Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-23
JUDGE TODD OF MISSOURI.


The late auempt 10 break Ibis ufficer, W,
mentioned in our last paper, had resulted il
his complete triumph over The mac hiGa,ions O
his enemies; though in the commence m. NJ .
the proceeding fearful odds were again,, him
early zeal and private animosi,y, howe, er
could not prevail agains, innocence, bu, oui,
served TO render the victory Of the later nor,
honorable. The three articles OF impeac hmen
preferred against Judge Todd were in sub,
stance
LIST. Injustice, oppre ion and arbitrary con-
duct as Judge, IN the triai oil Jas. Campbell for
retailing spirits withou, lice
2ndly. Corruptly l1leudinS 10 injure and op-
press one john RoberIs, on iai for Assault, ana
Battery.
3rdly. Partially in the Trial Of Thomas Hick-
man. and voluntarily making himself a wines.
in lis Offence s-i esnss 10 him jointly Win one
Mitchell, q tavern keeper: to rebut which il vas
proved that they were in no way connected, as
TO the expenses or profits Of their respective
Establishments; but that Campbell had kept
grocery retailing whiskey, for which he was in
dicted-The jury presented verdicr of not
gully The judge advised the jury to give II
reconsideration, explained the law more ful,
iy 10 them, and LETT the verdict in heir powe r;
(which was recorded.
In the case of J. Roberts, indicted for assault
and battery, it was proved that he and one Da,
Wis, also indicted, had fight by agreement
Davis pied guilty, but Roberts made a fri oIous
defence, aud was convicted by the Jury. Judge
TODD, M passing sentence on hem, assigned as
The reason for Inning Roberts more severely than
DAVIS, he Tact, that the latter set up no de-.
Tense, while Roberts had set up disinge nuous
defence, and attempted 10 impose on the Cour,
and Jury false impression Of the transaction.
Davis was 6nec $40 and Roberts $50.
Roberts then in bold and forward manner.
said he wanted TO speak To the cou.,. Hew,s
told that his counsel would be heard with p,ea>
sure; but as TO any thing abou, his fine, he could
speak TO the sheriff and clerk.
This was the foundation Tor the charge 3.
gainst Judge Todd, Of puuishr.; ROBBERS twice
for the same offence, and for defending himself:
and also that he had refused 10 hear him in Lis
defence.
Hickman was tried for and convicted Of a
crime against nature. Previous to his indict- |
ment, and when no one knew his guilt, save his
aceusers, Two workmen IN his en- 2loy, he saw
ths Judge, and besought him to oyerhr ar \ con- |
fession by one oil these men lia~ kinsl--that
there was no truth In The char &c, representing
W 'hS seu6St shae 'uC utan WOulQ make that |
admission to him (Hickmau) but not in thr
known presence Of Others. Influenced bv the
kindcs' feelings, and the earnest entrea.ies of
Hre kman, VINO said that Hawkins would leave
ham and the state the next day, and he should
not be aole TO get any one t. hear the acknow
ledgmens, on which his reputation and tina, of
his family nigh, depend-,he Judg. did, as re.
quested, oyerhear a conr ersation bel ween Hick
man and Hawkins, in which the latter admit.
ted, that VIVA, Inc and Hook charged Hickman
with, was uotrur, and contrived between them
gu, Of malice to Hickman's family.
We give the following extracts from \ letter
We have received from friend in Missouri.
knowing that some anxiety must exist in
kentucky, and in that vicinity especially from
whence Judge Todd removed, about the late
pend'ns proceedings agalns, HIM, as Judge 10
ms state Bake Tins early opportunity, after
!" termination, to convey, through the chan. ;
,.l Of your public Journal, il. result. /.
Al the commence ment Of the session Of M.
Legislature, both address for Jud.. ro,,,,.
emoval from Office, and an Impeachment, were
uccessfully instituted and PASSED the lover
House. and lodged before the Senate. Thu, far
he protecting was exparte -ou, before The Se-
a,e he was called abou, ave weeks ago. An,
iaborioss investing ION. the impt &C hment w.. :,
lssed yesterday. The Zeal vote resulted thus. / :