The Sun.
London, England, 1857-09-12 00:00:00

-TILS-CONDEMNA TIDY OF_ LED ,U
ROLLIN.

(From the Belgian National.)

When we discussed the substance of the juclg..
ment pronounced. by the Cour Imperials of Paris
on this matter yesterday, we had not the decree
itself before us. To-clay we have read this
,docu-
meat, which will ever stand as a monument of
falsehood and iniquity. The grounds on which the
condemnation of Ledru Rollin particularly is based,
are without precedent in the annals of judicature
throughout the whole civilised world. Never was
so serious an accusation founded on such a mere
pin point. One ne:d not be a lawyer to under-
stand and affirm so much. The charges are con-
tained in a few lines. We extract them from the
decree, itself iniquitous from beginning to end,
but which we neglect at present for the other
portions :
" Considering that Ledru Rollin, who had pre-
viously in 1853 caused 300 francs to be sent to a
person named Kelsch, who has admitted having at
that time entertained the project of attempting the
life of the Emperor, was present in Mazzini's resi-
dence at the time when Bartolotti was first brought
there, that he took part in the discussion which
arose as to the times when the Emperor went out ;
" That his presence at a conference essentially
secret reveals the motive which led him there, and
his participation in the conspiracy ;
" That Ledru Rollin should have provided
Bartolotti and Grilli with the funds for their

journey from London to Paris."
What ! You bring against an accused party a fact
foreign to the trial revealed by an informer and a
calumniator, and that without proof, without jus-
tification, without confirmation; a fact, too, on ac-
count of which no proceedings have been instituted
against the accused, and you consider this fact as
certain and proved ! Is not such a course the
height of absurdity ? Is it to be enough for any
individual to come and say, "Four years ago such
and such an exile made a proposition to me to kill
the Emperor," to enable you to quote that declara-
tion in a judgment as a charge against that exile,
and make it an element of condemnation against
him?

But to continue : the decree dares to declare that
Ledru Rollin took part in the discussion between
two of his co-accused, although it appears from the
declaration of the solitary informer who makes the
charge, that he never said a word, not one single
word, during the conversation ; and that he loft
immediately ; and although, moreover, this dis-
cussion necessarily took place in Italian, Bertolotti
not understanding a syllable of French, as was
abundantly proved on the trial. But why argue
the point 1 It was not even established that t!, e
person referred to by the informer was Ledru Rol-
lin at all. He pronounced the name in four or
five different ways. Is this enough ? Lot us go
further, however.

His presence at the conversation reveals, you say,
his participation in the conspiracy.
Strange and audacious conclusion. What, a third
party happens to be in a Louse where two indivi-
duals—supposing for a moment the meeting to be
proved—are plotting any ill deed whatsoever, this
third party does not utter one word, does not join
in the conversation, is ignorant of the matter
at issue, and even of the language in which
the discussion is carried on, and yet you con-
clude that he is a participator in the transaction.
Truly, with such a system of interpretation and
deduction, he most innocent citizen in France is
not secure from one day to another against a sen-
tence of transportation. Is it not monstrous ?
9,125,000 that follows is not less so :

4,000,000 -

" Considering," says the decree, " that Ledru
Rollin should have provided," &c. Howl "Should
have !" This is only an hypothesis and a presump-

tion. You do not venture oven to affirm the
You do not dare to say he did furnish the funds,
but that he should have done so, and on that you
condemn him. Such an expression which might
be exi,lainable in an indictment is luirrible in a
decree of condeinnation't which ought to rest
F o!el y on precise, proved, and convicted facts.
" Ledru Rollin should have furnished the funds."
This phrase will remain as an eternal disgrace to
the magistrates who have dared to employ it, and
insert it in a decree. _ _ _

What is the result of all this 1 Nothing, - abso-
•

lutely nothing. The court has merely and simply
regiltei-ed these declarations and allegations of tho
public ministers, and pronounced judgment—that

is, it has condemned.
Even before the judgment, after the proceedings
of the public explanations of Ledru Rollin, we said.
that the decision to follow would be a dead letter
iu the eyes of every sincere and honest man. We
repeat it more energetically still, after reading this
decree, public feeling has already trampled it under
fi:ot as an empty act of hatred, of vengeance, of
falsehood, and of iniquity.

MARKET NEWS.—(This Day.)

COVENT GARDEN.

The supplies of fruit and vegetables continue extensive,
and_tho demand generally is steady :

FRUIT.
Pineapples, per lb. 380 d to6si Filberts, per 100 lb 30s to 40s
Colonial do., ea. ls Od to 480 d Cobs., p. 100 lbs. 04 to s
Grapes, per 1b......250d to 5s Almonds, p. lb. Os Od to Os 01
Foreign do Os Od to Os Od Walnuts, per 100 Gd to s 10d
Melons, each 2s Od to Is Oil Figs, per doz Os to Os Od
Peaches, p. doz. 3s to 6s Od Strawberries, per
Nectarines, do. ...2s to 4s Od pottle
Apples, p. h. sv. is Od to 2s Gd Gooseberries, per
Pears, per doz Is to 2s Ott half sieve . Od to Os 01
Oranges, per 100.16 s d to 20s Currants, p. h. sv. Os Od to Os
Lemons, p. doz. is Od to 2s Od Plums, per do. 3s Od to 4s Od
Ap:icots,p. doz. 280 d to 4s Od Greengages, per b.sv.4s to Gs
Cherries, per lb. is to is 3d Raspberries, p.potl. Od to 041

VEGETABLES.
Greens, p. doz.bun. Os toOsOd Shallots, per lb 6d to 8:1
Cabbages, per d0z.91 to is 21 Horseraddish, p. b. Is3d to 4 s
Savoy do., p. do. Os Od to Os 6d Parsley, per do. 2d to 4d
Cauliflowers, do.2sOLI to Gs Od Celery, per do Os Gd to is 6d.
Brocoli, p. bun, is Gd to 2s Od Beet, per doz. is Od to 2s Od
Potatoes, per ton 60s to 105 s Parsnips, per do. Os to Os Od
New do., per cwt. OsOd to Os Small salad, p. pun. 2d to 3d
Peas, por h siev 3s Od to 5s Od Illuslirooms,p.ptl.ls6dto2s6d
Turnips, par bunch 3d to 4J Artichokes, each 6d to 8d
Carrots, per bunch... 4d to Gd Lettuces, per scr. ls to is Gd
Cucumbers, each 2d to Os Gd Endive, per doz. 2s Od to 3s
Garlic, per 1b......Gd to Os 8d Radishes, p. doz.bun. is to 2s
Sorrel, per sieve Od to Os Tomatoes, per hsv.3s to 4s 6d
Spinach, p. d0...1s Gd to 2s 6:1 Walnuts per 100 ...6d to 101.
Brussels sprouts, per Chillies, per 100 Os Od to Os Od
half do Os Oct to Os Od Capsicums, per 1000 s Od to Os
Onions, p. bush Os Od to Os Od Rhubarb, p. bun. Od to 0,1
New do., per bunch Od to Od Asparagus, per 1001 s Gd to Gs
French beans, per Seakail,perpun.Os Od to Os Ott
half-sieve ... is Gd to 2s 6d Turnip greens, per
Leeks, per do Od to Od bush Os Od. to Os Od
NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.
Turkeys, Os Od to Os Od ; Ponits, Gs Od to Ss 6d; Gesso,
5s Od to 7s Od each ; Goslings, 5s Od to Gs Gd • Duck-
lings, 2s 3d to 3s Od ' • tame rabbits, Os Od to is 4:1 each ;
wild do., Od to is 2d ; Pigeons, 4d to 8d each ; largo
Surrey Fowls, 5s to 8s; barn-door do., 3sto 5s Od ; Chick-
ens, 6s Od to 7s 01 per couple; Capons, Os Od to Os; Hares,
3s Od to 4s Od; Grouse, 2s 6d to 3s Od each ; Pheasants,
Os to Os Od ; Partridges, is Od to 2s 6d ; Woodcocks, Os 01
to Os Od ; Snipes, Od to Os Od; Teal, Os Od to Os Od; Wild
Ducks, Os Od to Os Od; Widgeons, Os to Os Ott; Plovers, Os Od
4 to Os Od each ; Guinea Fowls, 3s Gd to Os ; Roasting pigs, Os
01 to Os Od each. Ostend fresh butter, —s to —s Od ;
English do., is 2d to is 4d per lb. ; English eggs, 8s
Od to Os 01; French do., 7a Gd to 8s Od per 120; Leverets,
2s Od to 4s 6d each. .

NEWPORT.
Beef, from 3s 2d to 484 d ; mutton, 3s 2d to 45 6d.; lamb,
4s 4d to 5s 4d; veal, 3s 6d to 4s 2d; pork, 4s Od to 5s Od
per Sibs., by the carcase.
WILITECHAPEL.
Beef, from 3s 2d to 4s 4d ; mutton, 3s 2,1 to 4s ;
lamb, 4s 2d to 58 4d ; veal, 38 8d to 4s 2d ; pork,
3s 10d to 5s 3d per 81bs, by the carcase.
BILLINGSGATE.
Turbots, 2s 6d to 20s; Brills, 3s to 108 each; Salmon,
is 2d to is 4d per lb ; Cod Fish, 2s 01 to 78 each ; Soles, 4d
to 2s Gd per pair ; Trout, is to d per lb ; Lobsters, Gd to
3s Od; Crabs, 6d to 2s Gd; Whitings, 48 Od to 12s per doz. ;
Common Oysters, 168 to 208 ; Natives, —l4 to 55s per b;
Mackerel, 40s to —s per 100 ; Smelts, Os Od to 2s Oct per doz. ;
Skate, 6cl to Od per lb; Shrimps, Os Oct to Os Oct per gallon ;
Bloaters, Os Od to is Oct per 100 ; Fresh Herrings, 8s Od
. ilot
to Os per 100; Scotch do., Od ; Sprats, Os Oct -to Os Od per
bushel; Doreys, 2s Oct to 10s each ; Haddocks, 4s to 16s per
doz. • Pike, 6d ; Sturgeon, Gd per lb ; Prawns, 55 Oct to Os;
Mullets, Os 6d to is 6d each; Plaice, 4d to is each; Halibut'
6d per, ; Flounders, Os Gd to is Gd per doz. salt
Od per lb ; Eels, 8d to Is ; Carp, 18 to 55 ; Tench, 13 tai
per brace; Garnets, 4d to le. .