The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-12
More Difficulties About the Ocean Bird
S'enmshfp-Sefzure OF the Vessel by
Captain Graham.
LETTERS OF COMPLAINT FROM THE SPANISH CONsU
LATE TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT ArToR



LETTERS OF COMPLAINT FROM THE SPANISH coSsu
LATE TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT ATroR
NEY.
CONSULATE OF SPAIN,
NEW YORK Jan. 10. 1860
To the Hon J. J. ROOSEVELT, United States District Aor
ney for the Southern District OF New York
SInl have the honor OF trans hitting TO you here with
translated copies Of two circumstances addressed me
by Don jose N: viademonte Captain of The Spanish
steamer Paaro del Oceano Of Havana and Just repaired
nj this por by which appears that Captain John Ora
ham has taken orcble possession Of said steamer with
out any warrant or process of Law whatever 1t more
over appears that he has taken part the machinery
as to render it impossible TO work her engine. This
unprecedented outrage the property Of subjects her
Catholic Majesty mperiosy demands the most energetic
measures for redress. therefore, apply you SIR re-
guessing you viii direct that prompt proceedings be forth
with instituted to remove the men who have uuawfuly
taken possession OF said steamer and her to the
aforesaid Captain viadcmonte and crew. am very res
pectfully, sir, your obedient servant
FRANCISCO srOUGHTON,
Her Catholic Majesty Consul.
SPANISH STEAMSHIP OrEAy BIRD }
NRw York, Jan. Q, 1850
To THE Consul or HER CATHOLIC MAJESTY New York;
Silt is eight O'Clock in the evening. Mr. Pedro
Calleja the first officer of the steamer under my com
mand informs me that this afternoon forcble possession
was taken OF the ship without authority either civil
or Of the government of this country by Captain John
Graham who, with the under his orders forced my
y TO the hands Of sad men, who took possession wthou,
authority, and only by superior numbers and having the
advantage OF being armed have 10 represent to your
honor that consider this act as one Of piracy and rc
quest you to give 70 and my the protection Of
our nag. GOD preserve you many years.
JOSE NJ vIADEMONrE
srAS1sH STEAMSHIP PAJARo px ocEAso.,
NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 1850.
To Her CATHOLIC MAJEsrr's CONSUL, New York
S-l have to inform your honor that have lust been
informed that the who took forcibe possession of NV
steamer have purloned of the machinery uudoubt
eddy with the object Of throwing impedments IN our way
have the honor, &c. JOSE NJ vIADEMONrE
The United States District Attorney acknowledged the
receipt OF the communication from the Spanish Consul
and stated that he would be happy confer with him Cor
the purpose OF determining whether the Laws and treaties
Of the United States authorize him to take any steps in the
matter -
Nappears that Marshal Rynders holds the Ocean Bird
under nonition for bills for repairs &c has no au
hority TO interfere With her for the claim OF Captain era
ham, On Monday night, when Marshal Rynders was pre-.
pairing to enter the hall room at TammAny Hail. the Span
sh Consul asked him TO accompany him to the Ocean
Bird; Captain Graham was then in possession The Mar.
shal went board and found from fifty sixty persons
on the boat On first going board man attempted 70
stop Marshal Rynders, and colared him by the neck:
Rynders struck him and passed on, nOens rolens The
Marshal then had interview with Captain Graham who
told him that he bad claim the vessel aud would hold
possession Of her. Marshal Rynders not having any
special authority to interfere, len OF bis officers on
board 70 prevei the sailing removal Of The vessel until
further orders.
The question in dispute WILL in ali probability. DO
brought before tho United States Court on Thursday
morning.