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United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 68
reign market. But the Government of the United States had said that with the port of New-Orleanshful supervision by the authorities of the United States, they will console themselves with the refsuch language to the representative of the United States, in a quasi official communication? Comess. If he has committed any wrong to the United States, you have still less power to shield him f to swear true faith and allegiance to the United States, and thereby to renounce and abjure that tl act of naturalization. A citizen of the United States might take the oath, although act six of tn by those who claim to be citizens of the United States, and those only who desire to hold office,ner of letters in the post-office of the confederate States, or the Prussian Consul, who is still leUnited States were in abeyance for want of United States courts here. These provisions permitted aes and denunciators for the benefit of the United States. There is no possible just construction[19 more...]
England (United Kingdom) (search for this): chapter 68
or a foreign market. But the Government of the United States had said that with the port of New-Orleans there should be no strictly mercantile transactions. It would not be conceded for a moment that the exchanging of specie for confederate treasury notes, and sending the specie to Europe, to enable the rebels to buy arms and munitions of war there, were not a breach of the blockade, as well as a violation of the neutrality laws and the proclamation of their majesties, the Queen of Great Britain and the Emperor of France. What distinguishes the two cases, save that drawing the sterling bills is a more safe and convenient way of eluding the laws than sending bullion in specie, and thus assist the rebellion in the point of its utmost need? It will be claimed that to assist the rebellion was not the motive. Granted causa argument! It was done from the desire of gain, as doubtless all the violations of neutrality have been done by aliens during this war — a motive which is
France (France) (search for this): chapter 68
not a breach of the blockade, as well as a violation of the neutrality laws and the proclamation of their majesties, the Queen of Great Britain and the Emperor of France. What distinguishes the two cases, save that drawing the sterling bills is a more safe and convenient way of eluding the laws than sending bullion in specie, andut there is a large class of foreign-born persons here who, by their acts, have lost their nationalities. Familiar examples of that class are those subjects of France (Francais) who, in contravention of the Code Civile, have, without authorization from the Emperor, joined themselves to (the) a military organization of a foreignn militaire etrangere,) or received military commissions (fonctions publiques, conferees par un gouvernement etranger) from the governor thereof, or who have left France without intention of returning, (sans esprit de retour,) or, as in the case of the Greek Consul, have taken the office of opener and examiner of letters in the po
New Orleans (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 68
Doc. 68.-foreigners at New-Orleans. The following correspondence passed between the foreign consuls at New-Orleans and New-Orleans and General Butler: New-Orleans, June 11. sir: It has been represented to the undersigned by Mr. Covas, of the commerciaNew-Orleans, June 11. sir: It has been represented to the undersigned by Mr. Covas, of the commercial firm of Covas & Negroponte, carrying on business in this city, that certain sugars bought by that firm, conjointly with Mes. Benj. F. Butler, Commanding Department of the Gulf, New-Orleans, La. headquarters Department of the Gulf, New-Orleans, JuNew-Orleans, June 12, 1862. gentlemen: In the matter of the sugars in possession of Mr. Covas, who is the only party known to the United ment of the United States had said that with the port of New-Orleans there should be no strictly mercantile transactions. W. Benachi, Greek Consul. General orders no. 41. New Orleans, June--, 1862. To Major-General B. F. Butler, Commanding, Swiss Consul. headquarters Department of the Gulf, New-Orleans, La., June 16, 1862. gentlemen: Your protest against Ge
London, Madison County, Ohio (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 68
information, the sources of which you will not expect me to disclose, that Mr. Covas had been engaged in buying confederate notes, giving for them sterling exchange, thus transferring abroad the credit of the States in the rebellion, and enabling these bills of credit to be converted into bullion to be used there, as it has been, for the purpose of purchasing arms and munitions of war. That Mr. Covas was one of, and the agent of, an association or company of Greek merchants residing here, in London, and at Havana, who had set apart a large fund for this enterprise. That these confederate notes so purchased by Mr. Covas, had been used in the purchase of sugars and cotton, of which the sugars in question, in value almost two hundred thousand dollars, are a part. I directed Mr. Covas to hold these sugars until this matter could be investigated. I am satisfied of the substantial truth of this information. Mr. Covas's own books will show the important facts that he sold sterling exc
Havana, N. Y. (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 68
e sources of which you will not expect me to disclose, that Mr. Covas had been engaged in buying confederate notes, giving for them sterling exchange, thus transferring abroad the credit of the States in the rebellion, and enabling these bills of credit to be converted into bullion to be used there, as it has been, for the purpose of purchasing arms and munitions of war. That Mr. Covas was one of, and the agent of, an association or company of Greek merchants residing here, in London, and at Havana, who had set apart a large fund for this enterprise. That these confederate notes so purchased by Mr. Covas, had been used in the purchase of sugars and cotton, of which the sugars in question, in value almost two hundred thousand dollars, are a part. I directed Mr. Covas to hold these sugars until this matter could be investigated. I am satisfied of the substantial truth of this information. Mr. Covas's own books will show the important facts that he sold sterling exchange for confe
Belgium (Belgium) (search for this): chapter 68
have a right to be treated as they have always been by the Government of the United States. We have the honor to be, General, your most obedient servants, Juan Callejon, Consul de Espana. Ch. Mejan, French Consul. Jos. Deynoodt, Consul of Belgium. M. W. Benachi, Greek Consul. Joseph Lanata, Consul of Italy. B. Teryaghi, Vice Consul. Ad. Piaget, Swiss Consul. headquarters Department of the Gulf, New-Orleans, La., June 16, 1862. gentlemen: Your protest against General Orders, No. 4 by you as a body. If any consul has anything to offer for my consideration, he will easily learn the proper mode of presenting it. It is no part of your duties or your rights. I have, gentlemen, the honor to be your ob't servant, Benj. F. Butler, Major-General Commanding. Messrs. Ch. Mejan, French Consul; Juan Callejon, Consul de Espana; Jos. Deynoodt, Consul of Belgium; M. W. Benachi, Greek Consul; Joseph Lanata, Consul of Italy; B. Teryaghi, vice-Consul; Ad. Piaget, Swiss Consul.
Europe (search for this): chapter 68
e sold sterling exchange for confederate treasury notes, and then bought these sugars with the notes. Now this is claimed to be strictly mercantile. It will not be denied that the sugars were intended for a foreign market. But the Government of the United States had said that with the port of New-Orleans there should be no strictly mercantile transactions. It would not be conceded for a moment that the exchanging of specie for confederate treasury notes, and sending the specie to Europe, to enable the rebels to buy arms and munitions of war there, were not a breach of the blockade, as well as a violation of the neutrality laws and the proclamation of their majesties, the Queen of Great Britain and the Emperor of France. What distinguishes the two cases, save that drawing the sterling bills is a more safe and convenient way of eluding the laws than sending bullion in specie, and thus assist the rebellion in the point of its utmost need? It will be claimed that to assist
W. H. French (search for this): chapter 68
laws or the administration of them, or his consul wearying the authorities with verbose protests, but simply to go home--stay not on the order of his going, but go at once. Such a person came here without our invitation, he will be parted with without our regrets. But he must not have committed crimes against our laws and then expect to be allowed to go home to escape the punishment of those crimes. I must beg, gentlemen, that no more argumentative protests against my orders be sent to me by you as a body. If any consul has anything to offer for my consideration, he will easily learn the proper mode of presenting it. It is no part of your duties or your rights. I have, gentlemen, the honor to be your ob't servant, Benj. F. Butler, Major-General Commanding. Messrs. Ch. Mejan, French Consul; Juan Callejon, Consul de Espana; Jos. Deynoodt, Consul of Belgium; M. W. Benachi, Greek Consul; Joseph Lanata, Consul of Italy; B. Teryaghi, vice-Consul; Ad. Piaget, Swiss Consul.
Benjamin F. Butler (search for this): chapter 68
leans. The following correspondence passed between the foreign consuls at New-Orleans and General Butler: New-Orleans, June 11. sir: It has been represented to the undersigned by Mr. Covasng Consul. (Signed) Ch. Mejan, French Consul. (Signed) M. W. Benachi, Greek Consul. To Major-Gen. Benj. F. Butler, Commanding Department of the Gulf, New-Orleans, La. headquarters Department of the Gffairs of the Government. I have the honor to subscribe myself, Your obedient servant, B. F. Butler, Major-General Commanding. Messrs. George Coppell, claiming to be H. B. M. Acting ConsulW. Benachi, Greek Consul. General orders no. 41. New Orleans, June--, 1862. To Major-General B. F. Butler, Commanding Department of the Gulf: General: The undersigned, foreign consuls, accrart of your duties or your rights. I have, gentlemen, the honor to be your ob't servant, Benj. F. Butler, Major-General Commanding. Messrs. Ch. Mejan, French Consul; Juan Callejon, Consul de E
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