The New York herald., 1871-10-24
Another Phase Of the Gloucester
Fisherman Imbroglio.
American and Spanish War Steamers
Watching Each Other.
FURTHER COMPLICATIONS IN UTAH.

for fines and fOrieitures under the registration regu-
latons but the fact that the schooners papers had
been lost under extraordinary circumstances, which
might involve the nation IN unpleasant compca-
tons, induced different policy, and to-day the
case was referred to Solicitor BanheId. The ques-
ton upon which the opinion OF the Sollci-
tor OF the Treasury is desired is in
regard to the duty Of the Collector or the Port at
Gloucester to take immediate steps for the enforce.
ment OF the penalty which attaches to the schooner
for coming into port without her papers. Captain
Knowltons action, not only in running his vessel
out OF the custody Of the Canadian Courts but in
breaking into an English Custom House to repossess
himself OF his sails and spars, thus perhaps,
making himself liable to extraditon for burglary,
are regarded in the Treasury Department as the
worst features Of the case, and there is no
doubt that legal steps Will at once be taken to
enforce the penalty for not surrendering her
day has revealed new difficulties for the doughty
Yankee captain. At first 1t seemed likely tnat the
ties on demand from the British government,
unless that result was prevented py q conyenient
mole m her bottom Little ia.er u became me-, KNOWN
portunity to let her rot in the harbor at Gloucester
II they chose to say nothing about the matter, and
about TO issue instructions Tor the collection Of the
penalty incurred IN coming INTO port without
other course, and Solicitor BaDded will
SO decide, the full application Of section 81 OF the
regulations under the registration laws, upon which
the application for new papers was made requiring
this action under the circumstances. number OF
o sns ae 4
safe proceeding to forfeit and sell the vessel. be-
cause she Is prize violently taken out OF the jurs-
dcfi0n or Canadian Court. Other knotty points
are invoked and the most that can be done for the
present viii be to collect the penalty OF $500 on the
bond OF the MASTER
Moro Troubles with tho spaniards.
n
to day from Lieutenant Commander Allen, OF the
Swatara, dated Port Prince September q, In
relation 70 the steamer Hornet Lieutenant Allen
reports that in the month OF June the harbOr was
policed by boats from the Spanish steamer
Churuca, which was watching the EHornet,
but after complaint from Minister Bassett
to the Haytian Minister Of Foreign Anairs
these unusual attentions ceased. From that time
up to the date Of the report matters remained as
they had been before, but Lieutenant Allen be-
Meved II the Hornet attempted to leave the narbor
the Churuca would endeavor to capture her, even
In neutral waters. 1t Is believed at the Navy De-
partment that the hornet ought to have oeen strong
enough to grapple with the spanish steamer as the
latter carries only two smooth bore twelve FOUNDERS
and six one-pounder guns, and the Churuca GER
the intention OF the commander OF the Swatara to
leave Port au Prince on his cruise II all danger OF
waited to learn the mission of the Spanish steamer
Plzarro, which had Just arrived. 1t Is not known
Secretary Robeson intends having vessel there in
GaSSsefy VI fhe ornef me Sef6er saMf6 r6nssu1
made upon the Haytlan government Our govern.
can nag shall not be seized, II precautionary
ures can prevent It, and as the Kansas Is soon to de.
can be put In motion In q short time.
The Change Of Comm nders Ia Utah.
BY the prompt removal OF General De Trobrand,
the commander OF the United States forces In Utah.
and the assignment to the command Of an oficer
known to be acceptable TO the civil authorities Of
the Territory, The administration newly pledged
itself to the support OF such the lately
dormant laws concerning polygamy AFFORD for the
violent suppression OF the twin relic, already in the
throes OF hasty though gentler, dis
solution. General De TroDrland Is accused by the
judicial officers OF the Territory of too great lean
ing toward toeraton Of the great immortality to say
the least, and Of being governed by his personal
views TO the extent OF Withholding ana refus-
Ing the support to those officials tnat 1t was his
duty to render. On the other side, however, it
Is alleged tnat less worthy motives than simple |
lesire to assert the long desp.sed sovereignty or the
OF the United States and TO give expression TO
ne moral sentiment OF the country have led to the
recent proceedings in the courts Mt Salt Lake City;
hat the discovery of the rich silver mines the open
ng the country by the Pacific Railroad and other
such causes have operated powerfully upon the
subordinate authorities, from whom alone the gov
mat determines and shapes the policy pursued at
washington. II is evident that despite the best In
tlons here 70 do what is best to preserve the ma
msled masses OF the Mormon dispensaton, there Is I
actual danger OF preciptating an apparent crusade
against religious conviction and striking down |
h epless and comparatively innocent community In |
the EFFORT to reach the few responsible and cupable
leaders.
Trouble In Store for West Point Cadets.
1be &C ton OF Secretary Robson IN promptly dis !
missing number Of cadet midshpmen for hazing
the new comers Is likely TO be followed by the sum-
mary dismissal Of several West Point cadets by the
war Department for certain recent offences In this
direction OF more than the usual yicousness and |
The present heads OF the War and Navy |
Departments are determined to stamp out
practice that mas only weak support OF age, and
which by unanimous public sentiment is now to be
forced into the oblivion that mas overtaken Other
barbarous customs or past generations. THIS tine
there ls to be no supplementary letting up on the
promises OF future good behavior The clemency
heretofore extended In such cases mas only tended
ufilanlsm to b0lder defiance OF Its lnJunctions.
Hayu Invited Settle Up.
An application was made at the Attorney Gen. |
,ral's ONCE to-day for the intervention Of the |
United States for the recovery OF $1Oo,5,5 AZ, the
balance due from the Haytien government for the
ost iron-clad Ataanta. II this application does not
prove effective Congress Will be asked to take action
n the matter.
Damages to the Steamer NipsIc.
The damage to the Bntted states steamer Nipsic
n the recent gale on the coast OF Florida Is much
more serious than at first supposed, and necessary
re pairs cannot be made IN less than SIX weeks. The
Nipslc is now at the Pensacola Navy Yard undergo.
ing repairs.
Condition or American Shipping.
The Register OF the Treasury states the tonnage
OF the country for the year ending June 80. 1871 as
folows:-In 1870 there 2s,eos vessels, 4,24o5o7
tons in 1871 tners were 90 10 vessels, with 532
tons. II thus appears that there has been an IN
crease during the year ending June 80 1871, OF liz
vessels and 23, ,035 TONS The steam tonnage OF the
country has increased $500 tons. There has also
been considerable increase In the barge and canal
boat tonnage.
Appointments.
Edward r. Roe Is appointed United States Mar
snail for the southern district Of Illinois; William
Spence United States Marshal for the Middle dis.
trict OF Tennessee, and James w. Fisher, Chief JUS
tica of the SunYAmA Conrf of WynmlnR.