Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-10-19

a Il he had found in an eddy below the Falls that
. d this TO Mcleod, whom he found half dressed in
-. ,,ror, where he had slept dur,ng the night-that
III nd was electriti ID aud calling for his horse, pro-
ss to leave Immediately, but finally remained tor
,,slsst-a:tcr which he went on his way.
T'bcn comes the witness Gik nsoD, TIA, he met Me
on the i1y after the destruction OF the Caroline,
= HE road ron Stainiordthat they rode u? together
,,,,s;e Navy Island, from which they were Tired on
IA, one It The balls was picked up and handed IL
,,I,sd Who carried it with hlm-aud Sears, You will
,o,sci states that on this day he saw Mcleod and
,,bsr persons riding along that way, and that they
rs., sred n, from Navy Island. THIS testimony is
..,bora;ed by that OF Mr. Mclean.
I'm. - the aggregate of the testimony, gentlemen.
Il, ,,,, Of ts.e defence The evidence of the Mnrri-
md The declaration of Me I.eod his examinati
20 been submitted TO you and criticised by the Attor-
49, General with great ability. II he has satisfied you
!. he Morrisons may have been mistaken To dates,
~ IN particular ii reference to this great epoch, and
80, me other witnesses corro6orating them may have
-, been mistaken then conide in this portion
: me testimony yanishes. But il You decide on Just
,unds otherwise, then should think be deemed
c,oy IN establishing the innocence Of the prisoner
Mr. Spencer then requested the Court charge the
,.y that the deposition Of Col. Cameron corroborated
,,n.alH the statement Of Capt. Morrison, which his
Ii,aar di and proceeded:l
BIT Gentlemen, If even after all, though the prisoner
my N vour opinion have failed p.ctey in proving
!, aJ he have raised sufficient doubt as to hrs
.,t n Is have the full benefit Of that doubt The
IA never div .dcs between the living aud The dead
,,ytr nsigns any individual TO the tomb without an
overwhelming amount Of evidence 10 prove The gum
i The accused. In this spirit you are now TO consider
ne evidence which have fully reviewed before you
And aov, gentlemen, my task IS performed. lou'
!l.y remains be done. And il is one Of the most
-mn trusts that can be reposed IN the cit'zen lon
- 10 take this into you deliberate consideration
i are 10 weia, aud decide every part ana portion
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{. l!snen,-regard!esS of rumors which may have
,,aea vour ea5s-regardless of every cons deration
-l,s2; that Of the guiding principle Q. lis,ice AID IN
s.,.a!tr
Ind wnen YOU shall have come to yonr decison-and
4-ed where the truil, lies, tl,en w:ti an ndepend
ere that will honor YOU and with the noble Integrity
~ yoar country expects 10 EXHIBIT, you Will pro-
n5icce Your verdict. Aai then trust that ali vino
have witnessed this ria-the ability with which II has
zen conducted and your patience III attending TO "
I'd, be satisfied
rihr evidence will lead you to say ,hc. he is guilty,
,n sl;hou RI your decision should wrap your country
ID he hmes Of you will itaressly pronounce ii;
= me other hand II lie be innocent you viii pro
n'aace hun: regardless o. threats or or rear
c,cbua4, aad MAJ the God Of truth enable you To de
~. according 10 those principles Of truth and cqal,y
winch a.c lie foundations oil the Eternal Throne.
Conclusion
4, about o'clock Z. NJ. his Honor concluded, and
liz c4se ;h"n gwen TO the Jury, who retired under
..-te Of tie Cansia1es wliis; the Court proceeded to
III. rspa,c!i Of other business.
In twenty minutes the Jury returned 10 the Court
. -.
"ll,ve you agreed upon verdict, Gentlemen of the
ll,, asked the Clerk.
I'VE hare replied The Foreman.
"Nan say YOU, gentlemen, do YOU find Alexande-
M,,..od guilty or not guilty.:
NOT GUILTY."
Al was hus!,ed AMI quie;-no excitement visible any
was:e The prisoners k-en grey eyes frightened ~
aea hat, and taking his Ia; and cloak, he slowly re-
.,ei wi;. his counsel.
Mcleod left Utica on Thursday for Canada in COM
an, SIT. the sheriff 0: One!a count: who, in obedi-
eee u instructions from the State authorities, sill con-
..:. h.n safely to The lines His long Imprisonment
la ungh, him lesson in prudence, we hope that he