The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1830-1834, 1830-08-21
TRIAL FOR MURDER.

The labors OF all engaged IN this trial
have been arduous. The Judges havS
manifested the greatest patience, and at
the same time have allowed no unneces-
sary delay to take place in the progress of
the business. The Jury have submitted,
apparently with the utmost cheerfulness;
to the necessity Of their confinement; ten
entire days and nights have elapsed since
they verb .empannelled, during all which
time they have been kept together, either
in Court, or odt Of Court Under charge Of
two officers, 80 that no person has been
suffered to speak to theiti: At morning
and evening they hate occaSionslly taken
the>&ir, attended by the officers:
The cause has bo&n managed #itE
great ability and etoqlencs by the Couns
sci oii both sides. The Priionef could
not have been more ably defended; hiS
counsel, Messrs. Dexter and Gardihetj
gave unequivocal proof oftheir zeal, fdSl-
ity, and devotion to the interests Of their
client, ofiheir industry Ia making TIE pre-:
vious investigations Of the facts, and Of
their learning and skill iii the mafhgeihent
of the cause. Mr.. Webster has sustain,
ed the prosecution in the manner that al
would expect; he is the only great man
we ever knew that do.s not At any tiitS
fall short ofthe expectations Of the pGb-
lie.
The anxious interest ofthe public iii the
trial has gons on increasing from the be-
ginning to the end; the Court room has
continually been thronged and filed, and
multitudes have retired from inability to
gain entrance. While Mr.. Webster was
closing the catise we observed, that tho
windows of the houses near the Court
House we're filled with attentive listeners;
Hundreds ofihdiyiduals were also gather-
cd around the house, being enabled BY
the powerful voice and distinct en6ncial
ton Of Mr.. w. to hear the greater pSrt
of his address to the Jury, from the street.
The examination of many Of the wit
neeses has been very interesting, as well
from the importance of their testimony, as
from the relation they stood in to the pris-
oner. A witness ought to have great
strength both Of body and mind. to bear
comfortably close questioning for three
81 four hours. The best preparations for
passing safely such fiery ordeal is to be
shod with Truth.
Truth is Of very sireagihening ana
cooling sature--it prevents the trembling
Of the knees-gives uprightness to the
body aud hcaven-erectedness to the face
removes distractions in answering ques
tions--prevents profiise perspiration, ex-
cept in very hot weather--and promotes
sureioofedness, for it saves from tripping
and bacRsIiding. In short, Trufh IS tho
Witness Best Compsnion-it Is very SAL
utary during Examination, and no drug SO
potent during the Cross Examination.
On Wednesday, the Codrt met At 8 o.
clock, Mr.. Dexter resumed his Plea for
the prisoner and completed il at half past
III o'clock A. M. having occupied six
hours in his pleading. r'ls ',9J
Mr.. Webster rose TO commence his
closing plea for the Government at 90
minutes before l2--h6 ntinuedspeaking
for one hour ast, twenty minutes, ~hehan
ADJOURNMENT took place, ill half past 2
p. M. when be resumed his Plea, and
continued till the adjournment at Z %
clock, finishing his remarks vpon the svi-
dcnce in the case. s-,o ga0,s
The Court sdjotrhsd to s-o'elock A
Nj. on Thursday, wher Mr.. Webster re-
sumed his address to The jury, which wss'
concluded about III o'clock. = The pris-;
onor was then informed that the Counsel
had done al for him that II lay with them
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