The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-24
Our Washington Correspondence.

WASHINGTON, Sent. %, 1883 ;
The Case Of the SIdrr EthoThe Reroa Captain Tcnse,sd
sods taken 10 Bosto'-Ne1s f,sm New Grosoda-7ae
Fraser Riuer Gold Mines, &c.
The more the matter Of the captured aver Echo con-
sidered IN its various points of view tho the gov
crnment realizes its Importance The FIRST great question
Is that OF pracy-whethcr the carrying slaves rc rgh
seas purchased the of Africa from those who
conquered them and hold them in the most slavery
TO shvehoding country, Cuba, is piracy-whether it
is piracy under any act of Congress treaty. and il the
constitution or the United States recognizes such act of
carrying slaves piracy, and any act of Congress
treaty mako that piracy which the constitution docs
not recognise SUCH This understood will be the
most important question TO be argued the trial Of tho
rcputed captain Of the Echo, which will commerce
shortly in Boston.
The first question: Is understood, will be that Of CO.
jurisdiction Of the court the defendant claiming
can only be tried according to law at Key West where the
Dolphin first anchored.
There papers national flag found board the
Echo Putnam when captured everything Of the kind
having been sunk with deep lead previously.
Townsend will defend himself also on the plea that he
not captain, and but passenger but the Of
the New Orleans Custom House show that the "uinan of
New Orleans, - cleared for St. Thomas, TOWNSEND,
mander 9th March last has been ascertained that
sho did not go to ST. Thomas From the American protec
ton Of tho mate, Mr.. T. Bates, which found his
person. shown that he cleared in the Putnam Echo
on bin March, showing the Identity or tho vessel.
Tho conduct Of Lieutenant Mafnt commander Of tho
Dolphin having been called in question by tho
men of both tho North and South il is proper 10 state that
be could not with proprety have acted differently under
the peculiar circumstances OF tho and his instructions
Ho had but very short time decide in this case
and no TO guide him. The Department approves
Of his conduct
Lieutenant Mabt's first impulse land them at Key
West; but, considering the mprobabty Of being able 10
land the captured negroes there and the length Of time
would require to communicates with Washington he pru
IDENTITY determined TO send them to Charleston where tho
department would he tcegraphed immediately, and e.
pecay as there was fair wind for the latter port He
afterwards discovered he could not land them Key
West Lieutenant Mait would have taken them to Bos-
tom but from the long passage be feared great los Of
life. The cusiom II similar is 10 take the officers and
crew Of tine captured vessel on board the manof- war
making the capture In THIS deemed sufficient
10 take the captain am better - leave the others The
reason Townsend taken to Boston that the Mar
sha at Key West, in the absence Of the other federal
officers did not feel sufficiently authorized to receive him.
and consequently there appeared to be other aterna
tive than take him TO Bosonhe place Of destination
OF the Delphnaccording to the orders az the Navy he
partment dated July u, nearly month beforc the
capture.
The financial policy OF ospinas administration in New
Granada has placed that republic in position OF ere lit
tbat has not been attained for time past All
ploys Of government have been paid their back pay
full and hope INDUCED that in few years the credit OF
the republic will be good abroad il Is ut hons.
Such state OF things in part be attributed 10 abJ
isng the standing and to the economy Of the admin
istration. What contrast between Monagas, exPrcs
dent Of Venezuela and President Ospinal Ospnas Sec
rotary Of tic Treasury i Senior Ygnaco Enterez
senior LIMO &c foilpo secretary of fcTclgn AairS IN
New Granada during haIarnos administration, has
Gently published remarkable treatise on mathematics.
The newspapers speak highly Of it.
The 10th of July is the Fourth Of July of Granada.
They celebrate it with great rejocings bull fighting, fire.
works and other demonstrations.
The following Characteristic advertisements clipped
rom paper published in the region Of the gold
element Here, where but few months ago the foot 81
civilized man had rarely trod, thousands
their way TO the gold fields. ITO miners no longer de-
pend upon Mr. Bulls permit 20 ascend Fraser river but
now going on the trail" BY the way of Belinghan
Bay and up to Thompsoas river thus turning
around the Englshmans custom house vessels Of war IL
cens.ng agents, and other royal distractions
EMPIRE RArcH. 20 miles from Whatcon the trail
III Biunenihai N. Phillips, propreors, keep always
hand large and line assortment OF provisions and luors,
suitable tor miners outfits The cling public also be
accommodated with meals aud lodging Plenty of Lfas, and
good water for any number Of animals. Give us call.
SUMMIT LAKE HousT, the trail TO Thompsons rycrJ.
Townsend Co. propreors. The public respectfully in
formed that tie above spacious and conmodons house hiss
Gently been opened for the accommodation of the travelling
miners th. gold fields where they be- entertained
reasonable prices ferry boat plying the lake has
been constructed and win convey
rates Feed Tor horses aud cattle at cheap rates.