Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-19
ARREST OF A BRITISH SUBJECT.

VI
Washington advising the United States officers Of this
city to be on the alert for person who LETT Charleston
South Carolina few days since. and directing that he
be taken into custody they had received information
which led them 10 believe he bearer OF dispatches
from J,f. Davis to the British Government
A foil description OF the Individual WAS also given,
and during the forenoon number Of the detective
force from New York proceeded to Jersey City, and took
position on the Cunard dock, where they could watch
the steamer.
A few minutes before the Africa sailed, gentleman
who fully answered the description given, 10
90 on board And after he had entered his sateroom
young gentleman sent by the officer to bis room,
xho informed lin thai bis presence was required on the
deck.
Me-. Robert Murs, of Charleston, g. O. cousin Of the
British Consul at New Orleans who Was the gentleman
the officer vas In search Of made his appearance
and on gaining the dock taken into custody. At
rsi NJ Muse appeared greatly surprised and demanded
his release.
The officer expressed his Intention Of taking him to
New York. and without any further ceremony the party
proceeded to this city where tue accused was taken be-
fore the United States authorities
Mr. Mures baggage consisted Of several trunks, which
we're removed from the steamer, and now At the Un
ted States Marshals office.
Upon his person were found several papers which
showed that he Was bearer OF dispatches from the Con-
federatas.
Mr. Mws ia about forty years Of age, Of very fine sd
THE CREW OF THE PRIyATEER PErREL.
FsOn the Philadelphia. Ledger VI Is
Yesterday, at o'clock, the 80 captured by the
rgsts ST. lawrence from board the priyateer Petre
were brought again before U. g. Commissioner Hsazlet
The accused brought from prison in two vans aud
every TWO we're handcuf,d togsther. The momsn. the
van- Drove up to the courtroom large crowd imme.
diatey gathered but the ,st Of order prevailed When
the doors OF the courtroom were opened The crowd
made rush, and soon filled every inch of space.
Mr.. Heagle the Commissioner, doubted the zbts OF
the parties 10 a capital case, 10 waive hearing. The
Commissioner commit them for trial II there we're
probable cause, and this could not be sscersined with
out preliminary examination.
Mr. Harrison observed that the only object Of the gov
eminent ascertain the completely Of the defendsn
in the acts charged and that object accomplished
DESTROYS Of avoiding pfndee on the part Of
the community before the trial ALI the parties ask aud
all they eEpee. TO get, before Philadelphia jury 10 8
fair and impartial trial II the hearing should nov pro-
gres, the evidence would be published and then read
by every man, woman and child who felt any curiosity
Oh the subject aud at the trial the accused would be met
with the prejudice thus raised.
United States District Attorney Coffee argued that the
prisoners had no right TO waive the examination. The
United States was entitled TO the evidence well the
defendants. The United States has right to know
what the witnesses called on oath will testify.
Mr. Brooke insisted that the waying Of the eIamins.
ton did not prevent the District Attorney from eIamn
Ing his witnesses, who were under bis control
Mr.. Arundel promised in case of postponemeni, TO
produce ample authority that the prisoners had the right
70 waive hearing.
The argument was continued, and finally Commissioner
Heazst said that he not satisfied that the accused
when charged with capital crime could waive hear
lag But as the case could not be disposed Of al
,tt ng and there would have to be adjourned hear
lag be would his asosoa until Saturday at IL
o'clock.
As ths prisoners taken Of the courthouse to
the prison VAn Fifth stree. densely packed and the
police had considerable difficulty in clearing passage
way for the men.
RECEPTION OF TIE ELLSWORTH z0UAvEs IN
NEW YORK
Col Hentzsmsns report, and the severe comments Of
some Of the New York city papers on the conduct Of The
Ellsworth Zouavesst Bull Rom had the effect Of causing
very chilly reception on their return TO that city on
Wednesday The World remarks ediiorisly -
The public reception Of E!lsworths Fire 2onaves yes
terday was Ia such marked contrast TO the greeting eI
tended TO the Eighth Sixty aud sevenyfrst Reg
iments who also participated In the Bull Run dsaser,
tina. il deserves than passing notice, and points
moral which, It l. to be hoped. will DO needed by other
volunteer organic atoms
While the latter regiments have been received by our
citizens with every mark Of favor and appreciation In sc
field the Zouavss passed through the densey crowded
sreets In silence broken Only BY few feeble cheers,
bestowed upon them In pity BY personal friends The
Fire Department. to be sure turned out to greet their
old fs,ocates but the lack Of enthusiasm everywhere
manifested painfully apparent Ii is not to be dis
gused that the popular feeling with regard 10 this corps
very dsreGt FROM what it when they Left the city
under command Of Col. Ellsworth.
FROM FORTRESS MONROE
FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. IA few Confederate
attempted last night to cross Hampton creek but
were fred upon by piGksts and quickly retired
Hampton Is nightly visited by the Oonfedera.es
Lieut. Crosbys recent expedition 70 Acccmtc and
Northampton counties has nearly broken up the con.
traoand trade between the Eastern and Western chores
Of the Chesapeake. f -
In places visited by him there Was strong and
ou'spoken Union sentiment. ~ -
Five hundred unprspsid letters from the FEDERAL prs
onsrs ct Richmond to their Northlrn frsads, let %
board ths Baltimore bost By the fslssssd egss. vsrs
today gsnssousy fprwsrdsd b. Cen. Ruslsr'