Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-03-31

the present term of Court, With evioence
of guilt which, in his opinion, deserved d
conviction. beyond the shadow Of doubt
hnt the iurv had disagreed on this point,
and had arrived at different conclusions.
That remark had been made, not Tor the
purpose of critising, fsvorably or uniayor-
ablv. the course of the jurors, bat solely
far the purpose of relieving the only con-
victed defendant, so far as he could, from
liability to term in the penitentlary;
He desired to say that he had not Stunned
or eyaded any of the responsibilities
which might properly attach to nm, ioI
az vigorous a prosecution OF the elecVion
cases as he was capable OF carrying on'
and that while be had in every case en-
deavored 10 use the utmost fairness, ne
was willing TO meet all responsibility
there and then, or elsewhere, from any
man or set Of men, and he at the same time
iptened the iury to assume the respon-
sibilitv which attached to them as well.
THE COLONEL Apologies.
Col. O'Brien then, with the leave Of the
Court, stated that he had not intended TO
use the language which had been uttered
by him, with reference to the Diatrict Az
torney, and a little later followed the Dis
trict Attorney into his Office, and there TO-
gether with and in the presence Of q num-
Der of other Jurors, extended congratuia-
lions to General Watts for his fairness anu
impsrtiality in the prosecution OF the cases,
and assured that gentleman that If time
had permitted ne could, in the presence Oh
all the Jurors, testify to the business oil the
course he had pursued.
This little episode created quite sensa-
ton. and other of the jurors, without re-
gard TO party, offered their congratulations
to the District Attorney, and expressed
their qualification at his impartial conduct
in the trying position he had occupied IN
the prosecution of the election cases.
Mr.. ATKINsON's FRANK ESTIMATE.
Before Court adjourned, Hon. G. W..
Atkinson, who had acted as counsel ior
the defense with Captain Doyener, II all
but very few Of the cases, aroae in open
Court and stated that be desired to bear
witness that while the management OF the
government cases by Mr.. Watts had been
vigorous and able, it had at the same time
been characterized by the most perfect fair
uess and honesty, and that this testimony
he was ready to bear at any and all times,
and under all circumstances. Capt Dove
ner was ont of the city.
GENERAL WATTS REMARKS.
General Watts arose, and stated that be-
fore the adjournment OF this term Of the
court, which in ell probability would be
the last in which he would appear
BE- fore it in the official position now Occu-
pied by him, he desired TO express to the
Court bis high appreciation Of the univer-
sal courteous treatment, and indulgent
consideration shown him by HIS Honor
throughout his official connection with the
Court. That he had endeavored TO perform
the duties imposed upon him by toe Office
in an honest, fair aud impartial manner,
and that whatever success had attended
him IN the performance of that duty wss
largely due TO kind indulgence and
friendly assistance at the hands Of
the Court He desired also TO thank
the Jury for the considerable treatment
they had accorded him. Judge Jackson
replied that he was gratifed that the coca
sion afforded him an opportunity to say
to General Watts that in both their official
and social intercourse their relations had
been most cordial He spoke in fattering
terms of the District Attorneys fair, i'm
partial and vigorous performances Of his
public trust, and stated that the record he
would leave behind would attest the fac.
that his work had been done with strict
official honesty end ability, and expressed
a hope that their official relations would
continue for some time to come.
-1 PENDING CASES.
Just before adiourning the Leonard Bis
set. case, indicted for perjury, was con-
tinued on account of the sickness Of Mrs.
Calvin Bissett, one of the witnesses for the
government, and the Barger, Virgin and
MatheEs pension cases were likewise laid
over. The District Attorney also stated
to the Court that there we're a number Of
other election cases which he had desired
to try at this term, but the parties defend
ant had absconded, and the cases must,
therefore, 60 over.
Court then adjourned until Tuesday,
and Judge Jackson, Clerk Moore, Marshal
Sehon, and one OF two other officials left
for their homes upon the afternoon trains
Tuesdays sessions will likely be devoted
to civil business.