Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-11-02

VERDICT.
Oithe 1th, The Cour at o'clock and The lord
Chief ls;ice proceeded with his charge at the concu-
n Of which, about O'Clock, The jury retired to Their
rJon.
Al 20 minutes oast ), their lardSips resumed their
seats in the CuuuhonSe. \ profound silence lasting for
few minutes. succeeded their entrance bu was ) ,on
br ken by slight rstng the door Of the l-
~ roo. from whence Inc jury entered, headed by the
trrman, who hold tile issue paper il his hand
The Clerk having completed the calling of names ask
3D. IT rather nervons and ndistinct tine. manest|y
sensible f the nainfsI effect about follow Gentle
men. have you greed to your verdict ~
The Fureman-' Yes
Clerk otihe Crawn-"How say You Is William
Smith O'Bren guilty or not guilty p
Alter considerable lapse OF time. the foreman in
low. suppressed murmur. pronounced 'Gnlty." Tears
might be seen and sbs heard every part of the
NJ. O'Brien alone mantaineda composed aspect. and
Acknowledged the verdict by slightly ncning his head
t the jnry.
II foreman of the jury essayed to say something bnt
his selpoSse5Son seemed fail him. and he sac in
harsh under tone, the Clerk Of the Crown 'Ar Ped
der. can't yru read the rest ~
The clerk then read from the paper what follows -
eve earnestly recommend the prisoner to the merci
fn consideration " the Government, the jury being
unanimously 'IoPnion that, for many reasons, lis life
sinnld De spared.r
Tie Clerk of The Crown then resumed his seat. End
FIR about FIVE minutes unbroken silence prevailed the
eyes Of I'LL being fixed the calm, self possessed cuunle
lance Of the pris At length
Chief Justice aclburn said il a low voice. djourp
the Court 10 len u'clocb on Monday in,ning.'
Proclamation " This effect made. Mr.. O'Brien
was then removed from the dock, and The building was
soon empty.
At quarter past ten o'clock on Monday morning. the
Judges entered the The Courthouse from an ear
ny honr was denseIy crowded in every part. and great
anxiety was vsnly depicted every countenancp as IT
vas rnmred mat Mr.. Smith Orien was ID be brought
M tr ~ igment The only gallery vacant was that in
winch m friends Of Mr. Smith OBrien were accustum
ell to sit during the poracied rial The gallery was en-
rrly empty, and urmed melancholy contrast to the 9TH
portions Of the court.
The Attorney General entered the court about five
minutes after the sitting ol the court All eyes were d.
rfcied towards that lea rned funclionary who sad-Mv
lords have 10 move that in The Of her Majesty
galnst VIM Smith OBricn, The prisoner be called up fol
Judgment.
Chief Jusce-Eery well.
zen afterwards Mr.. Smith O'Brien made his appear
ance in the dock II manly bearing, lis canlness com
pSnre and irnness be suod in font Of The dock,
lie theme Of observation throughout the court.
Inc Clerk of the Crown about to read the
Indictment and to ask what the pris had say why
sentence OF death aud execution thereon should be
passed upon him, when
Mr.. Whilesde Q c.. said that this was the nroper
time to make application TO the for arrest Of jndg
ment lie proceeded stale the grounds Of The arpca
ton and then argue them. Mr. Fltz1elad followed on
The same side as Mr.. WhtesIde. The ChletJustce at
Ter consulting TOR some minutes with his brother judges.
Pronounced her lordshirs' decision (Which was that the
Objections stated by The prisoners counsel could not be
mainta ned"
The Clerk ofhe Crown then asked Mr. O'Bren what
he had 10 say why the sentence Of the law should be
passed upon him
Mr.. OBI en- sad-My lords, it is not my intention to
enter into any vndcaon Of NV conduct, however. much
| h,va ia
OF 50 doing perfectly satisfied with the conscious
ness that have performed my duiv my country-iha
! nave done only that which in my opinion. it was The
duty oil every freshman 10 have done, and am now pre-
pared TO abde the Consequences of having performed my
duty to my native land. Proceed with your SENTENCE
(lheers IA the gaIleryD
THE SEN FENCE.
The Lord Chief Justice then preceded. amid the most
profound and paln!l silence, pronounce the extreme
sentence ottae law upon the prisoner. He sad-Wil-
lam Smith O'Brien. after long. painful and abarous
lrla jury OF your c0untrymen have Hnd YOU guilty
ot high teasrn. Their verdict was accoump panied BY
recommendation 10 the mercy Of the crown That re-
c"ninendation as IS our Duty shall send forward to
the Lord ileutenant 10 whom. your aus! klow ok
cuSivey belongs The power TO comply with lis prayer
II now remains with US to perform th last solemn Of
duty which devoes upon us. To prpnuulce that sentence
by which The law marks the ennrmIty Of guilt, and
aims at the prevent Of similar crimes ythe example
.
w'uld reflect upon that crime, and dwell upon it nh
sincere repentance and remorse. Oh that YOU would
regret. as 1t IS regretted BY every rational belng-that
YOU would feel and know that it is really repuynant
the interests # humanity and tile precrpIs and Spirit Of
the divine religion You profess as it IS 10 the positive
law, the violation Of which is attended BY the turei-
ure ct your life. The few words yuu have addressed to
TIE cauri, ,tOold me proceeding any further with
tins subject II now orly nas FIR TIE cuurt to pro
nonuce he sentence Of the Law. Here his oTIship as
sumed the black cap, and amid silence at onre solemn
and painful. proceeded f'ows: That sentence is
that you William Smith O'Bren be taken fom hence
to the place from whence YOU came and be thence drawn
on hurdle to tn place Of execution and there be han
Ged by the neck until be dead thatafprwards you
head shall hesevered from vonr body you brdy be diviec
nio tour quarters. 10 Ne disposed Of !er Majesty shal
please and may God have mercy your soiil rne
profound sensation toilJwed Tile conclusion Of this sen
fence and continued manifest ITSELF for several minute
alterwaris)
7 MIR. MAlanus was also faad gully, BUT recommends
to mercy. The iria If Mr. Old still in Pm
greSs. meeting had been held il D;bin, at which
was determined 10 present memorial 10 the Lord Lien
tenant ;.ord Carendot) IA favor of Mr.. O'Brlen.
drpnralon, in cons pence, waited that officer. VIII
replied that he would Be happy 10 receive the depuiaor
as soen as they should have obtained sufficient numbe
Of Signatures l. thought that Immense nurnD4
of gnaures of The respectable iuhab would
obtained
The Catholic Bishops and Arch bishops heir ann
al meeting, passed resolution derrecaliog the inieide
Parliamentary provision for the support Of the Catho
clergy.
II GERMANY.
The Central Government required the different Stale
% withdraw their AMblssudnrs at the several courts
Europe. Prussia perempuuly refused The idea hi
been braced Of setting up German Parliament in Be
IL.