The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-22

ders from Captain Ringgold to arrange the of the
divisions and furnish them with arms and ammunition The
next morning the three divisions landed under the
When drawn up the beach, Captain Ringgold read
order which we proceeded to We proceeded to
cut down the banana crop with cuasses This dcsruc-
ton ofthe crops was made while beating and working
our way over the hills the miles in the
On arriving at the town. our force consisting of
ABOUT SIXTY men, was drawn up in line before the town
Alter the discharge of two three rockets and voey
musketry we advanced T. the gates of the town and
npea o H. carefully abstainng from njuring the women
q.-By the Counr.-wth blank cartridge
| A-No, ball cartridge.
children \
by not firing at them when they presented them
selves The town was fortified by wall of living trees,
and the men hid in the ditch. After firing twenty minutes
we went to the weather side of the town and fire
mousse 10 destroy the town. The destroyed and
some ofthe party secured it, but did go the
was represented that several killed but did not
see pu ONE VINO was brought out to we could recog
MISE MN as the Chief The natives resisted muskets
found in the town. but not know that they used them
saw them resist with lancehead spears arrows, sup
posed 70 De poisoned and by throwing clubs. We then
proceeded to join another party attack town the
beach On our way we heard noise in ravne and fired
some shotsno one found killed-but found fire,
as the natives had been cooking Arriving second
town, we found in ashes, killed few hogs that
running about and some fruit treesthey were
called the paw paw apple. On the beach, the town,
met with Captain Wilkes, aud we were ordered then TO
our respective vessels After dinner, which was about
to prepare to disembark the forces daylight the next
morning Early in the morning, received order to de-
lay the Decentralization until 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
By the CoURT.-What day was thisl
Al cannot fix the dates thout the log book of the
Porpoise.
JUDGE ApvocArE.-State what took place
A Chief who was confined board the Porpoise,
and who was received board during my absence the
attack on the town. was sent for to the cabin by Captain
wilkes and asked he had any of his people
the prisoners with whom he could his life The
versation carried through interpreter and the
chief was Civ to understand Captain wilkes wished
one Of his men to shore for certain purpose and if
h. did not return che life would be forfeited had
Of the prisoners taken from their irons and brought in
to the cabin swal stick given to each ofhem, and
they received their instructions Captain Wilkes nstruc
tons to the interpreter that all the inhabitants the
Island Of Nj alolo should meet him.
Mr. HAMILTON objected to the witness going on, as he
was about stating matter relating to the specific aon
which had been stricken out by the Judge Advocate
JUDGE ApvocATE-stats what you know in relation to
the remainder of the specification.
Al know nothing. saw conflict with the natives
ahoat
JupoE ADyocArE-state to the Bourt whether the dc.
structon oil lie and property necessary for self de-
fence7
Alt not in selfdefence. was ordered to go on
shore to revenge my messmates who murdered at
the island before our arrival.
QWere not the fruit trees yams and hogs the
PrhciPai means Of support to these people
-lpesume they were; they also had canoes and were
fishermen.
Q.-wha do you know in relation to the fifth spec6ca
ton
.A-Nothing
Q-Do you know anything in relation to the sixth spc.
cifcaton Z
A.-No, sir.
QWere the fruit trees destroyed, of long growth or
A.-They were of rapid growth, and bore early.
JUDGE ApvocArE-Sate where the natives kept their
hogs and ysms'
Al don't know
Q.-What the probable population Of those towns
Al never saw all the inhabitants, but from nforma.
ton through the interpreters should Judge there 400
inhabitants in the attacked. The other town was
in ashes. and saw no inhabitants.
Q.What do know In relation to the first specifce
a
Adjoining as to that or the second specification.
JUDGE ApvocArE.-State what you know in relation to
A.-Peter Sweeney was sentenced by q court-martial.
Mr. HAMILTON objected to the Introduction of parole evil
matter Of record, and must be proved from that nru
ment itself He presented protest to this effect which
was Withdrawn the Judge Advocate stating that he
had sent to Washington for the records Of the courma
tal referred and consentng pass that portion
the testimony for the present.
JUDGE vocArE.-Stateswhat occurred without refer
to the court-martial
A.-Iknow that received an order from Capt Wilk es
in writing have the order. | under the impress
sion that returned to the source from whence it
mated.
Mr. HAMILTON objected to parole evidence being receiv.
ed OF the contents Of this order having been in
sion of the witness unless the loss or destruction Of the
document was proved.
JUDGE Observation-Disclosures Johnson, go on and re.
late the transaction without stating the contents Of this
order.
writing to srperntend the execution of the sentence of
courtmartal on Peter Sweeney, seaman and two
neS They were hogged with certain number OF lashe
at the side Of each vessel fthc squadron the Flying Fish
not included.
Mr.. HAMILTON again objected to the witness proceeding
in this manner and presented his objections to the
in the form Of protests to be entered the minutes
lows =
lsl proposed by the Judge Advoc ate to prove the
finding and sentence of court-martia by the parole
dence of member of the To this the accused OBJ
ec and contends that the sentence of the coumaria
must be proved by the record itself
2nd-The accused objects to parole evidence being
ceved Of the contents Of an order that order being proved
to have been in possession of the witness until its loss
destruction is proved
JUDGE ApvocArE.-Stae what became OF this order
A. To the best of my knowledge it returned TO
Lieut. Wilkes, with my report that had carried the
tence into effect but there is possibility may be among
my papers, at Washington.
Q.-Were you member of the courtmartsl that tried
and sentenced Peter Sweeney
Al was
The then cleared for the purpose Of consider
ing the protests offered by the counsel for the accused
On re-opening the DOORS the JUpeE ADVOCATE stated
that both the protests had been sustained by the Court
The court then adjourned til. Monday morning, OF ten