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The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Fort Sumter correspondence. (search)
The case of the Slaver Storm King. --The trial of Francesco Pardrone Calleros, the reputed Spanish Captain of the slave brig Storm King, captured off the coast of Africa, by the United States steamer San Jacinto, was commenced yesterday before Judge Halyburton, in the Federal Court. P. H. Aylett for the United States, Messrs. L. H. Chandler and A. J. Crane for the defence. The following jury was sworn: A. S. Storrs, John M. Francisco, Jas. B. Smith, William Christian, Robert S. Pollard, J. C. Courtney, Evan F. Ragland, W. W. Snead, L. W. Glazebrook, A. O. Jones, Jas. Phillips and George Timberlake. The prisoner is a man somewhat past the middle age of life, of genteel appearance, and with a very limited knowledge of the English language. Mr. Aylett, U. S. Attorney, opened the case, stating what the Government expected to prove, and Mr. Crane made a brief rejoinder. The examination of witnesses then proceeded, as follows: Lieut. A. K. Hughes, U. S. N.--S
The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], Old Fraud Revived. (search)
hours after we sailed. Did not know who was captain until the day of the capture. Have no knowledge of any change in the nationality of the vessel, except what I got from the captain and owner. Wm. Vanness, seaman, sworn.--was one of the crew of the Storm King. Shipped at N. York. She was an American vessel at that time. I know that, for I signed the vessel's articles. Bound to Point de Lanaha, where we delivered cargo. A few days afterwards the slaves were brought on board by Francisco and Labre. Prisoner aided in stowing the slaves below, and giving them their meals.--never saw him aboard till the slaves were put aboard. They came aboard at night, and he with them. by Defence.--did not read the articles before signing them, except what related to the voyage. I was born in New York. Don't remember to have seen the fact stated when I signed articles that she was an American vessel. She flew the American flag. Have followed the sea about seven years. Never saile