New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-07-06
Prof. Webster,s First Petition.

The Boston Courier Of Thursday publishes the
first petition of Prof Webster, with the following
predatory remarks
The Confession made by Professor Webster on
Tuesday has caused the publication Of previous
petition for pardon, which he prepared Immediately
subsequent to his trial. and transmitted 10 the Gov
ernor aud Council on the oath Of April. In this
document twill be perceived the prisoner affirmed
his entire innocence Of the act OF killing Dr. Park'
man. and declared himself the victim OF foul con-
spiracy, &c. 1t is written with much more ear.
ne stness and solemnty Of language than the pap or
In which he avows his guilt. This petition re-
NAMED before the Council till the 4th Of June, when
it was withdrawn on the application Of Dr.. Web
ster. We subjoin it as it came from his hands
The contradictory character OF the two statements
will probably induce the Council to form their jadg.
ment without any reference TO the declarations oil
the prisoner.
To His Ereeney Gss,gs ~ Bri9gs ILL., and 10 ne Hon
o,abs Council of ne State Of .hdsslehHscfns
Having been convicted before the Supreme Judicial
Court OF The murder OF Dr. George rsssSc .ns
The Honorable Council to be permitted to declare u mo
solemn manner ost am s1-y wv b o. ms ms
sipdest feeling toward him and that never PAD any Ia
duetmep, TO lnjuIs. IN s2y way him "n0n ha'eIong
To him who seeth 10 secret, and before whom may,
ere long be called to appear would appeal Tor ne .ra.1
dec araon that bad 20 agency In placing The remains Of
human body In or under my rooms In the Medical Col.
leee Ia Boston, nor do know By whom they were so
placed | the victim Of crcumsIsaces, or foul con.
spsey Of the attempt Of some individual 70 cause gus
peion fall upon me-f hueneed perhaps, oy tie pros
p,ct Of obtaining large rewsrd
when frat charged with this dreadful crime did not
publish 70 the word declaration OF my innocence or any
erpabaon OF The circumstances lending 10 bring pc0n
on me- solely IN consequence Of entire ignorance Of the
ought to adopt asd implicit reliance the cser
lion document that eject bu. as here strong
disposition, from the FIRST 10 misnIerpret my every look
action and expression, IL deemed advisable for
ne to preserve and maintain silence the document wss
therefore, with DO lite struggle my part Withheld -
Imuecls'oy upoH ny ~ nloeHs " ~ 80 - ~
10 bend the most uhing Appearances 10 my abora
tory and Insignificant ereumGanees aid 10 s1spcon
ard TO peryer hem to my disadvantage
10 the state Of mind 10 which was silence WA constantly
ursed upon me- and complied strictly perhaps, than
10 have done Every method Of poisoning ne pub
lie nrd and Of exciting prejudice against me was resofed
10. IA sehoods imputaiors and fsbncsrons daily
ora.ed and perceive hat he contradiction OF one
would lead Others, and that lbs ret1sIion o. tnsm al
would be az endless ssk therefore submied In seoce
and anon, believing Thai ne TIME nus. saofy arrive
when he no brngeth hgh out ofda'Eness would cause
he ru % sppea ard ny innocence De made manifest to
Had previously been aware cf the use tina, was TO DO
made OF some circumstances my iE 70 give unjust
nd error impression II unexpa -red should have
been provided with evidence 70 explain them most sanst4e'
tony. -,-
however could no be fully planned dsproved without
the testimony Of ny wife OF which, unforanltey could
deuee may Be reviewed 81 you and that the testimony OF
my wife may be heard ard received and slso my own
statements and expsnarona
Repesring IN TIE nos solemn and positive manner and
under The fullest Of my responsibility and
" Christian, that wholly innocent Of this charge, 70
the ruth Of hich The SeErcher CT all hearts 10 witness
would humby and respectfully pray that the privilege
have asked may be granted DO his under the fall belief
that the testimony and explanations would offer are
such will disspproye many things impair very greatly
the eyderee Of At least two wnesses and place In heir
true light Circumstances now obscure.
On reviewing my case your honors will. trust ind SUI
feent or reversing the decision OF he Court and
for the inlerposuon OF mercy
The knowledge Of my feelings and habits and OF my "a
nous engagements and occupation Of e, ootn before and
after The difaptearEnce Of Dr. Psknan, have, from nc
fTst been sufficient si cted family OF my
innocence; and neither that their trust 10 Him VINO
has sustained both them and In days and nights OF
sorrow and ssdnsss have shaken by the
result Of my Trial They would pray 70 be united win Gun