The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-17


visops there would probably be thst would
create dilcay which would not only njurc the vessel
put inc occs that he must gyc provisions to down
there Mr. Rogers i'm neiately grocery stores in
III rcleiSoshoci and purchased all the bread cheese
Ave gallon demioh whether ii was filed or not can't
say, thee were put on bard the Nahantu told Mr.
Osrv an ne might go aud leave tho rest TO me- that
would get rid Of them all than called the passenger
tos canal boat lying between tie Nahantu the wharf
gave orders TO tho captain Of the boat TO got in the
stern and bow Lines and leave spring line out only which
would b. easily slipped; told the passengers through
insrcprcters, most OF them did not understand tho
language that unforeseen circumstances
prevent my taking them down the bay, and that they
mus: go or the dock those who understood it interpreted
tempted 10 rush on board tho steamboat again;
was at this time on the canal boat myself, and one
cspt.n az The jacob Bsl, dan't remember his name
were Obliged TO physical force we slipped the spring
with the provisions TO look for Tho William Rowe wc
Searched for two hours could not fnu her mad my
could not ind her did ar.ive back till o'clock
next saw OSullivar in Clinton place went there for
the Pu,pos Of meeting him was At the house Sa 81
arrangement to meet there, that he might hear my
report from The William Rowe; | met hun; Clinton
Capt Lewis snd Schletsinger were with him they came
in carriage lgsrs my report that could not ind the
be something wrong this Thursday morning or
O'Clock he asked me to got him carriage to go to the
North Moore streets and the Cleopatra Inow wish
to correct statement it was Mt the corner Of West
susm was signed Mr. osuSan asked me- to 60 on
board, and said would rather not he then asked
Captain Lewis TO 20 on board and get the steam up;
Schlescnger and Lewis in the carriage with U.S.
ScheSnser had cavalry sword and Lewis had pair Of
boots did not go on board; next saw Mr. USu,livAn
him at hil house; am not positive as to where it was we
went on board the Cleopatra he said the Marshal had
her In herard he asked me to go down
on board her; went board with Mr.. O'Sullivan and
cav the Deputy Marshal, Mr. Benjamin Ialmadse;
don't know Of any particular conversation that occurred
between then; kept pretty much soof from each
other as if we were not acquainted; saw him next
saturday (next nornngl my house; he called before
was UP partially dressed into the parlor he stated
that the Marshal had seized tho vessel under libel Of
Mr. Rodmans the amount due was about $1,000 or
$780, he said be had portion Of the money, and wanted
81 relieve her, he wanted to put him In the
way Of raising it. and that he didn't for the
there plenty Of South but the steamer
must at any rate told him he took no men he would
have occasion for provisions which he had laid in as
said he had not thought of that before and would act
upon my s,peston he said the Marshal also had her in
charge on warrant issued by the District Attorney
or the preiden. If the United States and that he could
get her released from that after tbs libel was settled
asked him how, he said he could get it clear from that
charge, and showed affidavit which he had drawn,
end which subscribed by Capt Wilson, there was an
tho sasSt rsneG y thew were going ON peaceful voyage
asked him how he could say that; he said ne didnt
she was he then proposed that this money should
as s loan from me and instead OF botomry bond Tor
the loan should take the title OF the boat in my name
that was to retain Wilson in command and tell him
going her between New Orleans and Texas and
was TO 60 with him; and when of Savannah we were TO
into Savannah under the pretext OF getting freight
and there lay of and the Florida think. but one or
the Savannah steamers to sail that afternoon, in
which steamer Captain Lewis and Sanchez ianaga were
to take passage osuivan stated to 60 to Savannah
being better ship he aid she would arrive there first
Xxlaa and Lewis to charter a small vessel and come
o to the bx 70 watch joy me was 70 create difficulty
VIII Captain " iison (ths proposition,
and as his (Wilsons) owner to discharge him and
s'Veth command to Capt Lewis, and WAS to 20
or go sore myself as pleased; Lewis proceed
ahc place Of rendezvous with her there my
tioa with her was to end.
Mr.. Cutting your connection to end at the rem
devious! Al was to 60 with her pleased
oSuiivea said be bad sent by one Of the
Ssrannsh steamships South; the impression got from
him was taat it was by the Alabama; have received
$3.50 from ar 0sulyan, account of my contract with
him Dieter produced) received this letter from Mr.
O'sulisan. CA paper produced / received this from
Dir Eidg.wsy in tho District Attorneys Office; no
are both in the handwriting of Mr. o'spllivan
Tho District Attorney then read the following which
Fesr marked Mo- 90 and 40 -
1901
NV YosK, Tuesday Apsl %, 1851
r1l1s me To oh mat Gf n nS nss
circumstance well other evidence which en not
at liberty point directly to you as having been
ta- traitor py and informant in reference the bust
ss OF the Cicopatru was slow admit the belief hut
am compelled to entertain it. until YOU NAV ccsr
ourse OF The charge by producing the certificate the
Spann Consul and his Secretary and of the Marshal and
psrct attorney exonerating you fully the honor Of
thcs n'ncn from these grave prcsumptions against
YOU u jeu can DO this will be prompt to render you
entcrained by my friends well myself If YOU do
oo' st csst r,y purpose to expose the whole your
parties IN ether cases. Signed J. L. OsULLIyAN.
10 Dr D. ~ BURNETT. No. st. Marks Place
hereby authorize Mr. j. j. o'sulliynu 10 make anx
inquiries CT persons whether in official positions or
not toncong bearing upon his suspicious Of my having
been n any way instrumental by any information pro-
cecdin directly or indirectly from in causing the
cent detention Of the Cleopatra OF any of the
partss eaarsed with being implicated in intended
not only nJy authorize but request or any persons
to whom he may address such inquiries give full and
unresvcd answers thereto without regard any other
consideration than the simple and bona tde truth
Nav .orE May ., 1Sjl.
he.eby declare on my honor and solemny swear be-
fore God that havo not in any moe or form directly
indirectly been in any degree instrumental by infor
nstion given or otherwise in causing the recent detcn
ton OF the Cleopatra or arrest Of any Of the parties
charged With being implicated in intended breach of
the neutrality Law nor had any private collision
daroDdna reference TO the with any officer of
o. under the United States government with any per-
connected with the representation Of the Queen Of
spain in this country aud further, having rs above.
authorized free and unreserved inquiries and
from supposed to be able give tho nforna
ton that may be desired oy Mr.. O'Sullivan l. in like
manner make oath that have not in any manner pr-
vstey requested or had understanding with any per-
Son that he should give other than sincere and
served snsvers when applied TO by Mr.. 0Sulliyan
District Attorney Is signature to either OF
the last two writings
Witness connued.-Mr Riageway told me Mr O'Sulli- |
vented 70 sign the first portion of that paper and
the fr: letter NO 39 far thought proper; had
10 interview wila Dir osuivan after had replied to
che frst letter (No 800; had interview with Mr.. |
OSuliivsp after tho date Of my letter Of May at
CHEFS house; IL dry two after the "a of May;
st this interview Mr. 0Suilvun expressed himself not
satisfied, and then drew up paper somewhat similar TO
the s. read but deliberately expressed which
paper think signed but am not postive my impress
zion j. that signed it, can nix tho date Of the
interview Il al Fix O'Clock the 9th Of May; speak
rom copy Of the letter, which hold in my hand;
think signed the paper at that interview, end the next
morning hr. Ridgeway handed me thc paper which has
becn Just read; not positive but drew up paper
myself (hnother paper proGuccl) | have never seen !
th4s before; i IS ia Mr. osuliTan's handwriting
The District Attorney then read the following letter
!rou M-. 0Sulli-an to Captain Lewis -
al