Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-18

having proved an unbroken correspondence,
there were four letters which passed after
wards.
Mr. Wilson referred to the designation letters,
contending that they were not written by the de-
ceased, as he did not leave washington or ar
rive in Chicago until after the date OF the nrst
letter, and it was proven that he did not write
the letter. She could not, having received SO
many letters from the deceased have really
believed that Burroughs wrote this letter
What she actually believed was made known
on the examination of the brother. In the
cross-examinaton he had been attacked, and
MI Wilson defended him; he did nothing but
what was natural for a brother to do for de-
ceased brother and his widow and orphan.
There was at the time of the occurrence no
marriage engagement, no moral shock. From
the 10Th of January, 1862 to September, 1868,
there was nothing to injure or to mar. The
whole thing can be explained by the remark OF
Miss Deylin that up to the time OF the marriage.
they had loved each other long, but what was
the cause of the breaking off was best
known to the defense. When the deceased
married another then come the shock
jealousy: DIR. Fitch did not prescribe 1or
mind diseased when he was called.
When she was first seized with this jealousy
she shed tears for several days; was wakeful at
times; on one occasion she was Insenslble to
cold; at one time she makes an effort to get at
the preserves. He asked if these were symp-
toms of insanity. There was but one instance
when the name of the accused was used.
In July, 1854, she goes to a lawyer to consult
him in regard to the commencement OF q suit
for breach of promise. She said that he had
stood highest in her estimation, but that after
she received the letters her love had turned to
hate. This explained all. She also said she
did not want to see him (the deceased) alone,
for she did not know what she would do-jeal-
Ousy.
He was referred to the actual occurren &C.
Up to this time there was nothing like insanity.
If, VI hen she arrived here on the Both of Janu-
airy, she had gone to Mr.. Bradley's office and
stated the case precisely as Mr.. Bradley stated
his Hypothetical case, he would have first con-
suited DIR. Nichols before he received a fee
from her. But they say that the insanity was
paroxysmal insanity. When she committed
the deed-fred the fatal shot-she showed no
symptoms of this paroxysmal insanity until
five or ten afterwards.
DR.. Nichols says one of the reasons for his
is that she t htd e eot e erte Is no er
dence that when she looked in his room he was
in position where she could shoot him. Was
the fact that she threw herself on her knees, an
evidence of insanity. What is woman's nature
If she would not recoil in horror after the COM
mission of the deed?
Mr. Wilson referred to her conduct in jaiI
and stated they had presented a very affecting
account from one who united in this case the
office of friend, nurse, physician, and counsel,
and he asked if any woman confined for such
crime as she had for six months, would not
do something similar, or act somewhat in q
similar manner. He then referred to discre-
pancies between Mr Bradley and Dr. Nichols
Mr.. Wilson proceeded to analiZe the evidence
contendlng there was no moral shock or disap-
po'ntment in love, that if any engagement ever
existed it was broken off 1S months previously;
that there was no departure from her usual
cheerfulness until after this. DIR. Young says
he observed no signs of insanity.
MI. Wilson asked If at the time there was
any evidence that she was laboring under ply
steal disease except her own. Miss McWil-
liams says she was detained from coming to
Washington because of sickness. and another
witness says she had a disease of the thr oat.
Mr.. Wilson said if they had ever read the Sc
eret history of any great criminal, they would
find that from the time the crime enters their
head the struggle is not against but always
with the impulses to the commission of the
crime. They struggle until they reach the
bloody shore, upon which their victim
stands. and thus it was with the prisoner,
when she said o her attorney her whole love
was turned to hate, and her sole object was to
vindicate her character Although as Macbeth
she hears voices and sees visions which do not
exist, it is only the memory of her deed that
visits her, and the stiugs of her conscience
which give her pain. There is in almost every
nature fiery passion of hatred, anger and re-
yenge. which sometimes almost threaten to
break the brains.
1t is the fear of punishment that makes the
pathway of society secure. They (the iury)
are to look that the laws are executed and JUS
tce satisfied. Though there may be sympathy
for womanhood and pity for her youth, there
must be punishment for her crime.
Mr.. Wilson concluded at 12:i5 when recess
was taken.