The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-10
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IHE CASE OF JUDGE FINN w. - :,
report in the case of Joliss rs Fr;,, = : nun
natl Police Court Joliffe was Iead.r !, ae M
lition movement in Cincinnati. 10 ;r,,,a-.l 49,
+. for his decision in fugitive slave cas-. !.
city, It appears that the Judge had beer ar.s.,-
beset and annoyed by the Abolitionist. =, ~
course of the remarks of Mr.. Roll counse, g. =
Judge, he said that the meeting at Masonic Hall h.a
been gotten up by few fanatics, s'who had dons
more to damn Cincinnati, than all other causs.
combined" He contended that the honor of the
Judge had been grossly outraged, and that the chas
tisement he had inflicted upon Mr.. Jolffe was per-
fectly justiiable.'
In the testimony, it was proved by persons who
seemed to be friends of Jolie thatthe Judge struck
him from behind or at the side, which the Court
called attention to, adding however, that as the
blows were inflicted with the open hand, there
could not have been much injury designed One
witness testified that when about striking the first
blow, the Judge damned Jolife for an aboltionist.
Jolie, in his testimony, having described himself at
the corner of Vine and 5th st., said
Something struck me; / thought had been run
over was struck to the ground, and partially felt
two or three blows after had fallen; when arose,
saw Judge Finn walking away with his back to-
wards me; did not see him before was struck"
Judge linn, before the Court passed its sentence
made short speech, which we copy below:
"May it please the Court:-I had thought to sub
init this case to the Judgment of your honor without
saying word; as 1t Is, will only detain you for a
moment. There is one circumstance connected
with it, which has just been ad verted to: allude to
the testimony elven that the assault was made from
one side, or from behind. 1t would seem to imply
that took an advantage of the party assaulted
wOnId q 1ot fair -, Oh
street, and no advantage was taken.
"In regard to the CAUSES of this assault as il has
been remarked, they have not been brought out
here and they could not be- believe sir it is
principle received by the best OF men and the
best of Christians, even in this age of the world
that there is point where meek forbearance
becomes disgrace. | believe that had reached
that point As one of the witnesses remarked
was driven to desperation | had submitted
to insult and reproach and contumely, with
out murmur. When snlitten upon one cheek
had turned the other had not resisted the gross
est wrong, the insinua.ion that had bro
ken my solemn obligation to God. and been false
and corrupt in the place had received at the hands
of the people.
II had borne all patiently and unconlplainingly
Wrong and injustice were heaped upon me by those
who had private animosity to crafty. The perse-
cution was carried even to the domestic circle
directed to the tender ties which 90 to make up
all that is lovely or desirable earth Forbearance
had ceased to be a virtue. and believe was jusi
fed when met one of my traducers and chastised
him i'll the public street.
81 have family of little children | love them
And, sir, while God gives strength to WELD this
right arm, will never permit their names to be dis
honored or disgraced have nothing more TO offer
If have broken the law, am willing to bear the
penalty"
The Court sentenced him to pay thirty dollars and
the costs of prosecution.
RICHMOND AND YORK RIVER RAILRoAD-The
Williamsburg Gazette has the following remarks
upon the Importance OF this projected improve
ment and the efforts that are making to get up the
subscription to il:
"This road is so important to the prosperity of
Richmond, and the development OF the agricultural
and commercial resources of the counties watered
by the York river, that we cannot account for the
apathy which pervades the public mind in regard
to its construction. We had confidently expected
that long this, the stock would have been taken
and the road commenced.
I'VE have been informed that the subscribers to
the road in this vicinity, have requested Col Gar
ret to visit the people the north side of York ri
YER and urge them to cooperate with us in getting
subscriptions to the stock. Efforts are being made
to reopen the books the first of October and an
pointments will be made for public meetings of the
people of Gloucester, Middlesex, King and Queen
and King William, at which Col. Garret and other
gentlemen well acquainted with the subject will be
present, and address them. We suggest that these
meetings be held at their respective county court
in October"
The New York Doy Book in commenting upon the
recent fanatical gatherings in Gotham, remarks:
"William Lloyd Garrison stated at the recent
squash and milk convention at Metropolitan Hall
that he was opposed TO the Maine Liquor Law. be
cause, by voting for it, he would be recognizing the
laws and constitution of the United States which
he could not conscientously do. Think of that, ye
abolition fanatics How can yoube cold water and
anti-slavery at the same time Verify, fanatieism
has cornered ITSELF
Garrison is even worse than the Illinois Justice
of the Peace who refused to swear to the neao con
stitution of that State, because he had already
| sworn to support the old one.
DEATHS FROM CANPHINE, &c.-The .Journa
Of Commerce, of New York, gives list of accidents
and deaths which have occurred from the use oi
camphine, burning fluid, &C., for one year. ending
on the lst Sept. There are 10 Deaths 90 person.
either fatally severely injured, and fires, with
in that period. The writer of the list thinks soms
legislation necessary.
CAss.Cs NJ CLAY.-The people of Rockcastle
kyr have held meeting and passed some strong
| resolutions condemning the action of c. NJ Clay ir
the case OF one Parker, whom they call an ssAboi
Zionist Emissary,' and who had been imprisoned
for melting slaves to leave their masters. His OF
fence consisted in having procured the release O
| Parker, he (Clay,> entering bail
CoLoRED PREACHER BOUND FOR LIBERIA
Rev. Mr.. d. Fl. Peterson, colored minister, from
New York. has made arrangements to sail by thu
first ship bound for the Colony of Liberia to tax,
a pastoral charge there.
The Petersburg Express notices new Locomo
tive intended for the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad
which was in course of transportation through that
city Thursday. twas manufactured at the Trede-
gar Works of this city, and bears the name OF
"WiAiam A. GRAHAM in honor of the x-Secretary
| of the Navy. The Express speaks favorably of its
| style and finishing. The Tredcgar Works have
turned out some superb Engines lately and still have
several ii progress.
Inc trlal OF Robert .Sacaa for the murder OF Nm.
U. Sprfge, is pending In Washington county court
Maryland. There has been great difficulty in
| forming ajury.
During the trial of Judge Finn, fn Cincinnati,
Lawyer named VIM R. Garrard was pretty