Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-01-12


Enquiry on board the North Carolina,
at Nrw-Yoik. continues its siiiings from
day to day, investigating the iransac-
,ions on board the U. 5. brig Somers.
1t. Ganzevoort, and the other officers
of the brig. have been sevcrally exam
incd, and their testimony fully sustains,
throughout, the statement of Comman-
der Mckenzie, and the evidence of
Mr.. Wales. There has been but few
new facts elected Of material impor-
tauce. The evidence, thus far, of the
men, proves that the crew ofthe Som
ers received good treatment from the
commander and the other officers -
The most important fact which has
come to light, is the plan Of Spencer ia
carry his nelarious designs into effect,
as disclosed in the tes!inony of Mid
shipman Rogers, who states, that on
examining the lockers Of Spencer, with
The first lieutenant, (by order Of the
Commander they found two papers in
a razor case (; one wrapped in the
other. On one there was writing in
Greek characters, but the words were
English. This was list Of his accom-
plices, headed CERTAIN" doubtful, "
and chose to be detained nolens, vo-
lens" There were also some explain
atory paragraphs which were decipher-
ed by Midshipman r.
The following is the list alluded to-,
and which was produced in Court
With the exception Of Andrews, the
persons all belong to the Somera. The
name Andrews" was thought by the
Captain to signify "Cromwe!l."
Ccrain.-P. Spencer, Mckinley, f..
Andrews, Wales.
Doubliul.-Wilson," Mckee, War
ner,~ Green Gedney,* Belson, Sui
Iivau, Godfrey. GaIlic,. Howard.
Nolcn VoIens.-SibIey, Strannan,
Scott, Van Brunt, Smith, Whlimore,
Gazcly, Brakeman, Clark, Knevais,
Sclsor, Corning, Dickcnson, Garry man
The Doctor, " allhan.
The names marked with scan prob
ably be induced to join before the plot,
is carried INTO execution. The remain
der, under the head OF doubtful, will
probably be induced to Join altcrward /;
if not they must be forced.
II the others are unwilling to Join
when the project is carried into exc
cution, the best must be picked out, and
the rest disposed of.
Spencer is to take charge of the cab
in and waidrooIn, and Spencer, Small
and Wilson of the steerngc, and Will
son of the arm chest.
Capt. Mrkcnzit'S Letter.
The following letter was submitted to the
Court on the morning Of the 9Th day Of the
trial BY Comm ,nder Matkcn.i':-
May it please the Court As all The mutt
ilce toward the crews OF by gross tyranny or
lncapacliy on the par, of commanding oili-
Gers, II concerns me 10 how that no such
causes existed on board ,hr Suin"rs.
The mulnles N The Brush feet during
the wars OF the French Revolution grew on!
oi no dslnyaliy. but long conilnucd grievah-
ces, which gllInugh he rlHglgalers were
c$ccutcd, were aileIward solcmny rcdres
scd.
The muriny %! the TIcrmionc was OCCASION
ed by the systematic cruelty OF her captain,
and broke forth IN c"ns' qncnce oi an net oI
barbarliy which uccusiuned The death Of Two
ol his men.
The mniIny Of the Bounty grew Likewise
nnl Oi the brutality oi the Captain To both his
officers and men. IL was Directly provoked
by an outrageous insult To one "t his officers.
The mutlny among The shpw reck"d crew
oi'lhc French tilgale Mcdusa wns occasioncd
by the incapaclty aud want ol calmness of
The Commander aud hls ,llirers. 1T therefore
c"ncrrns NY pruirssioua honor 10 prove that
on board lLr S"mrrs and the other vessels
have had The honor To comluand, there has
been no cruelty. no disregard for the peIsQn-
al comfort or tor the feelings of those under
my command, non" OF the weakness or inca.
pncitv which might provoke INSTRUMENTATION.
nr give 1t encouragement to 90 Oh no want
Oi humanity.
THIS evidence is rendered more necessary
by statement having gone the rounds ol The
newspapers, as am informed, that ! was
rfnel aud oppressive "n board Tie Indcpri.-
deuce IA first lIrutcnant, aud as acting CON.
nund"r of TIE Fairfield. II has been SAID by
HE C"ud that II has nothing 10 do with
what Is stated IN new.papers-but the press
i great manuaci"ry of public opinion the
fabric which II prnduces Is Of very varions
quality, bn, no Anmrcan can clgm to b.
indifferent To u. Public opinion has been
let IN To act upun this whole matter, and
willing as am that my whole conduct should
bc laid before the world, am glad that the
Court came "a ii,s decision.
] AIN prepared therefore To prove That ns
lSt lieut.. of The Independence was opposed
10 punishment myself. and that all the punisl'-
mel nls ~ that ship were inflicted by order of
HE Commodore HIMSELF until It hrcalnc too
rksome io hIrn, aud OF his own motion he do.
v"vcG the greater part al II IN ~" that rs
officer of the dolphin cnloi-
crd The law at Congress which restricts HE
puw or To punish la the Commander alone.
aud requires It to be inflicted by his order
md ~ his presence, ai time when the prnc
Icr oi tl"gging hy Ih" lsl lieutenant and The
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