[Clark:]
The Commanding officers, Capts. M. Lewis & W. Clark
constituted themselves a Court
Martial for the trial of such
prisoners as are Guilty of Capatal Crimes, and under
the rules
and articles of War punishable by Death.
Alexander Willard was
brought foward Charged with "Lying
down and Sleeping on
his post" whilst a Sentinal, on the Night of
the 11th Instant" (by John Ordway Sergeant of the Guard)
To
this Charge the prisoner pleads Guilty of Lying Down,
and Not Guilty, of Going to Sleep.
The Court after Duly
Considering the evidence aduced, are
of oppinion that the Prisoner Alexdr. Willard is guilty of
every
part of the Charge exhibited against him. it being a breach
of
the rules and articles of War (as
well as tending to the probable
distruction of
the party) do Sentience him to receive One
hundred lashes, on his bear back, at four different
times in equal proportion.
and Order
that the punishment Commence this evening
at
Sunset, and Continue to be inflicted (by the Guard)
every evening untill
Completed
