Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1855-04-30
A Rich Scene In Court.

Rich Scene In Court.
The attorneys who were 10 attendance at
the Jasper county court report rich
scene enacted there by his honor Judge Nc
Farland. Some individual was indicted for
selling liquor to the Judge contrary to the
statue in such cases made and provided.
While the indictment was being read, the
Judge interrupted thu proceedings, and some
thing like the following cnsued.
Judge-Mr. r., who drew up that
indictment.
Mr. R-Don't know sir!
Judge-(sharply) Mr.. Prosecutor, who
dreo up that Indictment ~
Prosecutor-I believe Mr.. Cooks name is
in it,
Judge-It is we'll he is not here, or he
would have to pay fine Of about fifty dol
lars. Mr.. Skiff, Cunning his head in a DIFF
terent direction and addressing the latter
gentleman, ,cho had heretofore been a quiet
spectator. it is we'll you didn't do it. wo'd
soak you effectually!
Mr.. S.-(rafher Uarmly.) Think your
honor's remark uncalled for. your honor
might do many ungentlcmanly things if you
were so disposed. H fs3
Judge-(sharply) Mr.. Clerk, enter up a
y fine Of fifty dollars, against Mr.. Skif fer
contempt Of court!
Mr.. S--About what could expect from
a blackguard!
Jucge-(excited) Mr.. CLERK, enter up an
additional fine of fifty dollars against MIR.
Skiff for contempt of court.
Mr.. S.-(Dith warmth.) Pileup the fines
your honor!
Judge-(prathfully) Mr.. Clerk, enterc up
an additional fine Of fifty dollars against
Mr.. SIX # for contempt of court! Mr.. Sher-
If take Mr.. Skifto jail!
Shcrif-We have no jill your honor.
Judge-Takc him to Fort Des Moines then
and keep him there three days.
Here scene ensued. Mr.. S. declined 60
ing-the Sheriff couldn't conveniently take
him crowds began to collect-people excl
ted, begin to pour into the courthouse. MIR.
S. ut length leaves the room. In short
time Sheriff returns and reports that Mr. S.
Won't go.
JUDGE Summon the Posse to assist you!
Sheriff attempts to get assistance, but his
forces prove nadequate--pcop.e get excited
and talk boisterously. Sheriff reports his
inability to carry out the order-Posse won't
act.
Judge-Report their names, and l ,cill
fine every one Of them!
Sheriff again goes out, and the neople get
greatly excited-Judge looks out Of window
on the crowd, then calls an Attorney to him
they whisper in n low voice-Attorney re-
tires--appears again announces to the Court
the fact, that Mr.. SIS services will be much
needed there next day-Judge listens atten-
lively; suspcnds his order till morning; and
then adjourns court.
Next morning court is callcd--docket read
and the morning business commences.
! yudge-Mr. B., anything this morning.
Mr.. B.-Your honor will please turn to
case No. 3-continued By consent Of par
ties.
Judge-Mr. F., any business this morn
ing?
Mr.. Twill your honor please turn to
No. Discontinued by consent Of parties.
Mr.. RIO honor case No. 25 is cor
tinued by consent.
Mr.. P.-If your honor please, No., 26, is
continued By consent Of parties.
Mr.. C.-May it please your honor, No.
8. is continued by consent.
Mr.. LII your honor please, No. 5 is
continued by consent Of parties.
Judge-Mr. Sheriff, adjourn court till 2
O'Clock this afternoon.
Sheriff adjourns court--Attorneys take up
their hats, and leave for their respective
homes--Judge and Grand Jury left to hold
court, with the understanding that no session
will be held at either Harden or Marshall
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