The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-08-15
THE REPUBLIC.
THE ABDUCTION CASE.

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SEVENTH DAY-SArURDAY, Aug. A.
This case was resumed at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. Cohen informed the court that he
had received letter from Mr.. Hunton, u. s. dis
rict attorney, stating that he could not attend, but
would be represented by his partner, E, A. Brad
ford, esq
j. Richardson, Balize pilot, was first called
Recollects the last time the Mary Ellen went out
twas on the 9Th Of July, about 6 o'clock in the
morning. Was on board about an hour and half
Saw two persons whom he took to be passengers
on board. One was small-szed, dccate-looking
man; took him to be Spaniard. His complexion
was very light; did not hear him speak, and does
not recolIect precisely how he dressed. Wit
ness remembers that he had light hat on, hut does
not know what kind of hat il was. Saw him on
deck just before leaving the vessel and saw him go
down to breakfast with the other passenger and
the captain, Witness went below afterwards and
the passengers at breakfast with the captain.
The other passenger was sout-but man. Did
not notice any restraint upon the actions of either
passenger. The small man very observant.
Had he been in any Distress and needed assistance,
witness would have rendered it to him. He might
have jumped on board of witnesses boat if he had
wanted to do so. There were six men on board of
witnesses boat. Witness does not speak Spanish.
Some of witnesses crew were on board the Mary
Ellen. There were but two white men among wit
ness's crew; witness does not recollect them.
Crosseranlined BY Mr.. Warfeld not re-
collect what kind Of coat, vest, or cravat the
small passenger had on. He had neither whiskers
nor mousache. Judged that he was Spaniard,
from his hat, his dress and his countenance. Did
not hear him speak, and does not know whether
the captain spoke to him or not when they went TO
breakfast. Does not know any of the officers OF
the Mary Ellen except the captain Had never
taken her TO sea before Merely supposed the two
persons at breakfast with the captain were passen-
gers. Would not recognise the persons if he were
to see them Has known Capt. Mcconnell by
sight three four years. Does not recollect upon
what house the order for the pilotage was given,
The order was given TO the clerk at the Baze. Did
not notice either of the passengers until he had
been on board twenty or twenty-five minutes.
Witness does not recollect the name Of the white
men on board his boat. Could not swear positively
that there were any white men on board. The
boats crews changed so often.
BIZ Mr. CoLlens.-It is usual when vessel is go
ing out for all the 10 be deck, and they are
generally very busy.
Duouesney the chancellor or secretary of the
Spanish consul, was called, and Mr.. Cohen then
read paper that the court had determined not to
receive in evidence, the alleged copy of Reys decla.
ration, made before Don Carlos de Espafa. Noprooi
of the existence of any original had been adduced
Blu Mr.. Coliens-You have stated that Garcis
made three visits to the consul's Office. Tell us
what occurred at the last visit. Witness.-l only
saw him passing through the corridor on his way
up stairs. 1t was on the Sd or 4th of July. Wit
ness saw no more on that occasion. Garcia was
alone Witness made out a passport for Garcia
The consul came to witness on the 9Th of July, be
tween and 3 O'Clock, and told him to make pass
port for Don Pedro Murga Romeo. The name
was first understood to be Grunca, and when hi
said it was Murga, Mr. Reynolds objected and said
the books must be produced. Judge Bright said
that question had been settled, and Mr.. Foulhouzt
contended that the books could not be called for
Mr. Cohen said that the witness had he thought
altered the name at the suggestion of the consul fo
the defence. Judge Bright remarked that II wal
better let the witness go and testify to the bes
of his knowledge and belief, and the examination
proceeded.
Witness gave the passport to the consul. TIL,
consul had given direction 10 make out the passpor
in that way. The directions came IN letter from
the secretary of the captain general of Cuba Thu
for the defence, and was identified by the witness
MIR. Dufour objected, unless the signature wa
proved.
Bu Mr.. Coliens-The consul corresponds will
ST. Sandeval, the secretary.
Witness knows his handwriting. The letter
his Has seen his signature on passports, &c
The letter was here translated by Mr. Foulhouz
and read 10 the court:
HAVANA, June 81 Is49.
My dear sir and esteemed friend: BY yesterday
steamer | received your interesting letter, date,
June 18th anG Goth. avail myself Of the depar
ture Of the other steamer 10 answer il. The poin
issue requires il, and there not moment TO lose
Should the man spoken Of comply with what h'
has offered, and should you decide TO lei him come
II will be proper TO give him a passport under
supposed name, and to write TO me at the sam'
time, in order that may know it as soon as h,
arrives, and take all proper measures accordingly.
In case he has not departed when you receiv,
this letter have care to send him here soon al
possible, giving him passport under the name o
Don Pedro Murgs Romeo. ] will be prepared
from the very moment the vessel enters the mouu
Of the port though the receiving Of his letter maj
be deferred on Of obstacles IN the post Office
IL is very important that the secret be kept tina
all remain wholly concealed, that he accele crate hi
Journey after having furnished you with all the IN
formation he can before his departure, and undo
the seal of secresy. You must also advise him a
10 the conduct he will have TO observe during TN
navigation, IN order that he may remain unknown
and that his arrival here be not divuged.
As to your being cited before court, have al
ready told you IN my last that II seems TO me to b.
very strange and so il is. You should not be 81
ANXIOUS as you app ar 10 be about II, though VIVA
happens to you is very unpleasant
will thank you for few numbers Of that M
,pe Telegrafo which begins TO speak. am desi
under cover.
II is altogether false that the general has ethe
sent or even thought Of sending his resignation i
any way manner He is well, ard much en-
gagged al work.
As you have written TO me that our man Wi
leave by one Of the vessels which soon TO ss
for here | am on the watch for the first which sha
arrive Ii will be Of great use for US TO obtaI
through this means some important nfomaiIo
about The foolish designs Of the traitors, and 20
will have rendered great service
At his arrival here, we viii proceed so that
will have nothing TO fear, and in no way be disco'
cred The quarantine will not impede IT.
Very respectfully, yours,
CRISPIN X. DE SANDEVAL.
After some argument, the court decided to n
eeive il in evidence. The examination Of the wi
ness wa. then resumed. Mr.. Cohen asked him
he had any record at his office which would sho
how Garcia's passport was made out. Wtne
has book Of passports. IN which that was COPE
Witness has seen ~ the consuI's Office other pspe
relating 10 the Garcia affair.
A packaee was here shown to the witness. I
recognised IL IL was received about O'Clock {
Thursday morning last, and was opened in q
presence OF witness IL contained letter from u