Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1883-06-09
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FROM ALL QUARTERS.
TWELVE HAPPY MEN.
Relief for the Star Route
Jury.
THE LAWYERS WIND SHUT OFF.
Their Prayers the Sole
Remaining Chance.
THE TURKS BEATEN IN ALBANIA.
They Meet Heavy Losses i'm
the Mountains.
THE TURKS BEATEN IN ALBANIA.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Finished at Last-The arguments i'm the
Star Route Trial Ended-Prayers of
Counsel to be Argued on Monday.
WASHINGTON, June S.-The Star route
trial was about being resumed this morning
when Foreman Crane arose and said that
some of the jurors wished to again see the
pencil memoranda in the Clendennin letter,
the Paddock and one of the RerdeIl letters
containing Rerdell's signature. The papers
were produced. Some time was spent by
the jury in examining them. Mr.. Merrick
then resumed his address to the jury, oriti-
cising the testimony of ex-senator Dorsey.
Mr.. Merrick continued his address until 2:35
this afternoon, when he ceased his nine day
speech to the jury. He said that govern
ments had seldom gone down except on &C
count of deEnQuencies and corruption of its
officials. One of the most difficult things
that parties in power had to encounter was
to bring political fellows to punishment for
corrupt practices, and the tendencies were
to condone their offences. He regarded the
demands of the country above those of par
ty and the patriot could not pass by the de-
linquencies of a partisan no more than he
would those of hostile. To press and pun
ish them was the moral duty and the highest
evidence of moral courage. It was well
known that his political sentiments did not
accord with those of the present administra-
ton, therefore he could speak with praise of
the high sense of duty which has prompted
the executive to punish unworthy members of
his political household. The verdict of the
jury would be one of the most important
s,,&
rest the high criminal carnival that had been
running rife in Office or give license to go
ahead and continue to gain great wealth.
Their verdict would announce to the world
that there shall be purity in Office or go,
reveller, rob without fear, the country pays
for the music" While they were trying this
case the country was trying the jury.
81 would ask the court if that is proper
to say to the jury?" asked Colonel Inger-
soil.
''The country tries every jury" replied
Mr.. Merrick.
81 just asked the court if it is right to say
to the jury that the country is trying them?"
added Colonel Ingersoll.
You had better leave that to the court"
said the Judge to MIR. Merrick The counsel
continued and babe the jury bring in a YER
dict in accordance with the evidence and
facts, an honest verdict which in after years,
when they come to look at it, they would say
that they had honestly done their duty: He
believed that he had done his duty and in be- |
half of the government and the American
people, and in behalf of virtue, justice and
truth, he demanded verdict against all of
the defendants and submitted the case.
His honor asked if the counsel had their
prayers to submit. Mr.. Bliss had his ready
to submit and was willing to hand them to
the court and argue them on Monday if it |
was SO decided Colonel Ingersoll had not
consulted his associates, but was willing to
come tomorrow and argue the prayers. It
was finally agreed to hand all of the PROPOSE
tions of law to the stenographer and let them
appear in the record tomorrow. The court
then adjourned until Monday next.