The Sun.
London, England, 1836-11-05 00:00:00

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vihich deponent was. Deponent states that the white
man came forward in the canoe, and that deponent took
'old of his hand, but could not grasp it firmly ; that the
black took hold of the white man's legs, and pulled him
back into the canoe. The white man then said Lower
the boat a little further down, and I can jump into it. The
deponent called this out to the captain, who was
upon the poop, and who immediately ordered the boat to
be further lowered down. The canoe immediately pulled
Away, but remained near the vessel a full hour at least after-
wards. The canoe then pulled in shore, and returned with-
out the white man. Deponent verily believes that the
white man never mentioned the Charles Eaton at all, but
that this was only a surmise on the part of the crew of the
_Mangles. Deponent states most positively that the above
conversation was all that passed between the white man and
himself. Deponent further states that he was in the boat
that pulled ashore with the Captain. Deponent saw no
white man nor white woman ; saw no white legs under a
scre'en ; saw some black women, who turned their backs
uwan being looked at. He saw the white child, as de-
scribed. He states that the ship remained one night more
at anchor ; that she left about nine o'clock, A.M., on the
third day. Saw no canoes from the shore that day, and
that no communication was that day attempted with the
shore."

The LORD MAYOR said that all agreed in the opinion
that no credit could be given to that part of Anderson's
statement which differed from the representations made by
the Captain and all the witnesses examined.
Captain Carr said that he was most desirous to obtain
the fullest intelligence for the friends of the unfortunate
passengers and crew, and would, if required, produce as
many more of the crew as they might wish to see. He
stated he could not see what motive Anderson could have
had for interlarding his statement with falsehoods, for that
person was a good, and sober, and steady seaman.
The LORD MAYOR said that he felt happy in affording
all the facilities that could be rendered in the present state
of the intelligence with respect to this lamentable case.
Mr. Bailey and Mr. Drew returned their most sincere
thanks to the Lord Mayor for the kindness and anxiety
which his Lordship had manifested on the occasion ; but
they could not help making one remark : they felt that
Captain Carr had not done what it was his duty to have
done--that he had not offered ransom for the unfortunate
creatures who might be on the island.
The LORD MAYOR again called upon the gentlemen to
think of the responsibilities of Captain Carr as to any
forcible attempt, and, as for ransom they could not tell that
be had it to offer.
Captain Carr—l offered it for the child. Money could
have been of no use ; besides, the novelty and embarrass-
ment of the situation was a bar.

Mr. Worthington—lt is admitted that very little in-
ducement would have prevailed upon them to give up the
Europeans, for the value of money is not known there ; and
certainly there can be no doubt that it was Captain Carr's
duty to offer ransom, which possibly could have been satis-
factorily made up of a few trifles.
Captain Carr—lf you had been there you would have
acted as I have done. I have written to all the authorities
that can render benefit, and I have no doubt of hearing soon.
I shall be round there mjself very soon. I feel for the
relations and friends of the unfortunate persons who have
been the subject of this inquiry, and I solemnly declare that
I acted for the best.

Mr. Worthington—lt was decidedly your duty to offer
ransom for these poor creatures. We speak not of any
hostile attack at all. It is evident that nothing of the kind
would have been necessary.
The parties then left the Mansion House.