The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-05-15

ltost Ia mall which they could, melted BY the
gold and diamonds Of which Marsaud WAS in
possession.
; Ufhe Uereui's had not arrired, ! SHOULD
HAVE BrES rARERD AND FEATnEnEp, n pun-
i,hme"f 1hieh the popmiaee of the United
Stats, rifhom cheek isfiet upon those a.
gaina rhsm they hare got up an sreife-
msnf!
But rhen they learned that I hoI 1870
lannon's 10 protect mt, they eeased 10 per,e-
eute me 1; 4 had 0iHays strong legal portv
against me : the ioryers Of Msrsaud rsre
decided TO suck sueer tren 10 his last piece
J gold, and they did not abandon him!
IL is not there as in France where the law
lyers comprehend all the nobleness of their pro-
liession: there lawyers are always found where
there is gold, [arec de t'or.l
saw in Marsaud's room on board the ship
two pistols loaded with balls.
4 had three lawyers and the first Of the place
to sustain my proceedings; but the judge rem
dered decision Of want Of jurisdiction, which
embarrassed me much. | had one other re-
source the crew were dismissed, and ! held
Marsaud under bolts, in the bonds of a civil ac-
ton.
Il Finally the Hercules having once arri ved. !
was able TO save the ship and return her to
Bordeaux, after having obtained the surrender
Of the diamonds which had been confiscated at
the Custom house. UIarsaud who had given
$50 dollars to his lawyer Ennis, was retained BY
him in prison, because he claimed 200 dollars
for his fees. This circumstance, cOntrived by
them, prevented them from rejoining the ship,
and being arrested without violating the terri
tory.
Msrsaud ia his turn wished to have me ar
rested, and directed against me a civil action;
but found bail and his project was disappoin,-
ed; he wished TO have Inc convicted by Ray
inond and the cabin-boy of having stolen his
quadrant shirts, ETC., they have testified to these
calumnies.
This little boy has lied two hundred
times, and Raymond as often. A glance OF
marsaud's eye fascinated them, and rendered
them capable Of anything; they uembled be-
fore his poignard he often read to them tho
penal code his cunning is great
/ Once in France, Raymond and the cabin
hoy have told the truth because they no longer
tremble.
| The Hercules sailed; my business made no
/ progress. The American laws were protecting
the guilty and my authority was powerless.
Marsaud prayed me TO come and sec him;
he was fatigued with his captivity. demand
ed Of him the bottom of the bag of which he
had robbed his owners; he gave me 900 sove-
reigns and kept 90 for himself. He agreed to
furnish me with documents to prosecute the
lawyers who had taken more than 1900 dollars
from the ship, a FarmaHientl set him at
liberty and he left Newport.
NJ. de Ia Brctonnere arrived with the Dido
at New York. Marsaud was then there, and
the Consul General caused him to be arrested,
and delivered up 10 the French frigate.
When they proceeded to the arrest Raw
mond precipitated himself from the third story
and ran IN chem'se. into the woods. Ii was be-
lieved that Marsaud was not in the house, whero
only Adelcine had been seen but they made
a new search and found him concealed under
mattress.
Raymond said he had been robbed Of bis
clothes by the girls, and both were taken on
board. Marsaud expected to be hang ed at the
ward arm.
9Th Witness.-Jean Baptist PIanquct, marine
on board the Didon, detained at the house Of
correction Of the port
have been condemned 10 two months i'm
prsonment for selling my effects. This pan
ishment underwent at Pontsnov there |
heard Raymond say, that it was Marsaud's fault
that he had been arrested at New York, for
with little courage they two could have resis-
ted the officers who went TO arrest them.
have also heard Marsaud saw that ne was
lost if justice conld not put his affairs in a
better light; because three individuals had
combined for his destruction.
This witness was presented by Marsaud in the
course of the debates, and gave his testimony
under oath.
9th Witness.-Paul-Y Yves marie Duchesne
candidate for the grade Of CAPTAIN ou Ionp
cours, residence Bras-d' Or Street, Brest.
This witness presented by Raymond testifies:
have sailed with Raymond and Dubois they
were very intimate. The captain had an en-.
t;rc confidence in him, and treated him as his
son. Raymond was green hand aboard; his
character was mild and docile he would have
made better priest than a sailor. In INV o.
pinion he is quite incapable Of the crimes impu-
ted TO him. have seen Raymond and Sandrev
at Mauritius. where they told me that misfor-
tune had happened TO them, and that they had
lost men by shipping sea.
The examination of the witnesses is term;-
mated. Permission is given TO the prosecuting
attorney to proceed.
Before entering into the details so profound
ly dramatic ofthis process, NJ. Bouelle, com
mssary Of the king, reporter, gives an explana-
ton Of the manner in which the proof Of this
crime has come TO the ears Of Justice. He rem
ders distinguished homage to the sagacity, to
the courage. TO the perseverance Of N. Fauvel
Gouraud. Vice Consul of France at Newport,
without which this long tissue of transgressions
would have remained unpunlshed. But he de-
plores the insufficiency ofthe international laws,
in consequence Of which, the most fearful
brigands, are able TO find an asylum in a land Of
our allies, and thus escape the justice Of their
own country. He expresses earnest desires that
diplomacy will soon ill this void in our treaties,
with the United States.
Afterwards taking up the numerous facts Of
the accusation. he discusses with force and clear
ness the charge alleged against each the GRIM
mails.
"Cupidity, the thirst Of gold, he exelaims.
IS the cause Of all great crimes. But with
Narsaud it is incidence which has conducted
him to robbery aud assassination. IL is iRdo-
enee which has permitted him to regetdie ,l
30 wears Of ace. without having derived any