Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-10-16
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9man of respectable standing, was indicted for
ptheiseduction of Miss Law under promise
OF marriage, and having refused the only
tonement-marriage-to the injury he had
done her, has been on trial since Monday
upon the criminal charge. One of the PORTS
relied upan by the prisoner 10 secure an ac-
quittal, was belief in his ability to prove the
previous unchaste character of the girl. For
this purpose he introduced awtness named
Alfred Haight, who testified to criminal acts.
buslwhen, however, he came to be subjected
to ocross-examination, he so contradicted him
self, as to satisfy all present that he was tel
ling wicked and deliberate falsehoud. He
left the witness stand, and proceeded to the
vestibule of the Court House, where he hesrd
expressions of belief on all sides that he had
pcsjured himself, and other remarks not very
complimentary TO his character. Soon after
ward he expressed desire to make full and
free retractlon of all he had said in regard to
.syoung lady upon the witness stand. Fhe
news of Haight's confession was received with
perfect astoui.hment by the counsel for Hoyt,
who at once determined to withdraw from the
case and leave the prisoner to his fate.
They visited him IN Jail and informed him
Of the sudden turn affairs had taken, and Of
their inability TO do anything more in his
case. The young man was somewhat dumb.
founded at first, but soon regained sufficient
composure to propose an offer OF marriage.
The counsel encouraged the suggestion as the
only means of escape left to him from the
State prison, and when the Court re assem-
blsd in the afternoon-after 1Iaight had pub
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t1slhe District Attorney and MI Beach. They
were not entirely pleased with the PROPOSE
ton, but submitted it to the young lady. She
consulted With her frends-they opposed the
marriage; two sisters very estimable and
worthy ladies, who had nobly stood by the
unfortunate girl through ali the solemn hours
Of the trial. beseccAcd Ler with tears not TO
marry tie prisoner under circumstances such
as had been developed on Tie trial, but the
poor, wronged, and Injured gir-with q moth.
er's tender love for her misery, and heart
not yet dead tv the unworthy cause of all her
miisery--gave such reason for the step that
silrnced counsel, friends relatives, and all in
their opposition to the union, and con- -ented
t6thc marriage.
meanwhile, while these whisperngs and
reroiiaiiuns, conducted with soos and tears.
were going on, the vast audience in the Court
room remained silent and interested specta-
tors q! the scene. Scarcely person in the
crowded assembly at first approved tie union;
bu: when t was at last known that the young
Gi.l had consented to rescue the object oil her
heart's Youthful affections from prison, oil
suddenly reversed their judgncnt-lrve won
the victory ever reason-and hearty applause
greeted tue appearance Of Rev. DIR. Baldwin,
VINO had been sentior to perform the cere'hn'
n.y. The young man, q prisoner but mo
.ment before, walked over to i,s bride, and u
few wor.io passed between them the Hever
end Duct,r took his POSITION on the right Of
lLalge r R,b,rtsou, and the young couple pre-
s5ated themselves at the altar. The Judge
was thu first TO break the stiffness Of the
solemn scene He remarked that the conci
sion of the trial could not but be regarded a.
f5Iiun for all parties concerned. 1t would
seem from the evidence in the case, that tbs
defendant bad been msled By tue ialsehood
OF Certain parties, and had mistrus,ed the in
tegrity and fidelity OF the young lady. a
witness had been produced here tending TO
c..niirm such an impression, but he has come
into court ard made full and free re'rac'lon
of his evidence in regard to the virtue and
character Of the complainant; and the dcfen
dan, has become satisfied that he has been
mised, and desires 20 make all the reparaIio"
in his power by public performance OF the
ceremony OF marriage. 1t is within the prov,
ince of the law to suspend the proceedings OF
the trial by marriage of the parties, and they
are now so suspended. Rev. DR.. Baldwin
then married tie parties. The scene was
most impressive. Daring tic whole Of the
solemn service the utmost qniet re;gnedi all
hearts seemed deeply touched By the specfa
cc aud tears courscd down many qnvering
check. Their the prison gates were opened
the parties left the court room arm in arm,
and the marriage altar became again the trl-
buual Of human jus;icc.-Tro, Times, 25ih.