Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-07-27

OF the papers found board the vessel. An in
quest was held over the body of Tardy, and he was
buried ON the beach at high water mark with his
face domnwards.
We have said, that on this testimony, the three
Spaniarda were found guilty-Pepe on Monday, Fee
lix on Tuesday, and Couro on Wednesday.
The sentence was pronounced-the Court was
thronged upon the occasion for, few events have
excited such profound interest in this city, the
development Of the circumstances of this bloody
tragedy has produced. Previously to the pronounc-
ing of the sentence, Mr. Leigh rose to observe, that
he held in his hand two papers which the prisoners
wished to submit; which, being in Spanish, Mr..
Schmit would translate to the court. Mr.. S. accord
ingy proceeded to read them in English--and which
are as follows
!, Jose Hilario Casr aes, in the name of God.
give this my declaration before the chief Justice Of
the United States:
That | took passage in the American brig for
New York with $4,000, which were put with those
belonging to Don Felix, to be applied to the pur-
chase OF vessel in New York, to go thence to the
coast Of Africa.
declare that all of which am accused by the
mate and the Frenchman, is false--because Tardy
not a man but demon, and he alone, with his
medicines capable Of killing any one, even a
hundred men.
hope the Judge win delay my cause, that may
furnish evidence OF my character. pray God 10
preserve MN many years. MS
JOSE HILARIO CAsAREs, u
mark.
I. Felix Barbeito, in the name of God, give this
my declaration before the Judge, presiding in this
Court Of the y. States
That took passage in the American brig in Ma
anzas for New York, with $4,000, which gave in
charge of the captain OF the vessel, together with
other papers and my letters of recommendation. |
declare likewise, that every thing of which an.
accused is false, as was asleep, and only know
that in the morning Tardy told me. that need not
be afraid, as he would pay me my $4,000, but | and
the other Spaniards were the cause that the vessel
arrived in Norfolk, because Tardy and the French
passenger did not wish to gothher
And | also declare TO the presiding Judge that il
he will do me the favor to delay the cause, wt
furnish proofs from the city of Havana and from my
relations, respecting my good character and situa~
ton in life, favor which expect from the pres,
ding Judge of this court, whom pray God to pre-
serve for many years. Your supplicapt,
FELIX BARBEITO.
The Judge declared, that situated as he was,
bound to execute the laws Of the land only, it yaa
out OF his power to yield to the application Of the.
prisoners. lie then directed that they should stand
up; which they accordingly did, and they drew
nearer to his chair, with their interpreter doctor
lemosy) standing beside them.
The Judge asked them, if they had any thing
further to offer to the court. They begged for
time to write to Havana, in order to obtain certf-
cates of their character, &c. To which, Judge
Marshall replied, that they would have oppor~
tunity of communicating with their friends, and
that means would be found to forward their letters
He begged them TO reflect upon their awful situa-
ton; and assured them that every accommodation
would be furnished to them, in their intercourse
with the ministers Of their own religion.
He then pronounced the sentence of the court,
which he had drawn up on piece of paper in his
band-hat they were to be conveyed to prison.
and thence taken to the place of execution on Fri
day the 18th August.
Two of them seemed to he agitated by the scenes
Pepe however, did not apparently change counte-
nance.
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