Mobile Register
July 11, 1861
Page 1
AN ARREST IN NEW YORK—We copy the following from the New
York Herald, of the 1st inst.:
Edward R. Ruggles, son of Gen. Ruggles, of the rebel
army, was arrested in this city a few hours after landing from the California steamer. His arrest was effected by detectives Eustace
and Farley, by order of the Superintendent of Police, who had received a
dispatch from Secretary Seward ordering it.
Papers found in his possession contain details off the future movements
of a portion of the rebel army organizing in California;
also of the rebels for seizing the California
steamers, with their golden treasure. A
map of the rebel States and some other papers were also found in his
possession. The Superintendent of Police
on Saturday received another dispatch from Mr. Seward to hold the youth until
further orders. Young Ruggles is about
seventeen years of age, and left the home of his father in Montgomery under instructions from Jeff
Davis. He proceeded to Havana, and thence to Aspinwall, where his
conduct excited the suspicion of the American Consul, who notified the Federal
Government.
[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]
