The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-08-09

dyidual may be; if the perPetrator OF he
NOUS crime, he will be the object of GOSSIP
and universal condemnation. And how
much more would it be so, in the case Of
one, almost totally unknown-of one in
whose way, fortune had never placed an op.
portunity, whereby he might form sing lie
tie of friendship with any one, and of one
in whose favor not Eord could be said,
unless it was, that, heretofore he was re-
served, unasSuming young man. But even
this was turned against him; for many in
their oficious and morbid excitement, to-
gether with squabbish vanity and putid
desire of being heard-would say that in
his solitude he was only Matching schemes
of w;ckedness and crime That his coun-
tenance, showed him to be a villain tina
his very reserve betrayed his sliness,' and,
that no one kneW what vile deeds, he might
have been plotting. while cooped from one
months end to another, within his little
howell Thus, and in Ike manner was he
assaled from every quarter. And now we
can with safety, Judge the cause that
brought together SO many of the citizens
merely the curiosity of seeing the result of
a case that SO much aroused their excite
ment and indignation. But as we said a
look Of pity passed over THEN features, when
Ihey beheld the object of their condemna-
tion, and well there might too; for he ap-
Peared too noble and manly, to call forth
any other, than such a sensation; yet this
feeling soon passed off; for, wha with their
Drejudices and excitement, it could not exist.
And the Judge was one Of those stern
unfeeIing personages, who without thought
| Of mercy for frai humanity, pursues even
with rashness, the course dictated by law
and pointed out by sworn evidence. But
merely to say he was stern, conveys no idea
at all of his nature, 70: he was just one OF
those, who consider a mans life or cause,
of no more Importance than dogs.
"Go on-go on with your cause" he
spoke impatienty, while the lawyers, were
whispering and rummaging their documents
"Ihomas Leroy" said the Prosecutor
looking looking towards the Sheriff.
"Thomas Leroy!' he repeated in a loud
voice.
Here" he answered as he had Just ar
rived at the door
l. "Coble in to court"
Orchard Morrow" again said the Pros
ecutor.
"Richard Morrowr'
"Here."
"Come in"
"Joseph otrawson."
"Joseph Strawson!-Joscph Strawson!!-
Joseph Strawsonl!!-"
But no one answered. r..
"Not here" returned the sheriff.
Proceed" again spoke the Judge, Al
there seemed to be some dissatisfaction OF
confusion aA!ongst the bar.
"Swear the Witnesses" said the Prosecu
tor.
The Clerk then arose. and the witnesses
were sworn.
erich ard Morrow, take the stand"
"Let the court and jury hear what yo'
know about this case"
At this stage of the proceedings, VIII
liam Morton came in and took his seat, viii
a confident pomposity; amongst the lawyers
"Well," " commenced the witness, "tha
morning Srawson and ! went huntln' ant
Ifshin' and n comm home in the eycnin!
we was overlook with storm and had t
hole. So while we was settin' there
waitin for the rain to sop, we heard Pis
tol go off. -. ,l In .......
"Weil!""1 prompted the Prosecutor,
"Well, we waited a little bit, and at las
we heard an ther pistol snap, and we though
it was time to see what was up. So W
went out on TO the road and who should W
see but that prisoner tryip' to murder Tor
Leroy. So we nabbed tue chap, aud pin
! ioned his aqpers, and took him 70 the Gala
boos3."
"Were they standing nearthe dead body?
Yes they were standingjast along hi
} side this way" (pointing it out with hi
hand J ''as he laid on the ground"
"Well, after the prisoner shot the NAL
did he try to escape?"
"Weli, rather think he didn't"
"Did you see him shoot?" interrupte
Teazle. ..
= "See who shoot?" returned Morrow dog
: gedly,
: "The prisonerW
"No; ! reckon | didn't when | was bac
IL uHuGI tue UNSHtS, H ..s..
q "Then, may il please the court, ! obje
TO any further, questions"
81 would just aform the gentleman" r.
turned the Prosecutor. "that we have
fright to ask our witnesses such questions
/, We think proper"
: go on with your witness" said Il
: court.
Would you know the pistol, that W
; found on the ground, if you were to see it
: els this it?' continued the Prosecute
= holding the weapon towards Dick.
= "Yes, this is the identical opep'
"And i it belonged to the prisoner
!" YES" 30 s1meH s.g5r !,
:; "Why do you suppose the prisoner dro
ST ped the pistol where he did?''
/, "Why, | think be done tito keep US frc
q finding it"alrp5 gn.saq3a 1
le "May it please your Honor, "again spo
y Teazle swell dispense with suppositions
this case" W Il ais IaatsgsII afl
h "The witness will tell what he positive
'e knows" replied the Judge. atalq DIX
Y 1--WE don't ask him to tell what he does
know retorted the Prosecutor, lug ag
Il 'fWelLMra Morrow" continued the Pr,
y scutor," you saw the prisoner murder
'e raveler, saw him attemptto take the life
Tom, Leroy--and assisted to arrest him?'
r. "Yes sir, LIN an eye Witness" as