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February 4, 1843
Boon's Lick Times
Fayette, Howard County, Missouri
What is this article about?
New York Tribune reports apprentice Newell's testimony implicating Cromwell in Spencer-led Somers mutiny plot. New York Plebian defends Captain Mackenzie's actions as justified by abundant evidence, predicting no censure.
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THE MUTINY CASE.--The New York Tribune, of the 11th, says:
"It cannot have escaped remark that until yesterday very little, if any, evidence was offered to criminate Cromwell; but the testimony of the apprentice, Newell, examined yesterday, makes it certain that he was deeply engaged in the atrocious and bloody design of Spencer. He was seen in earnest consultation with him over the programme of the slaughter he had arranged, though his cunning taught him the policy of not allowing his name to appear upon it."
The New York Plebian, of the same date, a leading Locofoco paper, says:
"We no longer feel bound to conceal the convictions which fastened upon our minds at the first announcement of the Somers mutiny, in our columns. We are now fully assured that no evidence exists or can be procured, upon which the conduct of Captain Mackenzie will be deemed censurable by any civil or military tribunal in our land." There is already abundant testimony before us, not only of the most unexceptionable but of the very highest character, to justify the commander of the Somers in every act connected with the mutiny in question, for which he is officially responsible."
"It cannot have escaped remark that until yesterday very little, if any, evidence was offered to criminate Cromwell; but the testimony of the apprentice, Newell, examined yesterday, makes it certain that he was deeply engaged in the atrocious and bloody design of Spencer. He was seen in earnest consultation with him over the programme of the slaughter he had arranged, though his cunning taught him the policy of not allowing his name to appear upon it."
The New York Plebian, of the same date, a leading Locofoco paper, says:
"We no longer feel bound to conceal the convictions which fastened upon our minds at the first announcement of the Somers mutiny, in our columns. We are now fully assured that no evidence exists or can be procured, upon which the conduct of Captain Mackenzie will be deemed censurable by any civil or military tribunal in our land." There is already abundant testimony before us, not only of the most unexceptionable but of the very highest character, to justify the commander of the Somers in every act connected with the mutiny in question, for which he is officially responsible."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Somers Mutiny
Cromwell Implication
Mackenzie Defense
Newell Testimony
New York Tribune
New York Plebian
What entities or persons were involved?
Cromwell
Spencer
Newell
Captain Mackenzie
Story Details
Key Persons
Cromwell
Spencer
Newell
Captain Mackenzie
Event Date
The 11th
Story Details
New York Tribune highlights Newell's testimony confirming Cromwell's involvement in Spencer's mutiny plot on the Somers. New York Plebian asserts Captain Mackenzie's actions were justified by strong evidence, foreseeing no condemnation.