The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-13

if in the forgsfhnsss Of the hso that led them 10
dsah shall also b., involved ths ssstfulnss Of thsr
d daring deeds
Bat feel how ids are such fn dirsctsd tn ct;,.,.
Orleans famed. and justly famed. for liberal and mir
Z vews They the suggsson Of the hour and !.
2 they away. We will chide Tho dssys-ws will rar
= the inernss Of the past. monument in fdlharmony "
the public services and civic virtues Of great man. will n
proclaim to the world that the ingrate Of eemsn cannot
y the penalty Of saving cities Under patriotic efforts
New Orleans these relics of the reed of noble bloc
shed in defence of your liberties and your homes, will not
their graves unsolaced by the idea that their services shall
remembered through the conservation Of heir leader fan
Like the old egionares Of Republican R0me-moritur
sdtutant, give them. they down the last resting pla,
OF earth. to greet with farewell look the pond image of
chief whom they loved so WELL SO truly in Es Give to
successors, the future tenants of this soody city
n And hourishing, when we are in our vayes,
As s.o s s1 sSd,en to w s b s little hands,
Hang flowers around their DELIVERIES lame''
Mr.. Dimry was followed by Robert Prea,x, ESQ.,. wi
made short speech in the French language twas receive
Col Christy then made brief address. ater which Il
' meeting adjourned.
U. s. CIRCUIT CoURT-Trial of General Hnderson.
Eighth Day-rhe Court was in session between eight
hours on Saturday last and interesting facts
with the expedition, not previously known de
veoped.
j. Fl. Finch. being recalled for the prosecution estie
that the Cuban flag and three stripes red white
and blue. was taken from here the Geogiana. 1t wa
made for the expedition. and taken board by Coone
Pickett who made speech the occasion. This fag wa
taken on the Creole to Cardenas.
Robert Geddes soora Was Of the joint ownersof thu
Creole in April last and sold her. Negotiated the sale witt
John Henderson. The title was made to William White
Mr. Hunton asked what the terms of sale were. General
Henderson objected to the question, but after his
objections oveued, and the witness was told to state
everything which took place between himself and General
Henderson concerning the transaction.
General Hendero mentioned to Mr. Geddes that by saying
he sold the steamer for the expedition might render him.
sell abe to prosecution but Mr. Hunton dsclaimed all
Idea Of prosecuting the gentle and he went on with his
story.
Witness-Mr Henderson sent for me went to his office
he told me he wanted to buy the Creoe we spoke of the
price, and agreed upon $4,000 stated him that repre-
sented Of the boat that he could pay ME 70,
mat Quarters which would be sl2 0 aud pay Captain
dern who owne1 the other quarter the balance He ac
cordngy paid me $4,000, in cash. and his note for six
months secured by deed of trust, of property at Pass
Christian, for $4,000 should have stated that in the first
pace Mr. Henderson proposed pay in sort of paper
signed by General Lopez, which believe were Cuban bonds
nut declined that at and paid very little attention to
he oef Mr. Henderson said he wished purchase the
GOAT IN the name OF some other think but am not
CERTAIN that Whites mentioned at the first inter-
ew AT the second interview, Mr. Henderson requested
ae, however, to make out the bill in the name of Mr.
Whte. and we went to the Customhoue and had it so
arranged Mr. Henderson stated me that there was an ex
pedon getting made inquiries as 10 the fitness of the
creole to go sea- He requested to say nothing about
the expedition, until it gone This was the first know
euse mad OF the expedition and the first knew OF the OBJ
lec OF purchasing the boat. had no interview with Mr.
White In relation to the purchase although he was think
at both interviews had no conversation whatever
with nm on the subject and the negotiation was entirely be-
tween myself and Mr.. Henderson.
Cross Examined By General Henderson-I understood
rom you that you wanted the boat for an expedition and
you named General Lopez in Connection with the expedition
AS you m offered me bonds in payment for the boat in
erred that you might have realized money from the bonds
dd not suppose you purchased her for your own private
use.
lGeneral Henderson here informed the Cour and urv that
make confession to the jury and he acknowledged
hat Mr. Geddes had Proved that he bought the Creole far
he use Of the expedition.1
The pros cuton next offered in evidepcs III. ,o, e
he Georgana and Susan Loud. showing that thew
rom tins port for Chagres. and that all they had on board
reside ballast was Passengers and their baggage Both doc
en' were admitted and the testimony fer the prosecution
vas closed.
THE DEFENCE.
General Gonzales called on the part of The efence 10
native OF Cuba, and left the Island on the Eth of Augnst
o1o' LOT New Orleans has been exile from the Island
nee owing to political objects he sought there knew Mar
$50 Lopez In Cuba by reputation and by Sight lint had
personal acquaintance with him. A short time before
fitness left the Island Lopez charged with ATTEMPTING
revoiutonze Cuba and Porto Rico Hand separate them
ON SPAN he was pursued by the officers of Government
nd compelled to leave the country The descent upon Car
he
ompeed to hy After the arrival of General opez in the
htea States he combiged with other Cuban myself
'e NUMBER, and we formed political juna consisting of
We members. OF which General Lopez was president Mt
few fork The object of this una was to promote the mo-
cal interests OF Cuba and it was the subject of
ohdence between Caderon de la Barca the Spanish mimi.
~ ana Mr. Clayton -Four members of the junta ncu
s eeiai Lopez, went with the exped ion, and the fifth
ae IN the United States The junta had published the
afpose oil Its organization and declared was their nten
IN to accomplish their objects without violating the
ohted states General Lopez took counsel to some
ut as 70 what we might do without violating the both
anu ryssh saw and conferred with members of both
uses Oh congress- and every Officer of high station in the
'vernmsnt--n fact Intercepted every one occnnvn
sh posiuon with whom we become acquainted az to the
Tent we might go without violating the law have been
ana perhaps more intimate than any other person with
neral Lopez since his arrival in the United States He
ther speaks nor understands English, and have acted
,hselpiete! between hm h Pa with with 1ery few
was the sole medium of communication between him
General Henderson, up to May last. My first interview
General Henderson wssl think at Washington City; at
Al date don't know. believe it was in the beginning
April last, from the I'd to the 5th put myself in com
ncaion with him the subject of this alleged violation
aw that was in this city General Lopez was not with
he was at Vicksbnrg. General Lopezs first interview
MN on the subject was at Vcksburg in the same month";
ous 70 tna we OF the unta held counsel and
people IN Kentucky and other parts of the western
anu made arrangements with them in part to embark in
eAped'ton, OF which engagements l believe General
ue's9n nau no knowledge, and had participation in
NJ Ihey wers made before communicated with hin, |
ne vessels OF transport that assembled at Conov b
san Loud Inc Georglana and the Creole Gen. Hender
nad no participation to my knowledge in getting nm the
gfauon by the susan Loud. called the Louisiana Bs,
Dn' nor did he counsel confer on the subject The o
lion was composed of several departments III. n;,;,.
naval ana the financial. With the military hs coui5
a noe"ns 10 ao' as That department did not assume
tary character in the United States With the financial
arment think he had nothing to do and he con,rh,I
ri fFarsn nrtnt
iea no arms or ammunition GMr. BENJAMIN here o,u
eo the witness against swearing negatives when Tho
aSerred to had not been within his own personn obsr
w. anu 'e witness explained that, from his intimate con-
ION WIN the expedition he perhaps knew asmucb If no,
e, than most who were engaged in it in relation IN nil th
us NeVertheess he wished to be understood that he
NJ sa pos,'tveV there were no arms the Susan tt
d, but that he believed there were none on he, 7 "
went out on the Creole. We overlook the Snss, a; NJ
70 deg, on 81 deg. She ordered to follow ns and
SO until the next day, when took the men from her and
eeded to Contoy. None Of the men from her brongb,
with them OF any description. know frsm what store
rms they were supplied, and it not from tho Sn.o "
d. The Creole went over the bar at the non,h 80 | :
on me afternoon OF the Sth May the afternoon of the
after the night we left New Orleans The first o5.
lay was given day or two after we went over tho h
n we were at sea. l think it was on the 9Th Ry
: onicers were recognized. | appointed Adint,nt
'sai. and Ms. Meors ,va=, at the .sna- t--o asa.
missary OF the boat l cannot tell what occurred bs
n mr. Moore and the Colonel of his own regiment with d
'" w Use appointment vi W.T.. NJ. COmmissary Tba /
mel might have appointed him BEFORE but Know or NO
'f military organization of that body of men that won,
iraenas within the jurisdiction Of the United States INT
ton observed that in regard to the matter of military mr.
lahon' 1t was question of law and not of fact1 Jwa
ate and convesant with all the acts and orders of Con- =
q, as they passed through me- No Commissions vysr. 90
issued blank commissions were begun to be written the
'eiore we got to Cardenas, and filled for one rsi
and part OF another the blanks printed promses :
II and written. had been made parties in The Jn;,sd
OF commissions under the Republic of Cuba bn, NJ
Missions were ever issusd I L,o,, e y" NJ