will trespass on foibidden ground but as little as possible.
I am perfectly satisfied that there has not been one fact
established or proved that would justify a conscientious and
impartial jury in finding me guilty of treason-felony. There
is an extreme paucity of evidence against me;--that everyone
who has been here while this case has been proceeded with
will admit frankly and candidly. We need no stronger proof of
this fact than that the first jury that was empanelled to try
me had, after a long and patient hearing of the case, to be
discharged without having found me guilty of treason-felony.
Ah! there were a few honest men on that jury. They knew that
Augustine E. Costello was not guilty of the crime trumped up
against him. They knew I was not guilty. Mr. Anderson, sitting
there, knows that I am not a felon, but that I am an honest
man; that as such I stand here in this dock, where Robert
Emmett stood, where Robert Emmett spoke from; and the actions
and the words of that Emmett have immortalized him, and he now
lies embalmed in the hearts of the world.

The LORD CHIEF BARON--I cannot allow you to proceed in that
strain.

COSTELLO--I can say to those assembled here, and who are now
listening to me, that I stand here, branded, as I am, a felon,
but with a clear conscience. No one can point the finger of
scorn against me, and say I have sold my brother and committed
perjury. Can every man in this court house lay his hand on his
heart and say the same? Answer me, Mr. Anderson. Answer me,
Governor Price.