The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-30
Isscape OF the American BARK Adriatic from
Marueilles.


Letters from Marsencs state that American ship,
NE Adraiic had down French steamer, destroying
ana 'per no 81, eSsnu me ,a nIrc I've
udciAlly settled but she surprised the authorities by
stealing on The French government will apply at Wash,
letter from Msrselse, dated Jan TO- gives the fol.
Iowng additional particulars Since yesterday the
rhole town has been talking OF strange affair which
" thought may give rise 20 serious diplomatic
pacatioDs. You remember the fearful collision be.
ween the lyonnas, French steamer, belonging 10 the
Hessrs Gsuther Brothers, and the Adrstic, an Ame-
lcAn ship, when the former vessel fsundered lyon
occasion the American captain left the Of the
tseter without troubling hmrelf about the reeut and
n reaching his destination omitted 70 make any mention
his report OF the unfortunate occurrence. Several
nouths having elapsed the Messrs Gaut learned that
he Adraic ing at anchor in tho harbor of Coat
In order instantly Obtained 10 sequestrste her aud
ring beg here, where stricer surveillance il main.
aibed the pot Captain f~rham lost no time in pro-
eetns against this measure, and appealed 70 oar Tri
bunal of Commerce, in which the peading OF Young
axco,, NJ Aycard, himself American by descent,
rench OF the yonpais appealed 10 the Court a
ppeai at Axs and the cause brought before that
unal when the previous DECISION quashed and the
ship declared lawful prize During the proceed.
bes this latter court the Adriatc unrggcd Captain
urham not the man 70 submit quietly adverse
ntopce and accordingly, with one Of his fe
~. country men, he devised The following scheme The
hp Neahe-, commanded by Captain smith was also
er sequesstop account of heavy debt opntra aed
her, and which had not been paid Captain Smith
rng and resolute fellow, coaived 10 bring her along
de OF the Adriac. The manwuvre being effected the-
cshers cargo shftcd in very short tune the hold
The AdrIatic on board Of -hch nj the same time the
her rigging was transferred The captain then follow.
and at 3 clock in the morning OF Saturday last the
ratc passed the Toilette port AZ this point there is al
avs on duty boat Of the Custom House, and The officer
be was in her, hailed the sap, when Captain Durham
aned over the side care your papers all rRtUi
ked the officer. "Oh, yes" answered the captain.
Nbai hame o your ship'' "1he Moon, replies he
ut W sea the Adrsiic gocs thuugh condeuned IN be
for the benc0I uf i'essrs Gauiher, With her double
rgo Her departure nDt perceived th broad day
hi, aud then complaint was LOGGED, but whole day
p.en lost They say thr the Preec ordered oc' tn
aal war 'adde steamer stationed in the Did port an
ay enc has gone 20 catch the Aoriatc f sne can Sbe
not returned from her chase, selfaring men
INK the american has run into creek alo0g the
ami b coast Captain smith Just before his departure,
ught three guns, oher arms and powder ell Of
lFh were conveyed from the Meahcr % The Adra;ic.
curious affair viii, perhaps, not easily be settled
|progpess of the Leuoct, ~ the IeyIefsep.
Prem the IondOr Tines January rs
yeeterday hort time before the lie had r, acbel Ia
hes, three of the hydi suo machincs ar ard three
ward sct ~ work to The vessel nea,er down
wave She moved in qu'ts, short slirs with the at
~ esse, the gauges OF the fow' hydraulic machines
dse seldom averaging than 10 cwt 10 tho
n, and each clip taking place AZ shor, intervals
with ~ almost total absence of vibration In
rorlrarai eeiv short time distance of i3 feet an
tect inches forward was Accomplished the
" par, showing such a tendency 10 slide away
the least pressure that impossible N regulate
shipis movements with the relative accuracy az
etofore The tide Of this day (Friday) will now give