The Express.
London, England, 1867-02-19 00:00:00

I IIE .11NIAICA PROSECUTIONS.

rE EXAMINATION OF COLONEL NELSON
I I EETENANT BRAND.—(THIS DAY.)
- • colings in this important prosecution
•l this day before Sir Thomas Henry. On
the court and its approaches were not
Inge a bomber of applic.ints for admission
••• probably because the difficulty. and in most
xperienced on thi, day week discouniged a
pt. But of the fume privileged auditors,
the bench or in the body of the court were
• comparatively little difficulty. there was as
•• attentl.ince as before. We noticed amongst
•• • 1 sir John rennet:Mier. Sir Joshua Rowe,
• I ;I...miere. H. Tarr:tut. Esq.
. ....... stcpben and Mr. Horne Payne, instructed
shaen and 'Wave, conducted the prosecution;
th.i.to.e, solicitor to the Admiralty, defended
I:rt, i Is•fore. On behalf of the War-office, Mr.
•••• W.V.' attrildol to defend Colonel Nelson.
i',,:..at I N‘l,ii .uni Lieutenant ltrund, or. entering the
. •• • , wt le .I,omiti.lated with teats on the floor of the
cm:. la front of the prisoners' box. _ .

Mt. Poland observed that he was instructed to appear
ti. Hannay, who, however, was not able to attend.
H. .hould proceed as far as he could to-day, and he
t 11,:ol the case might be again adjourned for the atten-
d-,n eof Mr. Hannay. He wished now to put a few
vrrdions in cross-examination to Mr. Lewis.

Mr. Fitzjames Stephen said it would be necessary to
put some further questions to Mr. Lewis in chief.
Mr. Lewi. wa• then recalled, and examined by Mr.
norm Payne. Ile said that in Jamaica the parishes were
he would not say analaguus to the counties in England,
but under the control of a custos. who corresponds with
the cast°s rotulorum in England. In his absence the
M..r ne....isti ate takes his place. Witness WAS member
41 the leAislature for the parish of St. Katherine's. He
tevanils-re.l the issue of the document spoken of in the
%ilenee at the court.martial as the Queen's advice to the
p,..u..1,• of Jamaica. lie saw the placards posted about the
town of St. Ann's previously to May.
l'rs•exautiuel by Mr. Poland—Was present at the
..f war, which was attended by more than 30 per
sou,. The council was called for the express purpose of pro-
cl,:atiing martial law. Witness was summoned to attend
tic council in his capacity as a member of the legislature,
a- a magistrate, and also as a colonel of militia, under the
ViCt.. C Xi. The proclantation of war was agreed to
unanimously. It was originally proposed to proclaim the
s h.!, county of Surrey, but the governor thought it un-
nee, -- u. to include Kingston. Went to Morant Bay as
a fall colonel of militia. Was present at several Courts-
mai tial, and was president of several. The court-martial
on Gordon consisted of Lieutenant Brand, Lieutenant
Errington. and Ensign Kelly. Ensign Kelly is from 35 to
4n years of age.
Mr. Stephen cautioned the witness that he was not
lonia to answer there queations.

tlw question whether persons were hanged in con-
soievine of the ileci.iun of the court•martial,
Mr. Lewis said be would answer that question at
proper that, but must now object.
nir 'Montag Henry said he was at liberty to decline, but
lot to qu.dify the refusal.

Mr. Lewis—Then I will answer the question. Several
persons were hanged—men and women—murderers. The
first I attended was at Fort Antonio, on the 14th Oe.
toner, and I attended another the same day at Morant
Vay. The first I presided at was also at Morant Bay. I
attended courts-niartial up to the 20th. In most cases
the other members of the courts-martial were persons eon-
teeted with the ialamL I cannot recollect whether Colonel
Nelson said that he appointed to the court-martial on
Cordon the members of whom it consisted, because he
thought that Gordon ought to he tried by independent
officers rather than by persons connected with the island.
I cannot say that I did, or that I did not hear that
mid. The court was held in a large building on
the wharf or landing place. I was presiding over
another court in the same building, and during
intervals of adjournment and was in and out of the court
held on Gordon. I was present at Gordon's defence. I
heard a rerun named Testerd examined for him. I had
seen him in the town sick. I did not hear Gordon apply
to have the trial postponed. I knew Gordon as A member
of the Assembly, but I knew nothing of his affairs. I
don't know that he lived at Cherry Garden. I don't
recollect the date of the last court-martial. I tried Paul
Bogle. Ido not remember whether it was before or after
the trial of Gordon. Ido not know that he was not taken
till afterthe trial of Gordon. I sat at court-martial after
Gordon's trial. Bogle was the leader of the insurrection.
He was brought to Morantltay. It mighthave been the Etrd
or 21th Oust I tried him, but I will not swear. It may
Lave been after Gordon's execution. L think it wase
(The witness was much pressed on the question whether
be had any doubt of it, to which he would give no answer
but that he thought it was.) Bogle was brought to the court.
martial in custody of the Provost-marshal. I don't recol-
lect the date of the execution, but it was the same evening
that be was tried or the next morning. I saw both the
Bogies hung. Bogle's brother, William Bogle, was exe-
cuted after Gordon's trial. They were both tried together
and executed at the same time.
Mere he was again premed as to whether he had any
doubt that both were hanged after Gordon's trial, but
would not give any more direct answer than that he
thought it was. The last court-martial he held we, a few
days after that. He then obtained leave of absence.
Was present in the legislature, and proposed a vote of
thanks to Colonel Nelson for his services in putting down
the insurrection, which was carried unanimously. Also
proposed that he should have a sword of honourof the value
of 2tlo guineas presented to him for his services rendered to
the colony. That also was carried unanimously.) I believe he
had the money from the Colonial Fund. The vote was a
sword, hut it was left to him if he preferred plate or any-
thing else.
By Mr. Bristowe—Mr. Brand was not present at the
council. I held the court-martial by order of Colonel
Nelson.
Re-examined be Mr. Fitzjames Stephen—The prisoners
who were tried before me and executed were convicted of
murder, burglary, arson, and being seen at Morant Bay,
taking part in the murders committed there.
In short, for taking part in the actual insurrection
Yes. I satisfied myself of that by examining witnesses,
allowing them to put any questions, to make any state-
ments, and to call any witnesses, and offering to adjourn
the case to call further witnesses. Paul Bogle was hanged
fur murder, and being present at the riot and burning at
Morant Bay, taking part and giving orders, and being con-
cerned in the murder of Baron Kcttelholdt and the Rev.
Mr. Herschel]. William Bogle was also present at the niur-
dere at Norma Bay. The council of war was held upon the
suggestion of Governor Eyre. The secretary to the executive
committee was present, but I cannot say whether any
niinutes were taken or not. The proceedings were chiefly
verhal—conve:wational round the table. Gordon, as a
member of the legislature, was entitled by law to be
summoned to the council of war. I can't tell whether he
was summoned or not. He was not there. Could not say
whether there was an outbreak at Torrington, or whether
that place was attacked by Maroons. Cannot say whether
I did or did not try persons for any act of rebellion at
Torrington. I tried prisoners brought from all parts of
the country.
Mr. Augustus Walter Hewitt Lake, reporter, re-
called—l remember the placard about the state of the
island being put in in evidence at the court-martial. It
was produersl, to the hest of my recollection, by
prevent-marshal. It is my inapreasion that the document
contained the date. One was put in and one was read
aloud. I think the one that was read aloud did contain
the date, 29th July, as the day of the meeting to be held.
Much discuredun arose on the admissibility of this evi-
clenee, Mr. Poland contending that the document pot in
vas the evidence before the court-martial, and Mr.
Stephen maintaining that anything said at the trial was
admissible. The copy put in did not contain the date.
Ur. Like read portions of his notes containing the
evidence of James Gordon and other witneues before the
court martial. It was understood that the object of this
evidence was to vary in some points of detail the minutes
as returned by the court martial.
[The examination was proceeding when our report left.]

THE lxv %OLD COL" NTRY.—A special oorrespon-
drut of the Tinge writes from Killarney :—" About • mile
Runt the town yesterday (Saturday) I met a marriage
Party, who numbered at least GO, and made up a most pic-
ture-lue procession. First carte en Irish car, in which
were the principal peraonages—Norah Spilling a pretty
Smile and giving timid looks at the bridegroom, who
seemed as bashful as she was. Then followed, crowded
with wedding guests, three or four of the country carts,
Felting, springless vehicles, which almost make your
"me• ache as you watch them pass. A greater
novdty still were a dozen or 15 couples on horse-
), ck. riding Darby and Joan fashion ; and rune more
emetry carts brought up the rear. The women all wore
than White cap. ; 1 don t think there was a bonnet among
14e whole of them. Bright-coloured 'kerchiefs or the
hoods of the comfortable peasant cloaks, protected the
h". 1; and as one turned to see the gay procession wind
song the cowl, and beard their merry laughter when they
were hid from view, it was difficult to believe that a rebel.
Low which men of this class were expected to join, was
imminent here only • few day. back. Evidently, though
/"ni.,na might come and Fenian,. might go. marrying and
rring in marriage ware nut things to be hindered by a

ROYAL FREE 110!4PITAL, GRAY'S-INN-ROAD.—The
lumber of patients relieved at this hospital during the
week ending Feb. 16 was 3,715, of which 1,264 were new
Caste.