The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-15

pssesuy Of auest3u or easuAss,, IRON well established
e.d ,.Sl.twe and asks Nat the eosr while On board
vas ssmpsaossA, WIN . lxsie close, susly sivlisy.
ASAissonal information given mo personally BY Captain
laurent OF the brig A. A. Chapman Of gasoonsde the
payt Of me Brilsh boarding officer and responding bad
cage ~ over pete complimentary, not being material
70 The hsue and purely personal characer leave o.
non my report, giving only the facts ~ sworn 70.
every vessel boarded stopped u see had been
commanded by Bartlett, or had The same nrn discretion
control, tho trouble would have been settled by this
time; or, ct least The evil complained Of would have be
ssms much less Offensive, matter what the instruc
tsss upon which this fright Of search" Ia based from
what source derived. The consistency Of the declara
tons from all the officers Of the various cruisers made
when explanation asked for their stoppsge and detsn
ton Of vessels Of the United States, chow conclusvey
that they were acting under "oicia circular" from
undoubsed md elevated authority.
One other vessel has arrived at this port in the last day
two which boarded this side of the Banks but the
captain declines taking the trouble TO report st the United
States Consulate and does mot wish 70 have advised
owing the casualty Of birth and early associations Tn
Of like character with others, but perhaps with
less oensveness after learning something Of the history
Of the master and under the genial influence Of glass
Of non.commital
The British war steamer Devastation, Commander
Walker, arrived the Sd inst days from Bermu
d. bringing dispatches from the Admiral OF the British
West India Squadron. We Aaue many to the
yeQf re mission, b. presume the British Consul General
has not communicated any Information he may haze
ceiped From the conversation Of the Commander should
infer at the bcuigcreM piratca conduct Of the
ders Of e Syr and Bssard not approved, and that The
back doscn already commenced Fere any right
10 Justify uha has been done the stoppaoe of or one
hundred and ,oety vessels belonging to the United States,
the right should be pursued regardless Of consequences
The United States steamer Water Witch, Command
Rodgers arrived In this port at half past eight O'Clock
morning OF the 5th ct the time another United States
sgnaed to the eastward (the Fulton,
Commander Almy), causing considerable excitement IN
the city, boat from the Fulton with the Commander,
into port about N, TO hold consultation at
the United States Consulate.
Commander Rodgers at twelve NJ, called on the Osp-
tain General accompanied by Thomas Savage ESQ.,, Acting
Consul General This interview perfectly satisfactory
ehsnan administration full The reception was in the
usual frank urbane and courteous style Of the chief
Ra%Se, n s ~ me
invitation which had been transmitted early In the
day, through Mr. Savage
In this Office the conversation little in the
order Of the John Bull diplomatic tactics:-
Gad 10 you, Captain Rodgers-had pleasant voy-
he haSs ssn
vessels Of 10 this quarter that they hold their
countymen under observation, as their flag has been
trade 1t will be great relief 10 her Majesty cruisers
who have suffered much from the onerous duties imposed
upon them.o
In this interview was shown that the British cruisers
had been acting under instructions for the British African
ooaat squadron in 1919; but the hiatus not filed
time in their application 10 the coast Of Cuba and the
order by which made effective here not inquired
for by those who were in search after the facts which
have led to such Q simultaneous assault upon the
mercai marine Of the United Sstes began continued
through the last ninety days Some new light with the
So.s sst aSout Sc ioS Of narcS . upon the gun
Another very singular fact in relation 10 and association
with this new zeal and activity -Na ressel under the
is coast pAseh not honest hdring proper protection
in legal papers, legal cargo and, for dugM kroc, cA
esS us Sroaas & aS m aS ass
hape been boarded, 0hen al sight they soa honest
traders, because he fog Of the United States Aas been
rsry much dbsed BY being made TO protect the iniqitos
slaue tTdtfc."
One vessel the Same been practically captured
(by the styx) and robsed-the Cortez While all this
poured into convince reason plead
apology for the gross outrages committed upon
& our sns s ns 2. our will
Since the 10th Of Marcn-twelve weeks, or ess-
twenty five or twenty cagoes Of Africans have been
landed the shores OF Cuba and the vessels
has been British cruiser although they are
Jealous in searching and moestpg innocent merchant
these vessels that were seen BY any Of
the many gunbosss Is singular II not suspicious.
Consulate 70 thai Of Bsohsr Jouaihar Commander Aimy
OF the Fulton found, ana ocsa marsrs talked
IL Is underBtOod
that the boarding our vessels causing them lay TO-
must be given up forthwith BAT he 10 labor under
wrong ided derived from the commander Of the gnboat
jasper" hdt rcssels decline socnq their flag tchen
siealled for that purpose" that is not huea tricky in
usption Of tie jasper in hopes make h g,6lity
The commander the Jasper boarded Water Witch
with permisson) at sea before she arrived here and
made good deal OF fair weather, in the prudent esta
oa OF our gallant commander, Rodgers The captain OF
the Jasper had pever intended any dsrespect the
flag insulting annoyance TO citizens upon the
highway" Docs the testimony, as far - has been
received without any national feeling being permitted
70 mingle in the matter, justify seal tho truth Of
the words Of the captain Of the Jasper, or other
BIi!lsh officials who Jingle 70 sse same tune sudden.
obtuse n II does I do not know that the captain Of
the Jasper has been very orensve-the excuses are
teal well insoent The scrmmagc before
breath OF war troubles the waters. There will be
o @
chalmers falling upon with forco not 70 be resisted,
mngns with disagreeabie whining, which, from the
ridiculous association almost makes smile In pity
that nation 20 proud-so lofty In thoughs-ahould
30 condescend, and with ALL be meraby represented
adoat.
Letters from Lord Napier by the Black Warrior gave
caution here that working, and better counsels wl DO
Needed. The Hon. Joseph I. Crawford-who Ia model
representative Of his countxy-has power the
val authority but he win always do what he believes 70
be honest and right, In all the political action that may
tight light ~ ''N -''''s ''-' ''' '' = '''
On the morning OF the bth After was known that the
commander Of the wser Witch ~ the United States
Consulate many OF the captains OF vessels
United States called there for advice and learn how far
they compelled 70 submit themselves 70 British autho
rhy think they ADVISED only 70 show their cooss
and keep their which right but at the
Commander Rodgers seemed think that many YES
sells had declined running up their flags until guns had
compelled them, IN which he In Our CONNER
cia marine have never objected 70 showing their Tag
when signaed for by the flag Of British OF war,
general thing They too proud Of the banner ever
10 decline giving 70 the breeze when required
or two Of carcessne may have oocurred-po more-And
the excuse 10 IN invention.
I am compelled 10 notice this erroneous Information
given to Commander Rodeers 20 particularly, because IL
ueged the part OF the Jasper and others 10 help In
the excuse for their Illegal conduct towards the