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nothing said The dissatisfaction kept on until the
execution: after which those who were tho most sui
KY before, were then the first TO run to do an order
when directed 10 do il. The surness was ncreas.
ing after the arrest of Spencer which was perceptible
from day to day. | think many as half Of the
crew exhibited these symptoms and probably more
Witness described the manner of execu-
ton at some length, and according to the
words of the report:
Witness related number of incidents and convor-
satlons of an earlier date which are not particularly
important but as showing Spencer's hostile feeling
towards the Commander and his conduct in innacl-
ang himself with the crew. Witness in reply 10 n
question put to him, said that Capt Mackenzie was
humane ana prompt as a commander, and did not la
Dor under any fear, nor did any of the officers; aud
that every thing tn ii could e done for the comfort of
those on board was done
The witness was next asked if he believed that un-
der the circumstances which exeis'cd on board the
somers she could have been brought TO port in safe
p, the execution had not taken place. To which
the witness replied mo sir, do not believe she could.
believe they tthe muncers) would have rescued the
prisoners; and expressed that opinion at The time
TO Mr.. Gnnsevoort. For thought those who were
at large would rescue the prisoners and take posses
sion off the vessel
On Saturday the examination was contin-
ued. Mr.. Wales was again called, and re-
piled to several questions, which were not
important. lie understood that the mutiny
was to be carried into effect soon after the
date of the interview, and before the arrival
of the vessel at ST. Thomas.
Lieut.. Gansesoort was then called and sworn
lie confirmed the statement of Wales, of the man
ner and purport of the communication made TO him
through Mr. Haskell, which ne Immediately commu.
nlcaed TO Conf Mckenzie. Ilo received the conlmu-
n!caton with GOODNESS, and expressed his doubts of
~ w 81 l...,,
STREET watch OF Spencer and the others, which he did
Witness soon after caught the eve of Spencer as he
was sitting on the round of ladder, and observed an
expression of counvnancc, which convinced INN of
ms quit. Witness added, as reported by the New
\ ork Commercial Adveriiser-as soon rs the ham
Knocks were slowed reported the circumstances to
the commander, and nld him | thought something
should he done in order to be secure. He replied
that we had better keep sharp look out that he did
not wish to do any thing hastily, and at evening
quarters he would decide what 10 do. Just before tie
drum beat to quarters he asked me what it best
to do; what l would do ii | were in his place?
told HIM If were commander would take Spencer
alt, iron HIM, and keep him on tho quarter deck. He
told me that was the course he intended TO pursue.
He was very glad that agreed with him. The
drum beat TO quarters, and he ordered me 10 call the
men ait, which did, leaving Mldshpman Hayes in
the forccase.
When the Officers were forward, on the starboard
SIDE Commander Mckenzie sad to Mr.. Spencer
Il understand you aspire to the command of this
vessel. How You 10 arrive at it don't know,
unless by walking over my dead body and those Of
my officers" think Spencer sad no-that it was
joe.
Commander Mckenzie said at isa very SESSIONS
joke, and one that may cost you your life. Do you
deny having had frequent conversations with Small
ana others y | thought Spencer appeared little
confused lie said, NO, 1t nas all joke" Com
m7nder Mckenzie asked him if he had a paper con-
ceaIed in his Northumberland. | wish 10 be I'M
derS,ooi that he did not deny the conversation but
sad II vas a Joke.
On examination of Spcncar's nockcloth, nothing
wnS found. lie ordered to be put in iro s. and
his sword was taken from him. The officers on
deck were armed then With pistols and witness was
ordeted II Spencer attempted to escape OF to COM
mancale wan tue crew, t? blow out his brains
" In the morning had a conversation with some
OF the men WhJml supposed to be true. Carpenters
mate Dickinson, and Gunnet's male King | am
not positive whether this conversation took place
the morning OF the next day. or the evening Spencer
was arrested think Dickinson said that bug ful-
low forward ought to be confined as It was danger
Gus 10 have him about" | then asked him to whom
he alluded and he said Cromwell, the Boat>wain's
mate. cant recouect all the conversations had
with hes: persons, rs was constantly about picking
up information. They were impressed with the idea
that 1t was dangerous to leave Cromwell at large and
when he was confined, they expressed themselves
(A!ng and Hlckenson) as more u, their ease They
believed nm to be dangerous snd desired that he
M dit be confined.
Thcy stated as reasons for desiring this his change
Of manner and conduct. On one occasion when
me, IN the store room, Cromwell said it should not
g, there. Dickinson sni 1t belonged 10 me Q.leut.
O. but Cromwell said he didn't care adm, it
should not 60 there 1t was however nut there and
allowed to remain, and as Dickinson was coming ~
HE ladder Cromwell said I'll pay you for this yea
words to that effect.
In the altcrno Of that day (he 27ih) while seated
N the ward room, heard the officer of the deck,
Mr.. Thompson or Mr. Hays sing out belay' sever
al times, aud | think heard Commander NJ repeat
the order. | looked up through the hatch and saw
The man royal mast had gone. | went on deal. i'm.
medntely aud tho Commander ord red me to take
charge OF tie deck. On loo,inr alou saw Crom-
well, Small Wilson, Gnldemau, and think oi hers
WHO were suspected OF brn1 engaged in the plot,
about the mast head and IN the cintstrccs The
Numn1ulcr observed item n 40. They did not ap-
pear TO be very active IN clearing away the wreck On
occasions Of that sort Cromwell was generally very
noisy ant clustering, but This tine he sad nothing
itap?ea!eI 10 me they went alo!t more for converse
uon tnIn for work. thin | had before this inaII-
TONED 10 the Commander that the men Suspected
Cromwell
A short 'jmo after this the Commander said he
thought It was necessary 10 coniine Cr.anwCn and
! told Inn | greed .,iti HIM, as | CONSIDERED him
very dangerous person, Ny mind bat been carried
back - many things which had occurred b fore lhs
thing was ka)Wn which | never could account for
III ms plot was found out and those were my rea-
sons for agreeing with Commander VI.
was gong 10 hail the TOP and order Cromwell
down. but the Commander told me 10 wal, TIL he
came down. | waited until Cromwell came down
rom aIgIt, and as soon ms he came upon the Jacobs
ladder, cooked my pistol and pointed il n, him aud
whenle got on dc'll told him the Captain wished
TO see hn. He canealt, and Com Nc icnze order
ed him 10 81! down. Com. VI. SAID there were great
many suspicious about him. and he considered il nee.
essafy 10 conne him, He was told he was TO be con.
fined IN the same way that Spencer was confined and
was tob taken home and tried BY the laws of his
country ana Il ne wns innocent he would be acquitted
and Il guilty he would be punished.
lierepiied' Yes SIR but don't know any thing
about II, assure you, sir, | don't know auy thinT