In addition, a fine was to be imposed, but because the immigrants spoke no English and had no knowledge of American laws, President John Quincy Adams issued a pardon, releasing the ship and remitting the fine.
但是，考虑到这些移民都不会说英语，而且对美国当时的法律一无所知，总统约翰·昆西·亚当斯发布赦免令释放船只并免除罚款。