Trial of John H. Surratt in the Criminal Court for the District of Columbia, Hon. George P. Fisher Presiding, Volumen1U.S. Government Printing Office, 1867 |
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... stage of this case , have I been disposed to delay it any longer than we thought neces- sary for the promotion of the cause of justice and of truth . I repeat we are ready now , but we want a jury summoned according to law , so that no ...
... stage of this case , have I been disposed to delay it any longer than we thought neces- sary for the promotion of the cause of justice and of truth . I repeat we are ready now , but we want a jury summoned according to law , so that no ...
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... stage , until the evidence is be- fore your honor , to argue the general proposition ; and do not propose to answer him upon that question . I have not finished the re - examination of the witness , but was interrupted , as I understood ...
... stage , until the evidence is be- fore your honor , to argue the general proposition ; and do not propose to answer him upon that question . I have not finished the re - examination of the witness , but was interrupted , as I understood ...
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... stage of the term and after so many years of experience this process of selecting a jury was first discovered to be wrong . I hope we did . But there is a graver view of this question which has not been touched by the counsel on the ...
... stage of the term and after so many years of experience this process of selecting a jury was first discovered to be wrong . I hope we did . But there is a graver view of this question which has not been touched by the counsel on the ...
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... stage , sir , and there is where we are to go . The sheriff is the only party who is responsible at the common law , and the statute has failed to provide a remedy under the new act of Con- gress . In England , in the case of O'Connell ...
... stage , sir , and there is where we are to go . The sheriff is the only party who is responsible at the common law , and the statute has failed to provide a remedy under the new act of Con- gress . In England , in the case of O'Connell ...
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... stage of the proceedings , under attachment , The COURT said : Mr. Fowler , you were attached for non - obedience to the summons of the court to be here at one o'clock . Mr. FOWLER . I meant no disrespect to the court , sir ; I intended ...
... stage of the proceedings , under attachment , The COURT said : Mr. Fowler , you were attached for non - obedience to the summons of the court to be here at one o'clock . Mr. FOWLER . I meant no disrespect to the court , sir ; I intended ...
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Página 308 - I can never repent it. Though we hated to kill, our country owed all her troubles to him, and God simply made me the instrument of his punishment. The country is not what it was. This forced union is not what I have loved. I care not what becomes of me. I have no desire to outlive my country.
Página 308 - I cannot see my wrong, except in serving a degenerate people. The little, the very little, I left behind to clear my name, the Government will not allow to be printed. So ends all. For my country I have given up all that makes life sweet and holy, brought misery upon my family, and am sure there is no pardon in the Heaven for me, since man condemns me so. I have only heard of what has been done (except what I did myself), and it fills me with horror.
Página 308 - Tonight I will once more try the river with the intent to cross. Though I have a greater desire and almost a mind to return to Washington, and in a measure clear my name — which I feel I can do.
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Página 308 - PAGE 240 man's hand against me. I am here in despair. And why ? For doing what Brutus was honored for — what made Tell a hero. And yet I, for striking down a greater tyrant than they ever knew, am looked upon as a common cut-throat.
Página 308 - I struck boldly and not as the papers say. I walked with a firm step through a thousand of his friends, was stopped, but pushed on. A colonel was at his side. I shouted Sic semper before I fired. In jumping broke my leg. I passed all his pickets. Rode sixty miles that night, with the bone of my leg tearing the flesh at every jump.
Página 599 - All agree, however, that the first inquiry must be restricted either to the general reputation of the witness for truth and veracity, or to his general character, and that it cannot be extended to particular facts or transactions, for...
Página 524 - When you write, sign no real name, and send by some of our friends who are coming home. We want you to write us how the news was received there. We received great encouragement from all quarter.
Página 352 - When you remember the fearful, solemn vow that was taken by us, you will feel there is no drawback — Abe must die, and now. You can choose your weapons. The cup, the knife, the bullet. The cup failed us once, and might again.
Página 353 - Inclose this note, together with one of poor Leenea. I will give the reason for this when we meet. Return by Johnson. I wish I could go to you, but duty calls me to the West; you will probably hear from me in Washington. Sanders is doing us no good in Canada.