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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20

PROSPECT OF WAR N ErRoFk-Prussis
and Austria threaten each other with blows,
the former being determined to appropriat e
Schleswig and HOlstein, and the latter insist
ing on her share of the joint spoils. Other
causes. however, will have had no slight in
huence if it actually comes to war, jealous V
and interest in several particulars.
The sympathies of Engla nd are said to be
with Austria those Of Russia with Prus-
STA while France would be glad to extend
her own boundary to the Rhine against Prus-
STA, and Italy to seize Venice from Austria.
But such nations are 10th to come to ac-
tual war; for it is expensive in blood and
treasure. Diplomacy and treaty-making
often do wonders in driving away the clouds
that threaten war, and 1t may well happen
IN this case that the differences between the
two nations will he satisfactorily arranged
without fight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20

His Honor, Judge Picrpoint then charged
the jury that o. convict oI murder they must
be satisfied the respondent took lite with ma
lee aiorethIUghr, willuly. Deliberately.
iurcutil ual.y. and If that fact the Jury must
judge a man is presumed 10 intend wts-
his acts imply; and where there IS nothing
% ezFlllu VI cxtCuuate tie circumstance.
the law calls such an act murder. /. -t.
defendant claims 90 Justify his act. and rta
evidence De- such as not 90 warrant a verdict
OF murder, the act may bc mausaughte-. a-
homicide justified by Circumstances. IL Ia
this case the respondent shar Comfy In -ra
heat OF passion caused ty "a blow from Clulv.
D. finding hm there and bidding him % a,s.r
De was answered by the throwing I'm ofs
stick; If after again bidding him 70 away
Che only answer is the throwing 1f another
billet ct wood, which hits and wounds him.
IT. then, under the feeling oi excitement. he
seiz bis loaded gun and shoots. the lav
does not call that murder. There l. not that
degree OF dehoeratIon and intention uccesa-
~ % make out malice allrl,h0Gsht Ito
the provocatlon was not really sufficient, the
act may be diverted Of that degree of Inteu.
necessary 70 constitute 10 murder.
Ii Is claimed for the respondent that the
circumstances justified the act tbar o1e--
ton Is for You TO decide. If Won are salts
he'd there vas not justification, vet are Salts
he'd that the act was not murder.vour verdict
should be guilty Of manslaughter if vlu
are not satisfied that the act was even man
slaughter, your verdict should be not
guilty.
The Judge then charged the jury in ac-
eordance with the 9th Of Mr. Frenchs
points, saying. This proposition Is sound
every man has right to defend and protect
himself, and to prevent an act which be he
lleVes Is intended TO do him great bodily
harm. He Is not obliged to wait till the
blow Is struck. As 70 what constitutes goOt
and sufficient reason for such belief. the ease
must not be Judged too strictly: YOU must
remember that no time Is allowed for care
tul dehberatiOn, the man has to strike quick,
II at all And the same right exists to Do
tect members OF his family as to protect
himself the same right also 10 defend his
house, even to the taking of life if it Is as
sailed with intent to break in and do injury
to him or to rob. His house is his castle.
and he has right to defend it from outside
to center, he need not retreat from the thresh-
hold.
The character of the assailant may be
considered by you, If you find that the de-
tendant knew what that character was for
i might be an important fact as influencing
his acts, what he had reason 70 expect, from
The character Of the assallant, he would do.
No one can but be so influenced, it Is human
nature. But if the defendant did not know
that character, it can have no weight, for
be could not then have been Influenced by it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20

ARREST oF TuK DEERISG MURDERER.-At
london, c. W, on Monday, the supposed
accomplice in the sevenfoid Philadelphia
murder was arrested He gives his name as
Charles MeCutcheon. When arrested he
turned Pale and nearly tainted. The only
discrepancy between the description Of the
murderer and the appearance of the prisoner
Is tina, instead Of having lost thumb
his fore finger lie gone. Probs;, the murder
or already arrested. continues to tell the
mot conflicting stories about the affair. and
says be wac prompted by Il desire Of revenge,
NO, having been well treated, as well az by
4 desire ~ obtain money.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20

The SHADOW OF CHRIsIIANITY--Th Con-
gregatiOnGisf thus speaks Of Dr.. Marsh's
last work
The shadow Of Christianity is the title Of
very able treatise, by an unknown author, re-
Gently published. We can heartily commend
the book. 1t Is large and comprehensive in
thought, clear in argument and style What
the religion Of Jesus Christ has already done in
shaping governments aud moulding the politics
Of the world. and what it Is ye; destined to do,
on a far larger scale, are here very clearly
pointed out. The book has compass aud grasp.
Fuller has the book.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20

The y. T. TRIBUSE.-Thc Tribune has
widened and heightened it's columns, and en-
larged it's sheet till it is now larger than the
London Times, which it co;.ies in general
appearance 10 fact, the Tribune now claims
to be the largest daily in the world The
ability. enterprise and value as journal OF
current events, OF the Tribune, are conceded
by all. We are bound TO say, too. thar with
all II. rsrsoral lrslousics and crrors Of judg-
ment on minor points, when great prinei-
ples are involved you commonly know where
to find the Tribune, and no other New York
daily has retained ourrespect more constant
L.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20

flaming THE FLAMES or CIVIL DIscoRD.-
The New York Neirs not only adopts the
doctrine that the President must not execute
the Civil Rights law If be deems it unconsti-
tutional, but also recommends that tie men
elected to Congress from the southern States
enter the Capitol and take their seats, and If
any movement is made to eject them, ''let
the President, it says. ''send 4 detachment
of federal troops to preserve order IN the
capitol" That is the latest manifestation
of Democratic principles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20

COLLECTOR OF THE PoRT OF NEw YORK am
q. ;. ATToRNEY -The President on Monday
nominated to the Senate for confirmation.
Mr.. Smythe. President OF the Central Ma
tional Bank, to be Collector Tor the Port OF
New York, and Samuel g. Courtney IL be
United States Attorney for the Southern
District Of New FORK, rice Mr.. Dickinson.
deceased.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20
.a.NOTHER MURDER CASE.
TRIAL OF WIN. FAULKNER

Court opened at 9 A. NJ.
Application was made to the Court to fix
an amount for bail in the case Of Chas. II.
Potter indicted under three counts for pass
ing counterfeit money. Judge Pierpoint
fixed the amount at 500 for each indict-
meEt.
TIE case Of State vs.. VIM. Faulkner Tor
murder was then called up.
Faulkner, it Will tie remembered, shot a
soldier named John Comfy on the night Of
the first Of August last, on Water street, in
this City.
jury was empannelled. two jurors being
challenged FOR expression cf opinion preyi-
ously and two peremptorilY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20

APPOINTMENT OF a NEW JUDGE OF TIE I. ;.
SUPREME Court The President has nomi-
mated Henry c. Stansbury, as Justice Of the
Supreme Court in place Of the late Judge
Catron. Mr.. Stansbury il a native of New
York, who moved to Ohio, where he read
law and has since pracnced. He was an
old line Wing, and voted for Buchanan, but
RfterwaTd supported Lincoln and sustained
the war. 1t is said he was the writer Of the
last veto message. and is man OF decided
ability, but his confirmation by the Senate Is
doubtful Indeed it is not impossible that
the Senate may pass the House bill reorgan-
izing the Supreme Court and reducing the
number Of Judges to eight, IN which case
there will not be any vacancy on the bench.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20

lives of nobleness and duty. 1t is the pillar
of fire by night and cloud BY day that safely
guides US in our weary wanderings. Let us
mark it we'll, so that when TO us the last
uread summons comes we each may
" Go, not like the quarry slave at night
Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and
soothed
BIZ an unfaltering trust, approach our graves
Like one who wraps the drapery Of his couch
About him and lies down to pleasant dreams
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20

Hon. \. Willard of St. Johnsbury, Vt,
has written letter in which he says that
his appointment as one OF the Vice Presi-
dents of Montgomery Blair's wing of the
Andrew Johnson National Club was with
out bis knowledge or consent This makes
Eve of the Vice Presidents who have dis
avowed all connection with this movement
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20

l. & Eugiesby, States Attorney, and
VIM. G. Shaw, Esq, appeared for the State,
and J. French and Henry Ballard, Esql. for
the defence.
The Indictment was read and the Plea o!
not guilty entered. States Attorney Ensles-
by made brief statement Of the facts Of the
homicide to the jury, and statement for
the defence was made by Mr.. French.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20
Reads from notes of ouirk,s testimony.

menus rum nOleb Oh QulTk testimony.
Cross E-amfne9.-went down there also on
Saturday. Mr.. Ballard went with me among
others
Mr.. French here asked that the trial be
postponed until the arrival of other witness
ses, who were on the way, and the court de-
cided to allow it. The States Attorney then
called
JAMS wALL.-When the gun was fired was
at Loean's, lust above the bakery, about Eve
rods from the corner, across the street from
Faulkner's; saw Comfy and Quirk about fifteen
or twenty minutes before they passed by where
I was sitting; went north; were gone about If
teen minutes: came back and went across the
street towards Faulkner's; il was quite DARK;
could see the stairway.
Mr. French objected to the testimony as
out of time the court, however, allowed
Saw no sticks thrown; heard no noise as Of
sticks thrown against the door; heard no noise
Of wrangling; think it was about half past
eight or nine O'Clock; went across when the gun
was fired. Comfy lay on a pile Of wood. Saw
no piece Of plank there. Saw no one but one
woman. Mr.. Faulkner's wife. Did not see any
woman before the shot was fired.
Cross Eramined.-Was not a witness al the
examination before Hollenbeck. Was sitting ev-
en- with the sidewalk al Logan's grocery, four or
five rods off A man and a woman were sitting
with me. was talking with them. Nothing
called nv attention across the street. Heard no
remark ike that Mrs. Dinnin said. Didn't no
tice Comfy and Quirk, or what they were doing
across the street.
WIN. G. SHAv-sworn Took minutes and
testimony at the examination before Justice Hol-
lenbeck.
Reads minutes Of Billy Faulkncr's testi-
mOny.
The court then adjourned till "a. NJ. on
Tuesday.
TUESDAY, April y.
Court opened at Q O'Clock.
The counsel for the defence called as wit
nesses Horace Emerson. Hiram Bacon ana
John L. Barstow, who scycrally testified to
Faulkner's good character in his regiment.
J. French, recalled. and testified to the meas
urement Of distances from Faulkuer's door 10
Beach's bakery. Logan's, &c. He also ilcuti.
Tel a large. round stick, OF cord wood app.r-
emily, as the one found on the floor q Faux
uer's room after the shooting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20
Congressional Honors To the Memory OF
Senator Foot.

Senator Foot.
The eulogies on the late Senator Foot, pro :
nounced in the Senate and House Of Repre-
tentative on Friday, were exceedingly i'm
pressiye and interesting, and form a tribute
to hiz memory, of which the State may well
be proud. We s-ouli be glad if our limits
permit tied Us to publish them all at length,
but that viii be impossible. Wegive to day
Mr.. Eimunds' maiden speech, and shall
make room for extracts from the others,
hereafter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20
Ma. BALLARD, for the defence, said

Ma. BALLARD, for the defence, said
Jus;iSable homicide is our theory Of this case.
and we ask your honors to charge that homi-
eide Is justified to save ones life or prevent the
suffering Of great bodily harm, or for protection
OF ones family or property from felony; that
the respondent must be judge Of the necessitles
OF the case; that in a mans own premises ~
is not obliged to lee or retreat, but has rio,It
and duty to stand at the front door.
Mr.. Ballard here cited authorities upop these
points.
Gentlemen Of the Jury, If the evidence shows
anything, IT shows that the one fault Of this
respondents life, If fault at all, was the kill
ing OF this man Comfy. The good character Of
Faulkner is boldly shown, both before and after
ne entered the army. The State shows nothing
70 the contrary. The testimony shows Comfy to
nave been quarrelsome, fighting man, often
drunk and then always belligerent. Learning
TINS, you would. in such n case. look for acts Of
provocation from him.
Mr.. Ballard proceeded to investigate Quirk's
testimony at length, showing that even he testi
he'd that he and Comfy were there at Faulkner's
without any right, and ordered of; that Mrs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20
NlR TBEScH's AEGU1EST.

] Dict be ACCORDING IN von- oaths
!
| AE FRENCH s. ARGUMENT
l J. FRENCH Esq, Tor the defence, su.--al
70 the Court twelve points. as follows
Inc respond requests me court On charge
t-e jury
l. That Ia order 10 constitute the aer .rl.-
iur in this case murder. the -1rv must t-I f..
!. was done with deliberate. rrsu1e. .ts-aI -.--
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III
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| Ill That it was done Wlful1y and without
/ sufficient prcvlcati0u.
~ That vrba+I,s.- -. -..- -t, s.- Of L-r--.. .-
I dis .sss - r---r,;,-sl ..t 49,. o. -.
/ is a question Of TACT tor -ts inv ~, 10 5s-7--
/ ulue'l from all the evr.Ier.s IN this .,ss
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Inc additional points, sew ~ IL runo1r' s-
u.-tei rs NJ French, We are obliged, for V.r-
.r s-... ,o,-,- Mr. French rl--sa-s.-f
,7s-,r.-,s,. ~ -t. J,,-v- f-r.r .Iss D.. .---...
this man +. not ruiIfv Of ANYTHING. Hs .
not I..k ltea murderer. be- has been rr-..
to be- a r...a,bIs. sober ami rgi.t nun AL. LA.
M os.ll.ou 20 commit crime.
Mr.. French reviewed the tr---moav all. CHE
-.rr-.7.i 0.rf,-- conduct .-. .r. D. ...
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20
POTTER RELEASED on Bail.

Hon. WV. V. REYNOLDS, ! Assistant
Hon Stafford COLBY. Judges.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20
Remarks of Mr.. Morrill,.

Mr.. Speaker-Ncver before IN the history
OF our government has State been called
upon to mourn the loss OF both its Senators
at single session of Congress. Vermont
weeps. for her Senators are not.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20
Mr.. suAws ARGUMENT.
W. G. SHAW Es4. argued the case .fr The
State as follows:

". G. SHAW Esl. argued the case FOR the
State as follows:
We request your honor 20 charge that iu
killing by deadly weapon malice af1re
thought Is implied. and malice being shown the
offence Is murder TO Mitigate such an offence
hot blood must be proven under proyocatiou, as
Of recent blow. If in this case the gun was
fired under reasonable expectation Of attack or
injury and as the ouly means Of escape the hone
icile may be justidible- This offence eau only
be reduced 10 marslaughter by proof that
Faulkner had received a severe blow and was
smartius hereunder. But II We show that be
was IN bis house and Comfy 40 % distance, not
attacking the house AZ the time, the offence i
not reiuciole 20 mans.aughter We ask you o.
charge that words ard threats w,u.i lot ~ luce
this offence 90 mauslaughter nor tle kicking of
the door, or throwing M ot small s-ick.
Also Co charge that the eyi icuce of t1uIy's pre-
vious Quarrei-ome 6isuosltiou hiss nothing tl 90
with the case. Mr. Shaw cited authorities iu
support q this position. Admitting that SUCH
evidence could be received, We ask you 90 charge
that Faulkner knew nothu % Coliy's iispo-
sition and therefore. could not have been ~ fear
Of his life.
The Court here remarked that such evidence
was admissible as showing she began the ARRAY
and the spirit in which Dc was carried 0n;aui the
character Of each party, as bearing on these
questions was Of equal irTortauss.l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20

My colleague (Mr. Woolbridge) has SO
happily aud justly portrayed the history Of
Senator Foo;, while others have 50 gener-
ously acknowledged his worth, that little
more remains for me u Contribute
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20
APRIL TERN, 1866

Chirtenden County Court.
APRIL TERN, 1866.
Presentations. JOHN PIERPOINT, Chief
Justice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-04-20

State no public man ever possessed more of
the affection Of the people, as was sufficiently
SHOWN BY bus almost unanimous election BY
the Vermont Legislature for third term to
the Senate of the United States. He al
ways met his colleagues with the most cor
dial salutations no i'll wind ever rippled
even the surface of their intercourse, and
the most genial and affectionate r, lations
were maintained mp TO the last moments OF
his life. His loss to his family i. irrepara-
bic. and so profound is their grief as TO find
no solace save in the contemplation of the
and his gratitude was unbounded. In his own
sublimitv of the dying Senator's Christian
faith. The last utterances Of great men are
often treasured up and serve to prove the
strength Of some ruling. possibly petty pas
sion OF the deceased, but rarely have the last
words of any been 50 fit to be reported to
the world, or such as to be more likely to
be forever engraved on the hearts of his
friends, than those Of the lamented Senator
Foot.
without an enemy in the world, loving
God and glowing with affection for all those
who visited him in his last hours. with eyes
still beaming with all their wonted brillian-
cy. his passioned words SO clearly ar
tieulated, 50 lovingly rendered. were ali cal
culated to touch every heart with wonderful
pathos.
HonOred Senator, true Patriot. faithful
Friend, Farewell
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