The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-27
SCHOONER o0RrEz, OF NEW YORK,

WAS seized on the lSsh April by the kngl6h steamer
Forward, suspicion Of being SLAYER Consul blythe,
1t Havana having Investigated the facts connected with
the SEIZURE found that was high handed and daring
perverson Of the right Of search It appeared that
portion Of her who could not swear the vessel
was SLAYER were put on shore. According 70 the
oaths Of persons, part Of whom passengers
ON board the Oorsez, the captain of the British
cruiser drunk 1t the tme that having taken copies
Of his papers he induced her captain 90 board the
cruiser with him. that when they returned the Cortsz
both considerably excited, and British captain
denied having any papers at ALL and refused TO
turn the passports Of the passengers which had been
handed 10 him for examination.
SCHOONER MOBILE,
When twenty i've miles south Of Key West the 2oh
Of April borne down upon by the Syx The Mobile
hove 70 to speak her. but when within rife shot distance
she commenced firing rifles at her. the balls from which
passed between the main deck and lodged in tho bal
warks of the Mobile. They hauled down the jibs, when
two more shots were fred 1t her boat then sent
and the Mobile boarded, when they overloaded her
papers, the officer In command declared their nten
ton 10 seize the vessel she not having foreign regis
Ter ON board; but Afterwards left without doing SO.
BMa wNaoLD,
On the 18th Of April being bound from Havana 10
Sierra Morena to load molasses when within two miles Of
the anchorage, fred into by English man ofwar
boat The ball passed quite close 10 the captain striking
the mainmsst Upon asking Why they fred into him, the
captain told that IL he did mot hesve to they had
swivel in the boat and they would sink him. They came
alongside and boarded the wngold the commander Of the
party the papers, entered the cabin with
revolver his hand Upon the captain asking him his
name, he refused to give IT, saying t Of his
business"
SHIP JOHN AND ALBERT,
Which arrived 1t New Orleans Sunday last, from
Genoa, fred into Ave times by British war
SHIP IsOoRr,
From Havre 70 New Orleans when OF the south side OF
Ouba the win being quite light British steamer ranged
Alongside and her commander said tina. he wished
nuncate with the ship, her captain had objections
Captain Bryant said he would be glad to receive any
communication the steamer pleased 70 mako. The ship
not requested 70 heave but the steamer ranged
ahead Of the ship and dropped boat, which along
SIDE An officer from her went on board asked where
the ship from and bound but made request
her papers. He stated that the steamer was from Port
Royal Jamaica, and then under sealed ORDERS TO be
opened Oh Cape May The officer asked he could render
the ship any service and being thanked returned TO bis
boat Captain Bryant states that from first TO last the
conduct Of the steamer her officers and men, friendly
He states that his ships hold might have been
filed with negroes for aueht the officer seemed 70
His visit not pryirg in any sense. Captain Bryant
could call TO mind the Of the steamer without
referring 10 the ships log.
BARK JOHN HOWE
Was boarded at and again in the port of sagua
Grande The Captain says that about the 18th Of April
his passage from Havana 70 sagua Grande and when
of Angua, he boarded by boat from the British
steamer BuzzArd and the ofcer command without
any ceremony spraug upon deck and Immediately com
menced askirg questions the vessels name, her
commander where she hailed from, where last FROM
where she bound, her owners name, &C.. and upon
entering the cabin 10y nvtatop) he demanded 70
papers, which shown him. he then departed
Captain ~ states that his ensign then flying and that
had been hoisted the first approach Of the steamer
After arriving at sagua 10 Grande, and while lying In
.ba, port, &v again boarded by boat from the
and his papers demanded, although his ensign
flying His reply was, they 1t the Cons ais Office
The officer then examined the vessel and scrutnzed the
hold me Captain Is of the opinion officer was
intoxicated ct the time He judged from the appearance
Of the man AMI the bold manner In which he acted
Captain Nichols offered him segar he having liquor
on board) which be refused, bu, requested glass OF
water, which given him. lie then departed.
BRIG SAMUEL CHURcHMAr,
From Oenfuegos, when OF Havana, the 11h inst
was spoken by Of the British steamers, the cap
tain Of which inquired where the brig from, but did
not attempt 10 board her.
SCHOONER MARCIA rRIBoU,
OF Buchsport, while lying at sAyua Ia Grande, was
boarded by British naval officer, who requested 70
the schooncr papers, and made several inquiries about
her destination, equipment, &C., and le and again, on
the occasion Of boarding the other vessels whilst lying
the port Of Sagus On the first occasion the captain
ordered 70 heave 10 by the firing Of gun He immedi
siey hove 70, and hossed his ensign. The boat which
belonged English steamer, alongside, and tho
comm andng officer stepped board asked several
questions The destination OF the vessel her tonnage,
Of her cargo, &c. All the desired Information
given him, and he expressed himself satisfied and
ef He was on board fifteen minutes and the detention
Of the vessel altogether . little short of hour
Captain Bray says The oi,cr rather nquisuve but
used insulting language and his conduct respectful
throughout.
BRIG q. rHURsroN
Was among the vessels visited In The port Of sasua 10
Grande, already referred TO- Captain IAmpher reports
he was boarded Sunday In the haroor while Tying q;
anchor by the Second Lieutenant Of the British gunbos
Who requested 10 the ships papers, and aked several
questions In relation 70 the vessel where she bound,
&C. The Captain replied 70 his questions but did
his papers because they deposited ashore, s the
o all American vessels while In port me Ueute
remained board about Eve minutes and behaved
in q very gcnucmanly manner, treating the captAio
with all proper courtesy and respect He armed with
cuuass by his side, we're the in the boat, but
no insolence manifested by any Of the party.
THE BRITISH AND AMERICAN FLEETS.
The British have already on the West India station
fee, Of ships twice and half the number Of guns Of the
American squadron including lbe vessels now In
orders for the Gulf They arc ~ rollo~s;-
the BRITISH pLKEr ON THE WEST INDIA STATION.
Names. Guns. Waves. GAs
Araohne.. Indus ..................s
Asianta ......... 10 Jssseur, steam guuboat..
Brunswick, steamer. Jasper, steam gunboat
Bassisk, steamer. Leopard, steamer. lis