The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-14
The Nicaragua FiIibussers In Nor folk.

prem the Norfolk Herald, Jan. III
We publish below the letters Of Com. Dornn,
dant OF the Navy Yard and Lieut. A. Bryson command
OF the ship Saratoga, In TO letter from Mayor
Ferguson in regard 10 the landing Of Gen Walkers
In this city, In their destitute condition. The Mayer In
his letter Lieut. Bryson, explained the ordinance In
gard TO landing paupers city without making pro
vision for their maIntensnce:-
l.. s. smr SARATOGA, NAVAL ANCHORAGE
NospOIk, Jan II, 1858 K
To his Honor +. y. fkRousos Mayor Of City OF Nor
Yours Of th. date has been received and in answer
would state that my instructions from Commodore ros
A. Dornin wsre TO permit Gen Walkers party 70 leave
the ship Those instructions have obeycd 70 the letter
None OF hose who went ashore forced 10 do
viii take the liberty OF giving you the precise words OF
permitted 10 leave the ship, the government has
authority 10 dezin them" will not permit any more OF
Walkers party TO leave without further orders, and Will
A BRYsoN, Lieut. Q. s n.
CoxxASpASrs OryTcx
Navy Yam, Go-rvRr. Jan. y, 1855
To bis Honor y. y. FxRGrsoS, Mayor Of the city OF
Your communication Of the 7ih instant addressed Ito
the ocer in command Of the United states ship sara
togs |" has been referred by said offcer 10 com
mand 0jeutcnant A. Bryson), and beg leave respect
fully 10 that has not been the intention on Lieut.
Bryson any other Of the officers 20 violate any 70
spect, the ordinances Of the city Of Norfolk
I should regret very much " sees penalty inflicted
him executive orders which would be dangerous
him 10 disobey Again, sir, Lieutenant Bryson was not
the persos command when the Saratoga was brought
here but Commander " Chaiard and he not acting on
his own responsibility but under the orders Of his IN
mediate superior. Captain Paudins therefore the only
offence with which Lieutenant Bfyson chafgesbe " for
permitting them 10 land But how he 10 prevent
~ The laws extend such authority IN him,
can I see that there is any ordinance nhcting q
penalty for doing other than bringing paupers
into the city OF Norfolk. Moreover, these we're
not brought here ~ paupers persons likely 10 become
chargeabe n your city, but who had violated
the laws OF the United States and such liable 10 ndct
ment before the United states courts Certainly, then.
you win not question The rights Of the government officer
or any enc else 70 bring offender into city for the
purpose OF being tried, and may be punished by the
proper authorities do that these Of Gen.
Walkers have violated the laws for which they Jud be
punished but that they brought here under sup
posed volaon-thereore prisoners not paupers; and
10 their guilt innocence the commanding officer had
right TO inquire, eny far his control over them
extended THIS has been done, and Lieut. Byson notified
that he had authority 10 desin them. What was he
then 70 dos How could be detan themS cannot think,
your honor-wth whom certainly much discretion Is en-
tusted--wouid INFECT punishment any one for the
taking Of two alternatives, either Of which in violation
Of law when the person violating forced into the
dilemma. TIiCS. A. DORNIN, Commandant
CsryD Srarxs Sur SARATOGA, Jan. Q, 1855.
notice In your paper Of the sth instant card signed
by Captain W. Buttrcks and number Of others stating
that they forced TO leave the vessel Tor of
proper provisions and comforts ("
Captain should be the lsst TO complain for shortly
after he brought bis family wife and two chdren) on
board they invited into the cabin by Commander
cbaard and the port stsrccm was given up for their
sole use.
They took their meals with and had The same fare "a
Commands G. and the s,eersge officers who with
him.
IN regard TO the other undersigned Nc.rasuass. ~
would simply state thai they received same ration
Che liquor excepted) Issued 70 the Of the
ship BANCROFT GHERARDI,
Lieutenant United sssses Navy