Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1848-01-26

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SO that in nine cases in ten. the objects of this
devotion are weak and wicked; undeserving of
the esteem they enjoy. Hence we snail never
cease to present their characters, as DEVELOPED
in word and action, to the consideration Of the
public. The trial of Lieut.. Fremont, now in
its second month-very near its ythird-has al
ready cost upwards of ifty-thousand ,olars.-
That the PeopIeAthe paymasters- NAV have
"a glimpse Of the dignity of the parties concern
ed in this famous Court we publish the follow
ing scene.
Gen. Kearney said MIR. President. before
the Court is cleared, wish to make statement
No objection being made
Gen. Kearney said 1 consider it due to the
dignity of the Court, and the high respect en-
terrain for il, that should here state that on
my last appearance before this Court, when |
was answering questions propounded to me by
the Court. the senior counsel of the accused,-
Thomas ii. Benton, of Missouri, sat in his
place, making mouths at me, which | consider
ed were intended to offend, to insult, and over
overawe me. 49, .
| ask of this Court no action so far as am
concerned, am fully capable of taking care of
my own houor.
The President of the Court said, he regret
ted to hear it. He had not observed any thing
of it. He referred to the power of courts mar
tai Under the law in regard to violations of or
derin its presence; and he read the 10Th arti-
Gle OF the Rules and Articles of war, as follows:
"No person whatsoever, shall use any men
acing words, signs, or gestures, in presence of
a court martial, or shall cause any disorder or
riot, or disturb its proceedings, on the oenalty
of being punished at the discretion of said court
martial"
The Honorable Thomas III. Benton, counsel
for Lieut.. Col, Fremont, then addressed the
court as follows:
81 desire the Judge Advocate will take down
what | say" He then continued:
"Mr. President On or about the first day
of Gen. Kearney's examination before this court
when he stood in that corner, and when he twice
swore that Col. Fremont had the originals now
Of certain papers, if he had not destroyed them,
he fixed his eyes on Col Fremont 6xedly and
|pausingly, and looked insLlnngly and fiendish-
ly upon him. The Judge Advocate, by leading
questions, led Gen. kearney into modifca-
ton of what he had previously sworn
Here member Of the Court rose and said
I" Mr President, | rise to bring the attention
think, to be observed. Remarks rejecting on
the integrity of our proceedings are no: in nv
opinion admissible.
Col. Benton said q" admit the power of
the Court to punish, but they must first hear
Col. Benton continued his remarks, according
to his recollection of the Judge advocate as fol-
lows:
" When Gen. kearney fixed his eyes on Col.
Fremont, determined if he should attempt "a
gain to look down a prisoner would look at
him. did this day, and the look of to day was
the consequence of looks in this Court before
did to day look at General Kearney when he
looked at Col. Fremont land | looked him down:
| looked at him till his eyes fell-till they fell
upon the floor.
AS to this Court, discam any intention to
disturb its order, entertaining as | do the high
est respect for this Court"
The President of the Court said he had OBJ
served Gen. kearney look towards Col. Ere
mont during the trial, and on the occasion re-
ferred to, bot not with an insulting expression
of countenance: on the contrary he. the Pres
;dent, thought the expression was one OF polite
ness and kindness.
The hour of three having arrived, the Pres-
dent gave the order for the adjournment of the
Court.
zen. hearney rose and SAID f: a." L wish In the
presence of the Court, to say, that have new
er offered the slightest insult to Col. Fremont:
either here, as prisoner, on this trial, or any,
where or under any circumstances whatsoever.
And the Court adjourned to meet on monday
at 10 O clock.
On Monday card appeared in the papers of
Washington city, IN which Gen. Kearney pro-
nounces the statement of Col. Benton totally
false. So the lie direct has been given /; and
contrary to the wishes of our contemporaries,
we hope these worthless may meet, and fall On
the :. field of honor" Let there be no ridicu-
lous shooting at each others legs, Webb and
Marshall fashion but let them boldly shatter
each others brain-pan ant release the struggling
spirit. SO sensitive to insult, to soar above ter
restrial notifications.