The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-31
THE FISHERIES QUESTION.
OnciaI Report Of American Vessels Seized
by Briiish and Canadian Cruisers During
1870.

OmciaI Report Of American Vessels Seized
by Briiish and Canadian Cruisers During
1870.
OTTAWA, ontario, Dec. 80. 1870.
The Minister Of Marine gives the following expla-
nauon regarding American vessels seized by the
imperial and Canadian cruisers during 1870 Tor ]le-
gal fishing
The Womfatuck was seized June ~ in Aspy Bay,
Nova Scotia, actually fishing close In shore. IN Q
captain OF the vessel admitted having caught nsn
within the prohibited limits during the day, and
that he was aware he was fishing Illegally
The ;. b: Nlckerson was seized June 10 at lingo.
nsh Island. Nova Scotia actually fishing inside the
island, within mile from the shore. She had oeen
previously warned three times-On the 18th, Goth
and 9TH Of June-with notice that the vessel would
be seized. The captain was personally informed
that he mad already violated the law by remaining
In shore without leave. He was supplied with q
copy OF MI Boutwel's circular TO American
fishermen.
the @. Marshall was seized July 81, at Sandy
Beach, inside OF Gaspe Bay, Quebec, actually fishing
ana drawing seine ashore. She had been pre-
viously boarded and warned.
The Albert was seized August TO- at Charlottetown,
Prince Edward Island, violating the Merchants
Shipping act. The owner, master and crew, by their
own plen, acknowledged The offence.
The Clara F. Friend was seized at Broad Cove
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, actually fishing within
three miles Of the Shore having been previously
warned. She was rescued by the crew, but recap
tured
The three seizures last above named were made by
her Britannia Majesty's cruisers.
The LOttie w0a seized August le inside OF Gaspe
Bay, actually fishing, having nshed for seven days
within the prohibited limit. She had been pre-
viousy warned.
The Lizzie A. Farr was seized August q, at Seven
Islands, Quebec, about one hundred miles inside the
mouth Of the river 81. Lawrence, actually fishing
one-fOurth OF O mile from shore. The master was
aware that the vessel was tnansgressIng The owner
subsequently pleaded for release the ground that
he had specially directed the master not to dsn at
that place. The master and crew We're fishing on
shares with the owner.
The A. N. Monson was seized September 8, near
Broad Cove, Sea Wolf Island, Cape Breton, n. s.,
actually fishing between the island and mainland
distant about one and onefourth miles from either
shore. She had been previously warned.
: The A. r. Franklin was seized October 10. At
Broad Cove, Cape Breton, n s., having fished
within the prohibited limit, after warning on the
It'll OF that month. The captain strongly denied
having nshed, and although the boarding ofncer
desisted for the time being from making the seizures
but afterwards he obtained proof that the vessel had
hsned extensively Oh the 10th and l1th, within the
prohibited limits, and the seizure was effected Oc-
tober Is.
The Canada was seized October rs, at Port Hood
The Romp was seized November 8, at Back Bay,
N. B., having fshed at Grand Manan Island, N. B.,
within prohibited limits. The master admitted lie
me White Fawn was seized November 25 at
Head Harbor, Campo Bello \. B., preparing to nsh.
CONVICTED MURDERER ARDoNED.-Governor
Holman on Thursday pardOned Michael Hagan,
who has been confined In Clinton Prison for nearly
cncs ha; 80 that mo- marx cor
censure mas ever been recorded against him.
The prison authorities believe that his pardon In
view Of this fact will have beneficial effect upon
the condition and discipline OF the prison. Hagan
was sent for lie on conviction Of murder. He has
always asserted his innocence, and the Judge who
sentenced him John W. Brown OF Newburg,)
and the District Attorney many years ago Joined in
recommending IN immediate pardon The case was
first brought TO Governor h0nmans attention dur
ing his annual visit to the prison, at when time he
Is accustomed 70 give personal interviews 70 all pri
sQners Who desire 1t.