In response to a telegram from Bernard a certain influential democratic senator came to New Orleans.

Influence was brought to bear, and though all precedent was violated, the case was manoeuvred to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Before this tribunal Bernard made the speech of his life and added to his fame as an orator.

Competent judges said that the like of it had not been heard since the days of Daniel Webster.
As he pleaded for his friend and the others accused the judges of the Supreme Court wept scalding tears.

Bernard told of Belton's noble life, his unassuming ways, his pure Christianity.