The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-06-24
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BILE Gen. GascoyDe, the member for Liver
pool, deposed before Mr.. Watson and tho
other magistrates, that he had seen Beliing.
ham often, and that he had received many
petitions and memorials from him respecting
some claims upon Government, which he
ought TO be allowed. Those demands, il is
stated, originated in services aAedged 10 be
heyforn,ed by the criminal in Russia, for which
he comhlains that he has obtained no remunera-
Hon. 1t seems likewise, that numerous sim
liar Intellectual representations were made to
the unfortunate victim of his revenge, and to
the Speaker.
The prisoner was conducted to the bar of
the House of Commons, where he spoke to
the following effect
"I have admitted the fact--I admi. the
fact but wish with permission, to state
something in my Justification. have Seen
denied the redress of my grievances by Gov
ernment have been ill-treaied--Ihey all
know who am, and what am, through tho
Secretary of State and Mr.. Beckett, with
whom have had frequent communications.
They knew of this fact six weeks ago, thro'
the Magistrates of Bow-street. was aecu-
sed most wrongfully by Governsr General
in Russia, in a letter from Archangel to Riga,
and have sought redress In vain. am
most unfortunate man, and feel here, (placing
his hand on his breasD sufficient justification
for wha. have DONE"
Here Lord Castlereagh interferred, and
informed the prisoner that he was not then
called on for his defence, but merely to say
what he had to urge in contradiction to the
fact with which he was charged. Any thing
he might .eel desirous of stating in estima-
tion of his crime, he had better reserve for
his trial.
The Prisoner said, A." since it seems best
to you that should not now explain the eau
ses Of my conduct, will leave it until the
day of my trial, when my country will have
an opportunity of judging whether am right
or wrong"
During the whole Of the examination the
assassin maintained the utmos: composure.
He said that he had for more than fortnight
watched for favourable opportunity OF effec-
ting his purpose that he had imtlored for
justice in vain !? tha: he had made application
10 every person likely to procure him re-
dress and tha, he had been at length driven
to despair, by being told at the public Offices
that he might do his zvorst. Il HAVE OBEY
ED THEM, HAVE DONE ny WORST, AND
/ REJOICE IN MY DEED" Not the slight
est symptoms Of remorse appeared in the
wretch, Notwithstanding the universal horror
which his atrocity had produced on all thaE
surrounded him.
The dreadful intelligence spread with anna
zng rapidly, and before six o'clock, the
crowd collected on the outside was SO great,
that it was deemed prudent to close the doors
of Westminster hall, as we'll as to plant con-
stables at the entrances, to prevent con-
course within the passages of the House. In
gress was denied to all persons but members
and witnesses. The multitude kept aug
men,ing every minute and at length it was
resolved in order to ensure tranquility, and
TO produce dispersion Of the mob, that the
Horse Guards should be called out. They
accordingly left their quarters, and paradeG
in Old and New Palace yard, and in St.
Margaret and Parliament street until late
hour. The gates Of St. James's Park were
closed about eight o'clock, where the Foot
Guards were drawn out, and the City Militia,
as well as several bodies OF volunteers, were
called out to preserve the peace of the me-
uopolis and they all mustered with alacrity
that did them the highest honor.
A Cabine, Council was summoned, and the
departure of the Post was delayed, till des-
patches could be made out, and instructions
prepared for the Civil and Military Authori-
ties in every part Of the United Kingdom, IN,
order that seasonabie sfehs may be taken for
hreSerUing the heace throughout the country
and particularly in those districts sUhere in
famed and infatuated multitude haze commit
ted the mosf savage 6drbaritiss. We have
every reason to believe that the measures ta-
ken will be effectual as the military power
in the distributed counties is entrusted to a
most vigorous and yet humane Officer, the
Hon. Gen. Maitland, in whose sagacity, FIRM
ness and exer,ions, the public may have tho
most entire confidence. The Earl Of Der
by and Earl of Stamford have also left town
for their respective counties, 10 ercrt their
authority as Lords LieufenanfS 10 RESTORE
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