Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-25
NEW YORK.


Spanish GunbOats Under SurVeiI.
lance, but NOT Seized.
New YORK, Nov. 24.-The Spanish gun
boats were not seized yesterday owing to
the non-completion of the necessary docu-
ments The hbelling affidavit is made by
Senior Alfero, of the Cuban Junta, who
charges that tie gunboats are intended to
make war not only upon an established
government in Cuba but also on Peru.
The gunboats are still under the surveil-
lance of our navy and will probably be
taken possession of by the Marshal to-day
$4,000 Bail.
Moran, the South Carolinian charged
by Mrs. Lassier with applying to her to
procure an abortion on his cousin, was re-
leased on $4,000 bail by Justice Judge
yerterday. He denies his guilt
AdrOit Robbery.
An Englishman named Hericks was
adroitly robbed of 81, 200 at the Bank of
Commerce on Monday.
Most StuPendOus and sSReSpect-
able'' Frauds.
Collector Grinnell has received additional
information regarding the preparation of
the most stupendous frauds against the
Government by mercantile firms in this
city. Over 200 respectable merchants,
many of them occupying prominent posi-
ton, are now under suspicion of having
participated in frauds which extended
through several months during the last
Administration. Their names will be sup
pressed pending the official investigation
now being conducted at the Customhouse.
The frauds were accomplished by means of
false invoices and under valuation of i'm
ported merchandise, and are believed to
involve vast amount of money
seized ut Last
The Spanish gunboats have been seized,
and are now in the custody of the United
States authorities awaiting the action of the
court, the hbels having all been filled out
and presented in court. The United States
Deputy Marshals proceeded to take posses
sion of the vessels on writs returnable on
the 14th of December in the United States
District Court before Judge Blatchford, but
it is considered probable the cases will be
opened Immediately.
Expected Application for Release
Mr.. Webster, son-in-lav of Secretary
Fish, and one of the counsel for the Span-
ish government, called on Mr.. Pierpont in
relation to the gunboats, but the substance
Of the interview has not transpired. 1t is
understood that Webster is now preparing
the necessary bonds preparatory to max
ing application for the release of the steam
ers, and it is believed the application will
be made to Judge Blatchford before the
close of the present week
Indictment Found Against RIatch-
ford.
The grand jury of the United States
District Court have found an indictment
againet Blatchford for completely in the
drawback frauds in the Customhouse. The
Indictment is based on the evidence of w.
II. korn and the vouchers which are en-
dorsed with Blatchford's name.
1t is said that indictments have also been
found against the Caldwells, who were al
legged associates of Blatchford.
3 |, 500, 600 Running Away from In
functions.
The Express says that 81, SOC, 900 were
sent out OF this city yesterday, in fear of in
functions
Correct.
The gold in the sub-treasury has been
counted and found correct
Hcnvy Exports.
Exports from this port last week amounted
o S4,OS6, lSS.