Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-06-02


eaux's, another person rode up horse back lie
lid not stop there. Witness does not know what
became of HIM. lie says that he supposed Morgan
~on voluntarily; Morgan had handkerchief over his
yes, and had hat on. Witness was informed and
Supposed, that the object of putting handkerchief
on his eyes, that he should not discover those
sfho rode with him. On being again Intercepted
whether upon the oath he had taken, he still per-
sistad in declaring his belief that Morgan went
voluntarily, he said, he did.
We have given this testimony Of Eli Bruce from
the notes OF one OF the counsel who examined him,
aud have no doubt of its substantial accuracy. We
publish It now, because it establishes for the first
time by testimony in a court of Justice, the orri
ble fact that Morgan confined in ,nagazinc
There was no doubt of that fact before but it is
now absolutely proved by one of the conspirators,
and hencetorth all doubt that point must cease.
It is impossible for to state the other tes-
'Inony adduced on the trial. On Saturday the 24th,
at about O'Clock, the counsel for the defendants
! commenced summing UP. General Matthews address
sed some remarks to tho court on legal questions,
10 which MIR. Spencer briefly replied. Mr.. Griffin
then addressed the jury, in behalf OF the defendants
Ina speech Of about two hours. He was then follow
ed Gen Marvin on the same side who occupied four
hours ard quarter, und closed after O'Clock in the
evening. Dir. Spencer then replied in behalf ofthe
- people, and occupied about two hours.
Judge ttoyxe then briefly charged the jury informing them
NJ the same time cautioned them in their deli.
irciy, come into Il O'Clock and they ou!d be dis
hafen AT quarter before IL, the jury and stated
,e1inpr
@ pubic prosecutor urged The court TO receive the verdc
ic ground that these defendants severay and ,
oppressed was finally agreed by Whitney counsel on
r Ue nam ana the public prosecutors on tie other that the
81 ellis Thejury then rendered verdict GUILTY against
"tney and stated tia, they had agreed to ellis The
ing soon TO which they answered in the No tive and il be-
iis now very near ~ O'Clock, the Jury discharged
fho court then sentenced JOHN Whitney imprisonment, in
thccnunty Jail for year and hree rIorihs.
nus terminated of the arluoIs aud inteYeu,
'as ever mad IN TINS part OF tho country Thy-one wit
s were examined on the pat c tie PEOPLE and thirteen for
he defendants 9he order in ich the Witnesses called
extensive and laboriors preparation been made II
was throughout te most auous trials
every inch of ground disputed, and the counsel engaged
1:. notnms OF hsir reputation FOR ability by their efforts
TINS occasion u would thar The officers prosecuting
the government are determined pursue this unfortunate
ness in all It's manifestations and br7nccs fr the purpose
Indicating the supremacy Of the law and convincing
INV czns that no private and voluntary obligations,
or other associations, possibly release from the grea
aud paramount duty hich they the protects
e:, ny its strength We learn that Indictments found b,
the Grand ury for perjury alleged have been committed or
suc of the former trials for the Morgan conspiracy and also
for entcing witnesses to absent themselves and keep away
court We deeply lament the fact while same time we
Dire thoroughly persuaded of the absolute necessity these pro-
cecdnss.
C0LOMBlA.-Gan. Urdineta has addressed g.
circular to the chiefs of the District in which afe,
mentioning the great losses which the Government
had sustained vessels built in foreign countries he
announces that tho government has decrced, that
no vessels of shall hereafter be contracted fo,
~ any foreign country, and that none shall be sen,
taither for REPAIRS under the most severe penalties
FROM MEXICO.-The New York papers con.
fain trunslu.ons from file of the Notcioso Mercan
III up to the 10th nit. inclusive letter from, We
Cruz makes several statements which, it is said
arc to be read with due aliowance.-Ihe writer
says:
The law for the expulsion of the Spaniards, wen
into operatonin the city OF Mexico on the e0tl ant
On the 2ist all the SpaIliards were dragged ont O
.hAtr hT.c md duct Il f,~F,-
cd by m armed force, and with every spnces y
Vexatlon The Goth was day OF great sadness auC
bitterness to the eyes OF humanity, when the uniaD
py e%i!es departed, pousiy accompanied by their III:
ficied wives and tender children, weeping and hid
ding adicu to the city that gave them birth. Tn pC
oba and It's vicinity so many had arrived that tie
loads are trcquented with families, and every houi
IN the day they are en crnr ll.e city involved !,
misery and dissolution. To day the law goes into
effect here; and If report is true tomorrow VIII he
DAY ofsorrow to the narmed Spaniards. The Ma
gfstracy have been assembedin special session. fIon
u O'Clock A. NJ. until now, which Is p H. arr
the Foreign Consus with them.
Last night, at o'clock, Gen Santa Anr7 left tb,
city IN The direction OF AiYarsdo, IacotoiDa,n ann
other places along the coast promising 10 return
shortly. Every day pIacards appear in which Is
Ifuzzah for Santa Anna-let him be President fol
lfe-death to the Federation total expulsion of The
EuropeaDs--away with Havana People--awav will
The Cong:esstes. This is matter which noboJ,
understands; there is, however, 10 doubt but Santf
anna the springs
The Chambers Of Congress have excepted from
the general expulsion AZ Spanards, ist of whom
IS published in the papers, and have given power u
the government to except, in the whole extent Of fl
Republic, an equal number in addition.
The regular courier has just arrived FROM Mexico
and among ether things brings news that the troop,
in the capital have been called to and placed il
quarters and that explosion nomently expec
rcd. Itisno known positively what is the cause o
object Of this movement.
The illustrions Bishop Of Pucbl1 dc los Angeles
u. Antoine joaquin Peres died On tho 26th April
at o'clock, ?. Si, in consequence Of the grief h.
has felt to see tho disorders Of The people. The ~
psh cnraes are in campaign len campana) rxhortin.
their faithful ones to defend religion and its altar
from the consequences of Of the temples Of tn
Lord in Mexico having been transformed into Yor-
line Lodge. YeH will see in The papers the deere
which Santa Anna has issued against the cnrates L