New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-03
CLOSING SCENES OF THE TRIAL.

The trial of the Rev. George b. VOsburgh,
4he nastor OF the Madison Avenue Baptist Church. Jer-
sey City Heights who accused Of poisoning MS We
with tartar emetic ended Saturday night after lasting
fifteen days, with verdict OF acquittal Inc
Saturday was larger than usual, and the proeeeung
wore watched with much ntetest by the many frends
Of the defendant. ,.. .os
sion I'm the delivery Of the closing plea to the jury
my oDniOn he said the defence was Undecided upon
whom 10 charge the crime, Dr. Cornell or James \. SICK
les At first II looked as they going to shift IL
unon the former, but this they were unable 10
40 "a one Of the walls never was IN Dr
Corpeps possession. Taking this fact into consdera
ton they decided to arragn Mr. sickes, ana hn cq ,
nailed by their action 10 defend him. say lusI mere
heeye MT VOsburgh to be guilty. and If thought ne
was innocent should not have prosecuted MN; nne
Grst leading fact in the case is the nnulng
Of anthony by Professor Doremus. The tests to
which the Liquids T Snd 6ers IS no doubt Whatever
that the poison was found In them The deence cihs
that Professor MOTION ssO t Ise Of n"son was adj
min stored Mrs VOsburgh ana ne 1Ouhu no uaTc "
ntnd from her system we do not doubt but that the
illumination of anthony is intermittent some OF inc
ssssoT Morton TO- oxidze the organic matter explains
why he was unable to find the poison during his
Tbe remainder Of Mr. stockton's address in favor
Of the theory that Mr. vos6urgh put the poison IN ms
TO the consultation of physicians at Mrs NOsDutgn
house March he asserted that the evidence 81 Dr
CIV and Dr. Austin Flint OF this city, was ohiy hn
effort TO conceal the truth ana to trump up Iaise
One moment if you please General" said exGover
nor Bedle jumping to his feet, but 10 WHOM uu you
mean you sir" said the Attorney General, in very
ete be- yoa mean h" said Mr. Bede in quiet
81 do sir" said Mr.. stockton. with energy:
1nen have nothing to say" said Mr.. Bedle.
the conclusion Of Mr. StOcktOns address, Mr. Bedle
stated that he wanted to say something when was 4l IN
terest TO the counsel on both sides ask he prveSe
your Honor" he said, addressing Judge Knapp, O.:
learning distinctly whether the Attorney General means
70 cbarSe either one the counsel for the defence with
want OF honesty in professional duties IN TINS case
The Acknowledgement hung his head moment a. II
IN thgbt Then looking up and turning his faco TO the
Jury he said The remarks OF the Attorney-Generai
were made under solemn sense OF duty " Toe iaee OF
Heaven, for the people OF New-Jersey ana sha hot
retract them" ,,., -,
sad Jndge Knapp that reflection Will show the cOun
besn heretofore free from friction, but stin trial
Of this nature is very likely to awaken zeal that may
ever Ike fash of lightning in a clear sky, and II
should pass away with no more effect than dose Of
The remark of Judge Knapp caused general laugh
in which all joined except Mr. Stockton, who sat
soon as Judge Knapp finished he arose
halfway to his feet but again sat down.
The scene caused considerable excitement, the two
gentlemen had always the best OF friends and Mr.
Stockton appointed Attorney ly Mr. Bedle
The charge OF Judge Knapp.was, begun at halfpast
O'Clock and occupied about one honr III ltS deVery III
denisls of Mr. Vosburgh were referred to at great
length He concluded with telling the Jurors that they
must give Mr. Vosburgh the benefit OF every doubt The
Jury then retired. =,
agreed after being four hours and half The Clerk
was AZ once sent for Sheriff Laverty cane into the
room and grasping Miss Ida Vos6urGh by the
hand said, :" He's acquitted" Mr. Vosburgh
md not at all nervous and all awaited the coming
OF the Clerk who made his appearance. The jury
then filed into the and took their seats As they
sat down Mr. VOsburghs face flushed and then turned
white. -
Gentlemen Of the jury" said the Clerk, what say
you is the prisoner at the bar guilty or not guiy T.
Not guilty" promptly answered the foreman.
There was complete silence for few seconds, and
then tbe crowd shouted until the very building seemed
TO shake Round after round OF applause arose from the
excited men and women. hats aud handkeremefe we're
waved while many sObbed outright The deputy-sherihs
ponnded the floor with their slaves and shouted as loud
as the spectators Ex-Governor Bede rushed over ana
thanked the Jurors, whom he shook warmly Dy tDe
hands Mr.. vosburgh was embraced by his mother VINO
cried while she held his head upon her breast
ms slater and other relatives crowded about him
and shook his hands and embraced him. After nearly
an hour spent in congratulations, Mr. VOsOurgh went
home His wife not present as she said she did
not want 20 hear the verdict"
the first ballot the jury stood eght 10 -FOUR IN IA
Of an aequittal and twentysix ballots were taken be
fore they all agreed.