The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-09-11

pretty hne looking man, and fleet of foot:
Burns has always borne a good character.
John j. Troxell. Francis J. Parrish. Josiah NJ.
Christy, Patrick keenan,, Thomas Bradley. Cor
Storm. John Califhan, George Bertram. Sam
uel Craig, j, II. ellison, Charles Seividye, DR..
James McCloskey, J: NJ Thompson Jas Maher.
Matthew Connery, F. ]. Chrsty. Joseph Miller,
and George Gutwalt were severaliy called and
testified to the uniform good character of
Burns. Some of these witnesses had been com
panlons-ln- arms with the accused in the late
war, but majority of them were his near,
neighhors in domestic life, and their acquain.
tanciship with him extended over period
JOHN L. STORM sworn.-Patton was a mid
ding active man : know this to he a fact. for
/ once had warrant for him and when l tried
TO serve the same on him he outran me.
this casewas for threats uttered and for having
burned some lumber. He afterwards surren-
The Quarter Sessions docket of Cambria
county was offered in evidence, TO show the
fact that Burns was legally elected cunstable
OF Gailitzin borough at the time OF the homi-
An almanac for 1874, showing that the sun
set at 733 p. IN. and the moon rose at e:2. p. IN.
on June 18th. WAS put in evidence.
At 3:15 oclock the defense rested and the
evidence closed.
THE ARGUMENTB.
Mr.. Fenlon, of counsel for the prosecution,
made the opening address to the Jury. He
spoke for one hour, and was followed by
Mr.. Johnston, for the defense. This gentle
man spoke until $50 clock when Court
adjourned.
THURSDAYS 3 PROCEEDINGS.
Court met at o'clock, a. m, when Col.
Linton proceeded address the jury for
the defense. He spoke for over an hour,
and was followed bv Mr.. Blair, who sum-
, med up for the Common wealth At the
( conclusion of Mr.. Blair's address his II onor
Judge Dean charged the iurv reviewing
the evidence in the case, and explaining. at
length, the principles of law as applicable
to the same. 1t was an able, exhaustive
and impartial effort, but inaamuch as we
have been promised copy for publication
mex. week, we will not further refer TO it
( now.
THE VERDICT.
At 1:15 p. m, the Court House bell rang,
and in a few minutes the hall OF justice was
crowded with anxious spectators The jury
filed into the box, and a silence like that of
the grave ensued till the Prothonotary asked
-"Gentlemen of the jury, in the case of the
Commonwealth against Patrick A. Burns
how do you find, guilty or not gulty2"
"NOT GUILTY.
was the response, and Patrick A Burns
emerged from the bar at which he was on
trial for his life, at least his liberty with
out blame or blernish attached to him either
az man an officer of the law.
OTHER PROCEEDINGS.
Previous to the taking up of the above re-
ported case, the following causes on the
crimina, calendar were disposed of:
Com'th vs. Manus Patton. John Kilduf alias
John Sloan. Jos Murphy. John Bigler alias Ke-
hoe. James Smith and James Nihil.-Indictment,
assault and battery, with intent kill. Murphy.
Bigler and Smith plead mot guilty and in the
leave - of r." Court. Patton being dead and Kiduff
not arrested, Murphy and Biger were placed on
trial and acquitted by the jury.
Com'th vs.. Andrew Englehart-forncation and
bastardy; Lucinda Claycomb, Prosecutrx. De,
fendant enters bail for his appearance next term.
Com'th vs.. VIM. Smay and Com'th VS.. Francis
and David Smay-cross suits for assault and bat
terry Not guilty but the costs to be paid by de-
PENDANTS in equal proportions and William TO pay
hne of 81 and Francis fine Of s.. in addition.
COm'th Va. Jos. W. L. Gallagber-assault and
battery. with intent to commit rape: Elizabeth h
ounkst, pr"secutrix- This was one Of the most
disgusting cases ever brought to trial. but. alas
Tor iallen humanity, there were none present TO
disgust, at least not among the Spectators. The
state of morals in n certain part OF " bite township
If this case may be taken criterion is very
low ebb indeed. Verdict, not guilty, but defend
ant to pay the costs
Com'th VS. VIM. Condon-fornication AMI bss-
tardy: Elizabeth Weakland, prosccutrix. Dcft
not appearing. his recognizance was forfeited.
Com tn vs.. Matthew Burns and Henry Spicrs-
arson. defendants plead guilty and submit Sen.
fenced to to the House Of Refuge.
tardy; Mrs Tiilie Jones. prosccutrix. Defendant
/ in expenses and - per week for seven years for
the support of the infant, with the usual bond that
/ the child should not become charge the coun-
! Com'th vs. John MEG raw. Honora Paulus. and
/ John White-burglary and larceny. Jury find
/ defendants guilty. but recommend the latter nr
! account of his youth, to the.mcrcy of the Court
com tn vs. John b. Junkin- fprnication and bas
/ tardy; Mary T. Nagie, prosccu'rIx. District At
torney enters ftol pros on payment OF costs by
/ Corn'th VS. Charles aicGough-assault and bat
! terry; John Harkey- prosecutor. disposed of as
Com'th vs. Evan Nichaels-assauIt and battery,
/ Mary Isenberg prosecutrix--and Com'th VIM
. Brsdley-samc offense. James Henry prosecutor
were also disposed OF as above
/ Com'th vs. Thomas Bradley-arson John Por-
I ter, prosecutor. Grand jury return not true
! bill, and that the prosecutor pay the costs
The cases of d. :. Dunmire. fiaud and embezEle-
/ m2nt Ellen EarlPy, threatening TO burn property
! of G. a. McCionigle, and John O'D. McMullen,
tornicaton and bastardy were all continued until
Ellen Varlcy whose case fs enormously report ed
continued, was sent to the Poor Housc-insane.
PREsENTMENT OF GRAND JURY.
| The Grand Jury, after inspecting the
/ Court House, Poor House, and Jail, made
/ the following report:
! To the Honorable the Judges NJ the Court ot
inquest tnquirng in and for the boly OF said coun
! ty. respectfully present: That in the discharge
OF their duties they have visited the public build.
! ings. and report as follows:
The County Prison is in an excellent condition.
in that it 10 kept scrupuiously clean, aud no com
plants have been made To US by any OF the inmates
The condition of the Jail, the several wards. and
the adjacent grounds reflect great credit Shcr-
/ fl Baumer and his lady.
! This morning we visited the County Poor House
! in body and found everything connected with
I that institution in good order. The steward and
matron are entitled to our commentator for the
condition Of the building The inmates seem wen
cared for in every respect. AMI none OF them made
any complaints to the Grand Inquest.
We have also inspected the County Court House,
with the various Offices vaults, etc. therein con-
tanned. and feel it duty TO c'iRdcmH the same;
and in opinion the new Offices now coDtempla-
ted to be built for the of the county officers
should not be built, and that in their stead new
Court House, with county Offices vaults etc,
SHOULD be built. sufficiently large and secure for
the increasing business oi the county.
Ebensburg, Sept. g, 1874
THIRTY-oNE THOUSAND STEISwAY Pr