Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-17
From the ~. o. Picdyune of the Sth inst.
EX ANIMATION OLE GEM MAPGICn q

EXAMINATION OF GEN. NARCISO LOPEZ
Gen. Lopez arrived in this city this morning for the
purpose OF surrendering himself to the U. S. Marshal
in accordance with previous statement to that efec
which we published in our paper of Yesterday morning
The following copy OF the letter addressed to the
U. S. Marshal by Gen. Lopez
['Translaton.]
Pass CRIsTIAN, June 6, 1850
To the Marshal of the United States in New Orleans
SIR-Having understood that you desired to see me
in relation to matters connected with your office, take
the liberty OF informing you that for that purpose sha
repair to the city Tomorrow, and shall await your COM
mands in the genemens paror of the st. Charles Ho-
tel from to o'clock in the afternoon.
With great consideration and respect subscribe my
self your obedient servant,
tSigned) NARCISO LOPEZ
AT 10 o'clock the writ of arrest having been served
on Gen Lopez, he appeared in the q. s. District Court
accompanied by his counsel, Messrs John Henderson
S. S. Prentss, and J. Sigur. The court room was
crowded with our citizens, who evinced great interest
and much excitement prevailed.
Gen. Lopez is man about 45 years of age, middle
SIZE rather stout, dark complexion with very black
eyes, and black eye brows high forehead hair slightly
gray, and with gray WHISPERS under his throat He was
dressed very plain in blue linen pants and black dress
coat dark vestand blue cravat, with attempt show
and without any thing particularly striking about him to
attract attention.
The District Attorney for the United States. Mr. Hun
ton, announced to the court that Gen. Lopez pre-
sent under order of arrest and he desired know
when it would suit the convenience OF the pro-
coed with the examination. He then proceeded to read
Laborde, the Spanish Consul, which stated stated in
substance that he verify believed that the 7th of May
last Narcso Lopez did begin and set on loot, and did
prepare and provide the means for military expedition
and enterprise to be carried from the United States
against the island of Cuba.
The court said it would be prepared to take the
up Monday next and said that the accused might be
bailed.
Mr. Henderson here rose and said he did not see how
the court could ask bail on such affidavit, which made
no specific charge whatever, even # the accused had
been guilty of the blacklist crime. The Spanish Con-
sui had said he verify believed offence had been
committed, but no fact had been sworn to in the afida-
Wit Hundreds might swear that they believed the
trafy. Would that be evidence! Was this enough for
the Spanish Consul to take away the liberty of man
No. Some fact must be sworn to, some offence must
be alleged, and no belief of the Spanish Consul would
be sufficient in an affidavit for order of arrest. II
the Spanish Consul should be tried for perjury he could
not be found guilty on an expression Of sere belief
Mr. Hunton was astounded at Ere objection taken
by the learned counsel Aywarran had been issued on
grounds whatrhe believed sufficient to arrest the ac-
cussd He had never understood that criminal prac-
tlce required that in affidavit the time, place and
facts should be stated.
Mr.. Henderson replied and cited the case of the
before Judge Livingston for their discharge on charge
OF hitting out two vessels at New York against for
eign power and commended the affidavit was INSULT
Gent
Mr. Hunton commended that the case did not touch
the question 1t did not state that such be the form of
the affidavit the question in that the nature OF
the offence and not the charge. He then cited from
Chty's Criminal Law.
MIR. Prentiss spoke at great length, and replied
to by the District Attorney, The court took the ques-
ton under Amusement and adjourned until 10 O'Clock
Tomorrow morning, when it will deliver its opinion.
Gen. Lopez was baied in sum of $4,000 for his ap-
pearance at that time. Recorder Caldwell became his
security on the bond.