The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-04-17

prisonment Of Dr. Charles A. Peck American citizen
visiting the island OF Cuba for the benefit 81 his health
This act Of Spanish tyranny when looked into in con-
nexion with the character Of Dr. Peck and his physical
condition is Of the fragrant outrages yet perpe-
trated by the hired oscals Of her Spanish Majesty.
The committee appointed al that meeting, consisting Of
Edwin o. Perrin and William K Stafford, esqrs. counsel
ors-ailaw Of that city and Dr. Lyman Fisk, the family
physician Of Or Peck arrived here yesterday, and had
long interview with the President and Secretary Of State
We learn that the committee through their chairman, nr
Perrin, stated the fun history Of DR. Ps and inn
prsonment received By them through private adves nom
Cuba, corresponding almost precisely with the official
dispatches received by the State Department from active
and energetic consul al Havana
Dr. Fisk gave full statement Of the that led Dr.
Peck visit Cuba-tha il ia accordance with his
advice and solely for the benefit or his health Ills feeble
condition and utter physical ncapagiy engage In any
ibusering movements have been fully made known to
our government by orr Havana who visited him
in prison after his removal from Puerto Principe that
city
We have been furnished with the following document
mbodyng concise history Of pr Peck the particulars Of
bis arrest and the substance Of the committees demands
upon this government ia his behalf:
Ths latest Cuban Meeting 81 ne Friends Of Dr.
Clds A. Psck--A Degradation Despatched 70 Washing
| tom CaH for a Public Demonstration.
AT meeting of the friends Of DR. Charles A. Peek, held
No ga East Broadway called on the intelligence Of his
recent arrest on motion OF Henry c. Banks ESQ, Mr. Phil
lip Prchard selected chairman and Mcssrs George
f. Alden and Sidney A. Kopman, Of the Smithsonian Hotel
secretaries.
The chairman stated the object Of the meeting TO be to
devise means aid the liberation Of Or Charles A.
Peek Of this city that the meeting was almost spont
neousvery short time having elapsed since the reception
Of intelligence OF the aud Incarceration OF DR. Peck
The chairman stated that Dr. Peck left this city tor Cuba
on the recommendation of his physician Dr. Lyman Fish
Of this city that he has conpexon whatever with any
political society in Cuba in this city having the design
of influencing the political condition OF that island
Ian nf al NYu
from Puerto Principe dated April instant detailing the
OF DR. r. at that place and his partner former
student OF the Doctor in this city DR. was arrested ~
midnight his trunks ransacked and he brualy nsulted
Dr. p. was confined in stable among horses and cattle
surrounded by filth The letter states that the physician
ia attendance freely expressed bis doubts OF his health
1 long confined in his present prison.
The letter received by friend of DR. Peck in this
city and gives that they know OF no reason why
\ he is arrested.
1 Mr. H. o. Banks then addressed the meeting advoca
ting adoption of resolutions embracing the case of Dr.
Peck and expressive of the Of the meeting upon the
subject of Cuban outrages.
On notion the suggestion was adopted and Messrs,
Banks Perrin, Quincy, Alden, and Roe appointed as
committee TO draught resolutions.
Mr. Ira Buchanan suggested that the subject be laid be-
fore the Spanish consul with full information.
Upon the of the committee the following resou
tons were read and adopted:
Whereas we the personal friends Dr. Charles A. Peck
of this city have with feelings of deep regret received
liable information of his arrest and Imprisonment on
about the 9Th of April inst by order Of the cnpangenera
knowledge of the noensve character and quiet hnb
It's of Dr. Peck and well knowing that he visited the
island Of Cuba for the benefit Of his health the advice
OF his ply scian aud fully assured that such and inn
prsoumen have resulted from misrepresentation
of the authorities therefore, be it
RESOLVED That memorial be speedily forwarded to the
Secretary Of State mbodyng the facts connected with DR.
Pecks visit to the island Of Cuba, and urging immediate
action OF the government in his behalf not with view Of
screening him from any punishment authorized by the
laws of Cuba Tor any violation thereof but simply pro-
his rights American citizen, and to insure his
comfort aud health during such time he may be necesa
rily incarcerated,
Resoiped That while view with profound respect the
authority and dignity Of all governments and reprehend
with unconditional severity any encroachment upon,
violation of their laws by citizens Of the United States
still feel just pride and confidence in that protection
and security guaranteed to every citizen Of this republic by
its laws and in this view soemnly and with confidence
demand Of government such protection to DR. Peck in
his present condition shall be alike just TO the government
Of Spain and honorable to the United States.
Respectfully submitted.
HENRY G. BANKS,
Chairman.
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