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Cholera.

Il ftHkf DAN lS-SiR:Ihe benefits have rrcciv-
SS td from thc use of Your invaluable remedy The Pain
kto ~ ius's m" 10 word praise ENlmrrurc
has cunN ihrc that for aet, Indigestion Pain in the
H"nafh ar any Other part Of ic system tlls ri.
1rrt"4 l,$Hcntery, 'pare a.. there nothing better
tlth Inv Pain Killer. this recovered from sryrr.
attack ~ The SICK Headache, b! Ai Ipunid, taken
thirty minutes intcrva' hot u,,r
confident ihtt, through bltsny tiAI saved M, From,
i''r rti'irt during the Travelling amid heat
"u ~ cHl 81 iet and constant!
atmosphere, stem !ai,y prcd n,.d to 4, scenery al
hth accompanied with pam, Tor which ill.,, PAIN .Itilr " a.
s'N"rc'"! rcisa Il spoonful curing wnr, a in AN
h"'r, ar III li most, hal day. have
OF Disrucit btihs curei by Ia the teeth II md
shop tir ibpiacc Grainr for liz General u.
's fl" u from me ms nns'rr testimonial tivor
"' !'dtN d. L. Ttl Lp:, Js., Minister al the tiosp.l
a 81 thtGiiSCoais, Bronchitis Astnnla.' rD.ii " ior.
10y m "hth. Diseases of tho Throat Lungs mil
thu '"ir t'ei and iaihi remedy, DIX. WsTARs Bnsau OF
NlL3 thERKN. ~ ~
says wellknown Eiitor:-"This il truly Baaam and
blessing 10 Ndids
Wild Cherry, the baSimic properties of tar nu or n ,s
l-rclchis with migci true princpl M rn,
i,F! are All atnlc, and therefore sure in ,tri
.onIhs '"lS assumption. and Bronch troubles disappear
a''f ''s aiihlc influence though charmed away Ibl
ID. II" h"lclht has ever attained
Wis''t'' - much good rs This renowned Baisanlr
49, tAsSNllLE, Ga, February &c, i>.A
~ 'h' eNHe7 "i Your travelling Agent give Won n ,tnn.
mth my Experience IN the of Dr. Wi.trs Bal. an, nr
VIM merry. nave been it for Years in m, Gtn,ly
hT 'is ami Coughs, and have found the , ,irri,.
rthlri: iiliI / nave .yt.
f'f st' ana Gods IN children know 1t 10 be an cxc,l
'''' '"'''''h Respectfully yours,
The gcna!nc article always has The written si,nl,, -, "
h iFs "h .i' wrapper, and Tor seb all rcsr,, rnf
g>lS everywhere. "'' ~ "
repaired by :. W. FOWLE " co. l.a,ray and FIR s,,,.
L. lugi', Imlheil C. H.; all Druggists md 49,
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Sruh roMADr.-# rr,uc'. s,lek rorua;es-Bark, White
- anC BruWn--ior s,i. al, i. II. rIlOMrSoN's
:i.lA ITS IRA. Store
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Petersburg Fair.

s~% CERTIFICATES OF HEMBEl;sIllP in the Union
Agricultural society, cntling the holder Ia and
At the price of single passage will be SUPER
Mt, ndan Birds advertisements be obtained on application
o BURROUGHS, SiIAFER x co,
oct 2i-dts 104 Main Street
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II. p. & Ct. \, III, ilt.r
(Ssloct sso,s to s Diag"'%, a A."
@Z<%M WILL keep constant! ON n"' II
s-S kinds OF EUl.Nl1 URf, 81 ~, y"
IL which they will bc pleas"
sAss and patrons vi ;. Didg'i'u
generally. hand lar
They also keep constantly on hah US:
metallic BURIAL CASES, Of M i s,o
WOODEN OOFFINS, of ever, dtsff' al
attention to the undertaking bus'I,['' a. \,
feb 25-dActs -
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tLIICO v,
IL &C. M"rsate str 1, London, Tor FIRE AND LIFE rs.
~ STRANGE, I'll Home and Abroad Established in $40
and Incorporated by Special Act OF Parliament.
tAIIl 10 99s. $40 10
Inc i"IrtS al lhis nplh! not only hv a
large til but also 10y the unnc personal responsibility
Of nearly 1909 Shareholders.
\. ALEXANDER.
june >ly Agent in Lynchbury Va
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Grover q Bakers.


r. e CELEBRATED FANNY ~EHING MAGAZINES, 49j Broad
~ way New York. and Isl baltimore street, Baltimore
\ NEW sly LE-PEICE SIt-lEMMEHS - EXTRA
This machine from two sl"os purchased from
store occurring inding of thread II Hens. Fcils Gath
and stitches superior style, finishing each
operation, without Il die hand needle
CARED by other machines. 1t " III do better CHEAPER
az Than stanstrcss If she Works an
hOHr.
send Tor II circular j. 7. DAVIS 4 co
may 3i!s. Agents, INncilnrr.
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~ ENUINE FLOWERS OF HA 49,, nn-
VI lot Of extra fine Cigars, the rio 1o,,,,
thai have tried them pronounc' 'ht'" Edo
oct 2S-dts D. H.
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NEW re iFtMi>. N,adh" Queen i.Air,e, Naoi Nipl,
~ Extract. H"nln,Ga Extract, lluHVHu1 Bird lielqu.t
Butterfly 10 iqucl. Iuhns ilonr> Moon uhii~
Blossom lAr,i, i.un, iuict LAltlr. Ic l.,i viii
find these French Extracts" J. II. fInMrSn$'S
nov I-dls Drug ~urr.
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SO ItI&.W ARD.

r., loSf, or slol.u from Reuben Starn's yard. large
Ck4i blAt& HORSE. with Jumps his shoulders
XII h>Ilo, and sumll knoll on hi, hind knee. Also,
ia Y MA Rt haN of
mlrks rrn rendered. The ahul" reward will he
informant IN that Will lead 10 HE cry Of the property.
Sd ~ j. i. 1tll
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15

it must be truly national party and it must
be on equal terms. They will not consent
their sons shall be the mere hewers OF wood
and drawers of water in the Democratic
camp. They do not see why they should be
called upon to become victims, to Sacrifice
themselves" at the mere caprice or will of
the President, to give up principle and to
forfeit their dearest and most sacred rights
at the mere dict,n of virtual potentate
And the Administration policy has not only
alienated Northern support but from the
chivalrous Sou.h comes up also the cry of
Justice though the Heavens fllw Ken
lucky, almost the last stronghold of defunct
Know Nothingism, and ready to fall into the
arms of her natural ally, the Democratic
party, nobly distinguished herself on the
Kansas issue. A strong minority in Virgin
ia, under the lead of the gallant Wise, still
stand by popular sovereignty there. And
scattered throughout the Southern States
everywhere true and stout hearts echo back
the cry raised by Douglas ut the outset of
the great struggle, and which he and those
who stand with him have alone been true
to- Let the National take heed that that cry
be not found prophetic and that the people
in the coming contest do not Enthusiastically
rebuke those who have striven to stiAe it in
the past j. J.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
More British Aggressions.

The Washington correspondent of the St.
Louis Republican writes from the National
Capitol on the 5th Of February, as follows:
Dispatches of a highly interesting character
have just been received by the Government,
and hasten to lay them before the readers
of the Republican
1t does seem that our difficulties with
England will not stay settled, however con-
ciliatory the dispatches may be between
Lord Malmsbury and the venerable Cass. A
question comes up to day and is apparently
disposed of, and tomorrow it is again opened
under circumstances the more aggravated, il
possible. Considerable feeling is manifested
here in relation to the burning of the Rufus
Soule, among those who have been possessed
of the facts These, however, hive not been
made public, and it was only through the
courtesy of the Secretary of the Navy that /
am enabled to lay them before my readers in
advance of their publication elsewhere.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
TELEGRAPHTC.
OVER THE STATE LINE.
SACRAMENTO. March 18th.

SACRAMENTO, March l4th.
SENATE.-Mr. Dent introduced bill amend
ing act to regulate proceedings in civil cases
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Burton introduced bill making appro
priation for deficiencies in the Tenth fiscal
year. Referred to Finance Committee.
Mr. Redman introduced bill amending act
defining rights of husband and wife. Refer
red to Judiciary Committee.
Senate bill establishing State Reform
School, passed by 10 to O.
Senate bill authorizing Board of Supervi
sors Of Sonora to levy special tax for fire de-
partment, passed.
Senate bill appropriating money for pay
ment of certain claims against the Insane
Asylum, contracted previous to July, 1858,
passed.
Senate bill to audit certain claims, also re
ferring to Insane Asylum contracted previ-
Gus to February, 1851, passed.
The Revenue bill is now under considera.
ton.
Assembly bill providing for payment of
judgments against the city and county ofSan
Francisco, passed.
A resolution authorizing the appointment
of Committee to visit Oakland to ascertain
the propriety of removing the Capital to that
place, passed.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
STATEMENT OF PETER CARDISA,

shipped for America in brig Rufus Soule,
Captain Anderson, at Matanzas, on 9th July.
and sailed, as | understood. for Fernando Pc.
Just sighted Cape de Verde Islands; and the
next land we made was the African Coast.
near to Banda Point. Soon after we saw
steamer coming towards us; and they sent
boat; Captain of steamer Viper and another
officer with him came aboard. They asked
for papers and mustered the crew and ques
toned us all about where we belonged. |
was at the wheel, and heard the Captain of
the Viper tell Captain Anderson that he
would give him one hour to make up his
mind and if he did not deliver his vessel he
would take us in tow; and the Captain of
the Viper returned on board his own vessel,
leaving the other officer with us. In half an
hour the order was given for the English TO
open the hatches. | then saw for the first
time that our flag had been hauled down.
English officer then waved his handkerchief
10 the Viper and Captain of steamer came
aboard. Hatches were opened, and he then
ordered us all to get our clothes ready to 90
on board the steamer. We were all then
sent on board the steamer Afterwards they
brought from the brig all her sails and small
stores The brig was set on fire about
o clock in the evening, and was burning all
night. In the morning several shots were
fired at her before she went down. | heard
it said by some Of the crew of the Viper
that she was burned because they had no
men to send away in her. and that they had
orders to burn one out of every three vessels
taken.
We got under way in the afternoon, and
were landed on the beach at Kabenda. If
the Nincennes had not come in, don't know
how We could have lived. | told English
officers that was an American citizen.
(This statement was made on board the
Vincennes, in presence of her officers)
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
U. S. SHIP VTNcENNEs,

CNNObNA
SIR: l have to ask that you will do me
the favor to furnish me with a statement of
the facts in relation to the capture and de-
struction by fire of the brig Rufus Soule, on
the llth and 9th of this month, to the south.
ward of Kebanda.
would beg leuve particularly to ask in
formation on the following points, to-wit:
l. If she had the American flag flying
when visited by your boat?
2. Were her papers found correct?
3. If the American flag was still flying
when her hatches were opened; and if not,
under what circumstances and when it was
hauled down?
ask these questions because have infor-
nation that the Rufus Soule was captured
by the Viper. l am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servent,
b. J. TOTTEN, Commander.
To the Commander of II. B. NJ. Steamer
Viper st. Paul de Loando
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
rw-Dr. j. uos,ctter,. ceIebrat4

leo Cor I'd and DstSi Marysville.
~ DIR. j. HOstetter's celebrated Sto-
mach Btters is OF the greatest strengthening pre-
who afflicted with the Fever and Ague, or any Other
disease arising from n dsordered condition of the
digestive organs. For the Fever and Ague there is
perhaps, no medicine in the world equal to it, as II
enters, pures and repenishes the blood which is SC
important to bring about healthy action in diseases
OF this nature. The Bitters are now among the most
popular, and, at the time, valuable specifics in
the medicinal world. Inrecommending 1t to the pub.
lie we are fully conscious Of doing them great ser.
vice. knowing, do, their many excellent quail
ties, and and speedy action in all where the
disease caused by irregulary Of the digestive
gans. trial will suffice for the most skeptical.
As Tonic, Hostetter's Bitters are most delightful
especially before meals
Sold by all Druggists, Grocers and Hotels through
out the United States.
CAUTION-The genuine are put up in full quart
bottles, with the 'Dr. J. Hostetter's Stomach
Btters" blown on the glass and also stamped on tne
cap covering the cork, with the autograph Of "Ios-
letter & Smith" on the label We give This caution.
in order that persons may not be deceived by any OF
the numerous counterfeits and limitations now in mar
ket.
K. WIDEMANN, Agent,
Dealer in Wines and Liquors, corner OF Third and r
streets, Marysyille.
PARK WHITE, Agents,
132 Washington street
mhZ-lms San Francisco
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
UNITED STATES SHIP VINoENNEs,

December 10, 1853.
SIR: have the honor to forward to the
Navy Department the accompanying papers,
in relation to the capture and destruction by
fire of the Rufus Soule, a brigantine under
American colors, by II. B. NJ. steamer Viper,
on or about the llth or 18th October, 1858.
As am not to meet with flag officer Con
over before the latter part of February, and
supposing it important that the facts, as ap
pearng in these papers, should be communi-
Gated to the Department as early as possible
forward copies of report have prepared
for the Commanderin.C Chief on this station
trust that my reasons for this direct COM
munation will appear sufficient to the Hon
orable Secretary Of the Navy.
have the honor to be- very respectfully,
b. j. TOTTEN, Commander.
Hon. J. ToUcEY, dc, DC.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
Sutter Claim Confirmed.

SACRAMENTO. March 14th.
By dispatch received at ST. Louis from
Washington, dated Feb. 15th and brought by
the Overland Mail addressed to E. F. Giles
pie, S cramentO, We learn that the Sutter
case had been confirmed for IL leagues in
cluding Sacramento. AS to % leagues-was
remanded for further proceedings.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
Alta Telegraph Suit--Arrival from Ore
-COunterfeits--Death.

gOn--COunterfeits--D
SAN FRANcIsco, March l4th
Argument in behalf of Alta Telegraph Co.
in the United States Circuit Court commene
ed by Geo. Cadwallader to-day. 1t was pow.
erful and ably delivered and admired by
every one who was present. The general
opinion is that the Court will decide tnat the
Morse patent will net hold in California
the patent being granted while this country
was Mexican province.
Steamer Northerner arrived from Portland
to-day. No news of Importance.
Counterfeit American quarters are in cir
culation here
VIM. B. Olds, ex Clerk of Supreme Court
died this morning.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
miscellaneous.
WIND MILLSI WIND MILLsM
TVIHTE SUBSCRIBER mo

TFNEKE SUBSCRIBER most respectfully re.
a turns thanks to the citizens Of sutter county,
Yuba county and the city of Marysve, for their past
patronage. From past experience have prepared to
construct WIND MILLS on w. z. Miller's Patent,
Johnson's Patent, and Phillips Patent. Price from
$50 TO $19O; or will construct MILLS according
to any plan parties may desire.
II is useless to speak Of the advantages OF WIND
MILLS, as it is well known that the Mills will drive
from one to sx-horse power; and to them can be at
tached Turning Lathes, Saws, Grindstones, Butter
Churns, Pumps for irrigation, any useful labor
saving machine. 1t swell adapted for the farmer,
and the time is not far distant in this country when
the Wind Mill will be universally used.
l.. u. BRONX,
WIND MILL BUILDER,
Corner of Fourth and sts
mhS-2m Marysville
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
nnh2-1nis

~ Let false decacy prevent you from consult
ing DR.. CuAs. II. TozER, Of Sacramento, who has at
tended and cured 50 many within the last four years
and all you who have no means to pay, can find in
him friend, who will make no charges for examna-
tons or advice. We would recommend all who are in
trouble to call on him and also TO look over his tren
tlse on venereal in another part Of this paper The
Doctors office is on Sixth street between and X
0acrSnneh'o' nOv4-yr
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
Surgical Instruments.

Surgical instruments.
90 r. HMcDO NALD& CO., Importing and
I'd Wholesale Druggists keep constantly on hand a
~[~large supply Of Surgical and Dental In-
etrumentS.
Shoulder Braces, Silver and Gum BougoeS 1
Suspensary Dandages, Cathaters,
Gum Elastic Stockings, Eye Cases Stethescopes
Trusses, large variety, Pepanis and Syringes,
Pocket Medicine Cases, Amputatng and Post Nor
Cuppng Cases and Scarf tenn Cases,
fcators.
Wetake particular pains in selecting these articles
OF the latest and most approved Styles and OF the best
makers We respectfully invite the attention Of Ply
sicians and Druggists to our large and well selected
stock.
R.H MCDONALD co.
~ Dental md Surgical Instruments.
Sd 20 OF Jones, White McCurly's Gold Foil and
~-~ Teeth, Abby SONS Gold Foil, and Foil by other
makers; Forceps, large assortment, Of the most up
proved makers;
Chevaes Patent Lathe, and his Lathe Of accelerated
motion;
Blow Pipes, File Carriers and Revolving Sockets;
Brush and Conundum Wheels, large assortment Of
EXcavators, Burs and Drills Scalers and Piusgers;
Files, Hammers and Vices good variety;
We receive per steamers, regular shipments Of Den
tai Stock, and at house Dentists may confidently
expect to find good supply OF nearly every article
used by them.
No. 139 street, Sacramento.
Il. II. MCDONALD / GO.
Wholesale and Importing Druggists
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
SACRAMENTO DRUGGISTS.
II. HI. MCDONALD & CO.,
G
IOLESALE DRUGGISTS,
130 J Street, Sacramento.

We respectfully invite all dealing in our line 10 call
and examine our large and well selected stock Of
Drugs and Medicines, Druggists Glassware,
Oils and Paints, Retorts and Crucbles,
Lard and Sperm Oils, Corks and Acids,
Camphene and Linseed oil, Surgical Instruments
Fresh Herbs, Dental do.
Perfumery, Patent Medicines,
Assayng Materials, Soda Material,
Brewers Material,
With n complete assortment Of almost every article
kept in large Wholesale Drug Store all OF which we
offer rs low, If not lower, than they be bought
elsewhere in this State.
R.H. MCDONALD &CO.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
Spttiat 9otires.
Masonic

Tue regular stated meetings of Yuba Lodge No. 80,
F. ana a. M are held the first WEDNESDAY Of
'Au" ,'on'" oHAs. RAIsH, w.M
d. F. SHAEEsPRAR, se'y. ,,e,,
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15

Camphenc, Lamp & Machine.
1000 gals best Polar OIL
1000 gals fresh distilled Camphene;
10000 gals super winter strained Lard Oil;
800 gals pure Sperm Oil;
so doz Olive OIL, quarts and pints;
Patent Axle Crease in kegs and cans superior Artele
Camphene and Oil Wicks;
23 bbls. White and common RoSn;
1000 lbs. Potash
For sale at the lowest market rates.
1872 J st, Sacramento, by Il. H. MCDONALD co.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15

R. H. MCDONALD & CO.,
Importing and Wholesale Druggists,
Have just received per clippers,
100 bbs Plaster Paris 500 bbls water proof Cemsn
so bbls Marble Dust; so bbs Whiting;
80 carboys Sulph Acids; 100000 Soda Corks;
100 jars Ctric Acid; so bales Soda Twine
20 bbls Irish Moss; 10 bales Fresh Hops
With complete assortment Of Brewers. and Soda
Material, to which invite the attention OF dealers.
1879 Street, Sacramento by
nov15-9m Il. IT. MCDONALD ( co.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
FOR THE HARVEST OF 1859.
THE BEST COMBINED
REAPER AND MOWER
IN USE,
As endorsed by the United States Aricmltural
Society,"
MANNY'S PATENT,
WITH WOODS IMPROVEMENT.

/ HAVE now been In the business Of manufacturing
Il Reapers and Mowers for seven years. and my Ma
chine has only been perfected by the most diigent and
while do not assume tn there are not other ma
chimes worthy the attention OF farmers, do claim
that mine has earned the title of
THE BEST COMBINED REAPER AND MOWER
IN USE,
And is unsurpassed either as Reaper or Mower and
claim for IL the credit and confidence that belongs to
a standard article II any farmer wants n Reaper or
Mower, he need not ask of my Machne-Will il work.
Is II reliable? Is it durable?
My Machine is no new thing or experiment Its
reputation is fixed, established and no man can go
amss in purchasing it for full and complete perfur-
nance for all that is claimed for it in the harvest field
SPECIAL NOTsCE.-TREADWELL & co.
sole OF the Nanny Machine for the State
California, and the Territories of Oregon and Wash
ington, and fully authorized and empowered to
prosecute all infringements.
WALTER A. WOOD,
Manufacturer and Proprietor.
CAUTION.-Al persons are cautioned against
vending using said Machines in the State or Terri
tories afOre aid without certificate from the owners
The Machines for the coming harvest are much su-
perior in material and workmanship to any ever be-
fore offered to the public.
Haynes" Illinois Heading Machines,
Cut II feet-very effective in the Harvest Field. Sole
agents for above Machines.
s1SS- For sale at our Warehouse.
Corner of California and Battery Streets
SAN FRANCISCO.
TREADWELL & co.
BRANCH HOUSE IN MARYSVILLE
Where all these goods may b. seen. me6-3ns
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
To Commander B. J. ToTTEN, U. S. ship Vim
cennes,

To this letter Commander Totten replied
that it was unsatisfactory, as it made no
mention of the circumstances of the burning
Of the brig without legal investigation
Commander Hodkinson reoned by referring
the American officer to the British Admiral
in command of the station; and this closes
the correspondence, as reported to the Navy
and State Departments hera
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
ST. PATRICK'S BALL.
INFORMATION WANTED,

OF AUSTIN RYAN, from Carhury Parish Of Bo-
~ dyke, county Of Clare, Ireland. lie came to the
United States about nine years ago. and subsequently
to California. Any information Of him will be thank
fully received by JOHN GRENNAN, Oregon Hill, or
JOHN COLLINS, Long Bar No. Q. II this should
advantage. mho-1v
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15

DERSONS WISHING THE "DAILY DEMOCRATIC
Il STANDARD" published at Sacramento, left az
their residences places OF business, in this city,
will be furnished with the same by leaving their names
and address at the Office OF Wells, Fargo 4 Co.
mh12-2w A. BILFINGER, Agent.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
.ReYT1OWA1.

TTNHE UNDERSIGNED have changed their loca.
4 tion of business from their old stand d street
to the opposite side, adjoindng Rice, Coffin Co.,
the south, where they will be pleased to all those
want of DRY GOODS, CARPETS, &c.
mhl-u WALKER, WILSON & CO.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
MARBLE.
Premium Marble Works.

p j. DEvINE 81 BRO,
Il Street, Corner Sirth. Sacramento, Cal.
NTARBLE MANTELs AND CRATES, MONU
IVA ments, Tomb and Grave Stones, Table and Coun
ter Tops, Tile, Granite and Freestone Sills and Lin
tels, &c, &c, constantly on hand and made to order
on reasonable terms. All kinds Of Ornamental Worl
done with dispatch. jy22-6m
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-15
II. b. NJ. STEAMER VIPER, !

October 23, 1855
SIR: | have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your letter, dated 22d October
relative to the capture of a brigantine called
the Rufus Soule. and containing three cata-
gorical questions.
l. Had the vessel the American flag flying
at the time she was visited by the boat?
AnSwer She had the American flag flying,
and from information from the British Gov
ernment dated Sth and 22d July last, there
was every just cause to believe that in this
case fraudulent use of the flag was being
made, and that the vessel was engaged in the
slave trade; consequently she was visited.
2. If her papers were correct?
Answer. In my opinion they were incor-
rect, some of them undoubtedly so.
8. If the American flag was still flying
when the matches were opened2
Ansuer. The American flag was not flying
when the matches were opened. The flag
and papers were thrown into the sea by the
Captain, without even a suggestion on my
part.
l have the honor to be, DC.
AUSTIN b. HODKINSON,
Lieut. and Commander.
To Commander B. J. ToTTEN, u S. ship Vim