The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page lxxi
... witnesses necessary to present the case fairly to the jury . He fol- lowed in his defence with an argument of great power and pathos . The jury divided and could not agree upon a verdict . His second trial at the next Circuit Court ...
... witnesses necessary to present the case fairly to the jury . He fol- lowed in his defence with an argument of great power and pathos . The jury divided and could not agree upon a verdict . His second trial at the next Circuit Court ...
Page lxxii
... witnesses . On being questioned , he at once con- fessed the crime , not only without apparent remorse or horror , but with frequent and irrepressible fits of laughter . The public in- dignation was so excited at this awful tragedy ...
... witnesses . On being questioned , he at once con- fessed the crime , not only without apparent remorse or horror , but with frequent and irrepressible fits of laughter . The public in- dignation was so excited at this awful tragedy ...
Page lxxiv
... witness the opening of the case . Until that moment , it was not known whether Freeman would have any counsel . It was supposed the court would assign him some junior member of the bar ; but it was considered doubtful if one could be ...
... witness the opening of the case . Until that moment , it was not known whether Freeman would have any counsel . It was supposed the court would assign him some junior member of the bar ; but it was considered doubtful if one could be ...
Page lxxvi
... witness of the proceedings : The District Attorney , ( Luman Sherwood , Esq . , ) with the bill of indictment in his hand , called out- " William Freeman , stand up . " He then approached quite near the negro , for he was very deaf ...
... witness of the proceedings : The District Attorney , ( Luman Sherwood , Esq . , ) with the bill of indictment in his hand , called out- " William Freeman , stand up . " He then approached quite near the negro , for he was very deaf ...
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... Witness the communication of Mr. McLane to Con- gress , informing them that he had instituted an inquiry into the safety of the deposits , and recommending the subject to their consideration . That investigation was had , both in ...
... Witness the communication of Mr. McLane to Con- gress , informing them that he had instituted an inquiry into the safety of the deposits , and recommending the subject to their consideration . That investigation was had , both in ...
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