The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-08
Arrival Of REVERE at Savannah HIS Arrest

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The steamship Huntsville, from New York, came
up 70 the city few minutes past four o'clock p. NJ.
yesterday, and the firing of her gun the signal
for an immediate congregation of large crowd
ON the wharf all intent upon getting sight of the
famous gallant, De REVERE, who reported to be
on board and in pursuit of his inamorata. Miss
Blornt. The ship was some time settling down into
Der berth, and " was not little amusing TO witness
the evidences of curiosity that manifested them
selves in the anxious crowd. The air was excessively
hot and close under the bluff, but this triing ncOn
veDience seemed not 10 impair, In the slightest de-
gree the interest Of the assembled multitude i'm the
hero Of the occasion and certain events that awaited
him.
The steamer having neared the wharf, Sheriff
PreDdergast was the first TO 60 aboard, followed by
certain suspicious looking gentry, for all the world
IS if they were charged with Of the delicate of
fees of the law. Upon consulting the list of passen
gers the Of De Riviere did not appear bnt the
captain politely informed the Sheriff that Que Lewis
David correspondent in every particular with the gen.
tleman who was the object of his search. This Mr..
David being pointed ont the Sheriff gently took him
aside, addressed him by his proper name, which he
acknowledged and informed him that he was his
prisoner by virtue Of two warrants issued at the in
stance OF Colonel r. >. BOunt-one TO keep the peace
towards the said Blount and the other for the alb
duction Of the daughter of the informant from the
State Of Alabama, with the intention of deflement.
The law Of Alabama makes this offence punishable
10y confinement In the penitentiary; and Col Bount
We learn clearly make good the charge by proofs
now in his possession, that gallant Lothario was
~ the date Of the abduction married to lady in the
State of New York.
The ZCuave took the awkward circumstances that
had 80 suddenly come upon him with much GOODNESS
aud composure. lie acknowledged the authority OF
the Sheriff. aud ex dressed entire willingness 20 do his
bidding. The stage having been run aboard and se-
cured 10 the steamer, an immense crowd immediate
y tLTongcd the cabin Of the vessel until the air was
almost suflocating The Zouave was quietly seated
In the ait part OF rhe saloon by the side OF the Sheriff.
and earnestly engaged in COW ers alton with gentle
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the whole. line looking man. some six feet in
height. well proporfoned $50 far we could Judge
while be was Ia sitting posture), dark hair aud
eyes, while bis general aspect is more German than
French patch Of court plaster on his right cheek
marked the wound recently received in duel at No
bile. lie Is evidently travelled man aud has
learned to brave the up bill points in the journey of
life, and TO look with the eye Of philosopher upon
every fate.
Matters havirg become somewhat, Quiet on the
deck Sheriff Prendercast came ashore with his pri.
soner when both entered buggy and drove down
tho blun. This movement revived the sensation and
the crowd rushed down the Bay, hating AZ every
block 10 be prepared for q sight when the party
should drive up into the city. The buggy eventual.
ly emerged from below and was folio red by the
multitude TO Justice Connell' Office nj the corner of
Bull and Bryan Streets where full bench of Jns.
tces, composed Of Messrs. ConDell Staley and Rus
eel. were convened for preliminary examination
Of the matters charged in the warrants.
Nessrs. Bacon and Levy appeared for the State
snd Joseph Gananl, Esq, for the prisoner. Some
discussion occurred the point Of Jurisdiction but
II being late. the further consideration OF the case
was postponed until today. In the meantime Can't.
&c REVERE committed 10 Jail.
The next sitting Of the magistrates will he held at
the court house and learn IL II the intention of
Capt. dc Rivieres counsel 10 place Mrs. Blount and
her daughter upon the stand. The scene will doubt
less be rich and command full house.
u is said that these ladies continue 10 he thorough
ly identified in feeling with the accused and main
tain that the LEGAL proceedings against him are an
outrage upon right and justice. Mrs. b. has offered
to deffay all the expenses Of the defence. Upon the
whole IL - curious case, but perhaps we may get