The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-06-15
Fhe Examination OF Gen. LOPeZ-BefOre
Commissioner Baldwin.

SIXTH DAY.
The Court met at 10 O'Clock pursuant to adjournment
At The opening the Commissioner proceeded give his de-
cson the question raised By the defence, whether the evil
dence of third party, to what interpreter had stated
was the language Of Cen Lopez could be received against
the defendant The Court decided that the evidence was
admissible
Col McAlpn was called, but not appearing. an attach.
ment was issued for him.
A. Duc9ss Gin French) sworn; Mr.. Benjamin Arc you
acquainted with Gen; Lopez?
see him now for the first time.
Have you been rsaqssisd wiu the last three months. 10
Some vague proposition of that nature made me.
mix myself up in such mai,ers -''''' '"
What The character of the expedition proposed
The individual who spoke TO named the Island of Cuba
as the destination, bat gave no particulars,
Mr. Hunt objected the examination continuing in this
The witness had answered that the proposition was
vague one, and how without connecting link with the
real objects Of the expedition could the evidence be brought
TO bear against Gen. Lopez
Mr.. Hunton said that they wished establish the fact of
expedition first, and then they wond Gen Lopez
with and by Others what the character of the expe-
dition
Mr.. Hunt reioined.
The Court decided to proceed.
Mr. Beajanfn Who the person who asked you to
Join this expeditions
The witness said he could not answer.
The question repeated by order of the Commissioner.
The witness replied that he did not know the name OF the
person soliciting him. He knew him by sight only.
Do know that the Creole left Newoheans in the begin.
ming of May?
10 You know Of the obtaining Of provisions Or preparations
maze n iCr an ~ NJ sc ON eS Hay sc
In the proposition made to you to go on this expedition,
Mr. Hunt objected. Mr.. Benjamin reioined Mr. Hunt
argued the ponthe audience appauded. The Assistant
aimmedatey and in decided language said that
he should arrest the first found inter rupting the pro-
ceedings Of the Court.
The Commissioner sustained the objection.
Mr.. BeNygmtH Was any other proposition made to you
other than the one you mentloned2
In the proposition made to you was the time of starting
stated?
Itwas not.
Was the vessel Indicated by which the expedition was to
The question objected to.
The Court decided it shoud be answered.
Mr. Noise further argued the objection. The audience
again applauded.
Mr. Hunt continued the argument against the admission
the evidence on the ground that ii hearsay.
Mr. HupoH said The point has been decided and yet we
have had four speeches since trus, that these discussions
| on points decided will not be persevered in.
Mr. Hunt replied that the defence knew well their right
| and the law.
Mr. Benjamin repeated the question to the witness
The witness replied that the vesssl was not named The
| proposition was made in the street.
| Major THOMAS r. PATTON sworn: Mr.. HuntOR Dc
| you know Gen. Lopez?
Are you aware of any fact which lends to show that al
expedition was set on foot in New Orleans to the Ilat
If know of any thing, may it please the Court canno
speak OF II without subectng myself to prosecution simla
| n, L.. a. L al.
ia not sir IVA" ,yss absent ~ he t;m me- VI"
Doyou that any preparations were made for the in
yasion Of the island OF Cuba without any participation By
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w nat did you hear Zen Lopez say through Mr. Slgur
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~ stated mat ms ueoIsoh was irfeVocape-h
~ 2" % he mad no that such testimony wOu
Mr. Hpnton asLsa ,l", ~ tLo u's noveinIsna,
Ae"'V" "sAeu uat ue COurt should proceed.