State v. . Pritchard

Tbe record reveals an unusual proceeding — manifestly difficult to conduct. Tbe defendant insisted on trying bis own case, which be bad a right to do under tbe statute. G. S., 1-11. He proved to be a poor lawyer and an unwise client. After conviction, be employed counsel to prosecute an appeal. This has been done with as much skill as tbe record would permit.

It appears that tbe defendant took tbe witness stand and admitted tbe publication and circulation of tbe reports as alleged in tbe warrant. They are derogatory on their face. Tbe jury found that they were false and were circulated…