Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1841-11-02

formed him of the destruction of the Caroline and CAV,
him fragment OF her ruins which he had found in
eddy below the Fas-that he told this Mcleod, whom
he found half dressed pao where he had slept dur
ing the nlght-that Mcleod was electrified and calling
for has horse, proposed leave immediately bat finally
remained Tor Breakfast, after which he Ms wsy
Then comes the witness Gilkinson that he ne Me
leod on the day aite- the destruction % tie aone' 90
the road from STANDARDIZED they rode together 10
posie Navy Island from which they fired on--tha
OF the balls picked up aud handed to Mcleod
who carried II with hm-and Sears you will recolleci
that this DAY he Mcleod aud another person
riding that way and that they fired from Navy Is
land This testimony is couoboated by that Of Mr.. Nc
Lean.
This is the aggregate Of the testimony gentlemen on
this part Of the defence The evidence of the Mosons
and the declaration Of Mcleod his examination have
been submitted YOU and criticised by the Attorney Gen
al with great ability. If he has satisfied that Mor
may have been mistaken to dates, anu in paricu
lar in reference this great epoch and that the other
correhoratng them may have also been mistaken
then your confidence In this portion Of the testimony
vanshes. But if you decide Just grounds otherwise
then it should think be deemed satisfactory in establish
ing the innocence Of The prisoner.
Nh Spencer then requested the Court % charge the
jury that the deposition of Col Cameron corroboated es
sentay the statement of Capt Morrison which his Hon
or did, aud proceeded
But, gentlemen, it, after all, though the prisoner
may your opinion have failed completely in proving an
aib yet if he had raised suiicien: doubt his guilt
he is to have the fall benefit Of that doubt The law
divides between the living aud the dead con-
signs any individual the tomb without overwhelm-
ing amount of evidence to prove the guilt Of the accused
In this spirit you consider the evidence which
have fully viewed before you.
And now gentlemen, my task is performed. Nour d.
ty remains to be done. And Of the most solemn
trusts that tie reposed in the You TO
take this into your deliberate consideration. You
to weigh and decide every part and portion Of H.
You call into exercise your best powers Of Judgment
regardless of rumors which may have reached your ears
regardless of every consideration except that of the guild
ing principle of justice and imPartality
And when YOU shall have to your decision-and
declared where The truth lies then, with independence
that will honor you, and with the noble integrity that
your country expects you exhibit you will pronounce
your verdict. AND then trust that all who have witness
ed this triathe ability with which It has been conducted
and your patience attending twill be satisfied.
If the evidence will lead YOU say that he Is guilty
them although your decision should wrap your comtry IN
the flames OF war you will earessly pronounce it
the other hand if he be innocent, you wall pronounce
him. reg lrdless of threats feat Of rebuke
and may the God of truth enable you decide according
those principles of truth and equity which the oun
dations of the Eternal Throne.
coNcLUsI0@.
At about 4 o'clock p NJ his Honor concluded and
the then given the jury who retired under
charge of the Constables whilst the Court proceeded
the despatch of other business.
In twenty minutes the jury returned to the Court
House
"Have you agreed upon verdict gentlemen Of tho ju
~ - asked the clerk.
1--WE have" replied the foreman.
"What say you gentlemen, do you find Alexander Nc
Leod guilty or not guilty -
NOT GUILTY"
All was hushed and quiet - excitement visible any
where The prisoners keen grey eyes frightened up
what and taking his hat and cloak, he slowly retired.