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"Case of Ruiz and Montez at the Suit ofthe Abolitionists." New York
Morning Herald, 21 Oct., 1839.
CASE OF RUIZ AND MONTEZ AT THE SUIT OF THE ABOLITIONISTS--Judge Inglis has made an
order in this case requiring the plaintiffs or their Attorney to show cause before
said Judge at his chambers at 11 o'clock in the morning on the 21st instant, why
Ruiz and Montez should not be discharged out of the custody of the sheriff. We understand
some curious affidavits will then be read, showing the conduct of Lewis Tappan on
the occasion of the arrest of these gentlemen. John B. Purroy has been retained,
and appears for the defendants.
These Spanish gentlemen suffered every privation at sea, nearly lost their lives,
have been robbed of half their fortune, and by way of a climax are now deprived of
their liberty. Are not the abolitionists contented with the possession of their amiable
proteges but want to ruin these unoffending strangers into the bargain?
By reference to the letter of our New Haven correspondent, it will be seen that the
arrest of the Spaniards is a ruse to prevent them from proceeding to Havana
to procure evidence of their right to the negroes. Our Judges have thus far, unconsciously,
lent themselves to a most base fraud and villainous procedure, under color of law,
and if some relief is not afforded, the object of the abolitionist will be fully
gratified even though they never proceed to the trial of these fictitious actions
of assault and battery.
