The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

Sarbjipg E,ghteeuth ward; T. McrarIeu Twenty first
Tweny nr.i ward; II Blunt, Frs, Ward; PAT Holden,
Eleventh ward and j. Crook, Tenth ward.
The beard then adjourned.
Tnx Case OK the Steamshtp Ocean Bird.
TO TEE EDIroR OF THE HERALD.
sn-The COR munica,ion which appeared IN yesterday
nosnngs HszlID extraordinary 10 It's that
shhk right to say few words in reply TO IT, C.ptain
vhdemontc has, 1t seems to me- endeavored to avail him.
self Of the improbabty of my statement contained In
your impression OF Friday last, TO deny that he did
voluntarily, upon my demand surrender the steamship
10 few facts will perhaps relieve that statement o.
~ apparent improbabiity
These facts follows:-I went to Cuba in the win
Ter Of 1850 with the steamship st. lawrence for tho pur
peso Of selling her. or portion Of her, to company be-
re that time formed that place for the purpose OF
sHAAshing line Of steamers from New York, Cadiz and
Mexico via Havana The plan to put all three of my
~sD the whole Of Of them portion OF all Of them
scs this company The result was, that sold the whole
receive $4,000 IN cash, with which intended to
Pay Oh the loan had received from Meyer Stucken.
bargain was that they should loan me soo 600 for
tpuT months and receive SIS 900 Of
~ 70 ss e Sa, n:S e ss
Sore was an ample sum for this purpose After com.
where she then lying, aud At which place was 70
deliver her 70 NJ Saugronez the agent Of the company
Captain vademonte, and other officers and These
kew York and sail her TO Cuba While at Cuba, and
while negotiating this SALE greatly annoyed by
rent 70 the company, as well as myself being aP' to
hvart sale. These efforts Of 30 extravagant
Interested persons with whom came in contact. be-
heve Capt. viademonte deeply sympahized with me
through all, after the companys agent repnd
the purchase Of and bought of Meyer stucken
MI ree Of my vessels at OF sos 900 less than
me company had contracted give for one Of them.
when he took title Of these vessels from Meyer Stucken
reked very much upon warranty of title contained in
tAer bills Of SALE Meyer Stucken, although they have
since gone into liquidation then reported 70 be per-
sns OF great wealth II not improbable that the present
depression in the value Of steamship property bad
The effect to make an object for this company TO be put
INTO position in which they could fall back upon this
warranty TO Hereunder Of Meyer Sucken
the value Of this and the other steamships and 1t s
NOT impossible that was not until after Captain Wade
he changed bis mind and desired possession Of
rhe steamship However this may be, is true that he
placed il out Of my power to replcvy In witness Of
lhs ! herewith send you affidavit, made by the
sSeh ~ speak for se When was in S. Po
session Of the vessel, thought II much my duty
my pepe!ty. So thought Capt Rynders~for when y,
he 10 execute the process sued out by the
and informed ce .hat he would place two deputies on
board, who f.ght remain with me- and that when the
processes Wee secured by bonding, it would be his
duty to eeve her m my possession as he found her. II
is true that hs'o lost possession Of the ship. 1t
my Purpose 10 les:st one possession, anyone
pores me This was well known to the deputies on
board well to Marshal Rynders-for several
sons All unknown me- attempted TO get me out Of pos
Session Of the ship On all Of these occasions called Cap
tain board and when asked for his process (Which
he loud in proclamng he had he every OCCASION
failed TO produce it. thus became well know 70 Captain
Ae then had recourse TO q deception which I have
snly TO blame my difference to legal functona-
ses for being successful. On Thursday, about two
n ha afr CaDfa vpda
board with Mr. Geo. W Morton, the Deputy Clerk Of
the United States District Court and stated to that
he lad order from the Court which required go
shore and yield up exclusive possession Of the ship
him was not satisfied with this statement, aud turned
Court; tell me if this so" He replied, "Capt Graham,
hs" He then drew from his pocket paper and read,
hereby com possession, and handed
paper 70 me, saying, Read for yourself" took the
paper my hands, and before had time TO glance at
4, Capt Rynders said "Now, Capt Graham, Shore
receive the ship from YOU and taking my hand he
We are both members aud added, with the solemn
appeal to his Maker al will hold this ship for you;
shall put his foot board yourself and your
hends, without the special order of toe Court and
will surrender her TO you soon nay process s
on S Se ali 10 W nG
Ted. Mr.. Morton then took my arm and said:-'Now
Captain Graham, obey the Court get into my carriage
and will drive you anywhere you wish TO so in town "
then ordered my shore, ind lett with my
friends got into the carriage with Mr. Morton, and
sane down to the Hall with him, where ] learned
Mat had been sadly imposed upon, and that such
order any order had been entered that
q device get Captain viademonte aud his crew in
possession Of the ship discovered that Captain r.
had placed a number Of armed men on board with one
Or two cannon with orders to shoot Down me or any
person in my employment, II they attempted 10 60 on
hoard.
hi idle bravado. Of course could have no effect, az
had before determined TO resist law apparent
yighs ! waited on Friday 70 know whether the Court
would make any order Is 70 her possession. When
absolutely refused TO interfere between the Spanish
claimant aud myself, went on board but was met by
NJ tha NM pQh nd ~ loaae Hn,~
volvers were pointed ~ head threatening shoot
dead did not 60 shore went on shore, and thus
me day, and at ngh returned 70 my home in Connect,
suit; on Saturday afternoon, when returned 70 New
hundred and seventy five policemen specially de.
hAed for the purpose bad at ten O'Clock that day,
Grew board Of the ship and had left twelve police
zen and small bevy Of deputy marshas TO hold
mem IN possession, the Captain protesting that he
account Of this, was thought prudent by Messrs Evars
ssa Rynders TO withdraw the captain and place the mate
puAes plated board by Capt, Rynders with the welye
special policemen, detailed by The Board Of Police Com
bad been told that the counsel for captain Wade
monte were quite willing should repevy the ship
kavc this port for three days Having had enough OF
che United States Marshal and Deputy Clerk / imms
Court repsvy her and had my Souss dsy
prepared and approved, and was ready 70 have them
served before ten O'Clock this morning. This matter OF
replevying not having been KEEP, any secret by me-
captain viademonte his friends heard OF IT, aud Al
nine O'Clock understand the ship towcd into the
stream and sailed for Cuba with several Of the gallant
efncers placed on board by Marshal Rynders.
mus the matter now stands. JOHN GRAHAM
AFFIDAVIT WITNESSES suRRyypgR or rHx srrAu
Charlie. HenniaS Henry BSisoa IaeoaosIas A. rov.
Ser and William H. j. eai.o, being each respectively duly
eworr depcse and each for hscf be
present Monday last when John Graham took
ne steamship ocesn Bird that it not true has been
roec the pewspspers that said Graham
ou oy force violence bus The contrary c cf tina. SAID
rshsm wes on soart arc usssesso Of said
o. 70 wit jose de Gademoase csiuinc h.r A. his n
property thu. said Vdenorte onc~ without cvt sur
rendered said he .schs aSps farnsnse
sAh Grehs ana ZEN the With ths pos one word
WAS uttered BY ssd Graham any per>on WITH him Ia any
vice o. threatening character any ven or dsuy.
tecus word uttered 70 said captain. bo Lid
ssesmeee nor there the OF snd or ans
ere VIII BIN &C. done demonstration tnsae point
ed 70 o. indc,ied any violent tn on hs heir part