The New York herald., 1873-07-19
GORDON GORDONS TRIBULATIONS.
His Alleged Kidnappers Before the
Manitoban observation-disclosures OF Sew
eral OF the Accused.

His Alleged Ktdnappers Before the
Manitoban observation-disclosures OF Sew
eral OF the Accused.
FORT GARRY, July 1s, 1878.
The Court thus far has taken no notice of the
application by the Attorney General for an attach
ment against Mr. Taylor, United states Consul, for
contempt OF Court.
The evidence for the prosecution was all SUBJ
mitted on Tuesday, and the Attorney General
rested his case.
Counsel for the prisoners, Mr.. Mckenzie, claimed
the right 70 introduce evidence for the defence,
and argued the point at length. The Attorney
General opposed the application In a vain glorious
speech wherein he denounced the press over the
line ana accused the newspapers of magnng him.
Mr.. Mckenzie desired to put Mayor Bracxett on
the stand, to prove the authority under which the
prisoners were acting when Gordon was arrested.
The Court ruled such testimony inadrissiblc, but
consented to hear any statements the accused
might desire to submit in their behalf. This was
objected TO by the Attorney General, but the Court
decided 70 hear the statements. They were then
read.
Mr.. Merriam, In his statement after giving resi-
dence and occupation, says that in January or Feb
ruary last Mr.. Fletcher and himself met W. j. Nc.
Cauey, OF this place, and entered into con tract
TO denver pine logs to him at Crookston, where
the Pemblna branch railroad crossed Red Lake
River. lie left Minneapolis June 20, joined Fletcher
at OAK Lake ana went to Grand Forks, where
he met McCauley, who asked him to come to Fort
Garry. We arrived here June 2s, but did not
make any settlement until July 3. We told McCau-
ley we were anxious TO return home. Mr.. McCauey
engaged team About eight r. NJ. we started Tor
Scratching River, where we arrived next morning,
and met Mr.. Powers, Attorney General Clarke, the
person calling himself Gordon Gordon and others.
Fletcher had some conversation with Clarke. heard
Clarke tell Fletcher that he wanted him to return
to winnipeg, as he wanted to take his deposition;
for he would be an important witness and his tes-
tim0ny would make the corner stone OF the EVIL
dence. Fletcher said he did wish to be delayed.
Clark said we could return on the following day,
and we started Tor Winnipeg, arriving at six p. N.
On arrival we went TO Clark's ONCE. clark applied
for our names IN full. lie then left, and Mr.. Powers
came IN and told us we were under arrest, and de-
manded everything about our persons told US he
had general warrant for the arrest OF parties, in
Guiding us; showed a United States warrant. We
asked to see the Consul but were refused the priv
leRe We gave up the money drafts and notes IN our
possession, amounting TO $4,000 We were refused
q receipt ior the property. Had to give up our
watches and ali papers. Have had nothing what
ever 10 do with the taking up OF q person calling
himself Gordon, directly or indirectly.
MI Fletcher, In hts statement, corroborated the
story, as told by Mr.. Merriam aud denied that
ne was accessory TO the arrest OF Gordon. He
believed Locren and McNair's legal opinion that
all proceedings were correct. Took no action that
should criminata him. Was simply asked his advice
about getting team and the whereabouts OF Cor
don. Had ABUNDANT opportunity to leave before "