Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-18

Lieut. Col. Fremont presented the following paper
:" Mr. PRESIDENT: Lieut. Col. Fremont is instructed by
his counsel TO say feel great from the
which last offered That question in these words
know of which induced TO be-
leye that you were detained in California by the interference
of Gen. Kearny If SO, what those circumstances
And the decision of the Court in these words The
Court consider the question rreevapt and that II cannot be
ssThe are opinion that it is relevant but will
argue against the opinion Of the Court At the same time
they put into the hands OF Lieut. COL Fremont to be offered
the Court statement from Major Gillespie showing what
the substance OF the would be if the question put
And the counsel further instruct Lieut. Col Fremont to
that his statement is offered merely show the relevancy Of
the question offered and show its effect believing that
mitted, belongs different stage the trial. and is be
judged in counexion with any other testimony going to the
same point. 81. C. FREMONT,
"Iieut. Colonel Mounted Rifles"
The following is the paper submitted in connexon with the
above, but this paper was not read
"Upon repongto Commodore Biddle in accordance with
his orders, and having informed him of my peculiar position
in the country he informed me- rather said to have
nothing to do with you, you the United States
when you please Agreeaby to this made my Preparations
every thing ready for journey the Sierra and
the pairies to the United States All things being readi
ness start from Monterey the OF june which
Sunday At 81 o'clock Saturday night, just had
returned board OF the Congress- Informed by the
Commodores orderly that Lieut. Stanley of the Columbus
wished deck. Lieut. Stanley informed that
he had been directed by Commodore Biddle
that he Com ordered that having understood that
TO leave Monterey the following morning. should not
leave the townun further orders; and that he Lieut. S.
had been directed by the Commodore search for
shore, had he not found on board of the Congress-
Considering this order very harsh and nconsderae after
what Commodore Bddle had told me- having my prepa-
taons made my horses and mules having preceded me in adj
vance days journey through country much infested by
Indians, and having only small guard OF three with
them, although the hour late determined wait upon
Commodore Biade Immediately, and, if possible, obtain
revocation Of this sudden order Commodore Stockton kindly
granted me boat and hurried to the Columbus As
at her stairs accommodation ladder Colonel Mason
iusta as he be
struck two nine r. Nj sent my card Commodore Bid
de who, was informed by Lieut. Madison Rush, officer Of
the deck had been aroused from his bed Col Mason,
and then In his dressing gown. Commodore Bdde
and after having stated him my surprise receiving
his order begged him to allow proceed, it only
inteered with my preparations but that the was adj
yancing.
from General Kearny, and he wished to avoid any further
difficulties the army and navy he desired
MAN. replied that if General Kearny had any charges
make he had better make them in public that open
any investigation, and that could imagine why he wished
10 interfere with my movements Commodore Biddle said
he did wish argue the question: told him did not
but that placed in dagreeabe aud annoying position
Commodore Bdde then sad You have house in the Pue
bo, told him yea and could not see how nv private af
fairs could affect the question. sWe' said he, 'you
remain until further orders then left him. remained at
Monterey Alter three days delay during which time the In
dans got possession of my animals, twelve very fine
mules aud six horses and were rescued through the bravery
OF sergeant Of the late battalion Jones was permitted to
leave Monterey first Pedgng my word Of honor not to say
thing about General Kearn for the performance OF which
Commodore Stockton went my security"
The Court cleared. When it was again opened the
Judge Advocate stated its decision to be as follows
The Court having heard the paper just read by Lieut.
Col Fremont ordered that its decision yesterday be
sidered and that Lieut. Col Fremont be invited explain 10
the Court the relevancy Of the question in his view TO the mat
under trial.
lhe Court cannot however, hear the paper from Captain
Gillespie offered by Lieut. COL Fremont explanation OF the
relevancy of the question of Yesterday This would be
only admit the testimony substance whether
relevant irrelevant, but to admit mmation from wit
ness what would be his testimony assumed inquiry
COL Fremont put in paper stating that he would cheer
fully comply with the invitation Of the Court but would wish
to have day TO prepare the explanation referred to- in the
mean while he did not wish to interrupt the delivery Of the tes
imony. =
The examination of Major GrLLEsrTE was resumed.
Question You spoke Of several orders yesterday and some
letter of your in them will you please to
produce such orders OF letter
Ans0er have them at my quarters but not here's will
bring them Monday.
AT the request the Judge Advocate the Court clear
ed, he having paper submit the Court, When the
doors again opened the Judge Advocate read the follow
ing paper:
"Mr. President As have now the 3st day of the
sion of the Court apparently only yet opened the deence-
having this time examined and coexamincd only three
witnesses for the prosecutions and other allow
the defence the opportunity to HIM. ana having
examined and for the defence only three
Witnesses and there remain behind believe yet to be call
ed for the Defence fifteen winessesI propose
hereafter when witness is called ask the defence TO state
specifically what is expected be proved by such witness
Then 10 all cases where am informed that the facts
the defence suppose them be, SHALL with leave OF the
Court, admit them proved Where informed
and liberty make such admission, the defence
proceed the proof But in either and before either
admission proof the Court viii have the opportunity de-
eide the relevancy of the evidence offered the under
trial.
The taking of testimony in the way pursuing, in
involved this attended with tedious delays
from the number of witnesses yet to be called the necessary
objections to testimony the frequent clearing of the Court
isolated points OF evidence aud single questions the number
separate discussions and decisions closed session. after
another. Much less time II is obvious will be required
consider evidence in body than such detail To the de-
fence the mode propose ouy be advantage nasmueh
the relevancy and effect OF testimony will be
to the Court when its ed is reached than when the object
only aimed at in the opening Of the examination In the pre-
sent is possible, objections may be raised and evidence
ruled because the object of il sufficiently disclosed
Minor points the defence and the Court apparently let by
rather than take up time in arguments and decisions
nk, on the whole, It is manifest that we shall, In the
mode proposed receive the evidence the defence better
connected aud condensed form aud that shall
proceed more rapidly and in clearer ordcr the decision
Of the result which Lieut. Col Fremont and Cour
aud every concerned in this protraccd trial. anxious
to reach.
The Defence being furnished with copy Of this paper said
they would prepare and hand in reply Monday TO which
the Judge Advocate assened
The Examination OF Major Gillespie here
tual consent, suspended and
The Hon WILLARD p. HALL, a witness summoned in
behalf Of the prosecution, called aud duly sworn
The Judge lvocae said he had no questions 10 ask Mr.
Hail. but had summoned him in compliance with the wishes
of the Defence might subjected to
Cr0ss-erdnnation.
The Judge Advocate handed the witness the following
original ee- from Lieut. Col. Fremont to the witness
"GovgnNNEvT II USE ANGELES FEB. IL, isi7.
"To Hon WILLARD Z. HALL.
"SIR The POSITION occupy the chei representative oi