The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-31

with the recollection Of her own former position,
from which she had so sadly fallen, had unhinged
her conduct about the period TO which our inquiries
relate, but the outbursts Of ncipient madness.
To sustain this theory, the testimony OF Mr..
Brownell was introduced. to whom, It seems, early
apprehensons. Thus far have only noticed the
testimony which relates to occurrences which hap
pened before the arrest of the accused What her
duct was afterwards is only important as it sheds
light on her previous condition. Her conduct after
she was committed to prison was indeed strange.
How far this conduct was produced by the enormty
Of the charge preferred against her, and sense Of
the condition in which she found herseif-and how
far by being suddenly deprived of the stimulants in
which Phe had evidently been induiging 20 freely
or how far by disordered intellect-are questions
which suggest for your consideration. In this con-
ions Of the two physicians who had the opportunity
of seeing her in JAIL and who say that 10 their opin
ion, she was not rational. Such opinions are al
lowed to be given in evidence, not as by any means
controlling your own opinion, bat to be considered
by the jury, who are to give them such weight a.,
in then judgment, having regard TO the experience
and opportunities for observation which those who
express the opinions bave enjoyed such opinions de-
served. And now, gentlemen, have noticed what
regard as the principal points and features OF the
case before us. have not thought II At to review
at length the evidence presented, as am sure that
i Is all fully within your recollection. Here my
duty ends and yours begins. am conscious how
imperfectly have discharged my duty, and yet II
has been my single aim to administer the law with
steady and answering hand. In the discharge Of
your duty be faithful to your own high obligations.
Deal justly with the poor, unhappy woman, whose
destiny is committed 70 your hands. Deal nler-
cfnly with her, too. This Is yonr privilege The law
allows every we'll grounded doubt To avail for her
quittal. II, after full consideration Of all the
facts In the case, no such doubt rests upon your
mind, you must not hesitate, though it be with an
guish OF heart, to pronounce her guilty But II you
can after VII, say that you are not satisfied Of her
guilt, It win be your agreeable duty 70 pronounce
verdict Il acquittsls
At g o'clock the Court HOUSE was intensely
crowded. A large number Of ladies were present,
and deep and solemn interest pervaded the i'm
mense assembly.
The Jury we're yet out and the impression pre-
VAILED that there would be disagreement.
At ten minutes before nine o'clock Judge Harris
took his scat on the bench II was now understood
that the Jury had agreed upon q verdict, and the
interest became intense.
AT two minutes past nine o'clock Sheriff Price
conducted the prisoner, Mrs. Robinson, into court
She was accompanied by Mrs. Price and daughter.
The crowd was 80 great that they came by the rear
entrance.
Tho imrenetrable veil that had thus FAR 40 ef-
Set tuslly secluded her features, was still worn She
had the saIne sprightly manner that she had mani
tested throughout The vial aAs tex has ssss and