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April 13, 1816
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Porto Cabello, Spanish authorities seize a Norfolk schooner's cargo of raisins after a Spaniard falsely claims the boxes as his own previously captured ones, ignoring documents. The governor bans the master from writing letters and fines anyone $500 for carrying them. Calls for U.S. naval action or reprisals.
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NORFOLK, APRIL 6.
We noticed the conduct of the Spanish authorities on the Main, a few days since: another case has come to our knowledge which transcends any thing that has occurred.
A schooner belonging to this place, arrived at Porto Cabello, with her cargo; among which were some boxes raisins imported from Malaga to this place, accompanied by the usual custom house documents of exportation. When the raisins came to be landed, a Spaniard came forward, and swore, that the boxes were marked, as were some, that, had been coming to him 6 months before, but were captured by a Carthagenian privateer. Upon this, in opposition to all facts, such as custom house documents, logbook, &c. the governor caused the vessel and cargo to be seized, and they were under trial.
To add to this conduct, the governor issued an order forbidding the master to write a letter, under pain of close imprisonment, and moreover declared he would fine any American master, or any other person, five hundred dollars, who should take a letter.
We hope the government will send not only the Macedonian, but a force that will bring the Spanish authorities to their senses, and if they cannot, adopt Oliver Cromwell's mode, and take as many Spanish vessels as will pay the American sufferers, and sell them.
Ledger.
We noticed the conduct of the Spanish authorities on the Main, a few days since: another case has come to our knowledge which transcends any thing that has occurred.
A schooner belonging to this place, arrived at Porto Cabello, with her cargo; among which were some boxes raisins imported from Malaga to this place, accompanied by the usual custom house documents of exportation. When the raisins came to be landed, a Spaniard came forward, and swore, that the boxes were marked, as were some, that, had been coming to him 6 months before, but were captured by a Carthagenian privateer. Upon this, in opposition to all facts, such as custom house documents, logbook, &c. the governor caused the vessel and cargo to be seized, and they were under trial.
To add to this conduct, the governor issued an order forbidding the master to write a letter, under pain of close imprisonment, and moreover declared he would fine any American master, or any other person, five hundred dollars, who should take a letter.
We hope the government will send not only the Macedonian, but a force that will bring the Spanish authorities to their senses, and if they cannot, adopt Oliver Cromwell's mode, and take as many Spanish vessels as will pay the American sufferers, and sell them.
Ledger.
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Spanish Seizure
Porto Cabello
American Schooner
Cargo Confiscation
False Claim
Governor Order
Where did it happen?
Porto Cabello
Story Details
Location
Porto Cabello
Story Details
A Norfolk schooner arrives at Porto Cabello with raisins from Malaga; a Spaniard falsely claims the boxes as his captured six months prior, leading to seizure of vessel and cargo despite documents. Governor forbids letters and imposes $500 fines on carriers.