The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-22
WASHINCT
Outrage Upon a British Shipmaster
in Pensacola, Fla.
The Bahama Islands Devastated
by Hurricanes.

WASHINGTON, Sept 81, 1871.
Outrage Upon a British Shipn,aster mt PEN
s0coIa, Fla.
The master of the British ship Chlmborazo, now
at Pensacola, Fla. complains OF an alleged outrage
upon him by United States customs oficals at that
port. He forwarded to the British Legation here
his version OF the matter, concluding with protest
against the whole proceeding. After sending the
letter, however he determined TO seek satisfaction
In the proper manner and accordingly has appealed
to the Florida Courts for redress The following Is
his letter to the British Minister:-
ON BOARD BRITISH SHIP CHIMBORAZO, |
HARBOR OF PENSACOLA, Fla, Sept 10, 1871.
SIR have the honor to advise You that on sat
urday. the 9th inst, between the hours OF one aud
two p NJ, went TO the Custom House OF this port
for the purpose of clearing my ship, all things being
then In readiness tor sailing. The cargo consists OF
Collector Potter in person cleared the ship. While
engaged in this business. and while my conslgnee
present and in sight ana hearing, an Inspector
Of Customs, named Henry Schultz i,,. com,
On my part in not having exhibited the
lights prescribed by American regulations con-
required 50 to do. lie then became very abusive,
using the most gross, violent personal language
ton Of the bysanders was great and was freely ex
pressed but Mr. Collector Potter, by utter silence
o The as Sm
served upon me Informing me that my ship had
been seized ana that fine Of $3.50 had been i'm:
posed upon me for v .OatlOn OF revenue laws. AT
the time OF the service OF this notice the con:
troversy was renewed by Inspector Schultz, and
he then and there slapped me In the face and drew
his pistol upon me- the assault was so outrageous
that Inspector Schultz was arrested and fined for
sailed on that day could now have been well on
my journey, but since then gale has been blowing
therefore ee 1t my duty to protest In Inc name OF
the interests Of British commerce, against this whole
I n ~ a n m Oat
Master British ship Chimborazo.
To His ExcellenCV Sir EDWARD THORNrO &c.
Terrible Storms the Bahama Islands
Great Destruction of Lifo aud Property.
A general statement has been received here OF the
effects OF the recent storms on the Bahamas. The
gale-or a succe sslOn OF gaes-was terrific the
storm shifting from the northeast to the south east
the whole coasts Of the islands are strewn with
wrecks. rom which much valuable property and
many lives have been destroyed. Sweeping through
the island of AbaccO the storm completely divided
it into two islands, carrying with its violence
large number OF inhabitants who have been
victims Of its fury. large amount OF property
was also carried away as by the bosom of desruc-
ton and probably buried in the sea. The ripe fruit
crop of the various Islands composing the group
has been entirely swept away, and it was found I'M
possible TO get cargo. Nothing remains OF the
orange or banana crop but the very young growth
and the trade Ii these fruits has been very seriously
disturbed
All the members of the Congressional Ku Klux
Committee, except Messrs. Robinson and Cook,
were present at the meeting to-day. The sub-com-
mittee of three Senator Pool and Representatives
Buckley and Beck who were heretofore appointed
to make q digest OF the responses OF the
executive officers OF the late insurrectonary
States and the cities or Charleston and
New Orleans, have been reappOinted
and their report recommitted, with authority to
to the Joint Committee digest of the laws of the
several States for the regulating of elections there
and also digest of the debts OF said States and
cities, and the rates Of taxation therein. After
discussion resolutions were adopted directing the
| chairman Of the committee to appoint q sub-cOm-
mittee Of five members to visit North and South
Carolina Georgia and FL. For!sa and sao:commit5ess
mississippi. and take testimony In those states
After discussion 1t was decided not to be necessary
to send subcommittee to Virginia, louisiana
Texas or Arkansas. The full committee willsmeet
again tomorrow. 1t Is understood that money for
the expenses Of the subcommittee will be pro-
cured from fund Of about eighteen thousand dol
lars in the hands OF the Attorney General. ''' $50
Perils Of the Sea.
despatch has been received Mt the Navy Depart.
ment from Commander Baoger, OF the Tconderoga
dated August %, of Cape Trio Brazil, Informing
the Secretary that during the passage from Ports
mouth, N. H., to Rio, fell in with the wreck OF a
brig In latitude SO SO north, longitude 4s 81 west
She was waterlogged, the sea making clear breaches
over decks There were no evidences OF her cargo
remaining on board. From appearances she had
been abandoned some time The only mark visible
on her stern was the name ''Ida.n The wreck was
discovered by the Tlconderoga July 2.
Another OF observation-disclosures PIeasontOn's
Orders Revoked.
Commissioners DOuOlaS haa inst addroaead tho fol
lowing letter to Supervisors Of Internal Revenue:
SIE-By order from the late Commissioner
Pleasonton you were directed to suspend any fur
ther operations under instructions given you from
this Office in letters dated July IA, 1870, and Sep
TENDER 81, 1870, requiring you to cause complete
transcripts to be made OF the books of all leaf
sion to each OF the several supervisors OF
Satisfied that the taking Of such transcripts from
leaf dealers books, ana the subsequent OF tue
manufacturers accounts, have tended materially to
Increase the revenue from cigars and have proved |
OF FRAUD hereby revoke the order of Commas |
soner PeasOnt0n referred to, and direct you to
tnue hereafter to make and transmit these tran |
scripts according to;the instructions contained in
to proceed in all respects though no such order
OF suspension had been issued. |
The Washington Monument.
A movement has recently been made to enlist |
the entire Masonic fraternity OF the country In fin
ishng the Washington National Monument The |
scheme meets the approval OF the visiting and resi-
dent brethren.
Personal.
Secretary Beknap, General Sherman and General |
Humphreys LETT here tonight for New York to in
spect the military posts In that locality. They will
return about Monday or Tuesday Of next week.
Treasurer Spinner has resumed his duties in this
city.
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.
Honors to the Memory oil the Lnte Professor
NIahan. Of West POint-An Onlcer Dismi Used
the service.