The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-02-19
No INC Public.

Near twenty have passed since my domc has been
established in the city Of New Orleans Wife and children
surround me; aud at moment have hesated in acts OF
kindness to those demanding hospitality assistance
hunds. A young coming to Louisiana at a period Of
high excitement the value of property with
to the credit which generated speculation like thousands
Fenfured into the enterprises which promised happy results
The OF this delusve period have been felt by ALL still
struggled and doubt justly amenable for many
OF omission and commission unfortunate connection
with the Federal Government added my embaassments
who gained, 1t is not to designate. Now
presents itself by which intended present in the
odous hight. The prosecution commenced by who
had always maintained with the respectful
thought friendly relations. If any act of mine was offensive
TO professional proprety decent regard member of his
own profession should have suggested notice the accused
OF the pretended complaint This withheld and the
preventative of the State proceeded secretly for than
two MONTHS to wrest from a Grand Jury a presenment
against an individual with whom he daily in friendly
intercourse The miserable who in desperation robs for
his daily bread'' is a gentleman compared to him who
would sow the seeds of dshonOr ntamy and distress upon the
threshold of those who viewed him friend. Let pass
The offence charged, the destruction of Record for
the purpose OF defrandng John b. Chandler Fraud the
essential ingredient make No fraud was proved
mo injury to Chandler demonstrated. The testimony eli.
cited harm to Chandler. On the contrary proved
that he admitted the claim of Merle, Beyle Co. pre-
sent when the tabeau of distribution made and urged
its confirmation.
had intended leave the whole matter the tribunals
my country. Secretly indictment was prepared, and
finally presented 1t rendered Saturday, and the
Monday following moved for the trial of the through
my counsel, Col. Grymes. The motion was denied, and
finally after solicitation the fixed for Tues
day. the 18th The Judge the First District Court recuesd
himself and George Sawbdge of the Fourth District Court
took his place. The Attorney General exercising the right
challenge before exercised by prosecuting attorney
objected the Jury known by him be acquaut
ed with the undersigned The trial by jury was designed to
place party accused before his peers his neghbors The
Attorney General however, thought proper violate this
simplest principle of the common law saws he was mt
actuated by personal motives personal animoy cannot
determine his motves he not re.apponted Attorney
General, nor was name to be found among those who
solicited to recommend Governor Walker reappoint
him. 1t Is unnecessary to comment upon all the points which
presented themselves for animadvenion during the trial
have frankly told friends that Mr. Attorney General Ell
more did all within his power procure conviction The
State can have complaint against him for attempting
to discharge his duty in this case.
One would have imagined that this high farce would have
closed ere but the merchant Judge who had presided on the
trial of the the First District Court thought proper to
select Saturday last when the members of the Bar had
bed for the calling and setting of cases. to make remarks
OF the most offensive character, to the accused. The
same Judge who had charged jury to aequit, publicly
pronounces their condemnation My counsel had test.
within their reach to defeat the slightest mputaon
of professional misconduct They considered the offering
additional proof beyond that presented of the time
the and jury. The Attorney General was allowed 10
say what he might and without word explanation
comment part, the the jury The result
Is known The Judge then signs bills of exceptions and the
Stale takes appeal shall INQUIRE into these proceed.
during these stages of judicial proceedings net final by
his order Of appeal deliberately and pronOunces
accusations against the accused whose case deter.
mined upon by the last court OF appeal have desireda
full investigation. have the written proof my possession
of perfect innocence but if the Judge the Attorney General
or any other shall again assa me- they, either Of
,hen will find there uoUs to rccsioe well give.
RICHARD NJ. CARTER.
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