New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-02
4 REMARKABLE CRIMINAL CASE ENDED
ACQUITTAL OF MRS. justin AT JAMuCA-HER FhoSL-
CUToRs HooTED OUT OF THE TOWN.

ACQUITTAL OF MRS. justin At JAMNCA-IiER PROSE-
CUToRs HoOTED OUT OF THE TOWN.
The hearing of the charge against hrs'
Justh was brought TO conclusion. yesterday Deioo
Mr. Justice snedecor in her triumphant ac1nlttai anu
discharge. The day was occupied Ia very aDle aisu
ments by John ID. Townsend on behah Vi
the accused and Mt. Ira shafcr for the
prosecution. Justice snedecor then announced
his decision that there was not sufcieyt evidence 10
hold the accused and she should be discharged. Inc
decision was received with loud cheers and other de-
monstraons OF approval which the Court could not sup
press and public meeting Immediately organized
by calling Dr. Kissam to the chair Mr. ODonnel' ed
itor of The Standard, offered tho following reso
lutions, strongly denouncng the prosecution;
Whereas We, the citizens OF the village OF Jamaica
have attended the examination before Justice 5nedecOr
IN the behalf OF the people Of the state OF
Virginia W Justh, charged with the crime OF aDotuOh
and have heard the testimony for the prosecution ana
defense and the arguments Of the respective COUNSEL
ResoIrtd That II unanimous opinion and decided
conviction that the defendant Mrs justin II an enIoy
innocent woman and the victim OF an Infamous con
spiracy Geiame her fair name aud eAtort money from
her the price Of security aud peace. ~, .o.,,+tor
ResOired, That appreciate the spirit ana resolution
need by the defendant in this matter and that slcr
crg the comforts Of her home she has met the accuserS
boldly and proven the baseness OF her Prosecutors
RcSoired, That this persecution conceived IN SIN anu
horn In inquiry without parallel in the criminal ms
irv OF this any other country, and that We trus
never again 10 witness the spectacle or LusDana
eudeayorng convict his wife and the mother OF ms
children Of felony by suborned and peJurel VIII
nCs~es
Rcsolred That the persecution finds fitting concns
ion I'm the triumphant acquittai and honorable discharge
oi Mis- justin We deeply regret that the fair fame OI
village should have been 50 long dsgraced Dy 81
dannable proceeding 80,
Rcsoired, That by her entirely modest and ladyllke
demeanor her evident culture aud refinement hf IoD.
and spirited bearing under sore aihctlon and most
yindicve persecution and finally by her estaolsneu
innocence and purity Mrs. justin has at all times re.
ceived the sympathy and enjoyed tile confidence OF
the community, and that we sincerely, nearby,
aud gladly congratulate her upon her successful deV
he sfur OF
is once more M liberty carrying with her best
wishes as free innocent, aud pure woman, TO receive
the hosptalities her numerous friends aud 10 dignity
and adOrn the social circle in which she mas beeh so
often and gladly welcomed aud that her children are 10
enjoy benefits of her presence and protection I'M
trimmeled by any accusation OF their mothers un-
wOrthlness. ,-....
Res0lred, That vote OF thanks be rendered TO Jusce
John 5. snedecor for the impartial investigation que
deliberations and his honest disposition OF the case
i. f. KIssAM, Chairman.
John g. Denton, Secretary
Mrs. Justh and her counsel were loudly cheerec "a
they left the Court house. while Mr.. Justh and. his coun
sci we're booted far as the depot.