The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-11-25
Bristol on n New Role

| Bristol on n New Role.
Editor ofhe Register;
A new band has been organized, the
Tin Horn Band. Bristol has made her
self conspicuous by many things prior to
this. Many things transpre that pass
as unwritten history, but this last enact
meDt shall not so pass, aud indeed would
not so pass, il it were desirable,it was too
public, too henous to all rght.minded law
abiding citizens, and the parties who in.
stigated aud those who participated some
of them occupying prominent places, made
! it the more scandalous. But it must not
be supposed for moment that all that
were engaged, were those that occupied
prominent places, either in society or in-
dividual opinions but on the contrary;
they reached down to the lowest round Of
the ladder scale of humanity.
That some Of those concerned, could
stoop to join hands in such demonstra.
ton with few that were there, is mat
ter of surprise. And we believe when
their better judgment occupies its accus-
toned place, they will seriously regret
the steps they took.
Thursday last the trial Of E. w. Gage
took place for selling liquor. 1t was a
jury trial; and owing to the nature of
the testimony land it was very similar 70
the usual testimony at such trials,) and
the absence of witness, for many hid
themselves away, or left the place. 1--WE
will not mention their names out Of def
ference for their friends,) Mr.. Gage was
acquitted. There was good deal OF
excitement as is usual, among certain
class, when the selling of cider, beer and
rum is meddled with. They seem to owe
the States Attorney an especial grudge,
and when he criticised the manner Of the
witnesses giving the testimony, withhold.
ing part and evading &C., he said all
gentlemen we're ashamed of them.
Counsel on the opposite side demanded
which, and he told Of ono as all example.
This created much feeling, and it looked
at one time before the court adjourned las
though there might be ro,o. At the
close of the trial, States Attorney and
wife started for the hotel. They had but
fairly reached the sidewalk. before party
of men fifteen to twenty commenced blow.
ing tin horns and following chem, and
continued to blow. until they we're in the
hotel, and for some time after. To offer
such treatment to an inoffensive lady
whose quiet ladylikc department could
but win respect, to say nothing Of her
| I,,e hat ahar inn
will condemn. Aud we believe that q
portion Of those offering this insult and
rowdysm, will always look back upon it
with keen regret. There IS no mitigation
for it, But there is a word to say in re.
gard to such insults being played upon
the States Attorney, Mr.. Lucia. lie was
insuted enough during court time those
present know from whom these insults
came. Mr. Lucia as an officer Of the
government, and in keeping with his oath
and seven thousand dollar bond. was III
duty bound to come to Bristol
and try this case. lie was not here vol.
UNFAIRLY on his part but as an honest
man, was compelled to come here, and
every candid man can but approve. Now
suppose he came down quit, severely
on some of the witnesses, aud especially
on one as he did, shall we resolve our.
; selves into mob, and with tin horns dis.
grace the town in which We live, for the
sake Of annoying Mr. Lucia. There can
be but one answer to this question. There
is redress to be had in more honorable
ways, and we are glad to say that large
majority of the citizens here denounct
the performance from first to last tina,
they over acted. We are not aware that
q like occurrence ever transpired here be
fore. and We trust may never again.
There was one thing, the horns were
all of them new, and it is well known who
furnished them, but this and very many
other incidents may pass as unwrittcI
history except in our memories, unless cir
cumstances should make it desirable to &C
into details. We have endcavored tc
treat this matter with all the lenieucy
that we could, and do any justice to thu
transaction. We are in possession Of fact
connected with it that we hope to b'
spared from writing.