text:  Whatever be the result of that prosecution whether those indicted be found guilty or acquitted of the misdemeanours laid to their charge; we feel assured on the one hand however long and grievous may have been the "provocation " that while there will be "nothing extenuate " neither will there be "set down aught in malice;" but that the measure of the retribution now demanded by the state will be so temperately and equitably adjusted that while the very semblance of oppression is carefully avoided the majesty of the law and the powers of the executive will be amply and entirely vindicated