Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1806-08-29

We pretend not 10 speak Of co,sse and
e1rcf IN this business. We do not learn,
indeed, that any cause Whatever has been
assigned for this unexpected change
There are, however, certain facts which
We may venture 70 mention. & . no.
tits . fact. that not long since, q fe-5
deralist, against whom no fault was a.
legged, except political heterodoxy, was
removed from the Office Of marshal to
make room for Mr. Swartwout, who
was then exactly of the right political
sect. =. ~ S. SIS. = %-'% d.. ~.
Its fact, that when tho sdministra-
ton were hard pressed by . certain To-
reign ambassador, relative to their
knowledee and appreciation, Of the Mi.
randa expedition an order was issued BY
government, 70 institute state prosecu-
tons against Messrs. Smith and Ogden,
and before any inquiry could be had, col.
Smith, As though already proved gully.
was removed, from . profitable Office.
Il is fact, that the judge to whora
the orders Of government were issued,
executed these orders in I very extra.
ordinary and unprecedentedman con-
lining the accused in solitary apartments,
denying them the benest of counsel, and
even the advice Of their friends, and COM
Peiling them upon pain Of imprisonment,
70 become Witnesses against themselves.
i % a fact that the juries summoned
by Mr. Swartwout to Try the accused
were not PACKED, but were, rs Il BY de-
sign, composed of disinterested and
impartial men Of the different political
parties in that state, although it was the
opinion ofsome that the government had
much At heart the conviction Of the ,ac-
cused. .sss+ =. & s.. - :.
Il Is 4 fact that Mr.. Svartvout was
summoned a a witness on the trial, and
that his testimony was not satisfactory
70 some Of the most jealous friends Of
the administration, q may be seen BY the
American Citizen, in which Il b stated,
!" Mr.. Swartwout's testimony was con-
tinued hesitancy between indistinet
!" information and unknown things. He
I" henned and haued--he Feeollscted
inlmaterial things. bur had Forgotten
!" whatever might be matsrial-he doubt.
!" ed and he did not doubt--he knew and
!" he didnot know, &c. Smith bad once
!" or twice told him that Miranda had
said that government knew Of the Ell
"pedition,n &c. Sc. & = .,,.y -; Il
L tits . fact that slss @heads Of depart.
fnent were subj Gned to attend the trial,
IN order to testify what they knew in en-
tenuation Of the conduct Of the accused ;
bur they declined attending. il having
been specially signi6ed 10 them BY the
presidents that their presence AZ the scene
I Of their Official duties could NOT be dis
pcnssd with. 2. 81 - ( - -:
/ tits fact, thai a fudge OF one Of the
United States courts, lately appointed
by Mr.. Jefferson, was called from Z
i neighbouring state and employed BY the
/ gotrrnmsnt a. counsel against the &C.
cused. ~. 4. T,
4 Htis 1 fact, that after all thu upon !
fair and patienttrial. Messrs. Smith and
i Ogden were honourahly acquitted.
Ii Is D fact, thar the Intelligence ofthe
acquittal had scarcely reached Washing.
ton, when MIR. Swaftwou, was removed
nom oGice, and successor appointed
Itis not for Us 10 say, tfe wefld car
| Judge, whether these faets have any con.
nexion with each other. IL they hav.
not, IL becomes the friends of the. nd
ministration 10 account COR them upon o
thef grounds. lesr suspicion should a
tach and varuish die Fair fame Of our up
/ right and sirtuous executive. 81 :
From the Bosros CEsrixEL.
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