Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-10-09
CASE OF JAMES H. JuREy,

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We have RETAINED from noticing the case Of
Mr.. Jurey, Of this city, knowing that his friends
feel agony enough from it, without having that
agony increased by it's becoming the theme OF
newspaper discussion: But on Tuesday, Mr.. Ju- !
rey-heretofore esteemed estimable, and most es-
tmably connected-confessed the charge OF for
gerry against him, and we copy from our neigh
bors of the Star, the following statement and feel
ing efiuson of Mr.. II. G. Scott. The penalty is
confinement in the Peniten,iary, but, if there he
power in the Government to shorten the term,
we uus, 1t may be exercised, as we feel assured IL
would be mercy which would tend TO reformation
and the alienation of woe bitter as it is prob
able the misconduct OF loved one can bring ON
those who love him - Richmond Whig.
"ruEsDAy, September 30th, lS45.
"JAMEs III. JvREY came forward to answer to
the charge Of Forgery. The prisoner looked
much distressed, kept his head hanging very low
throughout the examination OF his case, seeming
to notice no one around him, and presented one of
the saddest pictures Of blighted hopes and
wrecked mind, that it has ever been our misfor-
tune to behold. Indeed, we could but feel deem
ly for his unenyiable situation; and we do trust
that his case may ever act as a warning TO all
young men, to beware, lest they too, at some
weak moment, fall, by like transgresson. At
the opening Of this case, Mr.. Scott came forward.
and referring to his motion for continuance, on
yesterday, disclosed the reason of that motion
which was: that the prisoner had commanded
him, as Counsel, to plead guilty to the charge.
and he had desired time TO reflect before he as
sumed so fearful responsibility. Mr.. Scott
! then, in a brief and touching address, owned in
behalf of the prisoner, the purpose of making TO
concealment of his guilt, but to submit himself.
humoiy and pentenly, to the justice of that law
which he had infracted.
"But read the remarks OF Mr.. Scott, which wa
here give, as addressed by himself to the Mayor !:
"When on yesterday, for the prisoner, I asked
you to postpone the investigation until TODAY. 7
then gave assurance that sought the indulgence
Tor considerations, which, if were permitted to
disclose, would be satisfactory to your Judgment.
You kindly and promptly granted what asked !:
anu VIII now, hope, show that it was under
no ordinary circumstances that requested the
delay. Until Saturday last the prisoner was to
me stranger. On that day, and in this the
gloom and darkness of his short life he solicited
my professional services, and has held counsel
with me In regard TO this most serious prosecu
tion. In professional life of now more than
iniity years, and some familiarity with scenes of
olS.ress and desoaton in human affairs, in which
every sympathy Of the human heart would be A.
reused In pity and commisseration for the hmm
oied sufferer and offender have never witnessed
| out one other which has made so deep an impres-
sion on my own heart, as that Of the unfortunate
young man whose case is now to be investigated
Early In my interviews with him, the first. the
great the absorbing desire with him-one that
seemed fastened on his conscience and his soul.
which no human ingenuity, advice or REASONING
could shake-was truihfully to make known his
elfoI and promptly to submit to such punishment
DIS the offended laws of his country denounced
against him. Firmly, yet calmly, he was warn
ca ana admonished of the fearful consequences,
WHICH the execution Of snch purpose would
oflhg on him. Nothing could shake him. Mel
III e ..;eI.s. Al
o"Pe from this prosecution, made him hesitate or
pause. have been commanded by the prisoner.
10 arrest this investigation. With determine
uon fixed and unalterable, on yesterday morning.
ne repeated to me this command I could NOT
even then obey. Such professional RESPONSE.
oilty had never before encounteHed-such an
other, | pray Heaven. may never again have
cause 10 meet asked one nights consideration
Il asked it for myself, not for this unhappy
young man. | All again commanded by the ac-
cused, possessed as he is with full KNOWLEDGE
Of the awful import Of the admonition to saw to
you, sir, that he confesses his guilt, and that no
witness need be called to prove it; and bows in
humble resignation, to the punishment by law
prescribed for his crime.
| pious christian, with fair character, many
friends and prospect for the coming future
! bright and cheering, he, in moment of weak
ness, has fallen from the ways of honesty and of
virtue. He will not be tempted by any earthly
hope, to consent to add to his guilt, bv falsely
denying that guilt While thus sneak by the
command and under the authority of the prisoner,
what terms picture the condition Of his Young.
accomplished, devoted, now virtually widowed
wife, and his not fatherless, yet worse than or
phan child With this theme cannot trust N.Y.
self.
The scenes Of woe and distress, which no hu-
man tongue can describe, of yesterday and of the
Sabbath, spring again fresh before me. The ap-
proving cry of that wife, to her crushed and hum
bled husband yet sounds in my ears, YES, hus-
band, tell all conceal nothing-give up the last
dollar to pay all you owe. God will forgive all
to a repentant sinner
The united wishes, then. Of the husband and
wife, obey, when on his behalf, / submit his
case with the acknowledgment that he is guilty
of the charge made in the warrant before you
The Richmond Compiler says that it is stated
by those who have charge of J. Fl. Jurey's affairs,
that his property and other means will be suffi-
cient to pay all his debts.
The Address at the great Agricultural Fair of
the State OF New York, held at Utica last week,
was delivered by the Hon. JOSIAH QUINcY, Jr.,
I Of H.. Jr