Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-06-14

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On this discovery, my first impulse was
indignation. But [ had a desire not to
be lowest in my profession, and instantly
resolved to disappoint alike the enemies
who hoped l would fail, and the friends
who feared would not succeed. With
an effort Immediately mastered my emo
tion.
q beg your honor's PARDON | remark
ed, with my usual composnre. You
mistake the objec: of my objection. Ii
was made because sympathise with the
unfortunate prisoner, who, being here
without friends is, in my opinion, entitled
to defence which shall embrace all the
advantages of long experience.
To every person present, the change
was manifest. 1t could not be otherwise,
for it was extraordinary. The envious
young men were not little disappointed.
The spectators, who began to compre-
hend 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
willingly undertake the defence of the
prisoner, if l have bis appreciation
As | pronounced the last words, |
turned inquirlngly to the young man, who,
with an expression OF deep anxiety upon
his countenance, bad observed every emo
ton of my mind and heart, and seemed
to know my feelings at the moment, as
we'll as | did myself.
Unto yoar hands, sir he replied, with
an air of unreserved confidence, am
willing to entrust my liberty
Here was a turn in the scene entirely
unexpected. My composure inspired the
prisoner with hope. His answer increa-
sed the sympathies of the SPECTATORS
Even the Judge began to regard the
youth with emotions Of pity. But not
so the District Attorney, who hoped 70
enlarge his reputation, by incarcerating
the friendless stranger for term Of
years, in loathsome prison.
If it is consistent with true sense Of
Justice remarked, addressing the Court,
. crave your indulgence until to-mor-
Tow, to prepare the defence of the pris-
oner.
4 must object 10 any postponement,
said the District Attorney, springiog
quickly to his feet. The prisoner has
no defence, and time for preparation is
therefore wholly unnecessary.
Il do not know he is without defence,
l replied
4 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
| ask the favor
The request is not unreasonable, re-
marked the Court, and I feel inclined to
grant the postponement.'
There was murmur Of appreciation
throughout the room, for the pertinacity
of the public prosecutor had enlarged the
general sympathy for the prisoner, who
began to be regarded as the victim of un-
toward circumstances, and wholly inno-
cent of The crime with which he stood
accused.
\ assure your honor that it is an I'M
necessary indulgence insisted the Dis
trict Attorney, adding still! to the growing
sympathy, of which he alone seemed to
be insensible. The facts are precisely
as | stated them a few moments ago
And the testimony is simple and conclu-
siyc.'
'Of what?' | demanded, in tone Of
defiance. That he passed the bills?
Precisely he answered, with some
thing on his face very like sneer.
'Igrant it, said calmly, and yet he
may have Defence
No, sir,-impossible, he answered,
emphatically.
If it please your honor l replied, ad-
dressing the court, l desire time to as
certain if there are not connected with
this transaction some extenuating circum-
stances, which, however conclusive the
fact may be, will show the absence of any
wrong intent, without which there can be
no criminality.'
Il do not conceive that any postpone
ment is necessary for that purpose SAID
the Court Time cannot change the
facts, whatever may be the extenuating
Ifthis be the only ground
of your application
BY no MEANS interrupted, anticipa-
ting his conclusion, which ! did not care
to have uttered.
Well, then, will hear you on some
other,' he replied.
a knowledge of the prisoners ante
| continued. If il fail 70 estab-