The New York herald., 1844-11-29


formed and expressed On opinion.
Joskfh BrADLE chalisnged.-Is not related to either
does know that he has any impression on the subec
can't say that the he heard charged the p
ss win r. es ssaa a ma the people charged
does not 60 much from home. and is unable to say
whether he talk himself ON the subjects is farmer.
resident six miles IRON here Defence withdrew the
challenge, which was renewed by prosecution.
Eramined BY Mr. CLARK II properly convinced that
the prisoner guilty would have conscientious
plesto convict her. sworn as a Juror.
CoRNKLIus EssEaT sworn and challenged. Set aside
for having expressed an opinion
BEsJA IN WILLIAMS, sworn and challenged. Set aside
for same cause
Here the panel of eleven talesmen were exhausted
District Attorney CLARK then moved that the Court
should order fresh tales Of ID act az Jurors on the
present case, which was complied with in very short
time.
ISRAEL JAcopsor challenged and sworn is not re.
lated to the prisoner Is reenolder has heard and read
statements OF this have produced impress on
his mind has expressed opinion the Set aside
WILLIAM CovERLr challenged and sworn-Is in no way
related to the deceased pri has been jury
in this has hee and read statements OF have
produced impressions on his mind has expressed himself
on the case. Set aside.
WILLIAM Woop sworn and challenged-Set aide for
having expressed an opinion on the Case
JAMES MooRE challenged and set aside for like reason
Henderson, JEAuNrEx-challenged and set aside for
reason.
PErTR DoRsErr, challenged-Has heard, but not read
vorable the contrary towsrs the prisoner the state
ments referred to alluded to the death OF Mrs. Emme.ne
Houseman Mrs. Bodne1 was mentioned in
nexion with the in those accounts the isonsr
was charged with being Instrumental in eecsing Mrs
Housemans death heard some say that she murder
ed Mrs Housenan did not hear the reasons stated for
Mr. DE- W,rr having ssted what were the porticulars
he had heard in regard to the commission OF the crime by
Mrs bodne
Mr. WHITING objected to the question, as beyond the
rule to be properly used in the examination of jurors.
was regular to put general questions which tended to
elucdste the state Of the jurors mind hut could not
be permitted to enter into details and put leading ques
tons The question was whether he had clean and
clear mind and whether he heard much little about
at great length and contended for the right to put sngges
tive in order to ascertain how far the accused
associated in the mind OF the juror with ransac-
tions said to have taken place in the case
The Court said the inquiry was Of immense imporance
that il the line Of examination already pursued not
what jurors heard could be allowed but was guar
to ask whether witness heard read accounts state
ments in relation to The case and what they were; in
writing printing in what forms in conversation. be-
tween whom, and on what subject; whether he has forn
Il 10 Shom and what was 4 a. to the
guilt OF the prisorer, what is; is he under bias
way prevent his rendering fair and impartial verdict
Examination Of Da,0son resumed Had heard Mrs. Bo-
dine murdered Mrs Houseman believed the murder took
place but by whom could not tell believed nothing
to her having murdered the deceased had impression
Mrs Bodne did it; was in court dur ng part Of last
does not recollect say ing person going down stairs
that if the evidence true looked pretty bad against
the prisoner does not recoec talking to any after
goi home about il; might might not have said some
thing about it to his wife,
OF he cor which the Court entered into with read
order that the subject may be brought to definite
and clear form The arguments were but repettions of
those already referred to- and Suspended about
o'clock, at which hour the Court arose until two.
Common Pleas.
Before Judge Daily
Nov. 26.-William Lynch vs.. E6enestr Welch.-This
was an action brought to recover the sum Of sls6a 60
upon the ,lI property Of defendant by plaintiff Il
a hn nf vXnaf hmov opi naoio ctro
and made all the goods contained in said the
defendant for the Of $350O $4,000 Of which to
Immediately in cash that the latter stipulation
piled with and one of the notes paid Some time
alter and before all of said notes DUE he wanted
get out OF the store In accordance with the advice Of
his legal adviser execution issued the goods
Levied upon % and att aeT Judgment had been obsned hs
ceeds after deducting the necessary expenses and is
for thu balance remaining due that said suit nsu
ted was put in for defence that plaintiff agreed to take
the goods in the store Of the whole debt and
that as he did so and afterwards found they would not
cover the debt due to him. still he must stand his agree
ment.
The Court charged directly in favor Of the plaintiff
principle in law that no parole or other
agreement had between parties who sign written
tract can ;I nyGlidate M the instrument will render
Tsggart and Begwich for deiendsnt.
.aUred Crommelin Us Jacob Lafargs- Siander--Mpy
RogesThis action Of slanier in which the de-
fendant charged with having uttered certain malicious
and deamatory sander against the plaintiff to the effect
of the late Mary Rogers
MIR. BRADY, the part of the plaintiff opened the case
ing examined the case will be resumed this forenoon
and not wishing to report the mere trporie statement Of
counsel until the case comes fully before tbs Court,
omit giving Mr.. Brady's address.
MORE FROM TExAs.-The Civilian says an effort
will be made at the approaching session OF Con-
sngasng in the coasting trade Of Texas The following
is list OF vessels at present under the Texian flag and
trading to the port Of Galveston
Ship John Barnes, sailing to England.
Brlgs Rover and San Jacinto Qhe latter undergoing
repairf)
Steamers-Dayton, Col. Woods, Scoto Belle, Lady By.
ron and Vesa besides the Ellen Franklsnd, rebuilding
in this port and boat the Trinity, and another
schooners Native, Lewellin, Creole, Geo. B. Iuness,
Grandicoit, Caroline, Giraffe, Surprise, Jas Mcknight,
rhos Lee. Luda, Pauline, shcai Water You Know,
Swan, Charlotte, and splendid vessel building at Sa
bine, and one at milan Point.
sloops-Alamo, Tom Jack, Cutter, Washington, sa-
Wallace Champion, ii L. Kinney, Henrietta Drusil.a,
and at least fifty others OF smaller size.
The Civilian Is evidently opposed to the repeal Of the
The aggregate value of these vessels perhaps not
Texas some are Sldn9 and moro VsHs w be- built he
law remains unchanged. There is expended upon them
In REPAIRS annually not less than $40 ooo which goes
directly to mechanics while their stores and sup.
plies are all purchased Of merchants and frmers
they not, coasters formerly wero. birds
of passage bringing ia autumn their supplies Of onions
Goldfish and poa oes from Maine, and returning there in
the spring to repair and invest expend the profits of
the winters labor. They give employment TO at least
two hundred useful and hardy men, who viii not hoist
anchor and sol away at the approach Of an enemy but
stay TO defend their country and homes.
Captain Elliott the British Charge dAaires to Texas.
Is expected to arrive shortly from the United States The
French Minister Count Salgny, is also expected TO ar
rive in n very short time.
The Texan planters appear to be turning their aten
ton to the cultivation Of sugar.
FROM TAMpIco.-By the schr Sally Miller, Capt
Crawford arrived last evening" received copy Of FL
Gtjsn Of the s0th ult but find nothing new in it,
The s M was bound to New York, but was compelled
put this port all hands sick h the exception Of
the master and She also experienced very heavy
weather. particularly on Monday and Tuesday last
Savannah Georgian of Saturday.
ANTr-RRNT DIsruR BaNcEs.-We learn from the