The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-01-09

los EATON SQUARE, Sept II, 1S45
My LoRD: have received from some OF my country
men who well known TO me various statements Of
authorized to be adopted i'll Ireland towards
my fellow citizens of the American republic. These
statements OF such nature as to make me desire
from her Majestys government exact information the
subject and TO that end ask for full copy of the order
issued the second day of August last, by Colonel
McGegor, the head OF the constabuIary in Dublin, in
reference to the arrest OF persons coming from America
and also copy of an order the subject OF the
18th of August last
do this that may be able give proper advice to my
countrymen and exact information to the American gov
| eminent
VIscoUNT PALMERsToN, &c, &c, &c
los EAroN SQUARE, Sept - ls4s
My LORD: learn that Mr.. Richard F. Ryan, citizen
of the United States of America and resident in the State
of Ohio, is detained in prison in Dublin. He has, I'M
derstand, passport from the American Secretary OF
State and have received also respecting him letter
from distinguished member of the United States Senate
of which annex copy. an bound to ask the cause
OF his detention, and 10 express hope thai he may be
'i i have, &c, GEORGE BANCROFT
VIscouNr PnNERsroS, Sc, &C., &c
WASHINGTON, May l6, ls4s
DEAR SIR: This will be handed you by Richard F.
Ryan, esq, citizen of Ohio, and member of the Gin
cinnat bar. He is gentleman OF high standing and fine
requirements and take pleasure In commenting him to
your friendly Offices
| Very respectfully, r.. A. HANNEGAN
Hon GEORGE BANCROFT,
Minister Pienipoentary, London.
FOREIGN OFFICE, September 10, ls4s
SIR have the honor to acknowledge the receipt Of
your letters of the 18th instant, requesting information
10 the nature of the measures which have been adopted
by the authorities in Ireland towards citizens of the Uni
ted States and as to the grounds upon which MT Rich
ard Ryan has been imprisoned in Dublin and have TO
inform you that have lost time referring your
qures upon these matters her Maestys Secretary of
State Tor the Home Department.
have, &c, &c, PALMERSION
GEORGE BANCROFT, esq, &c, nc, nc
NEwcATE, DUBLIN, IRELAND
September l. 1915
am an American citizen, with passport, who came
to Ireland on business, and illegally detained and
arrested under dabolcal law called the suspension OF
the habeus corpus" act, and resident OF cell
in Newgae have not been permitted to confront my &C
cnses if any there be, and neither am permitted TO
the charge against Many americans have been ar
rested suspicion. and tenants Of different pri
this country is said they are held upon mere
Suspicion and will never be tried but will be kept until
the LIST of March, 1912 trust that you will exercise the
authority that is vested in YOU and that you will find
proper 10 make an imperative demand for my liberty
through the legitimate source had the pleasure of call
ing you at Washington in June last; and Hon J. j.
Fdran, OF Ohio Senator Hannegan of Indiana and other
members OF your legislative hall, will let you know who
am. | am allowed to persons in this place,
cep such the lord lieutenant permits.
SOW ~ 'D.''' = ~ ' RICH. +. RYAN.
Hon JAMES X Polk
President of The United States, &c. &c.
Mr.. Buchanan 10 Mr. Bancroft.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, Sept 81, 1s4s.
SIR Referring to the instructions addressed to you
from this department the 4th instant, (No 36 have
the honor 10 transmit herewith, copy of letter
Gently received by the President from MI Richard F.
Ryan, who states that he is American citizen illegally
imprisoned in Newga,e Dublin and soliciting the inter
ference OF this government to OBTAIN his release from con-
hnement
You are requested Immediately 10 institute inquiries,
in the proper quarter IN regard to this compliant; and
the of Mr. Ryan prove to be proper for inter-
veniion you will exercise your good offices in obtaining
his discharge, or at least prompt and fair trial.
~ JAMES BUCHANAN.
GEORGE BANCROFT, esq, &c, SC, &c.
Mr. Bancrojt TO Mr.. buchanan L Extractsl
UNITED STATES LEGATION,
London, Sept. 2s, 1913.
have received, with great satisfaction, the letter of
September, directing my "attention the condition OF
those Amer citizens who have been arrested and held
for trial under the charge OF seton or treason for inter-
ference in the affairs of Ireland
had already, presumng the wishes OF the Presi-
dent, carried every part of those instructions relating
to American cltizens.
have happily thus far, the annexed copies of let
indicate been required TO plead for 'an act of
grace but have been able to stand on the better ground
OF a demand for justice
shall see Lord Palmerson tomorrow, and will con-
verse on all the topics OF your letter
fEuclo,ure.1
los EAroS SQUARE, Sept %, 1913.
Mr. Brolheai presents his compliments to Mr. Redng-
ton and desired, by the American minister, to request
that Mr. Redngton will cause the enclosed letter TO be
conveyed TO Mr. James Bergen, now detained in Newgae
PRISON, Dabln.
With reference 10 the allegation in Mr. Redngton's
letter al the 9th instant, that the result OF the inquiries
made in reference 10 Mr. Bergen leads to the belief that
that gentleman a subject OF her Majesty bir Brodhead
is further aesirei to state that Mir Bergen horn in
the State OF Connecticut is a citizen OF the United States
OF America, has renowned his allegiance to the
United States, and has been naiurazed in Ireland
% any part 81 her Males'y's dominons.
TnoaAs RrDisOTos, esq Nc, &c, Dublin Castle.
[Eneosurel
LONDON September 49, 1915.
SIR beg leave TO acknowledge the receipt OF your
eer OF the 2ls instant and IN reply TO inform you that,
al nay request Nj Brodhead had an interview with
Of the under Secretaries Of State with reference to your
detention IN Newgale, Dublin; that have myself seve-
raj times called the foreign oice and at the home Of
Zee the subject; and that have also addressed
Official hoie her Malesy's principal Secretary OF
State Tor Foreign Ah,rs setting forth that you an
American citizen born in New England that you have
wife and children in America dependent on yourself for
support that you arrested IN Dublin. for causes TO
yourself unknown, just you were about returning TO
the United States and requesting TO be Informed why
you thus suddenly laken into custody; and, also,
that you may have such privilege OF cgress from this
kingdom belongs OF right 70 foreigners who come TO
ils country 10 engage IN awful commercial pursuits
To ihs Application have not az yet received definite
answer but has been referred TO the home oitce and
hopc before long 10 receive a communication on The
'aheci announcing 70 me your Liberation Meantime