Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-20
.NNIBAL MO- THURSDAY MORNING. JANUARY 2Q~I853.
THE WAY LAWYERS USE WOMEN.

srael , THE WAY LAWYERS USE WOMEN
ohn tae instituted an action for large amount inthe
B. Breedi1unty of -. The suit was brought upon
W. L. Lac plain promissory note, which was assured
/ B. Haytas founded upon good consideration and was
GTetrious TO know what defence could be set up.
I"ms. sm was aware that had TO deal with a willy adj
F. True ersary when offered my note in evidences and
+ BalIardosed my case; was mae terrified than sur
l TUFTS, rsed when heard him direct the sheriff to call
Daniel F1rs. Mary Jackson.
A. NJ. Hs The witness appeared. To my horror she
James Thas perfect beauty possessing sweet ooun-
II vnance, with an exquisite form. / saw at once
Were FIlat my antagonist had formed the same judg-
lave the bent Of human nature that had and that he
terms ofas about to make the experiment of washing
cluding Sway the obligation Of note of hand by the
any y ~ bars of female witness. knew that nothing
in can ut perate effort could my client, and
Premumlat her testimony must be excluded, before she
! have lad time TO cry.
Setp StsIp,aO. 70, / rose at once, and said:
Cook Sio This lady bears the with the de-
endaut; therefore respectfully request that
R-<he be placed on the voir DIRE .- .
W This was done.
go. y viii you be kind enough TO say, raadarn,
vIVHE THAT relation you are tc the defendan,f'
i ing Sir answered she appy ing beautifully
has the Embroidered handkerchief to her eyes am his
brougm njured wife!' f f...H.,.l ..... ... d. p
Ov ,a All Then your honor, the ladys testimony in
patterns sdmissble.' '' "
clan Pa 'Oh, wel,' inerposed my adversary you
" wish TO keep the truth from the jury do you?
main Gentlemen of the jury, you yshat iechBiaa!
declfcalities resorted to TO procure verdict a
5.491fRgains my client. hope you will appreciate it,
E gentlemen .'.s
( =. BY this time, the lady was a beautiful repre-
Z Vsentaton of Rachel OF old, and one glance at the
Z Jury was sufficient 10 convince me that my case
t& Twas ruined. | turned TO my client, and ex-
& es,Sclaimed "
,l& Gone = ... -.. E..t.
IET, 'Gonep saidhe, 'gone my dear sir? don't give
lie Lup my suit so coolly. | shall be made beggar
& RI lose and then what will become of my wife
e and my poor daughters?
I & war Oh, you have daughters have you? Run and
D Z on bring them my dear friendl If they mine we
= must countcy;g2ine. Bring them bring them !
,dshed one and all 7 ... ..it ....
My client rushed out, and he lived but
How next door, he almost instantly returned with
try nail dozen as pretty girls as coulo 0e iounu
Yuscf anywhere MY antagonists lace iell TO ze-
Ont May It please your honor began, I desire
did he to offer some rebuing testimony
'ReGutting testimony, MT. c ' Why
STEAL your adversary has not been permitted TO exam
beard Inc his witness W hat have You to rebuff
mselc; "A great deal, your honor. The witness has
oobpr given some testimony. She called herself the
injured wife of the defendant. Injured by
whom? BY my client Injured how? BY pro-
re him curing his note, the subject matter of this suit
nk she from him. Now sir,I wish to the ailict-
lat She ed daughters OF The pianh against the injured
wife of the defendant
con- Here my fair witnesses commenced TO weep
bitterly while several of the jury looked on
bout with evident commseration. My triumph was
were complete but determined TO pay off my legal
v else friend in his coin.
said q Il do not seek sir, continued l. fo take up
nd She the time Of this court and jury by administering
I Of NV the oath to all these witnesses. | afraid
the their heartrendng description of this nefariou
same transaction, (of WHICH, be 1t remembered, they
ed for did not know sylable,) would unman us all
= and your honor and this intelligent jury woulC
Of the be tempted to infct summary justice upon tho
ms Cor base wretch, who with heart like Caligula
,b,,a. and spirit like Nero could attempt TO doom tC
saw NO a life OF beggary of shame, and perhaps of in
At and fanny, the beautiful offspring of my unhappy
eoton, my TOO credulous too confding client. Sir, il
at last spirit of liberal compromise, will swear bu
5 Of INV three of them. o..
I-nitrd Here there ensued a burst of anguisl
of tbe from the daughters and pondng aud pro-
was longel excitement of the jury My legal friend
TO he saw that had out-generalled him, and so hi
:. hank said: .r.r... s.- .-..--....f -.
ose on - stop your nonsense.
man ne did so; but to show my knowledge of iury
..1... re add, that the foreman passed me, h
igll" I said: ..-f