The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1867-02-20
From the Anglaize Democrat.
TRIAL IN CASE OF BARyETT
vs.. TITESi

4 LoJal Clergymen Gets a Hear.
ing in - Court of 1ustice-Ver-
dict for PlainfiH-Warning to
Others.
We attended the proceedings Of our Court
during this very interesting trial, took notes,
and by the kindness of others, had access
to all the papers and proofs in tho case; sn
that we can give faithful account Of
1t. This tIial ia mot so important on &C.
count OF tie amount OF money recovered,
or that was demanded, but the principle to
be settled gives it vast, and almost meal
culable value. 1t is the first case in Ohio.
we believe. wherein the manifestations of
hybrid LoYALITY-a cross of politics and
PhariSaic religion-that for the past five
years has seized upon great portion of the
public mind have had a merited rebuke
through the proper channel q court of
justice. '.y
1t was suit brought by Rev. VIM. c.
Barnett, Of our town. against Rev. Timothy
7. Titus, of Springfield, Clark county, Of
thi. State, for. words spoken at the annual
Synod Of the Lutheran Church, of which
both were members, as both we're clergymen
in that organization.
Mr.. Barnett, during all the latter day
troubles has been quiet, consistent and
unswer7ing Democrat; and, cur recollection
now is, he is the only one among the preach.
ers of the whole Synod. While Mr.. B.,
has never at any time, thrust his political
opinions offer sively upon any one, or ever
talked of political matters in the pulpit, he
has never disguised where he belonged and
where his warm sympathies were enlisted.
| At the sitting of the Synod in August, 1865,
Rev Mr.. Titus, of SPRINGFIELD, made
ruthless attack on him. and said in open ses,
sion Of that body, be knew "fscts enough
concerning Mr.. B., to consign him TO eter,
| nal infamy. 1t was pretty well understood
that these facts were, that Mr.. Barnett was
a Democrat and uniformly voted the Demo-
cratic ticket, and so when about a month
thereafter this loyal MIR. Reverend Timothy
I. Titus, came to our place to preach the
gospel according to Saints Beccher, Anna
Dickinson and Ben Butler, Mr.. Barnett.
upon consultation with his friends, conclpd-
ed to give him an opportunity TO show what
facts existed that would "consiEn him (Mr.
b. to eternal iniamy" Col Andrews.
Attorney fer Mr.. b., Immediately brought
suit, thereby compelling the Rcvennt gen.
teuen to answer in benightc6 Auglsize,-
The cause came on for trial last week, judge
Mckenzie on the Bench The case, how
ever, previously came UP for hearing on
demurrer. the defendant claiming the words
were not aatonab'e. Col A., piled over
VIII lining authority on that test, and judge
Mckenzie, with his usual clearness, over
ruled the demurrer. upcn final trial last
week the defendant pleaded PRIVILEGE
the old Song-cIaiminR that III ali ecclcsias-
teal body he had Il right to do what he did.
The trial occupied iour days. Tho jury
was composed of tn Democrats and two
Republicans. Col. Andrews appeared fos
Mr.. Barnet, and Hon. G. i. Vallandigham
came to assist after the trial had comInenc-
ed Mr. Nlcsweaney, Of Wooster with
Walkup & Miles, conducted the defense
The testimony was concluded Thursday af-
ternoon-Col. Andrews made the opening
argument in speech Of about two hours
length. We shall not comment on this ef-
fort Of Col. A., or of his previous manage.
ment of the case-a vagt number heard himt
and our whole people know him, it is enough.
Mr. McSwreney next spoke for three or
four hours, making the entire argument for
the defense. He is n beautiful speaker, d
tile genius that makes him felt in whatever
he under akts. His effort was we'll worthy
Il better cause. His speech abounded in
law -s1phistry, eltquence and Irish wit, all
pleasant to hear, bat certainly not oil enough
weight to turn this case Mr.. Eallandig.
ham made speech Of about foar hours
length, in closing, which was mastery ef-
fort; together with his law learning, he in.
terwovea narration of the many gross at
tempts OF the clergy during the past FIVE
years to control secular affairs; and very
clearly did he show this to be one of such
Mr. ", in this effort, we'll sus.
tanned his high, exalted reputation,
Judge Mckenzie, in his very high and
correct notions of being always just, so far
exercised self abnegation as to give the de-
fendart the benefit, in his charge, Of o re-
peated narration of every mitigated princi-
Pile Of law in the case, the books afford. -
The defendants adherents were outspoken f,
in their praises at the close Of the charge;
so very impartial had the Judge been.
The jury retired, and after consultation
of thirty or forty minutes, returned vers
dict Of six hundred dollars for the Plaintiff
Thus is the ball started in Ohio. We sin
cerely hope those loyal (r) clergymen thro'-
out the State wherever they have tresspass-
ed upon character, end endeavored to in
fuse their LOYAL virus will, in like manner
be made to respond in damages.
1t waV our intention to publish the pro-
ceedings of this trial, with so much of the
speeches as possible, but lest some move;
nent may be made to carry it further, and
not wishing to forestal anybody's opiniopi
we tor the present dcsist!