Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-15
POLITICAL.
The People rs. The "Uaive'sal WIFI hi!

OYER & TEgMIyER.
The p.o,,. The "Univessal Wing Party,
0p'~ 80 ) alias That s1me Old Coon.
This suit was instituted in ISL, FOR indemnity ioi
losses sustained by violation of contract on the part o.
The defendants, and for the recovery of certain rights
and Immunitles, obtained by them, under false p'e!sn
ces. i'll 1910 The prisoner was brought into cour!
undcra writ OF HadcaS Corpus. His physical appear
ance was hagga-d and emacia,ed in the extreme Ills
eyes rolled wildly, and the general contour OF his coun'
tenance exhibited guilt which affected innocence
could conceal a restive spirit and logged despair
which assumed chalancc could efectually sup.
press. His habments hung loosely, and in tattcled
fragments ABOUT his person. His hat somewhat
antique In its stylevery much like those worn in the
days Of the elder Adams; the ''biack cockade' was
still conspicuous His linen originally red flannel,
but now it was considerably solled. His coat was OF
many co!ors, with strong preponderance OF req;
and OF cut SO very peculiar, that il could be WON Ell
Their end Up. or either side out His "nexprcssib!es
we're also "ndrscr.hables, though By the prism al
scrutiny, they might he divided into many elements
at least, Parson Miller divides his beast. He was
barefoot, and his pedal exremities considerably
aceated by the thorns he has been travelling for
The last three years
4 Jury of rs was empannelled when the prisoner was
| thus addressedby the Court
"lou old Coon You arraigned before the high
est tribunal Of your country, charged with the commits
sion OF of the mos, lagrun offences under the
w.
Of her prerogatiycs demands OF us her chosen in
srumenls EARTH the src'es scrutiny into the truth OF
the onerous allegations resting upon you Mercy,
III her ethereal now hosers over tits an-
gust assembagc, and in deepest commisse:atiun, FOR
your woe.begone aspect, ponrs forth her iachryna!
Hood in copus protusIon. We know that
''fie quality of mercy strained
II dr"ppti a. ie gentle rain lrnm Heaven
Upon lite place beneath
Yet,
Though earthly power doth then show like-l Cod,
Wien mercy seasons JUSTICE
the majesty Of human law will often require resistance
to her pathetic peadings, and sacrifca Offering
upon the altar of memorable Justice.
Hear now, the indictment, which, though embracing
many counts may be summed up in this
For rotous and disorderly proceedings against the
peace of the State and the welfare Of lis czens-for
constructing, causing 10 be constructed, many
seemy vehicles and importing thereto, by means OF
horses mules, and llckasses, unwonted, and ex
cerdingiy unnatural locomoton-ior singing unsecni
" and uproarous meiodes, divers OCCASIONS 10 the
infinite amusement OF FOOLS and 10 tho great annoy
ance of men of sense for breach of promise in in
slnnces "too numerous 10 menton"-io. vending, civ
ing away and otherwise dIsposing of Coon meat
"foast beef and for clicking up row generally.
"Gudty' or "not guilty. to this chargs-you will re-
spond.
The prisoner was heard feebly TO answer-"not
guilty"
Witnesses for the prosecution were then introduced
John Smith, duly qualified.
Question by the Court.-Do you know The prisoner
at the barr
.7asncr.-I do.
COurt-You will proceed 10 state as clearly and
correctly possible, such knowledge Of the prisoners
character aad habits you may possess.
fitness The prisoner and myself were horn about
the year 1850 OF the first years OF our life, 1t IS not
necessary speak. In 1916, i'll little difficulty we had
with Of our neg hbors, he was sometimes fonnd
among the EARNED neutrality" However, he soon
changed his name, and mounted the cockade You now
see on his hat, emblem Of his principles. In 1872,
he was heard to say, that was "nnbecoming moral
and religious people to DICE at the victories OF our
arms" Since thon he hos Yeronoed changes,
and in lS40 he passed the chrysalis, and appeared
what you see him now-the Universal Wing Party,
alias, that same old Coon. | present when he
played the antics specified in the indictment, which
believe to be strictly true.
Join .Iones, examined, mot Jain u. il am far
mcr saoyv the prisoner a, the bar. became ac-
uuainted with him in 1910 lie came into the field
where was at work, and introduced himself as the
friend of ''thc dear people. had never seen hun
before He left with me several pamphlets, among
which were "Cay's Treatise the RISE of Real Es-
tate -"Call, Observation-Disclosures, on Negro
Testimony"-and "Ogle, on Gold Spoons | read
them all, and, for the sake of a "change, | gave
'.three times three" for "Tppecanoe and Tyler too
But pretty soon found that was "sucked in'-for,
hard times became harder-rcal estate depreclated-
produce fell to almost no.hing-seldom would se!l
for that and never for the cash-and farther, the wit
ness knows not.
Jack Wilson, examined-I am a sailor know the
prisoner as well any sold salt does the cgs Of
Newfoundland, or the rocks OF Scylla. lie gave me
this book more than two years ago Here the "oook
is produced, which proved 10 be "a Dissertation on
Verdanl Tow Paths, and Outrageous Lakes, by Soil
tnae Ewing, corrected and improved, with coplous
Notes and important Additions, on Seamans Fay and
Rotten Navies, by the Wing Committee of Vigilance
Cah in'n York
1910 4 Witness continued ! read this book, and
SILVER my ,imbers if I've had good breeze since
Patrick OBlarny examined Me names Pathrci
o Blarny-to be shure it is. And wasn't 1t born II
Ould Ireland that was, before ver came 10 this fray
counIhry al ALL at all? Me mther (he Lord bless her
and all " her ohildhren which mesel for me sister:
i never had any, and me only brother was only
cousin, arher all me mither, as was saying
rHpre the Court suggested that the testimony was
rather irrelevant, and checked the witness lcfuac'ty
by asking him If he knew the prisoner.
Is that what ye'd be afther knowing Thin, by th'
movers isn il sorry that liver saw the craihsr
Whin lived with me old mither III B'lialaugh IverJ
blessed day Civ US broth and praiies enough; and nlvs
in this FRAY country, did Judy, my darn and ete
"head and pluck, and bane soup for breakfast, anc
dinner, and supper, III inns sps'peen " "eoaSN a.
they him, promised me 'two dollars day and roas
ba( if I'd raise the shi!lalah for "rp and Ty," nver
at all, at all
| Here the evidence for the prosecution closed:
Several witnesses were introduced ny the defendant
but their testimony overruied ny the Court rs
they were known have been pdrtictps crimtnts N
The transaction The case briefly summed up by
the States Attorney, when John Nj. Bolts, Esq madf
en- elaborate argument, inf the defence. He confessed
that The crime had been rerperated, but conienied Thai
an aib could easily be proved; ar, If Tins plea shouic
mot be received tba, the more fashionable OF
Min might be urged. lie closed with pairi'c aprea
I. The nry and Court in mitigation Of the offence and
/ punishment, nasmuch the old coon was in bad
! health, and might not long survive
When he had concluded the jury, aftera short con
sul,a,ion returned a verdict of "GUlLTY.
The prisoner was deeply affected when the verde
was pronounced
"and scading eacl other chased,
Like pumpkins down hill"
With much emotion, and with solemn digaity, the
Judge proceeded to pass the sentence OF the law:
"OM Coon-In the performance Of my Judcia
functions have ever found il task most painfully
severe to pronounce upon the guilty cuprl', The rgor
ous sentence OF volatedlaw. But though yonf un
fortunate condition may powerfully appeal TO my s"'e
nature for confederation aud mercy, ye The s'fi
lc,ands Of memorable Justice must b. 'Hcc"fd' an
tie majesty OF the law yiGd'aat'd, Icy "'suns u:
wholesome claslisemrnls upon the IncoffIg'oe OIL
| fender.