Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-01-28

cia profession. Ii was his lot to be
anywhere and everywhere, from time 10
time. tie had formerly been out AT ser
vice, ana on the present occasion $50 he
declared) be was on his way in search
of new place, having travelled from
/ Brighton on TIE day be was falsely ar
rested. and never having been to his
knowledge, in the vicinity of the cross
ing Of the Charring and Darlington
roads in his life. This defence was Of
no account, of course, when the solemn
observation of an honorable member of
Parliament stood against and. moreover,
when snch honorable gentleman was so
certain of the SCARED hand, &c, &c.
The evidence had been daily submit
ted, however, and upon the afternoon of
the second day of the trial. as we have
noted Mr.. Henry Edgetord had been
prevailed upon TO visit the house. The
honorable accuser mad testified to the
best of his knowledge aud belief that
Burrows was the man who robbed him
all the connecting circumstances had been
set forth 10y the prosecuting attorney,
who exhibited the customary zeal of
government officer where the rich and
5 the influential are put in opposition to
the humble and powerless, and the pris-
oner was finally supposed 10 be in
most crical position.
f; Upon my word said Mr.. Edgeford,
suddenly turning to the gentleman who
had accompanied him from he hotel to
the trial Upon my word, have seen
: that prisoner somewhere before this
i And raising his eye glass for a closer
: examination OF his person and features,
= be declared that be was sure he had
o met the fellow within few months-of
this he was positive.
e The prisoner gazed upon the stranger
e an instant, as if he partially recognized
u him-when the Chief Judge arose 20
+ charge the jury.
= lie entertained no doubt, he said, af-
st ter listening to the pointed and conclu-
;r sive evidence which had been presented
l. 10 the court. Then turning to the pris-
oner he asked him if he had anything
al TO say, or if he had any defence to offer
ID when Burrows arose calmly, and in o
D clear voice, replied:
% My Lords II am poor stranger
le in this place, without d friend TO turn
r 10 Tor aid in my emergency; but | am
d, innocent of the high crime you have
+ charged against me. At the time when
this alleged robbery was committed
ne was lar distant from the place were the
:, robbery was effected, and never was
II ia that locality in all my life.
o. am totally ignorant Of your rules
40 Of law, aud may not be permitted now,
II. perhaps 10 present any evidence that
re may effect my unfortunate case iavora-
ad bly,. Nevertheless, / see among the
d, spectators present, one person who, pro-
r. vIdenually, may save me. do not
r. know his name, but | beg that the gem
e. rIeman vino sits on my right, yonder,
(poinling TO Henry ElgelOrd) may be
ed placed upon the wrness-stand and sworn
III All the eyes were now turned upon
; the traveller, who at the request OF the
be- court entered the witness box, when the
ay prisoner thus interrogated him:
ni- Have you ever before seen me to
no yoar knowledge =
s. / am quite sure have
on Wnl you give the court your name
he and business Z
ie- My name is Henry Edgeford, Of
'as Leeds and | am a manufacturer Of cut
he lery.'
'ed Will you state when and where you
o met me, aud under what circumstancesT
le- 1 was travelling about the middle ol
,as Juae last, from Dover 10 AIdboro, anC
upon arriving at the latter place,
i'm saw you in waiting at the lower stage
nod house. Beng encountered with luggage
he engaged you 10 carry my box to The
,er. hotel, afterwards 10 other lodgings. and
- clearly remember your person ans
the feature
e.- AT what time WAS this 2
er- About the middle OF June
gh- Can you state the exact date Of you
on. arrival there ?
No. think il was on the 18th 0
.rv lGth of the month"; Then turning 3
am tie court, the witness ADDED am nc
ID clear, your n0nors, a. 70 the exact day
i = bot il your lonors 'giil allow inc TO sem
o., u my hotel, where / am lemporaril
IN stopping here, can obtain my memo
~ rapdan book, wDich will assist me, you
- hoaors permitting.
Lave sfas sivsa al onee and IN