New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-22
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THE CAPTURE OF MIRAMON's STEAMERS.
Resolutions of inquiry into the capture Of the
two Mexican steamers, near Vera Cruz, were pre-
sented in both Houses. This proceeding is re-
parded as an act of war, it being within the terri
torial jurisdiction of Mexico. Ii is positively
ascertained that Commander Turner acted without
orders. as Mr. McLane carried out all instructions
TO land troops if necessary, and to disregard any
blockade of Miramon
The impression exists here, in the absence OF
official information, that Com Turner supposed tho
treaty with Jusrez was ratified, and hence inter-
yened to cut off Miramon's naval support. His
action is, however, approved at the Navy Depart
ment where the expedition is stigmatlzed as pl-
ratcal.
No precisely parallel case is on record. Ono
nearly similar occurred of Hayti over % years
ago, when an American man-oiwar fired blank cart
ridge across the bows of French vessel which did
not exhibit her colors. The Frenchman answered
with shot. when boat from the American went
alongside to explain that they were not aware the
vessel was man. Ofwar, to which the FrenchInan
replied that his pennant was flying.
During the troubles in the Gulf in 1858, our mer-
chantmen often refused to show their flags, and
Secretary Cass rebuked them for the omission.
The whole practice is one of constitutional comfy
neglect of which no nation has the right to punish
by force.
The national vessels of England, France, and
Spain took no exception TO these steamers passing
down to the anchorage, and their officers are said
to deprecate Com. Turner's summary conduct.
Lieut.. Chapman, who was detailed to bring
Capt Jaryiss account of iris affair here, has been
teegraphed to mail his dispatches and return to bis
ship.
Commodore McCluney, who commands the home
squadron, was not at Vera Cruz at the time OF the
scton, being ordered to remain at AspinwaL with
the Roanoke to bring the Japan Commissioners to
the United States.
Marin, who was captured with the steamers,
was formerly Commodore in the old Mexican Navy.
Our Government is possessed Of information Of all
that passed between Miramon and him. and framed
Mr.. McLanes instructions under that knowl-
edge He had credit for $4,000 in one BILL which
was subsequently increased, to purchase steamers
and munitions either in the United States or Cuba,
to cooperate with MiramOn when the attack from
land was made against Vera Cruz. He left Hav-
ana under the Spanish flag, which was the original
colors of the steamere, but hOisted the Mexican
flag in the Gulf His movements were known and
watched throughout.
The British Minister here was informed OF the
intention of our Government to disregard any
blockade of Miramon attempted at Vera Cruz, and
of the extent of Mr.. McLane's instructions to that
effect, and it is underst cd acquiesced in the pol
icy upon the ground that Mexican priyateers might
be fitted out to the serious injury Of the commerce
il, the Gulf
THE SICKLES CONTESTED SEAT CASE.
The House sustained Mr.. Dawes's report from
the Committee on Elections by 10 majority, thus
authorizing Mr.. Williamson to take testimony to
contest Mr.. Sickles's seat.
BROOKLYN PosT-OFFICE.
Mr. Humphrey will appear before the Post Office
Committee of the House on Tuesday, to urge the
construction of Post Office in Brooklyn, which is
backed by memorial with 5000 signatures.
TIE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
The vote of the Special Committee On the Pacific
Railroad last night was as follows
For One ROad-Msssrs. Rice, French Fenton, Adrich,
For TSo ROad.-Messrs Curtis Blair PsOn Scott Smith,
Taylor, Kellogg (Mch.)
The Committee will meet again on Friday and
perhaps may reconsider this vote, as Mr.. Winter
Davis was absent No single route, no matter
where or how located can pass the Senate under
the existing state of parties. Hence, if bill on
such a basis be insisted upon, the Pacific Road
may be considered dead this session.
CoLORs FOR THE SEVENTH REGIMENT.
Mayor Berret, in accordance with the resolution
of the Councils of Washington, has ordered stand
of colors for the New-York 9TH Regiment, of the
most costly description, in Baltimore, which will
be completed next month. A distinguished artist,
connected with and bearing the name of Washing
on, has consented to paint the regimental dag
To the Associated Press. =, "a, ,oeo
WASHINGTON Wednesday March u, 1860.
The Government with such Information as Is now
ia its possession approves oil the rcce~s vonuu
our naval officers in the Gulf Of Mexico INC io.Isa'
of the Mirnmon steamers 10 show thotr oo,oie 49,
asked TO do so was considered suhceat 10 P''oo ''
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