New-York tribune., 1886-04-04
coptinued-to clear his own character
of the ignominy which has been cast upon Ito
yindicate the sacred principle of the liberty OF

coptinued--to clear his own character
of the ignominy which has been cast npon TITO
vindicats the sacred principle of the liberty OF
As for the question of law, Mr.. Lynx. who was
for the railway company, hardly ventured to rely
upon 1t. g 1t has been held over and over again,
said Mr. Justice Portman, that this bylaw Is bad
and illegal. Ii affects t. nct fine OF arbitrary
and varying amount, where there Is no breach OIL
the criminal law for here. as III most sucn cases
there is no pretence that there was any attempt to
deiraud. You Will find a verdict for the plaiptlff,
gentlemen" ho added to the jury. with such
damages as you, looking at all the circumstances
of the case NAV think will fairly compensate the
plaintiff for tue wrong he has suffered"
The jury promptly found ther verdlct-damages
fifty pounds. he result was received with some
cheering, which became general when Mr. Bustard
announced that his client had never intended 10
put the damages iu his. own pocket, and that
he would send check for tne amount to the
treasurer of the County Hospital.
his we-timed generosity settled the question
of Mr.. Boldons popularity. The Ladies Comni,.
tee of the hospital nominated him at once as one
of their male advisers and his name was pn, Oh nd .
list of life governors. The amateur dramatic ana
chora societies sent him tickets tor their en1gr
tainments given for the benefit OF charly. ihc
Wesiborough Independent printed IN q prominent
posltion the letter OF the hospital treasurer CRATE
fully acknowledging Mr.. Boldons mnnIllcent gill;
and added few laudatorv words OF its own; a.,
Finally. after a pleasant little supper IN Mr.
Boldou's lodgings, there appeared the following
Paragraph III that excellent organ OF puDIlc
I'VE have heard it rumored lately that
a few of more prominent townsmen
have been talking of according 10 Mr.:
James Bollon, solicitor, substantial
mark of their appreciation of his pubc-splrited
behaviour in late trial, and Of his disinterested
conduct IN handing over the fruits OF his victory
to one OF the most deserving OF our local charities.
We have heard ii whispered tnat w. II. Brace
bridge esa j. T., vino has already publicly e&-
pressed his sympathy with MIR. BoldOn and Alger-
non Tracey, esq, the treasurer to the Daleshire
County Hospital. have eXpressei soDe intention
of heading the subscription list We give this to
raa1r WI a O.s
no hesitation whatever IN saving that such con,
duct on the part of the gentlemen we have named
wonlG reflect honor upon themselves. ana would
not be wanting III appropriateness. as me names OF
both of these gen iemen nave been aSSOclatcn Win
the public vIndication of Mr. Bodon's honor. Our
readers NAV depend upon our keeping them ac-
qualnted with the progress of events"
This promise was faithfully carried out and
the proposed testimonial was so thoroughly taken
for granted thar Mr. Bracebndge and Mr.. Tracey
found themselves compelled to take the honorable
place which had been assigned to them. Tue marx
of esteem took the form of purse OF soveIelgns,
which reached the respectable hgurc o1 one nun
dTed pounds.
dinner was held. as a matter Of course, to ceie-
brate the event: and the presentation was mace IN
proper form. blr. James Boldon returned thanks
with becoming mOdesty, declaring with some hui
NOR that by far than even their generous git
did he value the happy cOnsc Orsness hat MS num-
Bile Efforts IN he public service had been appreciated,
that he had gained the goodwill of MS nelghbors
aud that he was now no longer u stranger III their
MIDST but one of themselves, WestboroVian to the
backbone, accounting the esteem and respect OF LIS
fellow -cltlzens ms richest possession.
In this Mr.. Boldon was perfectly right. Clients
came III apace. He had got his name up tor good
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