The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-12-12

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control could not wholly conceal tie
effect of the situation upon ther1.
Jewett moved uneasily in his chair.
Baldouino sat with arms folded upon
his mighty chest and by straining them
together and looking at the ceiling
thought to produce an appearance Of
calmness he did not feel: rather Grhe
took snuff Unfortunately, and Oakfell
looked to the floor and for the first
time almost regretted that he had in
augurated the litigation. Pratjean
crossed and recrossed his feet and i'm
patiently pressed his finger against the
throbbing lips, and Quillebert's muddy
eyes expressed satisfaction. The still
ness was broken by a girlish voice at
some distance exclaiming, 'Hurrah for
Quillebert- ha, la, ha, hap the merry
laugh, fresh and hearty, disclosing the
personality of Laure Juneau. This
produced stir of relief, and immedi-
ately upon it the judge pronounced his
decision.
He said:
'"The prohibition of emancipation in
the state does not apply to the acquisi-
son of freedom by prescription, as pro-
vided by article 1910 Of the civil code.
This article is not repealed by the stat
ute of 1857. They are not upon the same
subject matter. The slave after the
prescriptive time must be free, and he
becomes subject to the laws relative to
free persons Of color, for if the master
cannot claim him he is free.
'"The intention of the heirs of Quey-
rouze to allow this plaintiff to enjoy his
liberty is clearly established. This is
sufficient, especially where the contest
is with mere usurper, with one who
got possession of the plaintiff under the
pretense Of affection, Of being his god
father and in order to enable him to
see his mother. One who could thus
act ought not to have the favorable
consideration of a court of justice in
his attempt to reduce to slavery one
over whom he has no right but that Of
the strong over the weak. He got pos
session of him under false pretenses
and should be allowed to derive no
benefit from a possession obtained by
treachery and from a control over the
plaintiff exercised without permission
from his master or heirs.
I'm such a contest the technical rules
of law ought to be construed with as
much rigidity in favor of as against
him whose only hope is in the protec-
ton the courts of the state can afford
him.
Il am therefore of the opinion that
the judgment must be in favor of the
freedom Of the plaintiff against the de-
PENDANT, and it is so ordered, adjudged
and decreed.'
Those nearest Oakfell shook his
hand warmly. Pratjean held hand
kerchief over his lips, and his eyes
could scarcely be seen. Quillebert all
but foamed at the mouth and glared
viciously, murderously, at his adversa-
ries. During the delivery of the judy
ment IL of the sheriff's deputies, whom
every one knew to be heavily armed,
though their weapons were not expos
ed, took positions in the crowded aisle
When the last words Of the decree fell
from the judges lips, 300 men, mad
dened with excitement, leaped to their
feet.
The judge arose and in a voice which
arrested the movements of all said:
MY friends, am not unaware of the
extraordinary feeling that has been en-
gendered by this suit. But there must
be no violent manifestation. All must