Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-07-17

Thus incensed, Hswkins, in an Unfortunate Inomen,
loaded double barrel GIN with buck Shot, aud a. Nc.
kes passed the window where Hawkins was he fired
both barrels McRea fell and expired few hours after
Haw kins Immediately surrendered himself TO the civil
prevailing at Key West, the Marshal thought proper TO
carry the prisoner to ST. Augustine. He wa, placed on
hoard the Revenue Gutter Marion, Capt Jackson I'M
der the charge of the Marshal who delivs red him 10
the proper authorities Of ST. Augustine He will be re.
turned to Kew West in November noxt stand his tri
al for murder"
The alleged provoc ation then for the of
this outrage il, viz:
First: Illicit intercourse with Hawkins wife.-Sec-
ondy Appearing counsel for the opponents Of Haw
kins. in law suit, after having been feed by ii and in
session OF all the facts necessary in his behalf
The unpleasant the painful part Of my duty mus, now
be performed have myself family. know the
man. Any attempt to disturb interrupt the happiness
OF family, and particularly destroy the peace of
husband IN the manner charged against the deceased
would be abhorrent to feelings and woui BLESS
excite the indignation OF the public large But the
pnhic must learn that with Hawkins and his wife, no
happiness ever existed and consequently could be
destroyed. The vile OF III. woman of iisraputa
bic character at Nassau New Providence; and
orious that previous to their marriage their intimacy
wa' oil constant and disreputable nature H. brought
her TO the Inflated Isle Of Key West where her impro
per conduct, and criminal intercourse with more than
one, sefore the arrival Of the deceased the isand
was the subject of general conversation The decsas
ed was introduced by H. TO his wife; and a. h- their
first meeting have been informed ny gentlemen on
the Island indicate advances made on her part
Ing the loose character OF Mrs H., she is Of
considerable susrtne of unsurpassed art and cunning
and to 'nen generally Of fascinating manners. NORTH.
ed at her defeat, aud -upposing the deceased would
SPEAK OF the criminal efort which hal been made che
told her husband that the deceased had heen rude
to her, and he'd attempted violation of her purity
challenged him, II accepted, the duel took place
and resulted "a is stated in the Savannah article. Th
part Of the conduct of Mrs. II. may seem unaccounta
BILE, but Key Vest is well understood II is be-
lived there, that her motive for bringing about this .ue
was the hope that H. might fall in the conflict. After
the duel, ii. left the Island for Vera Cruz During his
absence, and whilst the deceased confined to his
bed by the wound he had received she adres him
several notes. and sent him many verbal me ssages 90
letting, urging bin 20 visit her, perm; her TO visit
nm The notes were intercepted by H'sfriends. The
deceased resisted every application that made, ZIP
10 this tiles but she perseverinylv wicked ant
determined to make still stronger effort She sane
az ngh' into the where he confined aud il is
sud- that any Improper Intercourse took place was
then, and not until then. The friends of II.
10 believe, before the intercepted notes into the
hands, that the character of Mrs. H. had been basely
misrepresen,ed that she lady OF unsained virtue
but now change of nmeni took place, they
WINGED of the atrocv other character and her husbands
brother, Geo. $ Hawkins, conducted her TO Nassau, "
where he left her This the history of this par, Of
the alleged povocation, "a far my knowlr extends
My Information OF the character OF Mrs II aud the
whole transaction, is derived from gentlemen If un-
questioned veracity at Key West. Although re sided
IN the Island nearly five months fortunate as
never 10 be introduced 10 Mrs H. bu; saw her a,
dinner table, on an occasion where there laree
party OF gentlemen, q think she the only femae)
and her conduct even there, garingy unbe coming
do not wish the public 20 understand me- iustfying
the corduc Of my late brother in this air. This would
i'll accord with my views and feelings, and the profes-
sion which make: but in justice to his memory these
exenua'ing circumstances should be promulgated.
The second assigned for the preparation oil
this awful deed as has .e public though thu
Savannah chanpel, will now be noticed A short state
ment OF facts will satisfactorily rebuff this foul charg
Hawkins commanded the Mexican brig of war Her
mon, which vessel captured and brought into Key
West. the Spanish brig Amelia with valuable cargo
The Collie cior OF the Customs seized the vessel for
violation Of national law. but subsequently released her
The Officers Of the IT, s revenue cutter Marion then
iheiied her for salvage. Hawkins employed the de-
ceased To answer the libel and appear his counsel; h
did and succeeded in getting the vessel and cargo
restored to him; and order by the Corr, for the libel
ans 10 pay al! the costs OF the ;ion.!n taxing
The bill oil his fee charged and il
received by him, at ALL paid by the officers of the
cutter The bc!iants in the Several months after
The property had been restored 20 the captors aud
all Intercourse with Hawkins and the deceased had
ceased. the original owners of the property, siding in
HAVANA, brought suit for the recovery OF the same
and employed the deceased Tor the Counsel The case
was argued the last Nav term Of The Court but liz
decision of his honor the Judge has yet been pro-
mulged Thus it will be seen, that Hawkins never
feed The deceased, and If even at part could he s,a
ishod' (Which never can be. IL have been correctly
informed0 it would amount to notn., Tor the suit was
different one entirely, and one in which II had
employed him, or said word to.lim the subject
As to III. ntrusng the deceased with the secrets or
facts OF he case, the only secret fact, which
desirable to ascertain che trial. simply ihis: DID
nent, in OF The ports of the United States. Upon
This point witnesses examined, and whether she
lid, or did not in the opinion OF the Court, yet to he
known
Having said something in answer and explanation of
the Savannah charges, I will now enieavor to state
what course Of conduct made lie deceased offensive to
Hawkins and those who pre- tended TO he his friends on
the Key. What ! am about state is my o,v,
opinion, and the opinion OF large majority of the re
spectacle part OF the citizens of Key West
As the public have been iuforIard Hawkins and the
deceased had been al variance for many years Several
years ago, when they but boys, In the Yves; In
dies, they had what s improperly called an 'afair Of
honor" At Key Wesi, bat few months since they
h,d another The deceased, United States District
Attorney, as The leading member of the bar al kew
West. agent for OF the Insurance Offices in the
city OF New York. OF some talents integrity
ana inrepidy Of character, exceedingly trouble
some TO few residents the island. II is known that
very extensive system of fraud has been there prac
i'ed. Tn" captains Of wrecked vessels owners and
Underwriters, have been plundered and the laws viola
ted Names orbear TO mention. In the fearless dis
charge Of his duties, he frequently got into collision
with them, and il very desirable that he should he
put out of tn" way To effect th. desiieratum evrry
"rthce was used; the OF HJwkus were constantly
assailed with iasehoods respecting the condgct u hc
deceased Nothing was left undone 10 incensa Haw.
kns against him At last il succeeded for by the han,,-
Of Charles f.. Hawkins, VIM a. MeRes was launched
Into eternity.
UNDERSTANDING thst Hawkins has some rcspecisb,s
relatives in This city and elsewhere viii barely say IL,
conclusion, that have not made this publication Is ii
view 70 add another pang TO their already !acorsied
feelings Far, very far from tit was conceived % ne
duty The event has been severe, an agOniziug Of.