A. Yes.
Q. And that the American flag was flying when you were bearing on the Joseph?
A. Yes.
Q. What was the object of sailing under that flag?
A. I presume our object was to let her know that we were coming; and, no doubt, the vessel heaved to for us. Suddenly enough we raised the Confederate flag.
Q. Then it was deception?
A. Of course; that was our business—that was as near as I understood it.
William Habeson called, and sworn. Examined by District Attorney Smith.
Q. You are the Deputy Collector of the port of Philadelphia? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Have you charge of the register of vessels there?