Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-03-26
SUPREME COURT.

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SUPREME COURT.
.Mtrch 1.-THE argument of the case Of
the Apolion Was concluded by the Attorney
General
The Opinion OF the Court was delivered in
the case OF Walton against the United States
Judgment affirmed.
The argument in the case of VVyinan g.
Clark against Southland g. Starr. involving
the question o the constitutonality of the
stop-laws of Kentucky, was commenced by
Mr. Sergeant for the plaintiffs in error.
.Hurch lS.-The argument of the above
cause was continued, by Mr.. Monroe, for the
defendants in error.
.finrch i9.-The Chief Justice delivered
the Opinion Of the Cnurt in the case of Os.
born and others VS.. The United States. De-
cree aiilrmedas TO the restitution of the mo-
nry taken ont of the Bank, but reversed as TO
the interest decreed to be paid on part there.
OF, and as To the responsibility of Curric and
SuIIiSan-hIr. Justice Johnson dissenting to
apart of the opinion delivered
The argument in the case involving the
question OF the constitutiunaIity "f the Stop
Laws OF Kentucky was concluded, on the part
o, Inc defendant, by Mr.. Bibb, and by Mr..
Cheves on the part of the plaintiff
March Cola the matter of Wood 81 Brun-
dIge, the opinion of the Court WAS delivered
oy Mr.. Justice Story. Rule made absolute ;
pernmptory Mandamus awarded To enter of
record the proceedings antpcedent To the
I.ule, and that the Judge do award a process
IN The nature ola Scire Facias 10 the Paten-
tees, to show cause why the Patent should
not be repealed, and that the same be tried
oyShe Coartor Jury, according as the issue
be made up.
The case Of the United States vs.. Kirkpat-
rIck anu Others, was argued by the Attorney
frPnPtal Tnr tIuD la,
der and MIR. Foster for the Defendant
March 22.-Thr Chief Justice delivered
the Opinion nfthe Court ia the case of the
BANK ut The United STATES VS.. The Planters
Bank of G"orsia. The points on which the
judges OF the Circuit Court were divided in
opinion, were ordered 10 be certified IN favor
Of the Appel!antse
Mr.. Justice Story delivered the opinion of
the Court IN the case of the French spip ApoI.
Ion. Decree affirmed, except as to IA small
item of damages
The argument in the case of the United
States rs. Kirkpatrick and Others. was con.
cluded by Mr. Foster for the Defendants. and
The Attorney General for the Plaintiff in error.
LIEUT.. Is. KENNON.-As the conductors of
Tree press, we ALLURE every thing that wears
even the scmhlance of oppression, and there
lore feel ourselves called upon to publish the
following letters. as an act of Justice to 1t.
Aennun. and in discharge of what we consider
duty TO the public. Some may infer that
the author intends To censure the conduct OF
the Court.in not expressing an opinion upon
me conduct OF The prosecutor of Lit K, but in
tlis we do not concur, believing that the wri-
Ter could not have thought IL their PROVING so
10 do'-Neliher are we appraised that il was
'ht duty of the Secretary of the Navy 10 ex-
press any opinion upon the dement's of the
prosecution, further than became necessary in
announcing the acquittal Of 1t. K. We have
100 much confidence in those who administer
our Government, to believe for moment.
'hat LIT. hennon will be denied the right of
arraignnS his prosecutor, should he be so dis
posed. But of this we are confident, that there
IS an omnipoIence in public opinion, that will
compel the publication of the proceedings in
Tue trial. should the accused require it-mall-
gre the disposition that may exist at Wash
ington tO withhold them.
Ihe Navy is nOtl less a favorite than an ef-
heient branch of the public service, and the
reputation of every officer in il materially con-
Germs then-it is their earnest desire 1--WE speak
Tor this section Of country)to see the evidence
against tins officer, and we trust there will
NOT DE found any one to question their right,
% 'onS as the Government is called "a Rspub-
e. Norfolk Beacon.
Extract efG letter 10 lie Editors oCMe Beacon,
dated
HICHaOND, 18th March, 1894
nave this moment returned from Wash
.ngton, and knowing the interest you and
your readers take in the sentence Of the Court
MARTIAL lately held upon Lieut. .Kennon, I take
great pleasure 10 informing you that il was
l''st made known as left the city, and that il
y"ay dcqaits" that worthy Officerupon every
g.Iharge and specification, the Court declaring
'hat ihey are mol prored."
understood this would be made known
Lieut.. n. immediately. and that he would
We 3rdered to go out passenger in the Pea
sock from your port 10 resume the situation
ne 1ela on board the frigate United States,
previous to his arrest Tie Sccreinrv consid
trs TINS a sufficient rscompense tor IN Lieut.
hihennons icroRgs pri5aRons! and erpsnses
ne Court pronounce no censuge upon his
prosecutor, nor does the .SecrciarU deem il
proper for him to hestow any mark Of repre-.
"e eo' lot 9llbellens and Anonymous attack
'pon subordinate officer, the charges sxainsr