Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-27
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THE HENDERSON TRIAL.

In the United States circuit court at New Or
leans, on the 10th instant, Judge McCaleb de-
livcred his opinion on the points raised by the ac-
Icused In this case, as to whether the indictment
sufficiently charged and alleged his intention of
raising military expedition for the invasion of
Cuba, so as to permit evidence to be received to
prove the fact and as to the admissbility of ev-
idence to show that means were employed for
that purpose other than those expressed in the
| Indictment. His honor, after reading a lengthy
opinion, decided that the indictment was suffi-
GENTLY explicit in its charges to admit the evil
dence.
John Higgins was then recalled for the pro-
secutlon. He gave detailed statement of his
embarkation on board the Creole, his arrival at
Mugeres and Contoy, the landing and battle at
Cardenas, and the arrival at Key West. There
were five hundred and twenty men on the Creole.
The powder and muskets were received at the
BaliZe. This men were not organized until with
in two days ofthe Island of Mugeres. The wit
ness shipped for Chagres.
! number of other witnesses gave in their tes.
| timony, which was mainly confrmaory of that
given by Higgins, and closed the evidence on
the part of the Government, except that Mr..
Hunton, the United States district attorney, of
fered in evidence the clearances of the bark
Georgiana and brig Susan Loud, for Chagres, in
coal ballast.
| General Gonzales was then called, and sworn
for the defence, and deposed in very maize man
ner to all the material acts which have been
charged against the Cuban invaders except that
he maintaine that in all their proceedings they
had taken legal advice, and designed to accom-
plish their purpose without violating the laws of
the United States.
Mr.. Segur was then sworn, and testified that
he was present at conversations concerning the
selection of Mugeres for the rendezvous, and that
| Mr.. Henderson took every precauton that was
possible in order to avoid violating the laws ofthe
United States.
On Monday, the 18th instant, Mr.. Benjamin
made and concluded his argument the part of
| the Government.
| Mr.. Henderson followed in his own defence; in
which he has uninterrupted on the following day by
the illness of Witness when the court ad iourned
| He was expected to resume his defence the
10Th; and would be followed by Mr. Hunton,
| who would close the case.
We give from the Picayune the substance Of
Gen. Gonzales testimony, as it is historical in it's
| character:
Gle stated he Cuban by birth, and left Cuba in
l84S Tor New Orleans on account OF political ditler-
ences. Gen Lopez was charged, month or two be-
fore he left Cuba, with an attempt to separate that is
land and Porto Rico from Spain and reyolutonize
them. He detected, escaped land was condemned
to death after his n fight Since this Lopez and other;
|
interest OF Cuba; Gen Lopez was president OF the una.
This published, and was the subject OF correspon
dence between MIR. Clayton and the Spanish Nj mister.
This junta consisted OF Gen. Lopez and four Others
| Three OF the four accompanied Lopez tie Cuba. LII
the effort OF Lopez and this junta accomplish the
project, the purpose do it without violating the
laws Of the United States. They published this, and
took advice how to do 1t without violating the law
They saw members of Congress and officers OF high
station and took counsel of all persons to the ex
tent which they could lawfully go in this matter.
| Witness became acquainted with the accused at the
Presidents house in Washington Before witness and
| Lopez saw the accused they had held counsel and
made engagements with parties in the West, which
looked 10 and resulted in part Of the expedition to Gu
| ba. The accused had no participation in getting up
the military part of tho emigration by the Susan Loud
which carried out the Louisiana battalion, nor any
thing to do with the hnanc al part OF it. The vessel
carried arms; the first order of the day issued
ten days after leaving the coast of louisiana and
act OF military organization occurred in the United
States as far as witnesses conception goes Of what
military organization.
| 1.-THE witness further deposed that orders were cx-
pressly given to the officers not 10 open the boxes or
distribute and ammunition, &C.. until they got be-
yond the jurisdiction Of the United States. The point
of departure was subject OF long discussion He and
his friends believed that Americans had the right to EN-
grate with without This the basis OF their
combination. In TIE discussion he suggested the Is
land OF Lobos or Mugueres for the rendezvous He
supported in this by Mr. Henderson, on the ground
that the two Islands out OF the United States
within the Territory of Mexico. That being there under
the American flag they could not be seized by Spanish
cruisers, their papers being regularly taken out tor New
Orleans to Chagres. To this all assented. The ques
ton was then, which of the two islands was the best.
Mugueres chosen, because nearer Cuba, and be-
cause it allowed OF descent the northern SOUTH
ern shores OF Cuba at their pleasure. The articles fur
nished for the expedition, so far Mr.. Henderson is
concerned provided for by the sale of Cuban bonds.
Gen. Lopez at the head of the expedition. Since
the expedition to Cardenas witness has been sentenced
to death by the Spanish authorities.
Gen. Gonzales was cross-examined by the prosecu-
ton. The cross-examinaton was very minute and
strict as regards all the acts and participation of the
cused with the expedition. Points were frequently ras-
ed and debated with great warmth by the prosecution
and the accused. From $780, 900 $l5OO0O Of Cuban
bonds were sold in New Orleans at ten cents the
dollar. About $40 900 $4,000 raised on these
dcrson had with Gen. Lopez was at Vicksburg.
CouNrERFE1r VIRGINIA MoNEY-Henry bearing
and George Wise have been arrested st. Louis for
carrying on the business OF counterieing. The Re-
| UeiILe says:
"They had in their possession counterfeit S. bills OH
the Merchants and Mechanics bank OF Wheeling to
the amount of $95, and 500 in good money. The bills
have blue backs, one marked A, and made payable TO
A. Bone The paper is coarse, and the engraving is.
in the main, well executed though somewhat rough
! They have the appearance of being new"
A FIRsT-RATE APpoINTMENT.-The President has
appointed the Hon. Robert c. Schenck, of Ohio, Min
lister TO Brazil. This is appointment says the Bos-
ton Atlas which will meet with the hearty appreciation
Of every Wing in the United States. Mr.. ScIenck has
been Tor several years an active and able member OF
Congress- one who has been reliable, and seldom
if ever, voting wrong. lie is OF the best debaters
in the House, and is pleasant kind-hearted gentleman
ment.
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