Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-04
IN Iutsrssiing Ou,siion

The two paragraphs subjoined will advise the
reader Of a question Of difficulty and importance a.
bout to arise between this country and England.
Il has already become the subject of conespopdence
between Tire British Minister at Washington and
Mr. Forsyth-the former demanding the release of
Mcleod, and the latter refusing 70 in.erere with the
authorities Of New York.
From the Baltimore Pilot.
a QUESTION TRAUGHT WITH IHrERFsr-1'h,
trial OF Mcleod, one Of those who were active in
cutting out the steamer Caroline from the port OF
bockpou, Y, during the troubles in Canada. wa,
10 have taken place on Saturday last. lie has been
formally indicted for murder, by an American
grand jury, and will undergo the trai in the s,me
manner as any private citizen Of New York in.
dicled Tor a similar offence. The evidence relied
upon, it is thought will be sufficiently strong "a
oonyc Ct him. In reference n this matter a Buffalo
correspondent Of the New York Journal Of Com,
meres ,wriesi-
Should BE prisoner be convicted the verde, 10 b,
gwen 10 the case IS tfaught with grave eonsequen.
ces: for the English m nisters Justify the attack No.
on the boat. They even made McNab koigbt In
testimony Of Her Majesty's sense Of bls zeal a nd
courage. Then they must regard the execution ri
McLas murder ola British citizen, while trav.llire
IN the territory sfa government that was NJ peace
with his own governmental
On the other hand, an nssiuit WA made bv a,o,.d
men upon steamboat tied 10 the dock, in tbe pa,t
Of peaceful neghbor, md a number OF people sssu.
ing on board Of her, and who were attracted 10 tbe
spot from distance, by Innocent curiosity 10 zee
British regulars storm an island held by insurgen,
Canadians, were slain in cold blood. Now tie is,y,
Of the State Of New York pronounce this ACT m1r-
der. All who were engaged IN il are equally Gull.
", and either Of them II convicted Of the f,ef rne,
incur the penalty Of death.
VIII Governor Seward pardon the prisoner. In
the event Of his being convicted, and sentenced Ia
death! Will he dare TO comprom Sc the difficulty
by committing his punishment 10 Imprisonment FOR
life, with the very generally understood intention
IN such cases, Of onAging him after 4 short term
OF years2 This will not alter the oRgressiye nd
unwalTuntable charac,er q any punishment of 4
British subject in the premises. Ministers will say
VIC had no right whatever 70 touch Mel. Gods p.y.
son--and they will demand rcparation Tor the vron0
II Mcleod 10 convicted Of the crime either IN II,
hrst or us second degree, we may expect trouble.
From the .Magws Courisy.
C0ss Of WeLs0d-The examination Of Alerande,
Mcleod, before Judge Bowen, in this village. has
been closed. il resulted IN Remaining him to iail
until he enters into reoognizanee Of s. 900 for him
self with two suretes Of $500 each, for his So
pearenco OF court 10 answer 70 the charge Of being
one Of the gang concerned IN the murder committed
at the time Ihs Steamboat Caroline was burned.
The testimony given IN Is very contradictory
several witnesses tending 70 implcate the prisoner
while Others swors positively 70 his being
on Ihs night osthe burning ofthe Caroline.