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Tftfe'Crime and hypocrisy with which the* man was ^ehargedj were bo diabolical;, that, if true/be is not entitled to one particle of sympathy from decent people, and for this very reason it becomes necessary that it shotdd.be satisfactorily proved. That it was so preyed we hare not a doubt. He had a fair trial before an impartial judge, and an unprejudiced- jury.- He was defended by counsel of most distinguished ability. No one would'for one moment impugn the conduct of either judge or jury in this case.and* • • w ’ • . .We entertain a firm convictiomthat all were guided by their consciences and by the law. K he be-innocent, he is among the most unfortunate of men. But the testimony could not be controverted. His moral con-duct was utterly indefensible. . His practiced deeeptionwas exposed. His guilt was ex-tabHshpdi iind he has received .the reward of his dedBi so far as the law provides for his punishment. We are very far from feeling any maudlin sympathy with him or any such criminal. He has had a fair trial; tho jury hayefonh d him guilty of the crime alleged against him ; the public are satisfied, and do not attempt to question the judgment..' . ...
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Pittsburgh Post
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Mon, Nov 28, 1859
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