The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-16

on the other hand You believe him to Be guilty Of the
charge here preferred against him. then do your duty
calmly, and divest yourselves Of every prejudice
against the prisoner his color. Now gentlemen, in
| your hands is placed most important trust
At the conclusion Of the charge, Mr.. Larkn and
asked that the Court would charge
LIST That the case did not come within the jurisdiction
Of the Court and the prisoner was therefore 70 be
3D. That the mate, Gilbert Pratt not being proved to
be dead is presumed that he was on board when the
alleged murder committed and might have been the
| murderer well as the prisoner.
Sd. That the jury believe the death OF Capt Palmer
was caused in fight scufe, and if they believe the
prisoner the first party assaed they have right TO
bring in q verdict Of manslaughter.
The Court charged upon the last point, but refused 10
acquiesce IN the case OF the two first.
At O'Clock P. NJ the jury retired to their room, in
company with Sheriff Little, and the Court took recess
for supper.
SCENES IN THE C0URTmAANNER OF THE
Now that the jury had gone out the greatest excitement
prevailed among the spectators. large number Of them
fingered about the Court House, with Of obtnng
the Of the verdict should the jury agree before
O'Clock which the hour set down for the
bling Of the Court
At ten O'Clock the Court resumed its sitting and orders
given the Sheriff ask the jury they had agreed
upon verdict The officer returned in few minutes
saying that he ury stood eleven for conviction, and
for acquittal, and could not therefore agree.
The Court then ordered until twelve o'clock,
and gave notice that the bell Of the village Hall would
ring when the jury had announced themselves ready TO
render their verdict.
The jury not allowed anything to eat or drink
during their deliberations and hence many of them
incensed the determination evnced by the twelfth
to hold out against conviction.
IL o'CIocK-Eo agreement. The prisoner seemed par
ticulary delighted at the obsnacy Of the uryman, and
talked quite freely all those who approached him Some
Of the remarks passed upon him did not seem TO please
him much and twice be very politely informed
spectators that he did hold any
ton with them they talked so fooGshy about his pros
poets deiverance The temper Of the prisoner was
soon restored however and he commenced talking about
the curiosity that was cvnced by men, women and chill
dren to see him.
~ wish to gracious had my supper" said the prison
the jaier. What did you have for supper tonight
Georgc-nush and molasses Ell ~
The jaler nodded IN the affirmative, ard asked Wilson
| if he was thirsty.
"oh amt n replied the prisoner-"I wish had
horn Of brandy four fingers Deep and you'd see what
| could do with nl'
quilted he would run right straight for barroom.
"We, guess ] would said Wilson. Whether
acquitted not ia make bee line for Dawes II
could only escape from this place.
This last rejoinder was made in ocose and hearty
manner.
One Of the officers suggested that the prisoner would
not about stopping 10 drink he cori4 cly make
| his escape from the court room.
ing into Iayes unless tho place empty would look
through the window first and if there any there
who knew me- Why would make tracks for another
| mill"
At this moment Captain Rogers, an uncle of the mate
Of the Eudora approached the prisoner and saying that
he had few questions TO ask lin, the following CONVEX
q what Kind Of clothes had Gilbert FRAT. on hin when
you say, he left the Eudora in company with Captain
Palmer the day the vessel sunks said Mr. Roger 70 tie
prisoner A. Wilson in manner somewhat aetated,
Piled that lie was dressed N dark clothes as was the
captain.
q Had he a cap hat when he went into the boat
with the captain a. cap hat, ehi Well think be
had cap yes, am certain ne had
9. What color was it2 A. What color2 lark.
&. Who came for the captain and mater A. Two men
in yawl boat said was sail boat before, but now
Q. Now, tel me where did they go2 A. Oh, dent
know; didn't take particular notice Of them.
Q. Did they 20 towards City Islandf a. Yes, sir,
think they did, but you know couldn't say for
certain.
Q, Now want you to answer me one more question
about Gilbert Pratt am his uncle, and Of course,
would ike 10 know something about his whereabouts
Did he the captain abuse you, had you any
difficulty with either Of themf A. on no; never had
any words with either Of them; Capt Palmer very
nice man, and so was Pratt; don't know his other
q Well you know that Pratt was my sisters child
and would Ike 70 know more about himY A. On, yes;
Is very natural that you should be anxious about him.
he your sisters child Ell; well can't tell you any
| thing more about him; that's all know about Il.
Q Well look here you said that they left the Eudora
in the forenoon, time, while at another you
| said il in the afternoon what time was
it, tell honestly A. Oh, It's Of no use you
believe tell you, u fOolsnness
about those matters. didn't say they left
the morning. they left N the Afternoon as near as can
recollect.
q And they left you on board aone2 A. Yes.
stranger here interrupted the conversation, by ask
ing Wilson who bored the holes in the yesseH The
prisoner seemed annoyed at the intrusion, and sad ne
would not answer the question.
CAPT RoCERs-Why won't your
| wnsoS-well have part to play here, and don't
care about answering every question put to have
told you ali know about the matter, but you
70 know than can tel you. You don't believe half
xrbo rIgrp Il he nee f my tn Iuu al
alR might well De whlst!Eg as talking about that
matter
that you have told ne and would Ike TO hear anything
| you might have to say.
WISos-I can say nothing more. Vow, just excuse
mo win your ] don 70 al any more If have
done anything wrong Why, You will be justified.
Capt RoGERs-Justiaed where2 What DO you rnean2
Wisoy-wen every che will be Justified in heaven, at
least tnlrS Al am human, believe have rgh
! 20 think 50.
AT ths uncture some one in the crowd remarked tina
the prisoner would have the rope around his neck
WILSON, urned around rather sharply and with grave
/ face rebukcd the person IN the following language =
Young m1n you shouldn't talk 20 free you don't know
who may have thc rope around hist neck yet. man
may be placed N an ugly situation BY trn Of circn.
stances You wear nice clothes and look very gentee
but while you walking the streets day you may
eet triuped UP when you think there no danger and
and may have your leg broken you may get the rope
around your neck n the same way. don't want 70 be
personal or 20 hurt your feelings but hate per
an taking so foolish about thing he knows nothing Of
We can tell whose turn may come nex Or whose may
During Inc delivery of the prisoners Last remarks he
was listened % with profound attention. This language
FOR q man 70 his situation IN life uncommoniy good.
As he time for the arrival Of the Court rapidly approach
I'd wilson looked somewhat anxious, and did not appear
70 be inclined to talk to any one The time thus passed
1890 ocrocr-when the loud ringing OF the Hall he
proclaimed the fatal The jury had agreed. The
greatest anxiety manifested 10 learn what the verdict
was although all were Of the opinion that "Guilty;
during The that elapsed between the midnight
warning and the arrival OF the Court at
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