The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-27

rod to be examined, and found slave deck and every
o.ier PREPARATION made TO receive cargo Of slaves He
nen asked under what Authority they maintained the
American flag s, hosted explanation was given but
shortly Afterwards was lowered and Portuguese Tag
hostea IN us Il, at which Capt Roioraho pronounced
her hs Irizc and proceeded with her to this ior where
they arrived ~ noon on the DIST ut
:, On the go unIo the rstze Court assembled Tor
not On tic 25h tie court aesin in session when
had the cfrortmsy Of being presel in company WITH
Sir George Jackson, II. Il. Ms ConlEissioner Ono oe
the crew, Brazilian by BIRTH was brouet 10 The stand
and after gong through the usual oats, ~ saw nohny
but the truth . he SAID in a numbe If aa
tons put 70 him by the President Of that body, luI
and hs slHpmates were duly shipped at New YORK, 20
on voyage TO sea, and supposed II was To be on
one by Of the shipping nasters Of that city, and thu
he, Ia company with others, embarked ON board oil a
steamer and proceeded down The isbor and was put on
board OF the vessel which laid there at anchor Shortly
aerward three other persons came on board, when
they weighed anchor and put Those three per-
sas proved TO be the captain mate and one passenger
He further said that the captain name was Ioa Benito
DenzanZ. When about ten days out the crew
were ordered down 10 work IN tie hold, to build slave
deck, and then Tor the first time they discovered
the nature Of their voyage. In answer TO question
If he knew the of the vessel he said
he did not supposed from what H. had heard thai
she belonged 70 company OF Portuguese res,ing a.
New York, and who the owoels ri MANY other YES
sells. During the voyage every preparation Wa mde 10
sage they had occasion TO host t ana then tae
American flag WAS made use OF. They arrived on tins
asst, at the place previously described the i7th
ultimo, and on the following morning sail was discover
ed seward which proved to be the Portuguese orig
Sierra do Pillar No one knew on board OF tue vessel
whether she left New York WITH without her papers
The witness further stated that during the pas sage her
Iame erased from her stern. lie did not kaow her
name any OF her crew, in consequence OF none Of
them knowing how 70 read write, and not beng ia
mar with the English language. He said that during
The voyage she was called the star New York, but
1t not her right name He said he heard her cal
name General Iequeno, and il is my opinion the
witness COMPOUNDED General pcdneno with General
ierce vessel that has been suspected before at Rio
Janeiro, under the command OF Jacnth0 Denzanz,
"a well known slave deaer) who was suspected
lurt
to this Benito Denzanz. At Sir George Jatksons Office
saw correspondence between Mr.. Henry +. Howard,
the English Minister At Rio de Janero, and Mr. Antonio
Pauline simpo d'Abren Minister Of Foreign Aflirs Of
Brazil, dated April II, 1854, wherein the hitter Informs
the fo that Don Beno DenzRz in either tho Guerra
or Frzano two slave vessels, had shipped cargo Of
slaves at Novo Rec ondo and that the said Don o had
lone been engaged in the slave trade. His brother,
Jacntho Denzanz strongly suspected las have said
before Rio de Janero about Nay L. 1851 OF pt lnng
slave expedition board Of the American brig General
Pierce, Of which he was the owner and at that period it
the general opinion that her destination might b. tho
coast of Africa Mir. Howard communicated this suspicion
to Mr. Fronsdale, the United States Minister nj Brazil
who Immediately informed the commander OF the United
States ships of war, for their guidance. Commodore
Salter commanding United States squadron, received
offer from Admiral Henderson, of the British squadron to
place at his disposal the steam vessel Rlenan to
assist or cooperate with any United States cruiser he
might dotach to watch the General Pierce. Comno-
dOre Satcr wishing to Illustrate any design OF Den
2anZ, accepted the operation of Admiral Henderson,
The General PIERCE it thus seems, then the subject
of much attention Mt Rio de Janeiro by the American
English, and Brazilian officials Another point which
makes me strongly suspect this vessel to be the General
Pierce is, that she to the description gwen OF
her. viZ:That she is full rugged brig Of about
hundred tons measurement, and that she at New
York about the time this vessel is reported have left
there.
The Prize Court assembled again the 9th ult and
fully condemned her legal prize to the Sierra do
Pillar, and her continued to remain in prison until
their trial in the Judicial Court should take place. which,
! understand, will be convenient. do not
think there are, from appearances, any true Americans
among her crew for there had been undoubtedly they
would have applied for protection, they have had
abundant opportunity for so doing. Should they apply,
every exerton OF this commercial agency will be used
for their protection
Trusting you will find this suitable TO your request Of
this morning, remain, your most obcdient servant,
AUG ARCHER SILVA,
Acting United States Commercial Agent.
J. W. LIVINGSTON, Esq, Com. U. s. ship St. Louis