The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-12
The Presentation of the Case for the Crown
-Farrelrs Testimony Carey, the In
former, the Stand.
Transferring the Russian Imperial
Regalia to Moscow.
Revolution in Progress In Miragoane-French
Difficulties in Annam-Fear of Re-
publican Ideas in Europe.
PHOENIX PARK MURDERS.
Opening of the Trial of the Chief of the
Assassius,


Opening of the Trial of the Chief of the
Assassins.
DUBLIN, April 1.-THE trial of Joe Brady
on the charge OF numbering Cavendish and
Burke, began this morning Notwithstand-
ing the fact that it was known that all alb
sentees would be fined f100 many Jurors on
the panel failed to appear. The case for the
crown was opened by PorteT. He pointed
out to the jury that the duty they were
called upon to perform was one of the most
serious that could fall on citizens He ex-
horted them to dismiss from their minds al
together anything they had read or heard of
in connection with the case, and be guided
by the evidence produced at the trial. Por-
ter described the crime as one of unparalleled
atrOcity-a crime that had shocked the
whole civilized world He recounted
with vivid imagery the well-known details of
the affair, and paid a warm tribute to the
character and life of Burke and Cayendish
He gave the particulars Of the organization of
the "Invincibles," who, he said doubtless
looked upon themselves as an inyincible
band, but the law, stronger than all those
connected with the plot, looked upon them
as guilty in the eyes of God as was Brady.
He declared the object of the conspiracy was
to remove" all whom they regarded as ty-
rants, probably with the ultimate purpose of
forming a republic of which the four original
leaders OF the murderous gang, Mullet, Nc
Caflrey, Curley and Carey would be the lead
ing spirits. He referred to Sher-
idan's share in the crime-his un-
dertaking to provide arms when
there should be call for them. Brady and
his class were among those always prepared
for murder, but they were without doubt
entirely Indifferent as to the ultimate OBJ
jects Of that murder. Brady was at hand
when various ambushes were laid for Fors-
ter.
The counsel for defense interposed an ear
nest protest against the crown counsel being
suffered by the court to prejudice the jury
against the prisoner Brady by making as
sertions like these, which could not be
proved. The judge refused to interfere
Porter, concluding, declared that Carey
would be put upon the witness stand. There
was no absolute rule Of law which would
prevent the court from accepting his
evidence unaccompanied by any other testi-
mony, but there certainly could be no valid
objection, when, as would happen in the
present case there would be produced con-
elusive and corroborating evidence to fortify
Carey's This case should teach one lesson,
that there could be no honor among mem
bers of such society. The men who had
instgated it and warmed it into life; the
men who had supplied it with the funds
which encouraged it to carry onsits designs.
had fled to foreign lands. Ii there was
any further proof required of how con-
spirators deserted those unlawfully leagued
with them, it was furnished by the fact that
the crown had, even in this case, been COM
PEELED to provide means for defending Brady
from this terrible charge.
The first witness called was Farrell, the in
former who testified at the preliminary ex-
animation OF the prisoners in kilmainham
courthouse. He repeated the testimony
given at that time.
During the examination of Farrell, coun-
sci for the prisoner again protested against
the introduction of matters foreign to the
present charge and relating only to attempts
made against the life of Forster. Judge
o. Brien said only such evidence was admis-
sible in the present case as tended to connect
the prisoner with the conspiracy. FarrelPs
evidence went to show that Brady was asso-
ciated with members of the Inner Circle and
was secretary to Curley.
James Carey was the next witness, His
evidence was the same as before given.
Upon the conclusion of Carey's direct ex-
animation the court adjourned for the day.
Carey's face fushedwhile giving evidence.
Carey was in the witness-box an hour and
three-quarters. He gave detailed account
of the formation of the 'Invincibles," but
was not allowed to go into the plots against
the lives OF Forster and Earl Cowper. While
Carey was testifying Brady followed the evil
dence closely, and frequently sent notes to
his solicitor Carey became perfectly cool in
demeanor toward the close of his evidence.
One of the knives found in the Ringlend
basin was produced that Carey might iden-
tfy it as one supplied by Sheridan from
London.
Murphy, Crown counsel, stated that the
authorities know who NO l" is. and ex-
pected photograph Of this mysterious per-
son to be produced.