New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-07-08
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II will be re me a. oered that the Rev. Dr.. Putalm.
IN his argument before the Governor snd Conncu'
on The occasion Of presenting the confession OF fo
fefor w ebster 20 that honorable body, on Iues1ay
morning last requested, If the decision oil the Com
uittee Of The Council should be unfavoraole to the
request of Professor Webster that they would al
low him further hearing.
Since the presentation Of tue confession, the Com
mii;ee, in order 70 understand it's full airing. sub
mitted il 20 a Board OF Surgeons, one OF whom was
Dr. Warren A meeting OF the Council was notified
yesterday afternoon, and DR.. Putnam was request
ed to be present.
About an hour before the meeting OF the Council,
Mrs. We ster and her three daughters arrived at
the Council Chamber, and obtained an interview
with Gov Briggs and bis honor Lieut. Coz. Reed.
Mrs Webster was dressed in deep mourning.
Her three daughters seemed sorrow-strlcken and
almost heart broken. Mrs Webster is evid sntlya
woman of great boDe-hrm and persevering to the
last The eldest daughter exhibits IN great de-
gree the same valuable traits-douby valuable
during this most terrible struggle through which
they have been called TO pass. The other two do
not look like the same beautiful girls no testified
in behalf OF their father at the trial Their charm.
ingly healthful appearance has been exchanged
for one more sickly and sad.
Mrs Webster, ia conversation with Gov. Reed,
said that she and her daughters earnestly prayed
for a Communication Of her husbands sen 'ence. HIS
previous letters to the Council she said asking for
pardon were written at her earnest solicitation.
She strongly believed in his innocence, or she
would never have consented 10 their presentation.
awe feel assured Of that; no one doubts your sn-
cerity, Mrs. Webster" said Gov Briggs, who until
now bad sat a silent listener. :" feel that he
must have committed the deed in q moment of
great provocation. | cannot persuade myself that
il as Otherwise" continued Mrs Webster; he
doated upon bis chldren-he was good, kind
husbsnd-aDd oh, sir, we earnestly hope and pray
that YOU may find it consistent with the cause of
inslice and humanity to save him and our whole
family from the ruin and deep disgrace which
thrf atens."
The Lieutenant Governor replied to something
which she said Mrs. Webster mistaking his
words looked earnestly into his face, her eyes
streaming with tears and said with aforce we shall
never forget: "Dd you say, Sir, it is impossible
to commute his sentenceP "Ob, can't tell you
that, Madam the subject is before the Committee.
All can say is, we will try most conscientiousy
to serve you, and save your husband Its a most
painful duty"
Mrs Webster said she wished to assure his Elk
cellency that she was instrumental In bis present.
ing his confession to their consideration, and de-
sired that they would construe 1t as favorable as
duty would permit Mrs. w ebster and her daugn-
tiers then retired
The Council Immediately assembled. DR.. Pat
nam was present. Lieutenant Governor Reed, pre-
siding. said to the Doctor that he was invited to
come there in order that the Council might COM
municate to him some important information which
their Committee had obtained from Board OF sur.
geons, respecting certain statements made by Prot.
Webster in his confession. The Lieutenant-Goy-
ernor informed the Doctor thatthe Council chose to
communicate to him, because he seemed to be the
only person who appeared in the Professors be-
bali.
DIR. Putnam said he had appeared before the coun-
ell as citizen-having that information 1.-THE con-
fes.ion) which circumstances bad placed in his pos
,ession-an and not delegated therefore he did not
deem it bis duty TO act in any other capacity than
as a friend and listener. He would hear anything
bey had to present, and then he would consult Proi
Webster and bis counsel.
DR.. Bell was about reading the statement to DR..
Putnam, when it was suggested that the document
should not 20 forth to the public until the hna re-
port of the Committee is made.
We under,tand the result OF the Surgeon In
vestieation leaves doubt in the minds OF the coun
ell upon three points First, the weapon with
which Dr. Webster said he struck DE-. Parkman.-
Secondly, the time which he stated Dr.. Parkman
lived after the blow was inflicted and, thirdly, the
clasbipg of his petition with bis confession. In the
opinion of the Surgeons they are all inconsistent
The Council meet asais next Monday, when the
final decision will be made.