The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-30
THE FISHERY TROUBLES.
List of American Vessels Seized by the
Gnnnhinna

Ltst OF American Vessels Seized by the
Cunadtnns.
The Montreal Gazette quotes from pamphlet
by Canadian reviewing President Grants po-
sitiOn respecting the fisheries the following
MEMORANDUM OF UNITED STATES FISHING VESSELS
SEIZED BY THE IMPERIAL AND CANADIAN CRUISERS
DURING 1870, FOR UNLAWFUL FISHING, ETC.
Wompatuck-Seized 9th June, 1870, at Aspy Bay,
Nova Scotia actively fishing close in shore. Cap
tain Of vessel admitted having caught nsn within the
prohibited limits during that day, and that he was
j. H. Nickerson-Seized 8Sth June, 1910, at In
gonish Island, Nova Scotia, actually fishing inside
the island, within mile distant from shore. Had
been previously warned three times, on the 25th,
2oth and 27th of June, before fishing, with notice
vessel would be seized. Capa ain was personally
Informed that he had already violated the law by
remaining in shore without cause, and supplied
with copy of Mr. Boutwells circular to American
G. Marshall-Seized 9lst July, 1870, at Sandy
Beach, inside Gaspe Bay, quebec: actually fishing,
and drawing seine ashore. Previously boarded and
Albert-seized goth August, 1870, at Charlotte
towH, Prince Edward Island; violation of Merchant
Shipping act. owner, master, and crew, by their
own plea, own to knowledge OF ohense.
Clara F. Frend-Sezed at Broad Cove Cape Bre-
of shore. Previously warned Rescued by crew
and recaptured.
NoTE.-The three seizures last above named were
made ny her Majesty's cruisers.
Lettie-Seized 18th August, 1870, inside Gaspe Bay
actually fishing, ana having hshed for seven days
previously within prohibited limits Had been pre-
viousy boarded and warned
Lizzie A. Tarr.-Sezed 27th August, 1870, at
Seven Island, Quebec, about one hundred miles in
side Of the mouth Of the river st. Lawrence; ac-
lively fishing One-quarter of a mile from shore.
Master aware that the vessel was trespassug.
owner subsequently pleaded for release on the
ground that he had specially directed said master
go and fish at that place according TO his eX-
pressed intention, because he would thereby expose
said owners property to seizure. Master and crew
fishing on shares with owner
A. II. WonsOn-SeiZed Sd September, 1910, near
Broad Cove. Sea Wolf Island, Cape Breton, Nova
Scotia; actively fishing between island and main
land distant about one mile and half from either
shore. Previously boarded and warned.
A. j. Frankn-Seized 18th October, 1870 at
Broad Cove, Cape Breton Nova Scotia, having fished
within prohibited limits. Previously warned on the
| 7tn OF October. Captain strongly denied having
fished, and though bOarding-Oficers felt satisfied
that trespass had been committed, he desisted for
the time. being from seizipg such assurance. Az
| terw ard, proof OF actual and extensive fishing
| within the prohibited limits during 10th and 1lth
was obtained, and the seizure enected On the lotn
| October.
GIanada-Seized 95th october, 1870, at Port Hood,
N. q. Smuggling.
Romp-selzed sth November, 1870, at Back Bay
| N. b., having tshed at Grand Manan Island, N b..
| within prohibited limits. Master acknowledged
being aware of the illeRality OF such fishing.
White Fawn-SeiZed 25th November, 1870, at Head
Harbor, Campo Beilo, N. A., preparing to fish.