The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-16
A THRILLING SCENE.


From the Rchmond Times
CASE OF JAMES H. Juicy
This is one of the most extraordinary cases which
was ever brought to the consideration of judicial
tribunal in this city. The prisoner has been for two
years, or thereabouts, a citizen of Richmond; and,
during that time has conducted himself in such
manner as to command the respect and esteem of
those who knew him. He was attentive 10 his
business, regular in his aabts and his neighbors all
testify to his courteous and oblging disposition.
Such, indeed was the regard ia which he was held,
that his next-door neigh6or, engaged in business
similar to that he pursued. when Intercepted by an
officer in one of our banks in which JuTey's forge
res were detected, but not knowing that such detec
ton had been made gave Jurey a high character as
a merchant and gentleman.
Il il now ascertained that he has been for some
time obtaining money by notes with forged names
generally those of persons and firms at distance,
well known in bank; and that, with the money so
obtained, he has mainly conducted his business as
grocer and commission merchant; with what pru-
dence may be Judged when il il stated by those hav-
ing charge of his matters, that there will be sur
nl1s afier the payment Of his bank debts through
he forged checks and otherwise. He was first sus
pected' by his paving notes in bank before they
were due 10 prevent the sending of notices to those in
whose names thew were drawn. So much by way
of introduction to the present state of his case
Yesterday, at his own instance, Jurey was
brought before the MAYOR, and by his counsel Robt
g. Scott ESQ, confessed his guilt, and threw him
self upon the mercy of the tribunals of his country.
Mr.. S. did this in a speech which drew tears from
those present We never saw man who seemed
to suffer from deeper contr,ion than does Jurey.
His case will now be carried with little delay, ac-
companed by his own confession through the
courts, until finally disposed Of His bearing and
confession must mitigate the censure visited upon
him.
Since the above was prepared, we have the fol-
lowing substance of the remarks of Mr. Scott fur
"When, on Yesterday for the prisoner, asked
you to postpone the Investigation until to-day,
then gave assurance that sought the indulgence for
considerations which, if were permitted to disclose
would be satisfactory to your Judgment You kind
ly and promptly granted what asked; and will
now. hope. show that il was under no ordinary
circumstances that requested the delay. Until Sat
urdav last the prisoner was to me a stranger On
that dav ana n the Gloom and M Ris abort
life he solicited NV professional seryices and has
held counsel with me in regard to this most serious
prosecution. In a professional life of now more
than thirty wears, and some familiarity with scenes
of distress and desolation in human affairs, which
| every sympathy of the human heart would be
aroused in pitv and COMMUNICATION for the BUNDLED
sufferer and offender. have never witnessed bu,
one other which has made SO deep an impression on
INV own hear, AZ that of he nnfor,nna,e ponny man
interviews with him. the rst the great. absorbing de-
sire with him-one that seemed fastened on his Con-
science and his soul. which no human ingenuity.
advice. or reasoning could shakewas trutSfnllv u
make known his error. and promptly submit to such
nuniahmen Az The offended laws az his country AZ.
nounced AGAINST him. Firmly. vel calmly H. was
warned and admonshed Of the fearful consequence.
which the execution ofsuch purpose would bring on
him. Nothing could shake him. Neither the fear
of nunisbynent nor the hone NJ esc,ne from this
prosecutor. made him hesitate. have been COM
handed by the prisoner to arrest this investigation
With determination fixed and unalterable. vester
day morning he repeated to- me this command: /
could not even then obey. Such professional re-
sPoas.oh'y na1 never oe'ore encoun'ereu-sucn