The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-07-31
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have looked in vain IN the Wilmington pa
pcrs for any thing like a full statement of
the facts in the case, but the last Whining
ton Journal contains the following, which
throws some light upon the case: 4
1.-THE Counsel first submitted review of
the testimony They showed that these
gentlemen were the recipients of some abu-
sive epithet bestowed upon them by Burnie,
who took occasion to give it expression be-
hind their back; that an inquiry was re-
peatedly made by them of Burnie as to
whether he had made use of this expression,
and an explanation demanded. He at
tempted an evasion until they were exas-
-perated, and while they disayowed any IL
tention or desire to attack him in his official
capacity, he was told that if he would I'M
cloak his authority, they would bestow upon
him thrashing he would not soon forget
This he refused to do, and an arrangement
was at last effected for meeting in the
porch leading to the Office of Burnie There
Mcqueen again demanded fBurnie whether
he had used the expression SO repeatedly re-
ferred to, and was met with the reply that
he did not know whether he had done so or
not, but if he had, he would stick up to it,
whereupon Mcqueen struck him and was
Immediately seized by two peace officers
While thus held in custody, Mcqueen was
advanced upon BY Burnie in threatening
manner, when Burnie was seized and q
separation effected, during the struggle fol.
whMh Burnie was elected from the porch.
The matter was then taken in charge by the
authorities, and the defendants bound over
for thai before the civil Courts. 5ta
Tht Counsel further submitted that Burn
lie wab instigated to prosecute these gentle
men Rfore a Military Court by a political
organization of which he was a member,
and col ended that in the discharge of his
duties, An officer of the government should
not, AMI had no right to be influenced by
political opinlons, or subject himself to po-
litical Influences of any character. These ar
guments, were ablel brief, concise and to
the poinM and were most forcible in assert
ing the Innocence of the accused of the
charges Il which they pleaded not guilty.
Towhich Col. Frank, Judge Advocate,
made the following spirited and patriotic
answer: y
1.-THE Judge Advocate of the Court offered
some remarks in REPUTATION of the arguments
of the Counsel, in which the correctness of
charges were urged. He submitted that the
Union League, the organization which influ-
enced Burnie to prosecute before Military
Court. was no political organization, but
had for its object the incubation of strict
Union principles and the perpetuity of the
government In conclusion, he said that, he
had no doubt from the wide notoriety this
case had grained, If the accused were allow
ed to 60 UNPUBLISHED. not only would Union
men in this section feel that sufficient pro-
lection was not afforded them, but it would
be the signal for further acts of violence
1t is clear, from the above. that Mr.. Bur
ME was set upon and beaten by some rebels
for an expression alleged to have been made
by him about them, which he refused to re-
tract or qualify. How ridiculous the idea
that if he would " uncloak his authority they
would bestow upon him thrashing he
would not soon forget" Three men upon
one Is that manly2 How could he "un-
cloak his authority Z" What stupid asses to
suppose that Mr. Burnie would resign his
Office just to get an opportunity to engage IN
fisticuffs with thema
We are well acquainted with Mr.. Burnie,
and know him to be a worthy, peaceable
young man. He is not given to disputes or
broils. 1t is to be regretted that he did not
have fair opportunity 10 punish at least
one of these promising young gentlemen as
he deserved. Two of them he could not
well have handled at the same time.
MOVEMENTS OF CAyALRY.-It is rhmored
that considerable portion of the Cavalry,
at present on duty in this State, has been or
dered to Tennessee, in view of the troubles
in that unhappy State. caused by Brownlow
and his militia. 1t is suggestive spectacle,
that troops should be withdrawn from a re-
bel State 'out of the Union and sent to a
loyal State in the Union to maintain
peace and preserve order Sentinel. 20
There is no foundation for this rumor. A
company of cavalry has been sent to Ashe-
ville-not to Tennessee. We do not know
that this company is specially needed at
Asheville; but having performed important
and somewhat exhausting duty in the south
I eastern part of the State, it has been sent to
Buncombe, partly, we presume, because it is
healthy and pleasant region, especially in
the Summer
Tennessee is in good condition. The
blood OF Douglas can protect itself" The
President has no power tossend troops to
Tennessee to preserve order, unless called
upon by the Governor of that State to do so.
Gov. Brownlow is not likely to make such
call, as he has an efficient State militia, we'll
armed, which is fully able to keep the
peace.
Tennessee will vote in the course of day
or two. Her people will sustain their pres
ent loyal State government by a large ma
jority, after which there will be great calm,
and we shall hear no more Of disorder and
violence in that State.
REV. GEO. W. PEPPER. We observe that
the eloquent address of this gentleman, de-
liyered on the 4th day of July, has been
most extensively copied, and especially by
the Irish press of the country. Compliment
tary notices have invaribly preceded its
publication. Inaddition to several leading
American journals that have copied and
commented favorably OH this Grafton, we
notice with pleasure the Irish american,
of New York, and Irish Republic of Chicago
organs of the Fenian Brotherhood. M