Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-03-06

MIST tninS winch 4 ne1fd,
| taih Perry asking tor his sword he then cali
ed for the marine officer, to put some one in
double irons. did not know who was meant
al the time, nor sntil saw lieutenant Howle
lead captain Heath oat OF the cabin. Lieuten-
| ant tlowie theu stepped back aud asked cap
tain Perry, II he should put captain heath in
irons ne said no, put him in his state room,
and place sentry over him.
GocSi0R. by the court. Did YOU see the
parties referred to- dnsIcer. No. did not
The wit ordered TO withdraw.
CdptGtn John Heath, was duly sworn, states
as follows: On the evening of the 10Th Seq
TENDER, while lying in the iarbor of Messna,
was ordered below, by captain Perry, from
the quarter deck o.. this ship, without know
I ledge of the cause; with these words, or TO
ms elect: You may go below, sir, have no
further use for your services on board this
ship. remained below for two days, under
Feelings The most mortiiying. At length, be-
ing no longer able TO bear the indignity WHICH
conceived attached TO the manner of sending
me ne.oW, resolved to apply immediately TO
captain Perry for arrest and charges, as l fell,
anNions To Know the cause of my suspension
from duty. With this view, addressed cap
tam Ferry, az l thought, respectful letter,
on The evening of the 18th September, request
ing my arrest and charges, at the same time
stating my ignorance of the cause of his treat
ineht 10 me Captain Perry received my let
yer on The same evening, think, about II
cocS. after his return on board, he sent
Tor me IN the cabin, and on approaching him,
was received IN manner did not expect.
ms language was harsh and irritating, giving
me an angry look, and in al angry tone of voice,
letter.
was much surprised at Captain Perrv's
manner, as was unconscious of having often
Ied MN replied, as near as can recolect
that was sorry he slould cousrue the letter
INTO disrespect or insolence, as none was inteu.
oeu that lt was merely request for nv ar
rest aud charges. Captain Perry then said.
you cainnd rascal you bsve insulted me; il
was nOt my intention to have arrested Won
but viii now work Won for il. or words TO
mat erect. L Immediately replied, captain
ferry you must recoilect that have the feel
ihsS OF gentleman-hold a commission as
wen rs yourself, and will have redress for this
language. Capt. =. observed, that had not
actsu Ike gentlemen, l replied, :" very well,
Sir. Says lie, do you know 10 whom Won are
sPeakingr my repl wa*, YES sir, Il am speaking
u captain terry.-Captan Perry then cont.
nued ms abusive language, the precise words
L 10 not recoilect, except those of rascal and
scoundrel. which were repeated replied
very well, SIR and prepared to leave the
CABIN, when he said, stop, YOU shall not go.
you have nsulted me in my own cabin and
nave great mind TO put you i'm irons" Being
unused to such language, and not in a situation
10 nav; immediate redress, and finding captain
rerTS became more and more irritated and
apprebensive of the consequences I made A.
mother effort TO withdraw: he however. erder.
ed me to remain, and called for lieutenant
movie, or marines. Captain Perry and myself
forward
tenant How lie entered and caDtain Perry turr
ed towards him. and said have arrested this
mdh alludin2 TO me- you will take charge of
MN, ne has not only dared 10 write me a inso-
tent letter, bnt has insuitcd me i'm nv cabin
ana havea great mind 10 put him i'm irons
replied, " very well, sir" Captain Perry now
advanced towards me. and to The hest of my
recollection, with his fist clepched. saving.
you repeat those words again. | will Knock
yen down; seeing captain Perry advancing
towards me, IN this manner | iuniediateIv re
pled captain Perry don't strike me I think
IL was nearly at the same moment, received
DO" from INN drew back to defend nv
sell, and lieutenant Howle rushed i'm bet,vrcn
US. DuTing the time was in the cabin. cant
Ferry called for his sword, but do moi recol
ieci eNactly at what period. He ordered lien
tenant Howle TO take me below and confine
me TO my state room, and place d sentry over
me lie sentry was placed in the ward room
but removed shortly afterwards.
mere being no other witnesses to examine
IA the case, eaptain Perry submitted to the
consideration OF tile court, two letters, which
are hereunio annexed, and which are comics
from originals. together with an address
which ~ also annexed.
he court was then cleared and the 1yhoIe
OF the evidence read over by the Indigo Al
vocate, and the following sentence pronounc.
ed SENTENCE.
ihe courthaylng maturely weighed and con-
sldeTed the whole matter are ofopinion tJ,at
theprisoner is guilty in part of the first ci,args
ana speciiicaton, In that he used Improper
language. The conrt also find the prisoner
Ehllty, IN part, of the second charge and snc
cldeatiOii, in that he did strike cant. HEATH
The court doth therefore. from all the circum.
stances OF the case, and in consideration of
the honorable overtures made 10 Can't. Heath
lor reconciliation, only ddiudge the prisoner
10 receive private repriBlAnd from the com
maDdern chief, and he is hereby sentenced
accordingly The court adjourned sine die
(signed) JOHN SHAW, President
WILLIAM NJ. CRANE.
JOHN ORDE CREIGHTON
JOHN DOWNES
THOMAS GAMBLE
ROBT.S. KEARNEY, ia.
L. =. ship Washington
Port NdhOn, ilth january, 1917.
Approved
(Signed) l. CHAJ1NCFY
Commodore and commander in CHIEF
U. S. ship JAVA, 10Th Sept. 1916.
SIe-in order to prevent all mistakes. we
nave Thought 1t advisable TO repeat 10 tou in
writing the prompt and voluntary PROPOSAL of
captaiH Perry, that lie regrets he should have
been so much excited as TO offer Won pergonal
violence, and lie will make YOU an honorable
ana personal apology, such as will be proper
Tor you TO receive and HIM to make
f0f the above reasOnS we request YOUR an.
swer IN writing. Respectfully, your obedient
servants. W. NJ. CRANE,
j. MACPHERSON.
Capt. JOHN HEATH, Murine Corps.
u. States ship Java. Tuuls Hav.