The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-22

frranslassd from Ia CronicA Of New York, Feb. 90
The following communication has been transmitted 10
o. Tor publication | number Of toAAy-
NE kxw YcRx HERALD published short time ago the
Asrsss Of Herman I0msr, whom the Peruvian tribunals
actually trying for having organized in New Ysrk and
New Orleans an expedition against Peru
The documents found In the possession OF the deem
can't contain the negotiations carried this city with
hsssrs Vanderbilt Fitzgerald and Tracy eoncerning the
purchase Of the steamer Cortez which 10 be deliver
"a san Francisco and u sail for Paama TO tAse on
board there the men, and munitions proceeding
from me United States, by means OF which new ciVn
war In that republic wss 70 be carried into effect
The mission with which Toner went to New York, AL
hcueh the public al large not sware OF ~ wss no s
siso friends Of the republic Of Peru Thus from the
70 the last day OF his coming aud going bses hs cos
Duct closely watched, and there were no DOUBTS e't
concerning the nusl object he proposed 10 himself 70
achieve.
On the 9th of August he went on board the steamer
Rogots, in Huscbo the north Of Calao, having re-
manned concealed hs boat behind one OF the SHIPS AZ
anchor there until the watch had retired HIS emoarka
ton, having been effected this way violation OF
che regulations existing the Peruvian ports and the ON
GERS Of the steamer BY toeraing or permitting this clan
desttIe enbarkAton, committed fault which al least
or the oath Of september Aspnwall ooardth
Star the West shen the attention OF the Peru
Wan Consul at Panama had been already directed 10
INVASION which, starting from the United States, TO
proceed TO the eastern coast OF South America
HE legation OF Peru in this republic likewise in
OF the project which about 70 be carried OUT
and OF the propositions addressed in this city TO deren
persons, 70 the end Of procuring and munitions
destination 10 Peru; but the facts which had been
gathered being insufficient proof for entering legal suit,
preferred 70 let the vaccination follow
until the government Of Peru should be offered oppor
rni;y Of obtaining all the documents and testimony
which night be required by the stricte-t justice.
Therefore, Loner not interfered with in this
Try and Above to without the least obtacle
Of the proofs necessary for subecng him TO the judgment
o. the tribunals
This is en- rSsus the history OF the incidents anterior
TO the est of Iomer The has been old by the
NEW YORK HERALD
The government Of the United States faithful to its
promises OF preventing neutrality Avs from being
violated will show lees zeal than that which Great Br
tain exhibited with regard % the expedition Of the Colon
hian General Flores less energy than that Of small
South American republic Chle) which in the year 1887
reduced 30 nothing the expedition which them like that OF
to-day had been fitted by spectators for
susatng the amentable political corpse of President
technique.
Ere long the will arrive, which, in all probability
Will confirm the legal authenticity OF the documents in
the Iomer case and TIL then is 10 be believed that the
government Of this republic for its honor and without
The Peruvian Legation being put under the Necessity of
making the claims would have right to, Will maintain
and Fitzgerald vioa,os OF the laws and enemies Of
the credit and interests of the United states
TBs CASE OF CAPT, c, JEFFERSON IN PERU.
Translated from la Cronica OF Feb. 20
C. NJ jefferson, citizen Of the United states or Ameri
citizen las he styles himel appeals TO the peoples
justice OF is nation against the Peruvian government,
the Minister Peupoteutary the Uued Lima
and the Consul OF the nation at Calao and from the
bottom OF his prison presents himself a victim OF the
attempts of the and Of the Incidence with which
Others neglect their official duties. His appeal has been
to some Of the newspapers which have the largest
circulation amongst the masses so that the insti-
cations OF the spirit Of races national pride.
justice and humanity ali together wounded AT blow
may End under the shelter of their popularity more
ready and energetic echonstgatons to which the letter
written IN the castle Of Caao and published by the New
YORK HERALD, looks for its principal support
For toe reason that ia all parties there is deep
sympsthy with great misiorunes, and that all eyes !
eagerly follow the details Of them, the character of
victim 1.-THE most interesting in human comedy is at the
same time the mos, difficult the most delicate and that
which requires the greatest address and the most
actor OF small talent TO public and laughter
TnH has happened in the case OF Jefferson
Jefferson charged in Calao with taking the Peru
bark Teresa Terry TO Manila and China. Tue owner
OF the ship, who since received alarming information
With regard 10 him. had neither time the possibility
replace him. and contened himself with putting on board
supercsrao J. NJ Vhon with taking away the funds
90 board Der and WITH carrying them with himself nm on
Jefferson, after having left Caso, altered bis
and steered for CAPE Horn NJ Duble the chief officer
OF the bark, Non the pilot, ana the the greater
part OF whom peruvisns, refused take any part
IN ins proongaion Of the voyage which, besides being
preJuoicla 10 the interests Of the proprietor
fracon Of the orders he bad given Then Jefferson put
ITe.e for week IN arrest distributed amongst the
mariners the fupctiors the officers made them the
proposition TO sail for Japan, sell the bark there
The sailors refused 20 lend their aid the robbng Of
Peruvian properly ana exasperated by the brutal con
OF The captain towards taem, exposed Dubls and
m CONSEQUENCE wbereot these TWO os.ers deprves Jer
ferson Of the Of the bark away from him
the arms with which he frequenty threatened them, and
Allowed him TO stay on BOARD as he was passenger;
only after several scandaous and afer having
seized the act Of setting IRE 70 the ship be put in
TrI-op, snd IL THIS state conveyed to Manila.
~
occurred board the Teresa Terry Immediately
brought, gave judgment az nst Jefferson, in spite
Of the petitions be addressed Cousa OF the Uoed
states The latter refused 70 support hin convinced rs he
o. "a ustc" with Which the tribunals the country
dec Jared MIN guilty according TO the laws and Of the posi-
use crimbaliy 81 his anterior conduct The Consul, as
punishment for hs refusal, hal 10 submit the most
Outrageous hses the part Of the American citizen"
Afterwards Jefferson CHINA solicited the pro-
lection Of The British authorities Hong Kong longer
citizen Of the United states, but British subject
The British AUTHORITIES their decision Owledged the
justice Of the With regard To jefferson
and eft with the Peruvian government the hnal settle
a.EeJ from Mr. Terry twho then whampoa the per
sons favor Of being permitted 10 take With him the
Br-h subiecta favor Nj Terry hssened to acceie to-
IN order t. deliver hmscf from his turbulent guest
The bark 1ercsa Terry anu the ship board Of which
Jefferson was arrived on the same day at san fraac,co
where tho spread that tho Chinese who were
beard the bark bad been received there passengers
and were 70 be conveyed TO Peru 70 be sold there
slaves. This calumDy stirred up the whole population
the ship surrounded by a number boats
filed with Chinese, who evidently shOwed hottie
ton, sno from whose assault she could Dot deliver herself
Otherwise than by having herself immediately taken 10 tow
by steam tug and by continuing her course
In The imminent danger wherein the Teresa Terry found
herself Threatened a. she va ~ most upnst ana violent
Assault. impossible q avoid the Illegal OF esv.
Ing The anchorage without sny permit the captain rescrv
iDg 70 himself the rghi justyng before the authorities
cPeru aud p'eseuce 81 che Minister 81 the Uniied
tie Looessty wherein The officers Of the ship hsd been
Jeeson arrived al Callao little sfer the Teresa Terry
ne trial and judgnen; which had taken piece in Ma
Mia, anu which hRd been handed over the Peruvian
authorizes convinced Mr.. Clay OF the obligation under
which lie no 10 commit the dignity aud credit Of hts
nation by supporting the unjust pretensons 81 de
eArei guilty By the spanish authority, repulsed
BY his pfvper consul, abandoned by the Br
t-h autbOFit4es, and Who bad been three
times the port Of causing ir a fraudulent way
~ citizen OF friendly republic the loss OF portion Of
BIZ properly Thus neither TIE Minister Penipotentisry
the Consul OF the Untac willing 10 con
tnue the protection with which the beginning they had
favored be recsDston. until new crime 10 obge
them 60 give him entirely w % the aston Of the judicial
power
1b- crime Wa bic attempt Of assassination Of capain
Iube, who, thanks 70 bis presence OF mind aud vxor
euccceded IN taking the dagger from the hands OF
JereTton and delivering him up 10 che agents Of pocc
n judgment pronounced by the original Judge In Cal
iao by the courts OF justice has been
formab 10 the most Acrupuous Observance OF the laws
II order avoid any prctcxt for unjust and exorbau
csmstons Of which former years there have been
yersl examples - di-sgreeabe memory
The Judgment against jefferson condemns him 10 two