Q. Before Sir Alexander sailed to join him upon that station?
A. Yes; I am not quite positive about that, but it was very nearly about that time.
Mr. Park. I had my Lord Melville as a witness in my brief, not knowing that my friend would call him; I should have called his lordship to these facts, if my friend had not.
Lord Ellenborough. Your lordship has no personal knowledge of Mr. De Berenger?
A. No.
Colonel Torrens sworn.
Examined by Mr. Brougham.
Q. You are secretary to the Commander in Chief?
A. I am.
Q. Do you remember any application being made in the department with which you are connected, in behalf of Captain De Berenger?
A. I do.