The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-16

than my aged FREED, then and there to put in
practice my alleged superior qualifications.
On this discovery, my first impulse was in
dignation, but had desire not to be lowest
IN my profession, and instantly resolved to dis
appoint alike the enemies who hoped l would
fail, and the friends who feared | would not
succeed. With an effort l mastered my emo
ton.
beg your honors pardon, Il remarked with
my usual composure. You mistake the object
OF my objection. 1t was made because l sym
pathize with the unfortunate prisoner, who, be-
ing here without friends is, in my opinion, emit
tied to defence which shall embrace all the
advantages OF long experience
10 every person present the change was man
Hest. 1t could not be otherwise for it was ex-
traordinary. The envious young men were not
little disappointed. The spectators who be-
gan to comprehend the scene were pleased
My friends were delighted.
The Court has entire confidence in your
ability, said the judge.
In that case replied, shall most will
llngy undertake the defence of the prisoner if
nave his appreciation
AS pronounced the last words, turned in
quiringly to the young man who, with an ex-
pressiou of deep anxiety upon his countenance
had observed every emotion Of my mind and
heart, and seemed to know my feelings at the
moment as well as L dld myself.
Into your hands, he replied with an air of
unreEerved confidence, am willing to entrust
my liberty
Here was turn in the scene entirely unex-
peeted. My composure inspired the prisoner
with hope. His answer increased the sympa-
thies of the spectators Even the Judge began
10 regard TIE youth with emotions of pity, but
| not so with the District Attorney who hoped to
enlarge his reputation by incarcerating the
friendess stranger for term of years in a
loathsome prison.
If it is consistent with true sense of justice,
l remarked, addressing the Court crave your
indulgence until tomorrow, to prepare the de.
fence of the prisoner
must object 10 any pcstponement, said
the District Attorney, springing quickly to his
feet, The prisoner has no defence and time
for prepaI alton is therefore wholly unnecessa-
ry.'
i do not know he is without Defence re-
Piled
l know it, however and SO does he, replied
the prosecuting attorney very confidently.
1t may be that you are both mistaken l
returned. 1t is TO ascertain this that l ask the
favor
The request is no. unreasonable, replied
the Court and feel inclined to grant the
postponement.
There was murmur otapprobatiou through
out the room, for the per,inacity Of the public
prosecutor had enlarged the general sympathy
for the prisoner, who hegau to be regarded as
the victim Of untoward circumstances, and
wholly innocent Of the crime Of which he stood
accused.
assure your honor that it Is al unnecessa-
ry indulgence insisted the District Attorney,
adding still 10 tue growing sympathy Of which
he alone seemed 10 be iusensible. The facts
ave IgpIO I -
ago, and the testimony is simple and concu-
siYe.
of what 2 I demanded m tone Of defiance
That he passed the bills =
Precisely he answered, with something on
his face like q sneer.
grant it, said 1 calmly, and YET he may
lave Defense
No sir-impossible,' he answered emphati-
cally
If it please your honor, I replied addressing
the Court, i desire tine to ascertain il th1Ie
Are not connected with this tfansaction some
circumstances which, however conclusive the
fact may be,will show the absence OF any WI org
intent, without which there can be no criminal
ty.'
DO not see that any postponement is ne
cessaIy for that purpose, said the Court. Time
cannot change the facts, whatever may be the
extenuating circumstances If this be the only
GROUND OF your application
By no meaus,' I interrupted, anticipating
his conclusion which did not care 10 have ut
tered.
Well thou,I viii hear you on some other,he
replied
a knowledge Of the prisoner S antecedents
continued, If it fail 10 establish his innocence
as 1t is likely to DO, confess may nevertheless
enable me to offer something IN mitigation of
punishment
That is true, said the Judge, and for that
purpose will grant you the adjournment
Oh, sir, / beg yOU win not, cried the pris-
oner earnestly, extending his hands cntrcating-
ly towards The bench, Ny parents and friends
are honest and high minded. Ny connexions
are all honorable
Then you need not be ashamed of thom,
said the prosecutor sarcasticaly.
Ashamed OF themP repeated the young man
with an aspect Of slrpIse. ] desire, sir, not
to have them ashamed Of me. And for that rea-
son, would not avail myself of their aid if
knew that 1t would diminish my punishment.o
the shortest period nay, not if il would insure
me suspension Of Judgment
am thinking he would not object if the in
quiry were likely to result in anything 10 his
benefit, said the officer Of the district address
ing his remark to the Court.
have 10 desire to retort in my ciTcumstan-
ces, replied the prisoner, also addressing his
remark to the Court But / do assure your
honor that would rather drag out Ave Of the
best years Of my existence in a lonesome dun
geon than have one Of my friends know that
had ever been even suspected of q crime
AT first felt a little chagrined because Of
TINS unexpected interruption, when my desire
was to gain time Tor preparation, which, ii it
failed TO secure the acquittal Of the prisoner,
might rebound greatly 10 my own advantage.
nm however.
tor perceived that the earnest protestations of
the prisoner had made q deep impression upon
the spectators and that had only to keep up
their sympathy to the end Of the trial. however
1t might terminate, TO realize all the advanta
ges that could have resulted from preparation.
I think you had better proceed said the
Judge, who comprehended my motives and per-
ceived the state Of feeling among the audience.
He was one Of those good men who delight to
aid young men in their laudable ASPIRATIONS
Alas there are too few such upon the bench at
the present day
Your honor will at least allow me d few mo-
ments' conversation with the prisoncr?I inqair-
ed with doleful accent,
Undoubtedly
In making this request had in view no def
mite object beyond desire to attract the atten-
ton Of the spectators. But as turned my eye
from the Court to the prisoner, it caught a
glimpse Of the humorous countenance Of Father
Miles, and instantly thought Of what he Goa
sidered the first duty Of lawyer.
Immediately I cast my eyes around the bar
as if in search OF place where 1 might con
verse with the prisoner unheard; but it was
everywhere full, and in some places crowded.
There was not the slightest opportunity. Per
ceiving this, lnotoned the young man to fol-
low me, and walked directly into the lobby
But here the crowd was even greater than with
| in the bar, and curiosity much more intense
The only vacant space was at the door, which
was double, opening lengthwise at the middle,
one half Of which stood open, and the other half
| closed.
When passed into he lobby I looked on
both sides of the passage, as if in search Of a
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