[1150] Burr Trials, i, 197-357.
[1151] This was one of Luther Martin's characteristic outbursts. Every word of it, however, was true.
[1152] Burr Trials, i, 197-357.
CHAPTER IX
WHAT IS TREASON?
No person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court. (Constitution, Article III, Section 3.)
Such are the jealous provisions of our laws in favor of the accused that I question if he can be convicted. (Jefferson.)
The scenes which have passed and those about to be transacted will hereafter be deemed fables, unless attested by very high authority. (Aaron Burr.)