The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-14

NEW YORK, SATURDA
win doubtless be clothed In a few days. The Fiji
.eenh corps Major General Logan which was reviewed
yesterday by Major General Sherman, presented nne
appearance In their suits, and marched like vser-
ans, they are
aso n SANDERS ArrEnT Build UP A RxBxL NAVY.
In looking over documents found In the Office OF
Hon John K. Ward, formerly Minister TO China, came
scros some eminating from George NJ Sanders, the
rebel Secretary Of the Navy, and Mr. Trenholm the pros
rebel Secretary Of the Treasury bearing Sanders
efforts 70 construct rebel navy England A por-
ZION Of the history Of the rebellion send copies
or them and know that they will DO found Of great
interest The first articles Of agreement between San
aers and Ward empowered the latter 70 70 TO Eng
land 10 raise . stock company 70 build ships
The second ID . power Of attorney from Sanders 10
Ward ThirdPermit from rebel Secretary Of Navy for
Ward 70 80 10 Europe Fourth suggestions meEnorAn
d, &C., Of Sanders to Ward Ward having submitted
the contract 70 Trenholm, the latter sends Ward memo
randa l and letter e which induces ward to decline
carrying out ths contract seyenth-sandsrs' letter
pressing his disappointment at Wards determination.
The whole forms Q ncc chapter concerning Sanders
missionary scheme to build up rebel navy in English
pora His suggestions for gaining the support Of Miner
Gibson and Golden are refreshing. His fle plan Of
getting Napoleon to back him up with the shpbuiders
also very good Trenholm, who 10 evidently man Of
sense knocks to pieces the entire edce that Sanders
has carefully built and pronounced perfect by few
sound Observation-Disclosures we'll foandsd that Mr.
Ward throws up the contract without further ado, after
he has received them The documents viii repay Pc
rusA.
Geo. n. sanders' Visionary Plan for
Building Iron-Clads for the Rebels.
CONTRACT BkTwEEN GEO. n. SANDERS AND JOHN
teR R,cHxorp, vmanuA,
CONFEDERATE 6rAIw OF AMERICA.
ARrCAs ~ 40RnKNr, made and catered into this nine
teenth day Of July In the Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sxty-two, between George N San.
ders Of the arst part and John T. wsrd of the second
fhe said party Of the first part for and in consideration
Of the sum OF five dollars to him In hand paid and Tor
the further consideration Of the conditions hereinafter
mentioned agrees TO pay to the said John Ward the
sum Of one thousand pounds, in London, England to
pay the personal expenses Of the said John Ward ana
the said Ward hereby authorized TO create fifteen hun
dred shares OF stock OF the value Of hundred pounds
EACH for each of vesssls 6t to be constructed as
At par value in the Confederate States before
TO Europe, as hereinafter contemplated, and without
waiting the organization Of the company necessary or
contemplated for executing the contracts Of said George
N. Sanders with tho government Of the Confederate
States and appropriate the first hundred pounds
received part payment Of his personal expenses
before mentioned or ont Of the st receipts In any
FORM
The said party Of the first part also agrees pay
said John r. Ward twelve and half per cent all the
profits realized from the hrst three vessels that may be
constructed under the contracts agreements made and
entered into by said George N Sanders with the govern
Of the Confederate States and ten per cent the
profits OF all others being, however, distinctly under
stood and agreed upon by the parties these presents
that all European expenditures made BY the said George
Sanders der or bis Leg. sn. " % % p.
profits and that his percentage to DO on these profits
II the said John Ward shall be prevented from attend
AAath
the hundred pounds shall be paid him. his
heirs, executors, administrators assigns for his
penses in lieu OF one thousand pounds ~ aforesaid aud
the further OF per centrum all the profits
realized from vessels after payment Of all European
Ward his heirs executors, administrations assigns In
lieu Of the percentage Of twelve and half End ten
And It is further covenanted and agreed upon between
the parties that the said George sanders shall give
the said John e. Ward full power Of attorney 70 open
the construction OF two Of hs stesmsss mskng al
osssay for the disposition OF the stock but
ths be shall IN this be limited 70 two steamers and shau
make no contract for or disposition Of any or the other
steamers until the arrival Of said George Sanders In
England until the said Ward shal have been informed
Of the death capture Of the said Sanders and In either
OF those the said Ward shall 60 and make the
necessary arrangements under the power Of attorney
given him. for the construction OF all the vessels and
shall In that receive the OF thousand pounds
per annum in addition TO the compensation herenbeoro
agreed upon as his salary Tor attending 70 the ccnsrnc
George Sanders, II alive captured Of his estate
If dead II the said Sanders and the said Ward shall both
arrive London the said Sanders agrees his
tons and give his influence have said Ward made pre-
sdent Of such company ~ may be formed for the oon
said John Ward lust and reasonable compensation a.
salary.
Ward hereby agrees to proceed attempt to proceed,
without delay practicable, TO London, and
there upon the duty Of sposng OF the stock
herenbeore stated and TO do all things the best OF
his skin and ability AZ the agent and attorney Of the
In whereof the said parties have hereun,o set
their hands and seals the day and year hfs above writ
ten, at Richmond, Va GEO SANDERS,
Signed and sealed In duplicate, and nterchsnged In
presence this 10th day Of July, 1863 f. C. CsBEL
l. Frederick j. Crdland, her Britannia hajcstys Act
Ing Consul for The State OF Virginia do hereby certify
that this day personally appeared before me George n
and did in my presence ss Their several signatures %
the foregoing document declaring the same 10 be their
and deed.
Richmond, this 18th day OF July, 1862 FRrD. J. CUD
LAID, Her Britannia haJcsty's Acting Consul
SANDERS POWER or ATTORNEY TO WAND.
Rnow ali men by those presents, tina, George San
der have made, constituted and appointed and by these
presents do make constitute and appoint John Ward
my true and lawful attorney, for me, and In my name,
place and stead 10 construct In Europe iron
clad according 10 the articles OF agreement be-
the Confederate States OF America and the said
George ~ Sanders appoint the officers and crew and
all persons necessary "a yigatc and control the said
vessels except the commander who shall be appointed
by the governmentto associate with him In the enter
prize European and Confederate States capital and for
this purpose transfer in whole part any interest
either Europeans citizens Of the Confederate States
hereby giving and granting 70 my said attorney John r.
Ward fun power and authority 70 exercise all the rights
and privileges given and conferred upon mo, by the
aforesaid articles OF agreement fully and entirely
could do, " personally present. hereby ratfyng and
confirming all that my attorney may do IN he pre-
misses
In witness whereof, T. the said George n. Sanders,
have heeune set my hand and seal Mt Richmond, in the
State " Virginia, in the Confederate states IL America
this 18th day OF July, 1862 GEO. N. SANDERS
Signed sealed and delivered in presence Of E c.
CABkti.
British Consutdf> STATE Of ri,ginio Il Frederck
Cridand bor Britannia Maes.y Acting Consul for tie
State 81 Virginia do hereby coify that this day person
ally appeared before me, George N Sanders who did n
my presence and in the presence OF The subscribing wilt
nese w. G. Cabe snfx his signature 10 the foregoing
document, declaring tho same 10 be bis act and deed
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