The herald., 1837-02-23

his ind ana soul 10 aid the ro ls II not so What
was ms 3dJect2 To prevent the interference Of the
A man is known by his acdoas-Bell is proved by
his actions.
Mr. Es!er attempted to go to Bennett, Bell pre-
vented him-he is strong enough, no doubt 10 have
prevented both. No compliment to mind but matter
Eser men turns round and says to the multitude
namoln !; killing Bennett. Who inlerferes! Dra-
ms OBJECT IN coming round-itwas his motive He
prevented the people without csming in. Ii was his
business The motive that brought him roand.
a cnenct very o matter R to be inquired into
the doors of the Herald Office kept closed r.
is affirmed that this was done from pure motives
that the mob might be prevented from entering and
ntilcting injury upon Mr. Bennett or his property
But was il not rather to prevent any interruption TO
the atrocous proceedings going on within. At this
time the object of these defendants was partially ac-
complished; Hambln was busily engaged with Ben
nett in his office, and Bell occupied in preventing all
who, alarmed at the cries of Eser that Hambn was
killing Bennett might be disposed to prevent the ac-
compllshment of his unhoy purpose and had it not
been for the Intervention OF the police officers who,
through the mercy of God arrived at this critical nc
ture, there is little doubt but Hambln would have
added murder to his other offences, and have taken
Benefits life. Bell was like the shepherds dog who
set upon simultaneously at different points by wolf
and fox is incapable of taking care OF both. While
ne was assduously endeavsrng 10 prevent ar
rVng to Mr. Bennett from without Esler seized that
opportunity 10 render it from within. He strives to
force the middle door, and Bell perceves his
object than quitting his post at the outer door at
which a. raging and exasperated mob are utteriag
their vehement cries OF kill hm-kill the d-d
rascal, and STRIVING to effect entrance bent upon
outrage and plander-ths peace maker--this friend
who came to prevent violence, rushes 10 Esler and
says, ou shall not 60 ln-taere will no harm come
Of il" When finally the officers arrive-when the
middle door is forced open by Mr.. Esler--when he
sees Bennett almost spent-when he entreats 10 be
perm ad m xpen from
Bell then say? He says "Come, Tom, il s small
busness-get the apology, and let US go"
If at the closing scene Of this tragedy we find Bell
acting thus, may draw a pretty correct inference
opposing COUNSEL Bell gave Bennett chair. This is
true. 1t is true that the kind, the benevolent the
peacemakir Jared w. Bell did give Bennett chair
but when2 When he saw he was too much exhaust
cd stand and that without its assistance he would
have fallen on the hosr! To what is Bennett indebted
for this succor of Bells? Ts his kindness? No. but
to his fears The police officers were at this moment
coming in. II necessary, in order to enable Bell
to carry out his character of peacemaker that this
seeming good will towards Mr. Bennett should be
shown. But his cry still is, Get the apology! Did
Ha%bn get the Apology Me did not In spite Of
dued tragedy Hambln is therein related to have mutt
tered he did not get the desired apology nor would
he have got it but with the life of MIR. BENNETT
trary it establishes his criminal participation in this
bim Kill him. Kill him Kill him, if he don't
APOLOGIZE" l affirm that of all these defendants,
Bell is The most guilty. "a
Moreover in extenuation of the conduct of Rel is
urged that on the very day of this afffay promise
had been wrung from Mr.. Hamblm that no violence
should be offered to the person Of Mr. Bennett. To
what is this attributable3 To Bells cowardce He
fearful Of ulterior consequences himself But
il seems Hamblin broke his plghed faith and what
does Bel1 He sanctions him in his breach Of honor
and to the last insists the apology should b, OBJ
tanned.
The testimony ofpolice officers Smitkand Waldron
10 conoboratve Of the participation ofa these defend
ants Bell and Blythe were undoubtedlyin the room.
Bocrck is true, was seen by them only the passage
bat he did not enter with them; he was stationed as
outpost while Of violence, outrage and tt-
multi perpetrssing within the lines which lam
guage can adequately describe:
think now, gentlemen, have fully satisfied you
that all these dendsns were there's that they all
equally criminal
A few questions more Was the meeting Of these
defendants at the Herald Office matualIy to assist
each other If 30, they oil equally rioters ms if
they had each individually contaminated the outrage.
Was there precoaccvt7 lfnot how are we to account
for this strange assembling Of these defendants At
time and at one place1 Whether they went in COM
Pany or separate is not ofthe slightest moment.
But the opposing counsel mannin that this singu-
arty was a mere casualty. A casualty for ak ndi-
vduals all in some way interested in what was about
to take place, to find themselves assembled together
(sinking thissfray) without the least apparent motive
II was most extraordinary chapter of accidents in
deed and they must have looked round W ith wonder
and surprise at each other.
Lest we be suspected of dealing too much in sur
mises lei turn to the evidence offered by the de-
fendant own witnesses and shall find that Blythe
came absolutely from Long Island 70 be spectator
Of this intended tragedy. The Hamblin benefit took
place on the 18th ofNovember this was tho l7th two
days after. HambIin was the eve of his departure
for England and now or never was the cry.
Price and Locke compelled TO believe-Dra-
per is no doubt mistaken.
Price and Locke then, give this most extraordinary
evidence: this affair had been talked over; il was de-
termned that apology should be obtained from Mr..
Bennett, at all rsksbut for the purpose of shielding
themselves or for effect they exact pledge from Ham
blin that personal Violence is to he perpctrated.
The pledge is given-Hambn pawns his sacred bo-
nor-B the and himself converse apart, and, within
little hour after, Hamblin commences his act of
brutality.
Bell in a short time, hears that the outrage has be-
gun. Bell, who had been plying Hambln with wine
at his own table, gets alarmed, and hastcns to the
Herald Office il is pretended, under the plausible pre-
text of being peacemaker. Was he really such
Gentlemen, the evidence he hsmsef has offered an
swers for me! No!
How Boerck found himself at the Hcrae Office at
this precise moment, 10 not clear by preconcert
probably but IL not the act of crmnalty is the same.
II has been urged that Hsmbn's feelings have been
larcerated and by this st is sought to excuse his vo-
lence Is this to be tolerated 7 Who was Hambknl
You all know he was connected with the stage. His
object was to have a dramac fcstval-a compImeR-
- hnrn6t He acekIng 70 ohfa,n cv,xoor-