The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-16
TIL. ALLEGED SLAYER Orion.

The Alleged SLAYER Orion.
THE CAPTURE OF THE ORION OFF CONGO IsLAND--HER
ARRIVAL OFF THE NAVY YARD IN CHARGE OF TUX
UNITED STATES sIoOP MARIoN-sTArEMENr OF
THE OFFICERS OF THE MARIOE-THE CAPTAIN OF
THE SUSPECTED SLAYER DIES ON THE PASSAGE, ETC.
The bark Orion, taken of Congo Island, and now at
anchor of the Navy Yard, having been brought here on
suspicion Of being SLAYER sailed from this port the
2Is or January last under the charge Captain John E.
Hanna II WAS reported that her crew had been pre-
viously shipped under articles Captain Stevens She
very ordinary looking vessel OF about 500 burthen,
years DID, Ia not fast sailor, is very broad aud
bulky altogether she would not be taken for SLAYER
from appearances But ths not remarkable for there
is no use OF SLAYER being built for 1eetness for
however fast sailing vessel may be- she cannot oustrp
steamer If she deceive and dodge the English and
America, men. of war, this IL all sufficient
The Orion arrived in the Congo river about the 10th OF
April where che stopped by the English war steamer
Triton, Lieut.. Burton commanding Capt. Hanna pro-
tested sgspst Lieut.. g course, but finding 1t Of no
avail determined to allow Mr. Morgan the first mate Of
the Orion 60 to st. Paul de Loando for the purpose Of
reporting the to the United States Consul Of that
port Mr. Morgan bis way Loando fell 10 with the
United States Marion, Capt Brent. Mr. Morgan
gave Brent such report OF the
Orons detention as to determine Capt Breut to make
strict ana careful inquiry into the The Marion
anchored about four miles from Sharks Pont and Capt
boarded the steamer Triton OF the conversation be
bad with her Msjestys lieutenant nothing s kuo W.
However he determined at 70 give the Orion tho
rough 0verhauling. Lieutensute Campbell and Whiting,
Of the Marion were ordered to eearch the vessel
ana report TO her probable intentions. These OIL
GERS, after thorough examination Of the Orion, reported
TO the effect that enc hac To the OF Africa for
unlawful purpose. Her cargo consisted Of articles
available for the purch Of slaves aud valued for
exchange would be worth thirty thousand dollars. The
exceptiors the officers OF the Marion sate such as
could be made useful for negroes when aboard ship
These exceptions they think constitute the principal
Gm0uy agAnEt her legality such slave coppers
water casks, 1856 in rumber; large quantities Of rice
cerste salve. medicines chloride OF lime, sticking plaster
and various other goods not mentioned her msues0
large punber Of old flint musKets found slowed In
her bold.
Before the Orion was boarded by the British steamer
Triton, she met by the British steamer Pluto.
An officer from this boarded her, and, exami.
ping her papers, left her satisfied Afterwards
she fell IN with the Triton, and while ia her
custody IL ia reported by the mate of the Orion Mr.
Morgan that the Eogsh used every ,Dducenent
advantage of Puios approach, seen afar of from
the Tritons mast head, to make the the Orion
believe II wse the American war steamer Marion
The captain desired to surrender to the English Impair
italy This fact the capors place alongside OF her
cargo and consider them sufficient evidence crimnate
ber
The first vehemently protested against the cap-
tans willingness to surrender 10 the British He pro.
ceeded aoft marned the American colors to the
and after leaving instructions with the mate-a
Mr.. Carrsn" to keep that flag aoft.' started In fra
boat in quest of the Marion, With the intention
II, "
United States Consul This holiness, the captors think,
caueed the part Of the first more from the
fear Of being left on the coast Of Africa in case they
left to the control Of the English than through any con-
eciousness OF innocence feelings Of wounded honor
The Orion seized by the Triton the 2lst and
the 25h day of April sailed for this under the charge
Lieutenant Commanding Dallas and euteoant Cam pbel
with crew Of fourteen men. The crew Of the Orion
not put in irons nor any manner condued behaving
very properly during the whole age, which consumed
fifty two days from Congo river to New YORK.
The first evidence that they bad Of the legaty Of the
nrN DlaAN NJ thno
On April Capt Hanna taken sick and being
by the neglect Of the steward he gave him
that be gave him any trouble he would
land him on the coast Off Congo river for the vessel
all right and he had better look out for him
self.
Hanna died at 10 p on the 26th OF May. Up TO the
time Of sailing from Coego river under the charge of
Lieutenant Dallas Captain Hanna improving altho 1gh
he suffered great deal from the effects of the climate
and principally mental anxiety. He suffered extremely
till the of death but there sppe AIRED to be noss
dy disease affecting bis health He asked inualY
be from part the deck other aud ny
ausion being mace to bis he evnced alternately the
most uneasnss and the greatest depression OF
spirite. Ore half hour before be died he asked
walked the deck. BE refused all stmuants aud cou-
tinuaiy asked for pNeative medicines He made no
feescn Of his guilt throughout his illness but protested
that all be had 70 do with the vessel to land
her, oy contract of of the coast OF Africa at Congo river
BE showed the signs of uneasy conscience continually
He died almost without struggle and suddenly that
those who were watching him could not believe he
oead unit, some time afterwards The officers and crew
OF the Marion who Witnessed his death canddly believe
that be died from the effects OF extreme mental an
eusbof broken heart, caused either by the
ness Of guilt or the fear of punishment
The Orion is owned by II. s. Whey, Esq. Before our
reporter left her decks the prisoners had been transferred
into owl CUSTODY, and all their chattes being
vyed ashore fast the boats could carry them The
crew was yesterday evening taken shore and marched
out Of the Navy Yard manacled, in charge Of the United
States officers, foos ed by numerous retnue OF inqus
tive individuals geefs women boot blacks and
boys, who gazed at them as they had suddenly ap-
peared the ipba ,tants OF some other pauet they
Gus m Ia.
rnes drawn from the United States receiving ship North
Carolina The bark was object Of much interest yes
terday and large crowds OF the curousy disposed ocked
about the landing to catch glimpse OF her. She will
remain at the Navy Yard until disposed of by the proper
authorities
STATEMENT OF THE OFFICERS OF THE MARION.
The following the statement Of Lieutenants Dallas and
Campbell relative to the bark Orion the supposed SLAYER
taken the coast Of Africa by the United States soop
Marion
The bark Orion sailed from New York on the 21st of
January IN charge OF Capt. John E. Hanna o. the 9Th
OF April Captain Hanna taken Sex and being pro.
voFed by the neglect Of the steward he gave him
derstand that the vessel not all right, and told
that he he steward did not conduct himself properly
he would put him the upon arrival Of tue
vessel at Sharks, Congo river. We have been led be
eve that this the Hrst evidence any Of had
of the vessel being engaged in any unlawful enterprise
The Orion arrived of ShsrKs Point April TO- Here she
was detained by the English steamer Triton, Lieu
tenant Comman ling Burton Gap,sn II protested against
Lieutenant Buftons course; but fndng it of avail he
determined to allow Mr. Morgan. the first mate go
tue puTPOse OF reporting Tue case
to the United states Consul at that port Mr. Morgan left
Sharks Point on the 18Th Of APRIL he picked by
the United States steamship Marion Commander Brent
on the 10Th. Mr. Morgan made such report OF the de-
tenon OF the Orion determined Commander Brent to
give the case his entire consideration Toe Marion
to anchor about four miles from Sharks Point,
and Commander Brent boarded the English steamer
Triton or the conversation be had with Lieut. Burton
we know nothing. Commander Brent, however, deter
mined to give the Orion thorough overhauting Lieu
tenants Whiting and Campbell ordered overhaul
se Orion and report as to her probable Intentions These
ocer5 after strict and careful search Of vessel
ported 70 the effect that their belief that Orion
was not destined for legal trade Sne had DO Ard
large number or water casks capable Of containing about
10000 gallons nso large quantity of rice, bread hoop
on medicines Two se.s coppers and other articles used
principally by slavers April 81 Commander Brent in.
formed Captain Hanna that he had concluded to
Orion and send her 10 the port Of New York be given
IN charge OF the United States Marshal illegal trader
leuteDans Dallas and Campbell with OF fourteen
men were ordered oo board Lieutenant having orders
20 take Der TO the port OF New York We sailed from
Congo rver April 25 Up 10 ths time Captain q. an.
peared 10 improve little though evident
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