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Show A NOTABLE EXCEPTION. The counsel for the dd'tudaut in the " case of the 1'eoplo vs. Drighaui Young took exception to the closing paragraph of Judge MeKean's opinion overruling the motion to quash the indictment. The point is well taken, and is based -r upon the presumption of all juiL-pm- 1 i dence in civilized countries, that a per- ' fc son accused before the law is inncecnt ; until proved guilty; while" in this case ' ' the presiding judge informs the bar and the public that it i? not an individ- j . ual thit is n trial but a system a ; ; community, ye tako pleasure in lay- i ing before the public tho exception as . an addendum to the opinion, lioth ! have now gone to the nation, and the nation will pronounce its verdict one , before which I'tah judges and packed juries must bow. AJrcady there is a manifest change in the tone of a large portion of the press of the country; and when the statement of Judge Mr Kean is fully considered anl Weighed, that change will become more apparent and decided. |