The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-20
ARRIVAL OF THE CRESCENT CITY.
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Her Second Reception by the Cuban
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The Gallant Conduct Of Capt. Porter.
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Articles from the Havana Press.
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Indignation Meetings in New Orleans.
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MEETING OF THE CUBAN JUNTAN NEW YORK,
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ARRIVAL OF THE CRESCENT CITY.
The Gallant Conduct Of Capt. Porter.
AN OTHER EST.
Indignation Meetings in New Orleans.

The U. s. mail steamship Crescent City, Lieut..
D. D. Porter, commander, arrived at this port yes.
terday morning from New Orleans via Havana, in
four days and eighteen hours from the latter place.
The interest has been so great to learn all about
her second reception by the authorities, that We
have been very careful to ascertain the full par
ticulars for the NEW YORK HERALD
The Crescent City entered the harbor Of Havana
at the Arst break of day, and it was supposed by
those on board that it was owing to her not being
seen until she was well inside of the harbor that
they were not moleated. At sunrise the Captain Of
Che Port came alongside, and asked for the obnex-
ieus Mr. Smith, who he was told was still on board.
He then informed Capt. Porter, that the ship was
In port no steps would be taken to turn her out but
Mat no communication would be allowed with tn
shore, or any one from the shore. Capt Porte
said that he desired to present his protest to the
Consul; on which the Captain of the Port politely
offered to get further orders from the Captan-Gene-
yal, in the meantime informing Capt. Porter that
the ship might lie in port as long suited his pur-
pose, and she might 60 to when she pleased, as
they ackno wledged control over her, but COM
munieate she should not in any manner.
Sach was the Captain Generals orders; and by
way Of enforcing them, guard boats were placed on
that board foreign vessels These poor fellows did
not seem to relish the business altogether the
sun was pouring down upon them, without any
awning; and when the gong board the Crescent
City sounded the joyful call for breakfasta call to
which all the Spanish officials are politely invited
board the Crescent City-they looked sad enough,
wishing, no doubt, that Capt. Porter would 60 to
sea, and relieve them from their imprisonment.
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after breakfast ordered the paint pots got up, and
set the men to work Systematically to paint the
ship outside, from which maneuvre it was supposed
by the guard boats that he intended to stay at least
week. In consequence of this, the police boats
were relieved, and two boats, with regular crews,
detailed from frigate, to watch the Crescent City
At o'clock the Captain of the Port came along
side again, and informed Capt Porter that he
would not be permitted to lay his protest be-
lore the American Consul. He was asked by
Captain Porter ''of what use q Consul was, if
American vessels in difficulty were not permitted
to communicate with them; that in every civilized
nation consul was recognised as the representative
Of his country and the la Of nations entitled cit
zens to have access to him. The Captain of the
Port declined entering into discussion of the mat
ter, affirming (Which was true) that ne was exer-
C1Hp8 no autuOTlty VI ule OWu, uue aCsiuS eHsISiy
under orders. The interview terminated, SO did
the outside painting, and steam ordered up, the
Captain intending to drop two copies of his protest
on board an American barque and brig lying in the
lower harbor. When, just as the Crescent City was
about moving ahead word came off that Mr.. Morales,
(ofthe house of Drake s. Co. agent of the company,
had permission to come alongside, which he did in
q few moments after, in a shore boat, but accom-
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Mr. Morales thought the difficulty could be got over
by Mr. Smith sending written denial to the Cap
tain. General with regard to the accusations of
Of Peter Hicks This Capt. Porter refused to permit
rs he had made (himselD two disavowas which had
net been received; nor would he permit any CORES.
pondence from any officer board the ship to 60 to
the authorities; he consderedi it beneath the dignity
Of the company to make further explanations. Capt
Porter also refused his part to hold any cor
respondenee with any one this matter except
through the United States Consul 1t was then en-
deavored to ascertain from Capt Porter the nature
Of the document he wished to send to the Consult
and if it contained disavowal of the charges
against Mr.. Smith. They were informed that it was
. protest, and that it referred to the two former
disavowals made by Capt Porter, but at the same
time it was written in plain terms The object evi.
Oently was 10 Beb Sumo hluu VI dpOloSy VI
ledgnent of wrong on the part Of Mr.. Smith, which
wepld enable them to settle the affair which was be-
coming rather troublesome. In this, however. they
received no assista from the Crescent City. and,
after SEINE discussion amongst the Spanish officers,
they offered to go shore and see if it was not pos
sibe to get the protest delivered to the Consul, and
thought it could be done if it first ascertained
whether the document contsined anything often
T,co.
this matter was denied them,- Notwithstanding
which, the officers did go on shore with Mr. Morales,
and after some time, the Acting Consul, Mr.. More
land came alongside in government boat, in COM
papy with the Captain Of the PORT Don Guillcrmo
Chaeon. The Consul was not, however, permitted to
cGme on board, nor allowed to write home by the
Crescent City. Capt. Porter delivered his protest
in person.
AS tho protest Of Captain Porter fully explains
all the grounds Of complaint ag ainst tie Spanish
authorities, in matter SO much affecting the COM
mercal interests of the United States and the rights
Of our citizens, it is herewith inserted entire II
will better explain the position of affairs, and the
outrage committed against tho United States, than
. history of the whole matter
PROTEST.
whereas The nrst article If the treaty Of amity be
tween spaip and the United States declares there shalt
he aud nvi0lGble peace ana sincere friendship be-
tween his Catholic Majesty his and subjects
and the United States and the citizens thereof without
exception OF persons or places"
Article sixth OF the sfme treaty promises mutual as
sstance and kindly acts towards the ships Of either power
when In ports of the oher which engages to defend
and protect them to tie extent Of jurisdiction by land
or sea- and article ninth TO the citizens subjects
Of each to the courts Of justice OF the ether
in all and provides that all cases be by
order and authority Of Jaw only and that the parties
shall have liberty of counsel and defence.
the Spanish authorities in Cuba ha ye conform
ed to this apparent from the fact that they have
arbitrarily and without any form or process Of law, caus
cd United States steamship engaged in the pursuit OF
legitimate and peaceful business be turned from their
port occasion and refused communication ON
another merely tor imputed offence committed in the
territory Of the United States aud which offence actu
ally committed within their territory, the Spanish
thoIites had no right to punh American citizen for
On two occasions the undersigned has In plain do