The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page lxxiii
... prisoner's guilt . The obtaining of a juror , even under this unprecedented decision , was regarded as a triumph , in a con- troversy in which not only the people of Auburn and its vicinity , but of the whole state took sides for or ...
... prisoner's guilt . The obtaining of a juror , even under this unprecedented decision , was regarded as a triumph , in a con- troversy in which not only the people of Auburn and its vicinity , but of the whole state took sides for or ...
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... prisoner , with a stupidity which astonished even those who were most eager for his death . " Will any one defend this man ? " inquired the court . A death - like stillness pervaded the crowded room . Pale with emotion , yet firm and ...
... prisoner , with a stupidity which astonished even those who were most eager for his death . " Will any one defend this man ? " inquired the court . A death - like stillness pervaded the crowded room . Pale with emotion , yet firm and ...
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... prisoner was sane . The twelfth declared his unchangeable opinion that Freeman , al- though sane enough to know right from wrong , was yet so unsound in mind as not to be responsible for his actions . The disagree- ment and discussion ...
... prisoner was sane . The twelfth declared his unchangeable opinion that Freeman , al- though sane enough to know right from wrong , was yet so unsound in mind as not to be responsible for his actions . The disagree- ment and discussion ...
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... prisoner until his death ! " At the solicitation of the court , Mr. Wright finally con- sented again to take part in the cause , and assist Gov. S. As the commission of the acts charged were not denied by the prisoner's counsel , the ...
... prisoner until his death ! " At the solicitation of the court , Mr. Wright finally con- sented again to take part in the cause , and assist Gov. S. As the commission of the acts charged were not denied by the prisoner's counsel , the ...
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... prisoner . 66 Well they are those gentlemen down there , " continued Judge Whiting , pointing to the jurors in their seats " and they say you are guilty . Do you understand ? " " No ! " 66 They say you killed Van Nest . Do you ...
... prisoner . 66 Well they are those gentlemen down there , " continued Judge Whiting , pointing to the jurors in their seats " and they say you are guilty . Do you understand ? " " No ! " 66 They say you killed Van Nest . Do you ...
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