Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-22

10 SPEAK. In ITO, IN HUG Q1Wculty
We had with some Of our neighbors, he
was. sometimes found among the armed
neutrality However, he soon changed
his name, and mounted the cockade you
now see on his hat as an emblem of his
principles. In 1912, he was heard to say
that it was unbecoming moral and reli-
gious people to rejoice at the victories of
our arms Since then, he has experien-
ced many changes, and. in 1910, he pass
sed the chrysalis, and appeared what you
see him now-the Universal Wing Party,
alias, that same old Coon. was present
when he played the antics specified in the
Indictment, whish ! believe to be strictly
true.
John Jones, examined, not John b.
II am a farmer. / know the prisoner at
the bar. / became acquainted with him
in 1910. He came into the field where |
was at work, and introduced himself as the
friend of the dear people, ! had never
seen him before. He left with me several
pamphlets, among which were Clay's
Treaties on the Rise of Real Estate
Call, or Blood Hounds - Bolts, on Ne
gro Testimony'-and 'Ogle, on Gold
Spoons read them all, and, for the
sake of change / gave three times
three for Tippecanoe and Tyler But !
pretty soon found that l was sucked in
for hard times became harder-real es-
tate depreciated-produce fell to almost
nothing-seldom would sell for that, and
never for CASH and farther, the witness
knows not.
Jack Wilson, examined am sailor.
| know the prisoner. as well as any 'old
salt does the fogs of Newfoundland, or
the rocks of Scylla.-He gave me this
book more than two years ago. Here
the book is produced, which proved to
be "A dissertation on Verdant Tow Paths,
and outrageous Lakes, by Solitude Ew-
ing, corrected and improved, with copious
Notes, and important Additions, on Sea-
mems Pay and Rotten Navies, by the
Wing Committee of Vigilance: Horace
Greedy, Printer, Log Cabin office, New
York, ls4O.O Witness continued. read
this book, and SILVER my timbers if I've
had good breeze since.
Pat. O'Rlarny, examined.-Me names
Patrick O'Blarny-to be sure it is. And
was mt it born in ould Ireland that was,
before liver come to this fray country
at all? Me mither (the Lord bless her,
and all iv her children, which is meself
for me sisters-I never had any. and me
only brother was only cousin, af'her alD
me mither, as / was saying
(Here the Court suggested that the tes>
timony was rather prevalent, and checked
the witness loquacity by asking him if he
knew the prisoner.
Is that what ye'd be af,her knowing?
Thin, by the powers, isn't it sorry am
that liver saw the crather? Whin l liv-
ed with me old mither in Billalaugh livery
blessed day Civ US broth and praties e.
nough and niver in this fray country.
did Judy, my darlint, and |. ate 'head and
pluck and bane soup for breakfast, and
dinner, and supper, till this spalpeen
iv Gown as they call him, promised
me "two dollars day and roast bafe'' if
I'd raise the shillalah for +" Tip and Ty,"
niver, at all at all.
Here the evidence for the prosecution
closed.
Several witnesses were introduced by
the defendant, but their testimony was o.
verruled by the Court, as they were well
known TO have been particlps criminis in
the transaction. The case was briefly
summed up by the States Attorney, when
John M. Bolts, Esq, made an elaborate
argument for the defence. He confessed
that the crime had been perpetrated, but
commended that an alibi could easily be
proved; or, if this plea should not be re-
ceived, that the more fashionable one Of
insanity might be urged. He closed with
pathetic appeal to the jury and court in
mitigation Of the offence and punishment,
inasmuch as the old COON was in very bad
health. and might not long survive.
When he had concluded, the jury after
a short consultation, returned verdict of
GUILTY."
The prisoner was deeply affected when
the verdict was pronounced
"And scalding tearseach other chased,
Like pumpkins down HILL
With much emotion, and with solemn
dignity, the Judge proceeded to pass the
sentence of the law.
"OLD Coon: I'm the performance of
my judicial functions, have ever found
it task most painfully severe to pro.
nounce upon the guilty culprit, the rigor.
GUS sentence Of violated law. But tho
your unfortunate condition may power
fully appeal 10 my softer nature fol the
commisscrasion and mercy, yet the stern
| demands of memorable Justice must be ex-