New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-25
Great Britain.


gence from Melbourne to the 23d of February tn.
principal item OF intelligence is account Of the mo
ceedings the Government Of Victoria has been con-
PEELED 10 take with regard to the Confederate war
steamer Shenandoah. 1t has been reported that the
vessel had actually been seized BY the authorities but
this is exaggeraon of the facts In consequence of
information communicated to the Government felt
justified in placing strict guard of police at the on
which the vessel was undergoing repair, prevent any
breach of neutrality by the enlistment OF British sub.
ect But the Government did not intend to detan the
ship. and soon her repairs completed she
would proceed 10 SEQ. We give the details from
The hvstrai,an Ne~s of the I'D February:
18th Of January, created much excitement in
Melbourne. as il was reported she commanded by
Captain Semmes OF the Alabama. This, however. is
not the case; the Of her commander is Waddel
On receiving his application for permission To remain
in the harbor long enough TO make some necessary
pairs, cabinet council was held, at which It was
decided that the Shenandoah should be allowed tO re-
main till put in working order She is a clpperbut
steamer OF 700 tuns exclusive Of the space
pied by the engines and Of about 80 horse power She
was built the Clyde which has become famous for
turning out blockade runners. wooden ship with
iron frame and iron Dass and yards, she doubt
built for the work in which she is engaged ard
which sho is admirably adapted. Seen from the pier.
the Shenandoah presents only the appearance OF smart
trinity set boat-evidently swift sailer but there
nothing rakish about the craft nor anything that would
rouse the suspicion as to the pacihc nature OF her
intentions she to steam unheralded among the
shipping Of any port. The disguise could hardly hare
been more complete effectua As the vessel con.
sumes her own smoke 1t is not discoyeraDe az dis
lance she has steam power. and she might easily
be taken for merchantmen indeed she has been by
many a captured Federal ship. Among her crew may
be found representatives OF almost every European IA
ton. The iOrecaste IL Babel of languages no less
than IA tongues being spoken board. The oficeD
Of course all Americans OF the South Inc steamer
had been placed "a slip for repairs, which were pr,
cecding rapidly when on the 18th OF February. the
police magistrate at Wilamstown issued warrant for
the arrest OF British subject named Charley charged
with having enlisted "a board the Shenandoah. The
officers Of the ship refused to allow the warrant TO be
executed In consequence of this refusal the Governor
ordered all British subjects employed IN the rep'rs Of
the ship to cease working, and guard Oi ~
policemen was placed on the slip 20 see that
the Governors order was obeyed Their Instructions
not to interfere or in any way coeTce the officers
properly belonging 10 the vessel but 20 nam
tain among British subjects the strict neutratyol the
port anu to preyentth sip being used during the Us
pension of the facilities previously granted Nha u
Their action may be Iesortcd to will OF course ma
to great extent up the course Capt: adSoiima!
choose 10 adopt The steps taken by the Government
thus far have been in strict accordance with terna
ona law II is entirely matter Of grace On the part
of neutral power to allow vessel belonging 10 Del'
gerent power TO enter port for repairs or 10 TAKE IN
stores Tits international privilege Is conceded on the
hand and accepted on the other on the distinct m
Outstanding that all the conditions OF strict neutrality
will be honoraby observed the part Of the belger'
ent and that, If anything is done by him which Is
either violation Of international or municipal law. tho
privilege that had been granted may be suspended or
absolutely withdrawn"
Rumors were current in Melbourne ola formal seizure
Of the ship and collision between the police ana the
crew. But nothing of the kind had occurred and the
repairs proceeding actively but quietly mp to tho
10y the Madras sailed The Shenandoah had obtained
supply of provisions and soon as she had taken her
coal board would proceed TO sea- The police bad er-
rested four British subjects charged with enisng On
board the steamer but the Inquiry into TIER case had
not commenced.
In sitting Of the Assembly .Mr. McCullocb, the
Lief Secretary. explained that the guard pad been
placed the Shenandoah In consequence OF CAPTAIN
Wadde having denied that any men had joined his
ship since her arrival and refused 10 give up the men
named IN the warrants as British subjects no had
aw fully enlisted. He added; / AM sure il viii
be admitted that the Government Las taken
the proper course 70 carry ont and support
the intention OF the British Parliament in respect 70 the
Foreign Enlistment act and the intention NJ the
proclamation OF her Majesty with respect Ia the ohserV
anoe OF neutrality. There is no doubt that thls man
Charley for whom the warrant was obtained. and OF
whom were assured that he was not Oh board was
in the uniform of the shpon various occasions, AZ all
events Now it appears to me and 70 the Government
that anything can he IN violation OF street neutrality
this isit NV Hon. colleague, the Minister " justice.
reminds me that have not yet proved tina. this
man. Charley the uniform OF the ship bnt we hays
tie statements of various persons that sucn was the ease
and have doubt but further information Will BE- re-
ceyed on this point In the meantime the Goyernment
have obtained what they really desired 20 obtain in the
first instancehat AL the persons who joined the snip
illegally should be remove ed from the vessel That hay
ing been DONE have removed the suspension OF leave
TO Her Maiestys subjects TO carry out repIrs and to
assist the vessel off the ship: Capt Waddel viii OF
earliest possible date
In ausion TO American passports, The London TINS
SAYS: without preliminary word or any other com.
municati0n than single telegram 10 the military
thorites Mr. Seward has announced that In future any
vessels that may arrive with passengers unprovided
with passports will not be allowed 10 discharge their
cargo. Any person persons therefor. who may con
t.nue IN elude the prccauton OF the commander or
agent of steamer. or other vessel or who may acct
denialy lose passport OF passports on the Passage
may thus be the cause of intctng what IN some
ght amount 10 complete ruin Ia shippers OF goods.
who can by no possibility be properly liable IN such
cases 10 penal consequences. Commercial firms
making large consignmeus might at particular june
tues depend their soyency upon their receiving r.
turn remittanccs within particular period, and con-
sdcrng the multitude OF other evils that suggest them
selves as contingent upon Mr. Stewards order together
with the entire tendency OF their fiscal legislation 1t
would seem if the grand object OF tie Government
Washington were to isolate themselves lar post
Die from mercantile or other intercourse WIN an those
OF the human race who may seek the country with any
other object than that of ensting in the ar1y.'