St. Mary's beacon., 1858-07-01
Fl. II. b.

The trial of George w. Harby-an old an
respected citizen Of New Orleans, and a vote
ran teacher ia the public schools for over quar-
ter Of . century-for the killing Of Charles II.
c. Stone, Ia native Of Firginia,) "a young man
of previously irreproachable character, and
junior member Of one Of the largest and most
respectable mercantile houses of that city, took
place on the 18th instant, and was briefly alln-
dcd to yesterday. The killing grew out of the
charge that StoEc had Setluced the daughter Of
Hardy, and then refused to marry her. The
trial seems to have created intense excitement
and the court room r:as thronged with an
anxious multitude. The defence admitted the
killing, but contendcd that, under the circum-
stances, 1t was IRRITABLE. Mr.. Durant, couti-
sci for the accused, nI~eiS interesting ana
powerful statement l., the jury. Miss Caroline
NJ. Hardy, the daughter who bad been scdsiced,
was among the witnesses on the trial. The
Crescent says
She was neatly dressed, disclosing graceful,
but rather small figure, and was closely yelled.
After receiving the oath, she took her scat in
the elevated chair, still yelled. Mr.. Noise told
her politely that it would be necessary for her
to raise her veil. She raised the heavy brown
veil which hid her face, leaving a black lace
veil still hanging. Her face could, however
be plainly seen. She was very pale, but very
resOlutc looking. In reply to the questions Of
Mr.. Durant, she gave her answers in q clear
and firm voice. and in language which proved
she had received the education of lady.
Upon being asked by Mr.. Durant, in man
ner as dccorous as the case would allow, If
Stone had scduccd her, and il he was not the
father Of her child, her firmness deserted her.
She bowed over the arm of the chair and
cried and sobbcd bitterly. Her father also
gave way, aud the feeling spread among the
jurors, the spectators, and everybody. We
never saw 30 much silent weeping in any
crowded assembly as there was ON this occa-
sion, whilst the father and the daughter sobbed
together. The scene lasted several minutes
The main points Of her testimony are en-
braced in the remarks Of Mr.. Durant. She
swore positively to the seduction, and Stones
promise TO marry her, and his subsequent re-
fusal to comply with his promise.
The prosecution having introduced two
witnesses who swoFe that they had criminal in
tercourse with Miss Hardy, and that she had
asked Stone for money she was recalled to the
| stand. She mounted the steps firmly, and in
stead Of seating herself, stood up, raised her
right hand, and, in clear, loud voice, which
fell with electric force upon the breathless as
seuiblage, said:
Before Almighty God, and by all my
hopes hereafter, do solemnly swear, that
what those men have sworn about me In false
| -fdise-false-Istap her foot IF ten
tAOusGnd hres depended on Il, q 10 an false
I / dUnt zee how any man could come here and
talk that way befure my father, and"-
| Here she fell in the chair, and care way "a
q hysterical &C Of weeping ard sobbing. The
court was fairly stunned by her vehemence and
the dramatic force Of the scene. Upon recover
ing herself, Miss Hardy stated that il wa.
false that she had ever asked Joseph Stcn,
for money. He had professed great soTrow
FOR her distresscs, and had offered her q,
money, and insisted Cn her taking t. She has
written him notes Co come and see her, but sh,
had never asked him fsr money. She neve
had criminal intercourse with any one bu
Charles Stone. 49,
The ease was submitted to the Jury withou
) argument, and in few minutes returned
verdict Of 'not guilty" The result prodnce'
La scene seldom witnessed in such o place
Cheer after cheer Fesounded through the build
ing, and the indignant remonStTahees Of th
d ndeea, and the repeated orders VI the deput
IaheFifh failed % quiet che enthusiasm. TIA
ldsmoOssyations were renewed outside the couI
IrOop smith Mr. Hardy succeeded u eetsin
lawaS from his friends and driving oT IN . ca
Isiags with his daughter.
~ During tlse sessions Of OngTeas in
clossa, no Ie& than Eve perennial altereatiuE
D hare taken place letweeB members, VIZ: Gro
: and Keitt, Clay and CallOm, Hughes and Hal
|. ~, Davis and benjamin.. and 0win and WI
tson. It h pleasant to b. able to stale that y
body was hurt; th.ugh It Is rare to see 10 Tnuc
, IamOks wiehoaefise. Expansions have prove
Inuxs eGkcacsuae than hulleta.