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7HE FE 'IAN TRIALS IN MANCHESTER.

(Br ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
Ith.NCHESTER7 Nov. 7.
The trial of the prisoner Henry Wilson, who is
charged with being concerned in the Fenian riot
at Hplc-road, was resumed this morning at the
Crown Court, before Mr. Justice Blackburn, The
prisoners Thomas Sca!ley, Michael Joseph Boylan,
Michael Maguire, and William Murphy, were also
brought into the dock, but no evidence was taken
against them.
Mr. Pickering, Q C., said they had had a con-
sultation with the Attorney-General, and as they
thought that the witnesses in that case were not
such as they should rely upon in such a serious
charge as that of murder, as far as that particular
case was concerned, they should withdraw the
charge.
Mr. Justice Blackburn —The result will be an
acquittal?
Mr. Pickering—Yes.
Mr. Justice Blackburn said there was no doubt
that the Attorney General. used a proper discretion.
he only thing now to consider was whether there
was a warrant or not. As the present case was not
pressed there must be an acquittal of all. It was
a question as to whether it would be convenient to
go on and put it to the jury as to whether there was
a warrant or not. 4
Mr. Seymour asked to be allowed to have the
opinion of Mr. Sergeant O'Brien, who had not yet
entered the court, as hitherto they had worked so
harmoniously together.
Mr. Justice Blackburn—Certainly. Both brother
Mellor and himself thought there was nothing in
the point. They forgot to get the opinion of the
first jury, and if they liked the opinion of the
present jury could be taken upon it. Doubtless,
if the jury found there was no warrant, that point
would be worthy of consideration.
Mr. Seymour said that as far as the question of
facts went, his lordship had them upon his notes,
and would draw his own inference.
Mr. Justice Blackburn said he had everything on
his notes, and he had no doubt at all. Was it to
be supposed that perjury had been committed
upon it ?
Mr. Pickering said that as far as the prosecution
was concerned he did not think they ought to
agree to a verdict being taken in a collateral issue.
Mr. Seymour said it would have another effect,
as it would make the case retrospective.
Mr. Justice Blackburn said that if either side did
not agree he could put it to the jury; that being
the case, and as no further evidence would be given,
the case was exceedingly simple, as he must direct
an acquittal of all the five on the charge of murder.
Let the prisoners stand forward.
The prisoners then stood forward in the dock,
and
Mr. Justice Blackburn, addressing the jury, said
—As yet there is no evidence against these pri-
soners on the charge of murder, and you have to
give a verdict according to the evidence. You have
only one duty, and that is to say that they are not
guilty.
The Clerk—You say that all the five are not
guilty.
The Jury instantly returned a verdict of not
guilty.
Mr. Justice Blackburn said, as to the further
proceedings, he had told the jurors in waiting not to
attend till two o'clock that day, so unless they were
content to go on with the jurors in the box nothing
could be done till two o'clock.
Both sides expressed themselves content to go
.on
with the present jury.
Mr. Justice Blackburn—ln that case, make up
your minds as to what course you will pursue.
The Judge then retired, and, on his return, after
the counsel had conversed together for some time,
Mr. Pickering said—We do not intend to proceed
at all. Would it not be better to enter a nolle pro-
sequi, and let them be at once discharged ?
Mr Seymour—Or take a verdict of not guilty ?
Mr. Justice Blackburn—You must settle the
course yourself.
Mr. Pickering—A nolle prosequi may be entered
against Chambers, John Martin, Johnston, and
Ryan.
Mr. Sergeant O'Brien--Why not call them up,
and give them at once to the jury, who will dis-
charge them ?
Mr. Justice Blackburn—The four prisoners,
Chambers, Martin, Juhnstou, and Ryan, may be
discharged at once. Of course, Mr. Pickering, I
understand you are doing this as the representative
of the Attorney-General, and with his consent.

Mr. Pickering—l am.
Mr, Justice Blackburn—Then as soon as you'ean
agree as to which of the other prisoners you will not
proceed against you will perhaps state it, as there is
no object in keeping these men in gaol. Ido not
call upon you this instant, but I do so for the sake
of the men.
Mr. Seymour—lt would be a great convenience to
us to know whom we will have to defend.
Mr. Justice Blackburn—No doubt of it. As soon
as you can make up your minds that there is no-
thing against any of the others, I hope you will not
keep any of them in suspense.
Mr. Pickering—We will take the first opportu-
nity we have to examine the evidence.
The prisoners Carroll, Moorhouse, and Reddan
were then put in the dock to take their trial for mis-
demeanour.