The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-07

+ lIoNpAY June 6--TiaI of Nonyo, Cd,,arSs for far
gertIlhd Court room was quite filled with spscta-
tors before ten O'Clock and every person seemed TO be
anxious 10 obtain sight of this far famed inaDcier
The prisoner was brought into the Court room about
quarter past 10 O'Clock, while David Graham ESD was
me King motion before the Circuit Court on the subject
ofthe refusal OF Mr. Smith, the locooco Comptroller to
give up his Office, Sc to Dow D. Williamson who has
been appointed TO that Office by the wings.
This notorious indiv idua whose entrance attracted all
eyes appears to be of the middle height and rather en
der FORM His complexion very dark his hair and wins
keis which of very luxurious growth, nearly black
and evidently fresh from the hands of the barber being
beautifully cured and quite smooth and glossy His ewes
contrary to the general rule Of harmonizng With the
complexion and hair light blue. He dressed in
black dress coat figured silk vest black panaloons with
linen oil iauess purity and black satin stock round his
neck, with the collar of his shirt led He
trcy without rings Of any description with
the exception }, very neat gold guard chain his watch
which he wore in his vest.
The following the counsel engaged on his behalf
j. j. Crienden OF Kentucky, u. g. senator, who is the
leading counsel and will conclude the summing up for
the defence. Thomas F. Marshall tho great Temperance
Apostle, is the second on the list w. NJ. Evarts, young
and most promising lawyer Of this city said to be the
most promising in the country and whose
speaks volumes for his ntel genoe and aainmsns the
next This gentleman will open the case for the defence
The next is j. Prescott Hail. whose eminence in his pro-
iessou is too well known to need comment William NJ
Prcehe lac District Attorney and hose portly appear
anee and beamng counenance do not make appear tina.
the duties OF that office are such as TO have interered
with his powers OF digestion, is the next one the list
is concluded by Robert Emmett the descendant of the
great Irish patriot whose recent exertions in the
John C. Colt are yet fresh in the recollection OF c
This i. win be seen is very strong list and
includes the of OF the most emne. a,vvers
in the country II hes been rurored that Charles Oto-
nor of this city, and c. NJ Dallas OF Philadelphia were
employ for the defence. This Is coTrect-neher
of those gentlemen being engaged in this Mr. Da.
las is however, to appear in the course of tho trial
witness.
The speaking the part of the defence is TO be left 10
Messrs Crit.enden Marshall and Evars they are said
to be personal friends Of his.
On the part ofthe prosecution Ogden Hoffman the nte
States District Attorney the only person engaged
sist the District Attorney.
During the period elapsng between the arrival Of Co.
lionel Edwards IN the Court room and that OF the open
ing of the Court he in frequent with
his Counsel at such times standing up and giving all pre-
sent a good view of his person. He appears perfectly
collected and competey at and has just such e
pearance would be supposed TO be borne by gentle
man who was engaged in private conversation in draw
ing and not that OF person charged with criminal
acts and the focus which centrated thou
sand eyes.
AT twelve minutes past eleven o'clock Judge Kent or.
dered the crer TO proclaim the opening OF the Court CT
Oyer and TeIminer. When this had been done he in.
quired if the District Attorney present and stated
ha. he was not until this morning. Of the election
which was to take place. and in consequence of the law
that subject forb1dng the Courts to sit when elections
pending the trial oCoonel Edwards could no. take
place until tomorrow His honor having read that Gee
tioa of the law, said
n consequence of the Election FOR School Commission
pending, il would be Illegal TO proceed with the
trial OF Monroe Edwards II must therefore go off until
tomorrow at hall past O'clock will then proceed
and the witnesses both sides then be present il
will positively proceed then.
The Court was then adjourned until Tomorrow at half
past ten O'Clock and the prisoner and his counsel left the
court room