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

THE COND.

NI-NATI-02

OF LE,l)l?tf

(Front► the Eeigian, National.)

When we discussed the substance of the judg-
ment pronounced by the Cour Imperiale of Paris
on this matter yesterday, we had not the decree
itself before us. To-day we have read this docu-
ment which will ever stand as a monument of
falsehood and iniquity. The grounds on which the
condemnation of Ledru Belau particularly is based,
are without precedent in the annals of judicature
throughout the whole cieelised 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 frcm begitining 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 Mazz nt's resi-
dence at the time when Bart dotti was first brought
there, that he took part in the discuesicni 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 Leda' Rollin should have provided
Bartolotti and Grilli with the funds for their
journey from London to Paris."
What ! You bring against an accused patty a fact
foreign to the trial revealed by an informer and a
calumuiato-, and that without proof, without jus-
titication, 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
iudividual to. CDMO 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
h:m _ _ _

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 be never said a word, not one single
word, during the conversation; and that he left
immediately ; and although, moreover, this
eussion necessarily took place in Italian, Bettolotti
not understanding a syllable of French, as was
abundantly proved on the trial. But why argue
the point ? 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 ? Let U 3 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 house where two indivi-
duals—supposing for a moment the meeting to be
proved—are plotting any ill deed whatsoever, this
third party does 1104 utter one word, does not join
in the converaatiou, 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 R sen-
tence of transportation. Is it not monstrous
What follows is not less so :
" Considering," says the decree, " that Ledru
Rollin should have provided," &c. How ? "Should
have 1" This is only an hypothesis and a presump-
tion. You do not venture even to affirm the fact.
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 explainable in an indictment is horrible in a
decree of condemnation which ought to rest
solely 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 ? Nothing, abso-
lutely nothing. The court has merely and simply
registered these declarations and allegations of the
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
foot as an empty act of hatred, of vengeance, of
falsehood, and of iniquity.

MAPKET NEWS.—(This Day.)

COVENT GARDEN.

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

FRUIT.
Pine apples, per lb. 38041 to 6s Filberts, per 1031 b 303 to 405
Colonial do., ea. ls Od to 450 d Cobs., p. 100 lbs. Os to s
Grapes, per 1b......2s Od to 5s Almonds, p. lb. Os Od to Os Od
Foreign do Os Od to Os Od Walnuts, per 100 Gd to s 101
Melons, each 2s Od to 4s Od Figs, per doz Os to Os 04.1
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 ...ls to 2s Oa half sieve ....Os Od to Os Od
Oranges, per 100.168 d to 20s Currants, p. h. sv. Os 01 to Os
Lemons, p. doz. is Od to 2s Od Plums, per do. 3s 01 to 4s 01
Apricots,p. doz. 2sOd to 4s Od Green gages, per h. sv.4s to Os
Cherries, per lb. is to is 3u Raspberries, p.potl. Od to 01

VEGETABLES.
Greens, p. doz. bun. OstoOcOd Shallots, per lb. Gd to 8d
Cabbages, per doz.9d to is 2d Elorseraddish, p. b. Is3d to 4 s
Savoy do., p. do. Os OdtoOs Od Parsley, per do. "d to 4d
Cauliflowers, do.2sod to 6s Od Celery, per do Os Gd to is tid
Brocoli, p. bun. is 6d to 25 Od Beet, per doz. is Od to 25 Od
Potatoes, per ton 60s to 1055 Parsnips, per do. Os to Os Od
New do., per cwt. Os Od to Os Small salad, p. pun. 2d to 3d
Peas, per h siev 3s Od to 5s Od nushrooms,p.pthls6dto2s 6d
Turnips, per bunch 3d to 4.1 Artichokes, each ...6d to 8d
Carrots, per bunch... 41 to 60 Lettuces, per scr. is tols Gd
Cucumbers, each 2d to Os Gd Endive, per doz. 2s Od to 3s
Garlic, per 1b......6d to Os &l Radishes, p. doz.bun. is to 25
Sorrel, per sieve Od to Os Tomatoes, per hsv.3s to 4s 6d.
Spinach, p. do...is Gd to 2s 6d Walnuts per 100 ...6d to 10d
Brussels sprouts, per Chillies, per 100 Os Od to Os Od
half do Os Od to Os Od Capsicums, per 100 Os Od to Os
Onions, p. bash Os 01 to Os Od Rhubarb, p. bun. Od to Od
New do., per bunch Od to Od Asparagus, per 1001 s 61 to 6s
French beans, per Seakail,perpun.oB Od to Os Od
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 0,1 to Os Od ; Poults, Gs Od to Ss 6,1; Geese,
5s 0,1 to 7s Od each ; Goslings, 5s Od to Gs 6d ; Duck-
lings, 2s 3d to 3s Od 2 • tame rabbits, 08 9d to is 4d each ;
wild do., 9d to is 2d ; Pigeons, 4(1 to 8d each ; large
Surrey Fowls,ss to 8s; barn-door d0.,3s to 580,I; Chick-
ens, 6s Od to 7s Od per couple; Capons, Os 0,1 to Os; Hares,
3s Od to 4s Od ; Grouse, 2s Ott to 3s Od each ; Pheasants,
Os to Os 0,1 ; Partridges, is 01 to 2s 6,1 ' • Woodcocks, Os 0.1.
to Os Od ; Snipes, Od to Os 0,1; Teal, Os Od to Os Od; Wild
Ducks, Os Od to Os Od; Widgeons, Cs to Os 01; Plovers, Os Od
to 04 Od each ; Guinea Fowls, 3s 6,1 to Os ; Roasting pigs, Os
Od to Os 01 each. Ostend fresh butter, —a to —s Od ;
English do., is 2d to is 4d per lb. ; English eggs, 8s
Od to Os 0,1; French do., 7s 6d to Ss Ott per 120; Leverets,
230 d to ls 6(1 each.