Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-06


on plain promissory note, which, l was as
sured was founded upon good consideration,
and was curious 10 know what defence could
be set up. was aware that had TO deal with
a willy adversary and when offered my note
in evidence, and closed my case. was more
terrified than surprised when heard him d.
rect the sheriff TO call Mrs. Jackson. She ap
peared, and 10 my surprise beheld perfect
beauty; possessing sweet counienance, with
exquisite form. saw that my antagonist had
formed the same judgmen, Of human nature that
had. and iha, he was about 10 make the ex-
permen, of washing away The obligation of a
note Of hand by he tears of female witness
knew that nothing but desperate efor, could
save my client, and her testimony must be ex-
cluded before she had lime TO cry.
rose al once. s. perceive" said l. ad-
dressing the court. that this lady bears the
same name with he defendant; therefore re-
speclfully reques, that she be placed on the
uoir due." This was done. "Wlll you be kind
enough to say, madam, what relation you are
TO the defendant %
Sir" answered the lady, applying beauli-
fu embroidered handkerchief 10 her eyes, 81
am his injured wife"
"Then, of course, your honor the lady Is res-
,imony is inadmissible''
90, very WELL" interrupted my adversary
"you wish to keep the truth from the jury, do
you. Gentlemen Of The jury, you that tech
nicalies resor'ed 10, 10 procure a verdict
against my client. hope you will appreciate
ii, gentlemen"
BY this time the lady was a beautiful repre-
senta,ion of Rachel of old t.; and one glance al
the jury was sufficient TO convince me, that my
case was ruined. turned 10 my client" You
are gone, my friend" said l.
Gone! !" said he, gone my dear sir, don't
give up my suit SO cooy. shall be made
beggar if lose this case, and then what will
become Of my wife and poor daughlers!"
80, you have daughters, have you! Run
and bring Them my dear friend! If they mine,
we must countermine. Bring them, one and
all!
My client rushed out, and as he lived but
nexl door, he almost instantly returned, with a
hall-dozen as pretty girls as could be found any
where. My antagonists face fell 10 zero
May il please your honor" began, I" l de-
sire 10 offer some rebutting testimony"
Rebut'ing testimony, C? why your ad
sersary has not been permitted to examine his
witness. What have you to rebul g
"A great deal, your honor. The witness
has given some testimony. She called herself
he injured wife of The defendant. Injured by
whom? BY my client. Injured how2 By
procuring this, the subject matter Of The suit,
from him. Now, sir wish TO swear the af-
llc,ed daughters of lhe plaintiff, agains, the in
ured wife of the defendant"
Here my fair witnesses commenced weeping
bitterly, while several Of the jury looked on
with eviden. commiseralion My triumph was
complete; but determined 10 pay off my legal
rliend in his own coin
uO iiOt oSSh, oiIJ COultHutu ~ take
1p the time Of this court and jury, by admins
ering the oath TO all these Witnesses | am
afraid their heart-rending description of this ne
arious transaction (of which. be i, remembered,
hey did not know syllable,) would unman US
Ill your honor and this intelligent jury would I
'e tempted TO inict summary justice upon the
,ase wretch who, with a heart like Caligula, /
md spirit like Nero, could attempt 10 doom
o life of beggary, of shame, and perhaps in
amy, the offspring of my unhappy-nay, loo
:redulous, too confdlng client"
Sir in the spirit of liberal compromise,
will swear but three Of them"
This caused a burst Of anguish from the
daughters, and corresponding and prolonged
.xci'ement of the jury. Ny legal friend soon
saw that had out. generated him, aud so he
ad-" C, STOP Jour nonsense; aud lake
rour verdict! - OF course did so; but TO show
ny knowledge Of JURY NATURE, add that as
he foreman passed mo, he said, Il rejoice lha,