The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-11-19
Case OF Polly B0(line.

Nov. is;-The Court room was somewhat crowded
The Court met at the usual hour The prisoner took
usual place near her counsel.
WILLIAM BENEDICT sworn.
CLERK-You shall true answers make to all questions
touching your competency as juror.
COUNSEL ron DEFENcE.-Have you formed or express
ed opinion to the guilt or innocence of the pri
soner
JuRoR-I have both.
CouRT.-Very well, 60 aside.
ROBERT WILSON sworn.
COUNSEL DEFENcE.-Have you formed or express
ed opinion to the gull. innocence Of the pri
soner
JuRoR.-I have.
CouRr.-Go aside.
Donoghue, do; w. M'Garvy, do +. HUFF do H. H. Still
man, do; f. Mccarthy, do b. Caplen do: j. BauveIt do;
c. Starr swornrestifed that he expressed an opinion
but could not swear that he now entertained ono his
Impressions he considered untavorable towards
prisoner this impression was founded general
does not recolect having read of any Of the facts
heard statement about the prisoner which produced
do not Immediately connect with the facts OF her case
have bias against her. Juror set aside.
aside Hall do L. NoaS 9o Job an %prisn Sst
O. Barnum, do; Van Duser, dol w. Hull, do J.
Buckley, dol r. Grove, do G Cunningham, do; NJ Reed.
Mortimer, do; s. r. Spellman, do; w. W. Gown, do; +.
w. Kingsland, do; Robert Jane do.
to my knowledge don't remember what read about
the in the papers supposed the statements in the
true; don't remember that formed any decided i'm
preston to the guilt or of the prisoners the
case in the last ten years that have not read.
Crosseransined on part OF the entertain
conscientious scruples as to finding verdict Of gull
ty. THE juror hereupon challenged to the favor
Examination continued on part of the defence reside
at l22 Cedar street am painter heard the subject
talked about in my store person from Sta
ten Island this subject it spoken of by men in
my store heard them express an opinion; as did not
don't know that was either favorable or uniayorabie
to the prisoner don't remember what thought about
it, whether she was guilty or innocent was busy
of thn trial nd nQi1 fanfiO
matter may have read some Of the proceedings but
did not the evidence in full Juror hereupon was chal
aside
.. B. MOnnI:os formed and expressed an opinion Set
do; $. T Baker, do; Hogan, dol J. r. smith, do; g. T.
Alyord do; James Wane, do; Thomas Nolens do; c.
w d1 Gssy So G.
do; A. II. Coils, do W. Morey, do; ): Levison, do; W
Marsh do Grips do GA A W sd.sT do To- We
Bessy, do; James Bridges, do F. Slower, do; A. Hover
do; B. Fanshaw, do; Pott Decasey do W. Davis, do
+. L. Watson sworn and examined-Resides about
months in the city of New York; formed NO opinion
possess estate in Illinois; read accounts in The
can't swear that am assessed.
The Juror was here allowed to retire to ascertain
whether or his had been placed upon the as
David Hale, of the Journal Of Commerce." sworn.
vid Brenchman, like case, like rule c. Hohen, dol L.
Brown, do; F. Fassett, do; T. smull do; II J. Griffith.
do: F. Nash, do; W. H. Hoopie, do; J. T. Farnum' DO
j. Adams. sworn may have formed opinion at the
time Of the trial expressed opinions at different times
on the Of the guilt innocence of the prisoner
have no doubt but did
Cross-eramined by Mr. Clark on part Of the prosecu
decided opinion should think had done
think have now no decided opinion my mind
have no impression on my mind now; my mind Is now
perfectly free from any bias either way,
Direct examination resumed should think what
read made an unfavorabe impression whchnow remains
upon my mind but have forgotten this circumstances
have now no unfavorable impression or bias on my
mind may nave an b. nror as
set aside Challenge true.
His HosoR took occasion say he considered the
effort to force into the Jury box under the present
a bad effect upon the community. If they had
best informed circles, then indeed he should not
regret the time that had been consumed but the
WAYS and highways of the city, many of whom were
evidently selected from the most classes Of the
ea.s ne what be-
verdict Provided they found against the prisoner,
would not be said that she was sacrificed to public ca
tedl He would ask therefore, did they consider it of
any 60 further and force men into the jury
box merely to hear hundreds Of their fellow citizens
express an opinion unfavorable to the prisoner
COUNSEL for prisoner remarked that the Court had
power interfere and stop the trial. without the consent
The CounT had looked into the question and found that
ON last night when he had ntima the wishes Of the
Court 10 have that course taken ii rs insisted upon by
counsel for the that the ser should 80
into the very suburbs OF the county and summon inds
crimnately every man. no matter how Ignorant ne
might be. 1t would be impossible to fill the joy box
with such because their verdict could not bo us-
tanned by public opinion.
Mr. CLARK part Of the prosecution considered that
If the venue changed the same difficulties would
present themselves other counties in the State He
was of opinion that they ought to proceed.
ae
bound to consider that this city would be sadded with
the enormous expense attending the proceedings.
Mr.. CLARK.-Expenses were not to be considered in
bringing to justice offenders against the laws and tho
perpetrators of high crimes; have myself made sacri
ces, and SO should the public be willing to make them
His HONOR considered the vast expenses would be
sef BE- when hsy wsrs that could
be easily disposed Of another county at comparatively
Mr.. CLARK again was Of opinion they should try the
prisoner in the county when the was proceeded
w. L. Dryu, like case, like rule; s. futile, do; Z. R.
Tremain do; j. Suydam, do; T. Bartlett dol w. Banks,
John Hsnns do co do W Menan Se
BGcman do Chamber: dG ct MSrsha DO; D.
r rges Rogers d snsn a. '
q. Cunther, do; A. Hall, do; c. Sherwood do; J. B.
Ward, do; G. Lawrence, do; 9 H. Waterbury do; W. s.
do; Charles Brulamin do Ingraham do; Grace,do;
do; T. Patterson, do D. Fredenthal do; HDorman do;
H. p Sears do J. O. West, do; w. L. Felloman do; LF.
Muller, do; W. Sheridan do g. Pearson, do; w Frank,
do; T. Hyde do; s. Pearson. do D. Waman, do; B. Nc.
Pheely do; IL. Woods do; Arcles do; 8. Gayle, do;
NJ. Kerry, do J. HUM, do; j. F. Rodman, eo W.Brock,
do; w. Miller, do; II. Fisher, do; ]. s. Reed do
S. Freeman sworn-I have formed no opinion as to the
case of the prisoner; can't say that made up my mind;
Cross Examined part of the prosecution. Juror set
aside
H. Harlow formed and expressed opinion. Set
aside. l.. Holster dol g. Tiernan, do; H. Mathuy, do.
H. LAMP sworn-I can't say that have formed or
pressed an opinon read of the former trial. and
think it produced some impression my mind; did
not suppose il was true could not believe all read;
it is not now my mind; the circumstances have part
ly forgot
Cros. Eramined-I can't say but have an impression
Set aside.
L. MYERS has formed and expressed opinion. Set
aside
No other Jurors being in Court his honor called for
ward few who were excused and asked, II after what
had resulted from the proceedings Of the day, ccunsei
intended to 20 further.
Mr. CLARs-We mean to proceed until we exhaust