The Republican journal., 1875-03-25
Correspon dence of the Journal.
Letter from RockIand.
ROCKLAND, March 22d

ROCKLAND, March 22d.
our correspondent this week was rendered
areserved seat in the new judicial circus, where
he has been regular attendant, witnessing the
cohtoftlohs OF twelve good men and true" in
their daily struggle with Tired natures sweet
restorer, balmy sleep" The struggle has haen
a severe one. since the clarion tongue of fine
Waldo county Demosthenes ceased its war mn
on the sleepy god. No eases of general interest
have been tried, and only one remains for trial
this term; that of Doyle and wife VS.. the town
of Ninalhavcn. Damages claimed for injuries
sustained from defect in highway Nerlicts
are rendered according to 'law and evidence"
1t has occurred to me that this is asking too much
of a juror who may know nothing of law, and
understands less of evidence decidedly too
much if his verdict is called before he has fin
ished his nap. We rule that sOmnambuliSt
never should be impanelled 1t interferes with
his walk. 1t is cruelty to animals L under
stand that where in fact there is any law in
case, and the affair is not a mere toss up for
heads or tails, that body of learned men, men
who understand law, settle the question |
wonder II the time has not come when the farce
OF Jury trial so called NAV not be exchanged
Tor the more dignlied hearing and decision OF
Il Judge or Judges, or legally advised body of
men with intellectS competent" to the case
We congratulate ourselves upon the fact that
the Grand jury was delighted with the high
moral tone of our county, and with two or
three trivial exceptions, gave us a clean bill OF
health.
AS to the court room, we can only say that the
surroundings Of the fraternity Of the Knox
county Bar, are unsurpassed in the State, and
we think the new atmosphere has struck i'll on
some members. The proceedings this term
have been orderly, quiet, genlemanly nothing
that would remind one ot y E'bear garden"
An amusing incident occurred one day last
week in the hall adjacent to the court room,
that is worth notice. A continual coming and
gong, shutting of doors and music of the sole
had tried the patience of the court and an order
was given to clear the halls and landings The
sheriff led the attack and the deputies charged
III body. The disturberS of the court were
either seated OF elected, and the sheriff again
took his post, leaving anewly appointed deputy
i'll the hail to see that no one intruded. But a
moment had elapsed after quiet had been re-
stored. when prominent member Of the Bar
came in from the court yard and commenced
pacing back and forth on the landing in front of
| the newly tiedged deputy, awaiting the arrival
OF Il client. Deputy supposing intruder TO he an
outsider thus interviewed him. Its no use
we can't have anybody here, they must either
60 into the court room or out doors"
! "Certainly,' responded legal, adviser, You
should see that the rule is enforced" But |
am under orders to clear out everybody" "Of
course again responded Blackstone, absorbed
with anything but the idea that his own person
ality was at all relevant to the case. But |
don't know you from anybody else" Promi-
nent member stopping short and fastening his
optice upon him, "Well, if there's nothing that
obstructs your vision at the present moment
you have now an excellent opportunity of taking
4 good look at me-" Deputy, irate. But the
Judge has ordered me to put you in or out
HIM! well, you may present the Judge with
my compliments, and tell him to ------.'
"Ah, Esq, -. waiting for me-" inquiries
Mr.. Client Il. he seizes the hand of his counsel
and they both pass into the lobby Deputy
seizes his note book and makes an entry pom
dering, no doubt, upon the dignity of the law
| The city government is finally organized, and
the eXecutioner is busy with the municipal
guillotine Topping OF the heads of its victims
The first caput that fell was that of the City
| Marshall {. n. Fogler was elected in place O
the present incumbent. I4eander Weeks was
reelected City Treasurer, True P. Pierce, Esq
City Solicitor, and Fred Berry, Chief Engineer
of the Fire Department.-the latter securing 8
very hattering vote, being the entire vote
thrown. The old police force are barring THEN
necks Tor the next series Of decapitations. \
hundred importunate applicants are awaiting
the result e4ch eager y don tie -tar aha bat
tons. They murmur gently il the ror of the
ncW Narshall,-