New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-26

aha 1e would, no doubt, have been glad to have
forfeited his bonds and dropped the prosecution,
had 1t been IN his power to do So
Here must refer to the American min ister, Mr..
stevenson, who, in kind and generous manner,
Immediately on hearing Of Staney's stuatio n, sent
70 the celebrated lawyer, Mr.. Charles Phlh Os, to
detend the prisoner, although Mr.. Stevenson had
never seen Stanley
After Mr. CatIins evidence had been given. IL ter
policeman was sworn, and related many particu-A
iaFs, az already given. Mr.. Phillips cross-exau-
lnsG hli9 10 very thorough manner, but could not
| snake ms testimony. He did not mpute to him
any aesfe 10 msrepresent the case, but thought
/ ne might be mistaken in some points.
hr' Phiillps now prepared himself to address the
jury there was at this moment death-liEe
sllence IN court for the eloquence Of the distiH-
gusbed gentleman has rung in many courts. and
chained the attention Of his auditors for hoEys. He
said he was placed in most embarrassing sitna-
ton; indeed, IN the whole course of his life it had
never fallen to his lot TO defend prisoner under
feelings of greater anxiety than in this inst anee
He admitted that the case was full Of strong s1s-
picion but the situation N which the prisoner was
placed was sufficient to excite the sympathy of all
the jurors for, notwithstanding they were alL
Engl1shmen, be knew that national sympathy ex-
isted in their breasts toward
an American and stranger in this land. The
young man at the bar was far removed from his
home there the prisoner burst into tearst--fa re-
moved from his highly respectable parents and
connections, and who had brought him no IA the
path Of virtue and religion and was now staaai ng
charged with the crime Of felony, when ssA ne
thousands of miles away from those who weal d
uuEE around Rim and put nlS CHARACTER III eEa y
llght which would induce the jury to repudiate TIE
iqea THAT he had committed such an oHenses (Her8
Mr. Stanley was so overcome that he attempted
70 SIT down, bat was not allowed to do 5o.) Hes
(Mr. Phlllpsl could not help casting his eye back
upon the prisoner and contemplating the rightfuL
situation IN which any of the jurors would be-
placed i similarly ercumstaneed in America; and
yet the friends and relatives Of the accused were
quite as respectable as any of the gentlemem
whose province 10 was to deeids whether there was
not possibility that the prisoners statement
might be true and shut he had aofelonious inten-
ton IN taking the money. He would mention, as,
proof OF Ezs respeetabihty that he (Mr Phllipsb
was personally acquainted with the American
minister, ana in consequence Of communication
with that geBtleman he now appeared to defend
| the young man at the bar. Mr.. Phillips then went
over every part of the evidence, and commented
at considerable length upon it in MOST thrillingy
elsquent manner; after which he lsft the case in
the hands of the jury and sat down, while his elo
qaence fingered like music on the ear, and even
aroused the prisoner from his sobs and dried up his
tears.
The magistrate then TUNED towards the jurors
and addressed them at great length. He recapitu-
lated the evidence, and oTerthrew every argument
behalf.
The whole evidence, he said, proved that the
prisoner intended to rob his intimate friea but IL
tie Jury found that there wac any good grounds
for his acquittal they must render their verdict
accordingly.
After few mButes consultation, ana before
leaving their seats they returned a verdict Of
commended the prisoner to mercy.
The magistrate said there had been no evidence
given of his good character. He thought the pris-
oner could not be said to be young and ineXpe-
rieneed at his age. One of tie jurors here eX-
pressed some doubt in the case when the prisoner
asked'if he could be permitted to speak to the
| jury. The magistrate said he weuld be allowed
to speak if he wished, bat earnestly and repeatedly
advised. him not to doaso, as he had been ably de-
1 Tended. He persisteG5 and finally told his OWL
4 story, and flashed by aaying herwaa perfectly in
different as to his OWE, punishment but he did not
4 like to have his character branded felon, or
his family dsgraced-this, he said, was worse than
being transported, or etRrning reunda and taking up
4 a splendid oEercoat an3mutteriRgsiE il low tonel
| going to the devil.
The Juror referred 10 was inclined to disagree
\ with the others, when tize foreman called up Mr..
| Catlin upon the stand and askedtim why he en-
/ ployed police office to watch on the. evening the
money was stolen from him I?
1 Mr. Catin replied becaEse he had several times
missed money before. Mr.. Catlin then said to the
| jury thas il had been very painful case to him,
and had almost broken himI down if he were per-
mitted, he would arnestlyTecomfaend the prisoner
TO mercy. The Jury were tAsn unazimous in finding
/ Stanley guilty.
The magistrate then addressed the prisoner, who
was engaged in drawing on his hand new white
kid glove He told hum tt4at, after very long
and patient investigation the Jury had found him
guilty, and the court were of opinion that there
were no extenHating circumstances in his faeor. It
was paiafnl to pass sentence upon a.poor for
| stealing loaf Of bread but he (Stanleyl had no
excuse TO offer. However, as the jury, as well as
] Mr.. Catlin, had thought proper to recommend him
to mercy, the sentence Of tie court was that she
be imprisoned ana kept at hard labor for six
months in the house of correction, six weeks of
the time in sohtaFy." Stanley, who had been
carefully smoothing his glove, sud denly dropped
his arms, bit bis lip, scowleds and leaned on an
4 offceris,arm, who conducted him out of court.
/ shall insh this already long letter by few
more remarks, concerning Stanley. Daring his
residence in Gs1sn square he had .&hs privilege, in
common with all other residentsin the neighbor-
hood, of walking in the park. which forms the
square, and in the season very beautiful promen"
| ade. Young ladies frequently walk in this park,
and as-StanleRWas dashing fdler, he also passed
4 much of his time there. There is ahttle romance
connected with this, but 1 have not time to give
partisulars-Etis sufficient to saYnow that one day
he fell in love with very beautiful and accom-
plished Jewess- in this park, who in turn fell des-
peraasly in love with him at dTst sight. Cards
were dropped by each party and a8serward billet
douz, and fnally written senttment ripened into
, the whispersdand berning worasof poetry On his
part, and tbs, melioW music Of young loves first
dream on ths part of the Jeyseas, Day after day
they met AID poured into each others ear all the
! elcquence Of the soul. day Wes fixed Tor the
l. wedding. The parents gave their consent If
Stanley would turn Jew, and produce satisfactory
evidence of his TespectablAty and wealth. He
partially satisfied the old foksj;a solicitor was en-
ployed to draw up. the papers which Were to place
young Stanley in possession OF fortune the day
he took his brids. But yon already anoW the
gesult. IAb stopped in his wicked career by q
Just God, before he had ruiRed respectable fami-
, ly and the hopes of a far naaid The Jewess
! swoonediwhen she first heard the sad tidings of
Stanley 's-arrestf and cou6not for long time be-
lieve him guilty OF the ehaTgesbrought against him.
J Her mother, however, wasin court, and heard the
: whole tEial. OH could you have Witnessed the
intense anxiety OF that mother at every turn in the
trial Soud yea have seeaaher eye sparkling with
joy, and then throw out atear at evssy fresh step
i for or against the prisoner at the bar; how you
. would have pited her. She heard the sentence
and left the soHFt to convoy the intelligence to R
!, afflicted family The Jesess is thankful ii eIs
her destiny was not nssd with that of such2 2'04U'
n villain.
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