The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-17

immediately made Involuntary movement towards
the cabin. I quickly caught by the legs, arms,
head and BODY as IL some hyens that could eat
the whole party up at mouthful Their abrupt mau-
Of proceeding to arrest made quite irritable
ape trying to free myself asked them what it all meant
begged them to make explanation Of their conduct
and called upon the crew to witness the Of my
treatment. At this moment one OF the party, whom
found out to he hand board the Grapeshot
Iushed towards me- with pistol in his hand, and
claimed, ''shoot him, shoot himl He gave our side
po-quar,er-eon't let give him any," 1 told him
to 81 DOT just quick he lised and called him "cow-
ard" to attack man who completely unarmed.
had no weapon OF any character whatever about my
Ierson was dressed in my shirt sleeves and If had
any weapons they were sure to have them. The
cfcers in terrible state Of excitement and with
out any ceremony manscled me and tumbled me over
tie briggs siee into their boa., and then rowed ON
beard tie lark, which now learned the Grapeshot
was mortified and incensed very much at the summary
uaprsr in which my arrest conducted The officers
came well prepared to take at all hazards Each Of
thep YVES armed With boarding. pike. revolver and
knife ano being rough loos ing set of fellows they had
all the appearance of being connected with SONS band
of pirates My first night board the psshot was
miserable enough but tie next morning feit quite
sieLsd and looked upon the matter with light heart
as l could.
RiPoRTER-Did anyt thing remarkable occur ON board
the Grepethot during the homewara yoyages
BAKFR-Why, yes; some scenes took place that were
decidedly rich, and were to very amusing The of.
ceis seemed to be fearful of my either coruptng
the captain that they carefully watched every
move made, and endeavored to listen to all conver So
tion that took place between ma and any Of those
board who chose to speak to me- On occasion said
in jestng manner that would like to get into the
gazine for few momen IA would blow them all to
those in charge me to remove the explosive msteria
,c its proper place OF depost and hide 1t in such
place that 1t would be impossible for to find 1t, al
though they might have known very well, from the
manner in which made the remark, that meant it
only as joke, and nothing more The entire voyage
characterized by such scenes as these, which ap.
peared to my mind ridiculoupJy funny that they
were deeply impressed on my memory.
REroh1tnIh you had ieached @ Pslm1s before the
think that the deputation would have succeeded In
restiDg you
acquainted in those parts; and besides, believe the
authorities would be quite unwilling to deliver me up
However, am glad now that did not Canary
Islands, as am quite confident of having justice done
me in New York, which, in my mind, will be equivalent
to an aquttA clearly prove the kllns Of Poole
was done in seif defence alone.
REFoR1TR-Then why did you go away9
BAKER-Becauss, from the Testimony saw in the
newspapers, taIen before Justice Brennan on the
morning following the affair at Stanwix Hail. consider
ed that Pooles friends bound to do all in their
power TO have me arrested on the charge of murder
been highly dangerous to my health a. was severely
wounded and imprisonment would have been anything
Baker, in conclusion said tast Turner and Paudeeu
we're quite innocent Of the charges imputed to them
that the testimony against them perjury, and that
friends wers more busily engaged in firing pistols than
he or any Of his party were on the eventfu occasion
our reporter then took his leave Of the prisoner
In the reception room. He much altered sin ,e
Tuesday, and having shorn off bis whiskers and nous.
tache looks quite reah and Ia entirely recovered from
the fatigue attending his escape and confinement on
board the G,spssho while being conveyed back to this
Although the wound In bis stomach is entirely called
up still he bel ewes that the ball is yet bedded there
the opinions OF his physician to the
contrary.
ACCOUNT OF THE ARREST BY ONE OF THE
OFFICERS.
We left New York the 18th of March, and procesd.
ed direct for Paas Nothing occurred during the voy
age worthy OF note except that spirit Of insubordna
on occasionally exhibited itself among the This
vas however promptly suppressed by the captain who
placed one of the most mutnous In irons On the 7th
of April we arrived at place Of destination, and
learned as we had supposed that the Isabella Jewett
had arrived We boarded by the doctor of the
port, and several custom house officers who after an
stion Of papers, informed that We were at
libel rty to land whenever we pleased.
beat was soon after sent ashore, and COMMITTEES of
three eonfsting of Capt. Hepburn of the Grapeshot
Joseph Yeomans, and Thomas R. Barton appointed to
with the object Of visit The captain the only
ore of the party who understood Spanish, and he was
Of course selected the spokesman and
We first visited Mr. Woods the consgnes of the Isabella
Jewett who is LngllshmaD, and who has resided at
Palmas many years.
Here, however, We were disappointed for Mr.. Woods
was not at home. We next called ON the Mayor to
whom stated the particulars Of mission and re-
quested his assistance in the capture Of the fugitive.
This he declined saying he could not take any part in
the matter and directed to call upon the Governor
The Governor when he heard account also refused
to assist us but said he would consult with the other
authorities as to what course he should pursue, and
asked US to see him at eight O'Clock that evening"
At the appointed hour we called when we were told
by the Governor that he would not interfere with in
making the arrest, but that he could give
assistance. On this assurance We deter mined to
act as circumstances might dictate, and await
ed the arrival of the Isabella Jewett, which
was expected daily Every morning the Grapeshot left
the port and went out about twenty miles in search Of
the object OF pursuit. but not ant the tenth
day after we reached Pslmas that we observed her
making for that port It was between eight and zine
o'clock on the morning of the 18th of April when we
raw her, and may well be supposed the most ntense
excitement prevailed among us. Our two cannon were
loaded Immediately; all those whom IT intended to
board armed themselves with revovers andevery
made that deemed Necessary In
should have any difficulty in securing the fugitive.
When about four miles off fred twice, a. signal
for her to lay to, which she did, and when we
within mile of her Baker could be through
telescope standing by the wheel. No alarm
hibited BY any person board the brig, no sus-
pcions entertained in regard to the purpose Of the
Grapeshot Baker, as be afterwards stated never for
once imagined that he was pursued, and, in common
with the Of the Isabella Jewett supposed that the
Grapeshot in want Of pilot, or that she was warn
ing them against standing too the shore. When
sufficiently to the Isabella Jewett, boat was
lowered for the purpose Of boarding her, taking all the
officers who we're sent in pursuit When we were get.
ting the vessels sde Baker left the wheel and ap
us evidently from spirit Of curiosity but he