Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-07-29
Acquittal of Miss Harris.


was densely crowded with spectators,i in
Guiding many women, long before the
court was formally opened.
Hon. D. W. Voorhees, made the closing
speech in behalf Of the accused contending
that, from all the affecting circumstances
and wrongs inflicted upon her BY the de-
ceased, homicide was an act Of insanoe
impulse.
Distric, Attorny Darlington delivered
the concluding argument for the pro'ecu.
ton. He said appeals had been made to
the sympathies of,ho jury-aothing else,'
and he would prove it. "Great Cod" he
exclaimed. "wha, an array Of COUNSEL
Joseph R. Bradley, the great and emf
pent lawyer !"
! Before he had finished the sentence,
Marshal Gooding interrupted the speaker,
telling the audience they must cease laugh
ing, or be would arrest them.
Mr.. Darlington said :: "Lot them laugh
Judge they have the right TO laugh or
cry"
! Marshal G ooding responded; "Mr Car.
: rington, will regulate that matter"
Mr.. Darlington, resuming said: "Very
well, l submit ~ and, continuing his
remarks, said: "If the jury accquit this
woman on the ground of insanity, they
put upon the records Of the court fact
that would make them look redicu,ous,--
The scene is' laid in Chicago. We find
Mary Harris meets Mary Devlin, who
keeps a millinery establishment. What
kind of an establishment was thate"
Judge Hughes here called the attention
OF the court to the misrep resentation oI
the evidence by the Distrio, Attorney.
Judge wylie informed the District At
torney that he shonld not retaliate upon
Miss Devlin as to the character of the
house, because the counsel for the defence
had attacked Dr.. Burroughs. Judge Wy
lie said there was nothing in the evidence
agaiDs tthe character of the house Of Miss
Devin, and be would not permit him to
make an attack upon the house, though
he might comment as much as he pleased
on the testimony Of those ladies, but be
should not asssil her house, aginst which
there was no evidence,
Mr.. Darlington said, mo man shall
say that was ever seen to COVER, 1 dis
charge duty in the fear of God, and with
out fear Of man."
Judge Wylie Youshail not 60 onintbi.
manner. l will have DO discussion be-
tween you and myself to be determined
by the jury
Judge Hughes said he did not desire te
interrupt the District Attorney, and he
therefore hoped he would con6ne himself
to- the evidence, and within bounds.
Judge Wyie said it " as unpleasant 70
him to in,errup, the counsel, but ia th'
closing argument, the counsel must limi
themselves to the recognized bounds.
Mr.. Darlington resumed his plea, ant
again denounced Miss Devin.
Mr.. Bradley said such conduct was uu
becoming q gentleman and no gentleman
would use such language. He could no
sit quietly and suffer this unprotected lady
10 be insulted by Mr.. Darlington, or any
body else.
, Mr.. Darlington said he would do hi
duty.
Mr. Bradley rejoincd, "No gentlema,
would use such language"
Mr.. Darlington SAID ho would relurl
the iusult-,he gentleman having use'
such language against Dr.. Burroughs.
Mr.. Bradley said that Miss Delviu wa
, brought here by him, and be would pro
teot her. An attack upon her was ON at
o tack upon him, and he would resent it.
4 The Court ordered Gooding to sto
A his quarreling between the lawyers, ant
informed Mr.. Darlington that he was 60
ing beyond bounds, in u.uing such lang
uage towards the lady against whom ,her
was nothing ip the evidence.
, After Mr.. Darlington had conclude,
c his plea, Judge Wyle said to the jur
n that the law had been laid down by tb
court; feeling satisfied that they under
. stood it, he now submitted the case with
= out further charge. lie hoped they ha
made up their minds, and would 500
- render their verdict.
The jury retired, and in about ten mir
utcs returned with a verdict of 'Not gull
ty."
The announcement was received wit
= oud applau.e and some Of the women erie
y, with joy. Hankerchiefs we're waved an
: hats thrown up. A large number Of th
spectators rushed towards Miss Harris
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