The Delaware herald., 1854-05-03

epeFy part theTe0t, by whatsoever name the
same may be called, and there and everywhere,
for ourself and in our name, to heal, cure, ease
and quiet all such persons as may be sick,
wounded, manned, or in any way afflicted either
in body or mind, trusting and GLsoGys beLiering
that when he shall have fully, completely and i
finally eased and quieted such persons that they,
the said persons, shall forthwith repair to our
office, in FriendldT9, the doors Of which will be
open, both nag ht and day, for their admission,
there to announce and certify their satisfaction
with our secret, invisible and unintellgble mode
of healing, and especially with the GctingS and
dOings Of our said deputy.
Given at the College aforesaid, Ammo Mundi,
5,400.
{ - } In witness whereof and by virtue |
; r IN of my office as President of the said |,
z College, have hereunto subscribed
my name and affixed the great seal Of the lnsti-
tuition.
DIABOLUS MAGNCS.
An. hp--I have no more questions to ask.
CrosS-eIomined
Att. Gen.-Mr Lovegain, what is your occu-
patton.
Witt am a merchant and a manufacturer,
cir.
| Wit.--Ncw-Engand rum, for the most part,
though l have one establishment for making
whiskey. also doa good deal at brewing ale
and beer, beside, something at making different
sorts Of wine.
Att Gen.-Then you and the prisoner have
extensive dealings together, do you notl
Wt.-Yes, we trade some.
Att. Gen.-Do you derive any profit
An. Ap.--I object to that question. 1t does
not affect the merits OF the cause before the
court.
Att Gen-Giay it please your honor, if the
question does not affect the cause it affects the
testimony of the witness. wish to show the
jury
Ckief Justice.-Pardon me fer interrupting
you but there is no necessity for argument
The question Is perfectly proper and must be
; answered.
Att. Gon.-Mr. LovegSin, do you derive any
profit from prisoners employments, and Ii SO,
how!
Wit-Why, sir, he always puts up with me,
and when people call for him in case OF sick
ness. or on any other OCCASION they are bound tc
: pav me; and | retain all that does not 90 tc
Il DiabolWS MagpuS, which, you may depend or
> it, is much the greater part. So that 1t dom
9 seem to me that feel much bias after all.
Att. Gen.--I have no more questions TO ask
l. But witness you will not retire. May 1t ple3s'
J. the court, move for bench warrant to ssu
( against Mr.. Lovcgain, as an acc5mplce wit
/, u the prisoner at the bar.
T. Chief Justice-It is granted. Mr.. Sheri
will take him into his custody till it is prepared
rs Let the trial proceed.
~ The Eext witness called was a Mr.. Simple.
'e An. Ap.-AIr. Simple, are you acquaInte
with my client!
N Witt am, sir, and a nice clever body he
too l have known him these twenty years
y An Ap.--Do you know anything OF his bein
d guilty of any Of the crimes and misdemeanol
81 charged upon him in the indictment!
Wit.-Dear me; no, sir, never have see
IL, any such things in him; but in my family
ed has always conducted himself with a gre
Oh deal of moderation. He has furnished me WI
rs a great deal of his medicine, for We have alwa
MS been very sickly family of us. And then,
ms ms was always so willing to come when we want
eu him, and was so attentive. l am sure l Q
ass under great obligations to him for his good WI
a. An. Ap.--Mr. Simple, do you know anythl
-He of conspiracy against my client, with t
IN IN avowed object ofdrlviug him from the countl
III III Att. Gen.-May it please the court, there
~ ~ no necessity of any testimony upon tins pom
Tx the fact is admitted that there is design for
ed to suppress the viIlainous proceedings OF
ins accused, and 10 follow him through all his WI
Wv ings and subterfuges, till he Is brought to }
ros tce. =
Na' An. Ap.-Then we have no more questions
osHI ask the witness.
Cross-eruminGtion.
an Att Gen.--Mr. Simple, what is your occu
ecu ton -
e., Witt am farmer, sir; plain farmer
tne Att lGen.-Did you ever employ the priso
h'S to assist yon in your farming business!
Wit.-Yes, sir, always. Inever could dc
hlhg work without his help. The preparations
con- Mr. Alcohol are alwaysof great service to
Ii they do ME good | never use them to ex
my as "A great many do, and l could not live a
20. without one or two glasses Of bis cordlals 0
"a Tue axe vital day.
mt! Att. Gen.-IIow do you know, Mr.. Sin
ea 70 thtt you could not do without them?
no 20 Wit.--Why,sir, have always been IN
IsAeu habit of using them, and feel so much b
=. when / take them l take them; they do
neoi- good, l know they do
Att. Gcn.-But, Mr.. Simple, you cay
ana have al,cayS used his cordals; bow then
WIN YOU know how you would feel II you laid
tisns, entirely aside! You have made but one eX
) ana ment vet; and therefore you cannot tell
I. As might he your feelings in other cTeumsta
lsions But. are YOU wealthy, Mr. Simple
d and Wit.-No, sir, my property has been
ORR iehing for some years; till now l am quit
lorlty, duced, and shall be able to leave my Chi
swele little OF nothing.
when Att. Gen.-What do you think is the
of your loss Of your property!
certl- Witt do not know unless it be sickn
nv family have paid hundreds of dolli
physi- tbs attendance of Mr.. Alcohol, and a
ned by did it eheerfully. He has been as goot
ave 1t. physician in my family.
AT. Gen.--How many children hav
ourt' Mr.. Simple
Wit.-Six, sir; two sons and four dsHl
Appe- Ait Csn.--Your sons are steady, indu
young men, are they not, and comfort
in and in your old age!
WiG--No, sir, they are not much com
PRESENTS me or TO themselves. s.-4-
having Att Gen.--Why not, Mr.. Simple!
letters, WIt--Bacause, slr, they drink TOO
ualifica- sometimes, and go in bad company,
intimacy talkeitto them great deal, but it does