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1019. BURR'S (A.) TRIAL, Guilt clear.—

Before an impartial jury, Burr's conduct
would convict himself, were not one word of
testimony to be offered against him. But to
what a state will our law be reduced by party
feelings in those who administer it? [63]
To George Hay. Washington ed. v, 174. Ford ed., ix, 62.
(M. Aug. 1807)

 
[63]

Hay was the U. S. District Attorney.—Editor.