The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-29

| a--None very serious
| Q-Have you ever complained to the Hon Secretary
that Lieut. Wilkes w@ rade overbearing and oppres.
| sive .
| Al have not
| Q-Were GU acquainted with the circumstances when
Passed MidshPmap May came out of the cabin
Mot until he had related them TO
Q-The answer implies that you have him under
similar circumstances What are those circumstances
Al can't call any particulars to mind, but refer
circumstances which occurred among ourselves,
have known him for a long time.
The accuseds counsel here stated that in consequence
oil the continued absence of their three important
witnesses they weco compelled to derange the order of
Lieut.. Jos. ALDEN then called and being sworn
and the charges read to him. questioned follows
9-Do you know any thing in relation to these charg
Al know nothing about them.
question put to the last witness relative to the
duct and manner OF Lieut.. Wilkes, put this wit
Al have seen him very Kind and attentive, and
have seen him to the contrary just much the the
easily excited and offended and his general conduct
wards the officers in commando to some very kind and at
his tone of voice loud his manner over
bearing and offensive to gentlemen.
Q-By Commodore JoSEs-ls not his eXctablty occa
stoned ny dsobediencc the officers refusing neglect
ing to do their dutyl
A.-No sir in most directly the contrary ! have
noticed that those the attentive their duty would
TALL under his dsplcasre the soonest those that tried the
hardest to do their best-I could mention instances
Q-From your knowledge Of Passed Mdshipman Mays
generacharacer is not his when excited and an.
cry ennenty calculated to exc the anger
OF superior offceri
After some discussion this question was Withdrawn.
Q-By accused's CouNsEL-What Is the accused's gem
era character for subordnaton and respect his superior
officers
A-Good.
MIR Couthouy, tho naturalist who accompanied the en-.
petition, next called and sworn charges read
to him, of which he knew nothing whatever not having
been in the ship at the time.
Q-what was your duty member Of the scientific
corps attached to the exploring squadronl
Al had to attend to the she'll and zoophyte depart
Q.-Did Lieut.. Wilkes refuse to refund expenses
which you had been at in the purchase OF specimens upon
the production of proper vouchers
Al don't know tina, he ever refused to allow what was
paid for specimens bn he refused allow my OK penses
incurred in making collections
The same question relative to Lieut.. Wlkes's general
character and his excitaby, put to this witness who
said that so far as il had come under his observation his
manner when excited very abrupt and violent;
OF voice very loud and harsh his language usually
strong, frequently very coarse offensive In the high
estdegreo such as no person could submit without
feeling se.degradson IN the highest degree; think he
was 81 very irritable temperament and have him
very much excited from what thought very trifng eau.
ses His general character when not excited correct
but when excited was such scarcely conceive
iany oifcer or gentleman submitting TO.
Q,-By Commodore Joses-How and to what amount
Nere the expenses incurred which Lieut. Wilkes refused
A.-lhe amount can't tell without my vouchers or
Journals, which no. 10 be found. They incurred
in making, the collections in travelling from point
another and transporting spccmensone at Ma
de'a and another at Rio. The general orders from the
secretary were 10 make the collection extensive and
10 take in as large compass possible and had
thought necessary to obtain special order get hes.
oSpenses
Q-Were OF not paid by the government. for your
vices in The ovpe iilon
A-Ceifainiy but not for IS penses in making the
collections and did not understand were to make
collections at our own expense
Q.Did you ever reft-o 20 perform duties assigned t.
Won by Lieut.. Whites!
Al did relsc To pornlm duties hlcl wcrc not assign.
cd TO nc IN e partie ulal department 10 which OPP
pointed by the secretary. | did not consider mysell
authorised 20 go in what Director pleased without
Gerence 10 Leutenan, Wilkes directions but If heard
that specimens to be had at certain places would
set oil perhaps hire native with me, but IL,
opposition 10 Iieutenont Wilkes orders. don't den,
that questioned Lieut. Wilkes authority to order me on
surveying expedition when was specifically appoint.
ed to act as naturalist to the expedition.
Q-Haye you ever previously been in the Naval service
Al am not aware that have belonged to tn,
Naval service. We Were told We appointed
scientific corps have never been a man fwar but
as passenger before.
Q-From your observation in the Squadron, was til,
manner of Lieut.. Wilkes different from that Of the COM
monding officers of other vessels in the squadron
Al was only few days in the other vessels-thc
great contrast very marked indeed so far as my observa
lion extended. cant conceive stronger contrast
Lieut.. Wilkes conduct was proverbal.
Lieut.. NokTH called and sworn and the charges read
to him, oil which he knew nothing nj all.
In answer to the question relating to Captain wilkes
character ana manner he sad-His manner Is quick and
harsh. frequently uuofcerke think he very easil,
offended. His general conduct towards his officers i,
harsh and unofcer-like.
In reply to the question relative the general charac
ter of accused for suborinaton he replied genera,
ly good
Lieut.. REYNOLDS said, in relation to Lieut.. Wilkes
tone and voice when excited that very passionate
harsh, unotcerke, and insulting. lie is easily offend,
cd and his general manner TO his officers is extremely
harsh and dsagreeabo As TO the general character
the accused for respect and subordbaton he said h,
thought it very good
TwoLieutcnansa Passed Mdshipman and the Captan'.
Clerk, testified TO the effect Captain Wilkes
temper and manner The Clerk also stated that imne.
diately after the Interview between Lieut. Wilkes and MIR
May, Lieut. Wilkes told me 10 write an order revokng
Mr. Nays appointment acting master the Vince mes
but while WIS writing the order, he directed TO
do His manner little excited. In reply 10 ano.
ther question he said far he knew Mr. MAYS general
character for subordinaton good he had heard
OF any other instances His testimony also con
rmaory to Mr. Wilkes treatment of the officers when
under excitement.
The Court then adjourned till tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock