The New York herald., 1864-09-07
Captain withycombe and his crew she steamed OF the

Captain wiihycombe and hs crew she steamed OF the
diT iTection of the Downs.
ENGLISH ADMISSIONS OF TIL. LEGALITY OF THE ACT.
1he London Necs editorialIy quotes decision by Lord
stowe In case exactly similar 10 that OF the captured
rebel steamer Georgia, conclusive evidence TINT Inc
sciznre by the Niagara was perfectly legal
The London fo also argues that admitting the Georgia
TO have been Confederate war vessel, tho sale when
took place at Liverpool imperative and the British
government has NO ground for interference Those who
deny tho validity Of the capture make good their
title In the Prize Court, where the case will be adjud-
Gated.
WORD FOR HER REPrTRD OWNER.
The Liverpool Courier publishes article on the
seizure OF the Georgia apparently under the inspiration
OF Mr. BITES, he alleged owner Of the vessel II states
that Mr. Bates did not purchase the Georgia u he had
applied TO the Custom Mouse authorities and had been
Informed that she could be registered British shp
as she actually was on the 30ln OF Junelast The Courier
likewise publishes the substance OF the charter party by
which she was hired on behalf OF the Portuguese govern
ment BY Mr. Van Zeler, the Portuguese Consul Genera
IN London, and some subsequent correspondence with
the Portuguese Consulate respecting her sailing These
documents seem to leave ground for doubling that
the charter concluded by both particles bona fdc
and that the Georgia lett Liverpool 10 fun its conditions
TIE OPTICAL ANGLo-PoRrUaUEsE PAPERS IN THE
CASE.
From the Liverpool Courier, August 20
But the official correspondence between Mr..
Bates and the Portuguese authorities throws considerable
light on the in which the former regarded the
threatening attitude Of tho Niagara on her visit to the
Mersey. SO convinced was no federal Srgate
would not dare to seize British merchantman that he
characterized the report as ''od talk pro-
fessed bis readiness send the ship sea- notwth-
standing the threats of the federal cruiser In accord
with this determination Mr. Bates-who had full
confidence in the power and viii OF Great Britain to
support her authority over her own mercantile ma
rine-did actually despatch the vessel soon a. he
had the orders Of the Portuguese Consul General to that
eff CT.
The following communications speak for themselves,
and may be relied upon as genune, copy from the
originals, which have been placed at service without
reserve
London The Georgia g. 81 until further orders
j In.
- = ~ xIvxko CARNE1Ro aEnALpEs
Mr.. g. BATES Liverpool.
From Van zeer Consul esnea London to Edward
Bates, Rumford pace, Liverpool as, g..
ssp
Goals &c oherws send her sea a ana pa'
Edward Bates Liverpool, to Van zeer Consul General
! am no. afraid. Only old women's talk Send orders
Hs g Bates M
Send the Georgia to sea a. once.
Telegram
EDwARp BATES. Liverpool ,ovan zelisr Consul General
Your telegram TO hand Must have orders from Portu
Ss
Immediately, psy, .n,ls. or Georgia TI WIN not sail "a
,n,, ,..,,I.S sS,.; iss
have orders from the Consul Gene
e
. Acting Consul Tor Portugal
Telegram
AucUsr g. 1864
EDWARD BATES, Liverpool, to Consul General Portugal
London.
just received orders let Georgia on receiving
your orders. Please send them once
Telegram
AUGUST 8. 1854
Van Zc!ler London, to Edward Bates Rumford place,
Liverpool
Send steamar to at once
PORTUGUESE CONSULATE. Il SourH JOHN STREET,
LivFRroot, August 8. 1864.
slR-As have to inform Minister OF the precise
Of the departure OF the steamer Georgia. you TO
Inform me by writing OF the as soon Is she saas
remain, ST. yours RESPECTFULLY,
Acting Consul for Portugal.
e. BATES. ESQ. Liverpool.
The subsequent history Of the Georgia Is soon told
She sailed from Liverpool the 9Th nst and proceeded
her voyage under the British flag; but or Lisbon on
the 18th nst she seized by the Niagara which as
cruising about for the purpose OF ntercopng lhe
Georgia her passage to Boston, Massachusetts,
ia charge OF q prize crew.