Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-11

thousand years ago so still il must be said. The
judgments of the Lord are true and righteous al
together
With malice toward none, with charity for all.
with frmness 10 the right, as God gives US TO see
the right let Us strive on to finish the work we
are in; to bind up the nations wounds; to care
for him who shall have borne the battle. ard for
his widow and his orphan-to do all which may
achieve and cherish just and lasting peace
among ourselves, ard with all nations.
Judge Drummond Of the u. y. Dis
trict Court OF Illinois, ON Loyalty.
The Following verbatim report of the testi-
,nony Of Judge DRuMNoSD. of the U S. District
Court Of Illinois, before the military commission
in Cincinnati, convened for the trial Of the al.
legged Chicago conspirators. possesses peculiar
interest, owing TO the high character and parti.
san sympsthies of this eminent jurist. The
Judge voted for Mr. LINCOLN both in 1860 and
1864, and is in favor Of the prosecution of the
war. The Cincinnati Enquirer in referring to
his evidence, remarks: "Tbe Judge, in his ties
timony, gives an opinion or Interpretation of
loyalty to the United States government, which
we earnestly submit TO the well meaning and
Judge Drummond regards rebels only traitors,
and believes that the honest advocates OF peace
in the north loyal TO the government as
are those who honestly take different view, and
favor prosecution of the war" These are jus,
sentiments. but We presume this loyal judge, a
warm supporter Of the administration, will be
denounced by his own party press, will be ostrs-
cisei in fact, for having the manliDess TO give
expression to his homes, convictions We give
| his evidence in full:
was then introduced. ard being duly sworn by
| the Judge Advocate, testified as follows:
| Question, by Robert Hervev. Esq counsel for
| Judge Morris. Please TO state your name, resi-
| dence aud official position.
Answer 2 homas Drummond: residence Chi
cago; am Judge Of the United States District
Court for the Northern District Of Illinois, which
position have occupied for fifteen years.
@ State IL you know Judge Morris, and il 40
how long you have known him.
a. | met Judge Morris, / believe, in the
spring Of 1885; am certain have known him
for % years: l have known him a citizen. an
acquaintance, friend. as practicing attorney.
and az Judge of state court
q Have you any knowledge OF his charsc ter
among his neighbors. in the community in which
he resides, as a man OF humane and kind dispo-
sition if 30 please state what it is.
A think he is remarkably humane and
kind hearted man; a man easily touched in his
feelings by the suierings OF other people
Q Have you frequently heard Judge Morris
speak. if so. state what are his pecuIisrties
A. | have frequently His style Of speaking
is what might be called an extrs,agant or exag
gerated style. he is not very choice in the use
of his words, and not always grammatical He
is somewhat addicted to cant terms. and familiar
and slang phrases in bis speech. Sometimes bis
style OF speaking is very much excited he talks
rapidly and occasionally with vehemence.
q. Have you any knowledge OF the opinion of
the people of Chicago as to the reputation of
Judge Morris for loyalty as a citizen
A Ny rosition, pursuits and labors have ne
cessarly Withdrawn me considerably from polili-
cal society: still think know what his chirac-
ter is, as general thing Defining loyslty-snd
| think this is necessary, different meanings
attached 60 the term BY different men-to be
fidelity to our form of government and to the
constitution. | think the reputation of Judge
Morris 50 tar a. | know il, to be that of a loyal
man He was a very strict advocate Of what
Was called the Crittenden compromise, and de-
aired, exceedingly that the difficulties between
the two sections of the country should be settled
smicsbly. nv impression. from conversations
have had With Judge Morris. is, that when the
conflict commenced be was entirely opposed TO
the OF the south in taking up arms .gainst
the government; but during the progress Of the
contest be seemed to be convinced that many Of
the measures and acts OF the administration were
illegal aud unconstitutional and perhaps. that
they we're usurpatons | know he has spoken
very strongly on that subject; but never heard
anything from Judge Morris, and | have never
heard from any man who was intimate With him,
that would justify the conclusion that be was a
disloyal man. or wanting in obedience to the
constitution and laws of the country. do not
know What Developments this trial may have
produced. not having followed the evidence; but
up to the time OF his arrest certainly should "a
soon have distrusled nv own loyalty that of
Judge Morris.
Question by Judge Wilson. counsel for Charles
Wsish-At the time of raising regiments 10 Chi
eago, did you preside AZ several meetings for
that purposel
Answer cannot say that presided a, seve-
raj meetings, the only ohjec, Of which was the
raising OF troops; but presided st great many
meetings that we're called war meetings. the OBJ
ject of which was to unite the sentiment of our
city aud section OF country, in favor of a yigoT
Gus prosecution Of the war
q Do you remember Mr. Walsh?
+ When Mr. Wslsh's name was mentioned
Gs ore Of those who had been arrested, | did
not recolec; him by the name. but since have
come in here. thiuk have seen him, and have
heard his name mentioned a. candidate for the
Office Of sheriff
Z Have YOU ever heard Mr. Walsh. LOYALTY
questioned before these arrests!
A ! never nd: l have not been in the way OF
hearing lis name mentioned
Cross ExAsiSATIoS.
. By Judge AdvO-a;e-Please state whether
The opinion you have gwen as TO Judge Morris
loyalty. is not matter OF your own conviction,
rather than that OF bis public reputation
A IL Is necessary TO discriminate IN relation
10 that term. There are great many men in
our community. as there are here, who charge
every one who happens to differ with any meas
ure or policy Of the administration, with disloy-
atty There are many men in Chicago. for in
stance. who might call Judge Morris disloyal
because he denounees the president fer various
pfoc.amstions that be has made; bu, when you
come to The true definition Of loyalty. do not