
ing voluntary whether stated in the papers, lie
had been carried from N Orleans against his WILL without
respect the laws Of Louisiana, aud in disregard and
violation of the sovereignty of the United States In
answer TO my various questions the passenger stated that
he Juan Garcia, that he had been second aile OF
the prison. that he in the schooner Mary Ellen of
his free will, and that he did desire
the United States. Believing that the spoke the
truth, deemed any further Intervention my part
necessary
This morning, however, received with great SURPRISE
by the hands Of soldier of the political let
ter, a copy Of which have the honor enclose The
letter being contradictory the former declarations
made TO by Juan Garcia, that could not know with
certainty whether il genuine forgery the pres
of the captain of the port which he aIudes in the
letter. being IN my opinion very insufficient for
the statement of a alseh6od.
This subject, if the letter should prove be genuine,
as well the declarations made in it, being of grave
and Irritating nature, and which demands OF the
eminent of the United States prompt and energetic action,
your Excelency, will, without doubt dispatch me
der permitting to and converse with Juan Garcin
alone, purpose OF obtaining the ratlncH0n
NAL of his signature. And consequences of tmidi
ty of Juan Garcia, ask OF your Excelleucy permission
to him in the presence Of two witnesses and under
circumstances which will liberty in his
swers.
have the honor TO be- sir, with consideration Of the
greatest respect and esteem, your obedIent servant
ROBERT B. CAMPBELL.
LETTER OF GARCIA.
Senior Consul Of the United States, called Juan Gar
ella Rey. forced by the Spanish Consul fiom New
Orleans seek refuge under the American flag and wish
again to return TO the United Siites.
On board the Terrible, July 81, ls4s.
JUAN GARCIA
Psi have come by force the Spanish Consul having
taken false Older fom the Recorder Of the Second
Municipality, and fociby shipped me o'clock night
taking from the House Of Don Jose Morante For bi.
desire you to he PROTECTOR and to send back
again; for il you don't they will shoot
| On board of the Terrible.
| JUAN GARCIA REY.
did speak frankly TO you because the Captain of the
Poit was present.
This is certified by the Captain General. Follow.
ing this is the reply of ALcoY to CAMPBELL, in which
he declines accedng TO the request of Gen. C. &c
have another interview with REY, considering sait
request improper and offensive To this letter is also
annexed aidavts. purporting to have been made ant
signed by REy, in presence of the Captain Genera
and various Notaries and Judges, to the effect tina
his first statement to the American Consul was cor
rect, and that he induced write the letter sub
sequently, by the suggestion of third party, whc
told him that he not safe in the hands of til,
Spanish authorities.
REY, it is known, returned to New Orleans
where he was, at his own request placed in prison
as measure of personal safety, and to insure hi
attendance at the trial of the Spanish Consul which
will soon take place.