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Lancaster Daily Intelligencer
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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The brigantine Josefa was seized by Spanish authorities in Arroyo, Porto Rico, for 20 missing packages of cornstarch, fined $4,000 despite their low value. The packages were mistakenly delivered to another ship; the fine was paid but not refunded after explanation. The owner complained to Secretary Bayard.
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.—The brigantine Josefa, arrived from Montego Bay, Jamaica, reports that on her outward trip from New York, while discharging cargo at Arroyo, Porto Rico, she was seized by the Spanish authorities because 20 packages of cornstarch which were marked on her manifest could not be found, and was held until a fine of $4,000 had been paid, although the value of the missing goods did not exceed $200. The master and crew suffered many indignities at the hands of the governor of the island and his officials. The authorities offered to settle the matter if the whereabouts of the packages could be explained. After the payment of the fines, it was discovered that by mistake they had been delivered on board the ship Josephus. Explanation was made to the Spanish authorities and a return of the fine was requested, but was refused and the Josefa then left the port. The owner has filed a complaint against the Spanish government with Secretary Bayard.
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Arroyo, Porto Rico
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seized and fined $4,000 for missing cargo valued at $200; fine paid but refund refused after mistake discovered; complaint filed with us secretary of state.
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The brigantine Josefa was seized by Spanish authorities in Arroyo, Porto Rico, while discharging cargo, due to 20 missing packages of cornstarch listed on manifest. Held until $4,000 fine paid. Master and crew faced indignities from governor and officials. Packages mistakenly delivered to ship Josephus. Explanation given post-payment, but refund denied; vessel departed. Owner filed complaint against Spanish government with Secretary Bayard.