There are many who predict confi
dently that Governor Patterson, a
close political and personal friend of
the Coopers, will pardon them after
a time. We are not of this number.
Governor Patterson dare not permit
his personal predilections to sway him
in the discharge of a responsible and
important duty. Such a course would
result in impeachment, if it did not
invite violence itself.”
While the accused, as our contem
porary truly says, have their rights,
which must be respected, it is also
true that the cause of justice has
much at stake in the final decision of
this case. It will set a precedent, and
establish a standard, that will influ
ence for good or for evil future trials
for homicide in Tennessee for years
to come. —Richmond Journal.
Price Five Cents.
