The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-01-20
COHrG Proceedings,

At about If o'clock, A. NJ, last Monday, the
Hon, Judges, ANTHONY President, and 0AEEs and
BALDY, Assistants, being on the bench, the Court
was called to Ordev by the Crier. The Constables
were called and gave into Court their reports
after which the Grand Jury were called, sworn,
and charged by his Honor, The gen tlemanly
Prosecuting Attorney, sent up some indictments
and the Grand Jury adjourHed to their ROOM
The Traverse Jury were now called by the Pro-
thonotary. Trial list baving been read over lit
tie side business was done and Court adjourned.
Court met at half past two, and empannelled a
jury in the case of Fincher Vs. Mowrer.
Some Commonwealth cases were per force put
off ill next term. A number OF Bills were found
by the Grand Jury.
Tuesday morning, the Court resumed the case
of Fincher vs. Mowrer. 1t continued till even
ing Wednesday morning, the jury found tOS de.
endant MOwrer
Wednesday morning, after some side business,
the Court took up the case OF Commonwealth vs.
Richard Torby. Torby was bound in the sum of
$20O,0Oto keep the peace, &c.
Commonwealth vs.. Pursel. Indictment for as.
sault and battery upon has wife. Found Guilty
in manner and form as he stands indicted.
The Grand Jury finished their business and
handed in their report about eleven o'clock on
Wednesday, In their report they recommended
that the Jail be rendered more secure by lining
th,, t,U, unnar ,.,oms with iron str;na R.c ooJ
that an iron railing be placed around the Court.
house yard. The court approved Of the report
and directed it to be sent to the County Commis
sioners. The court thanked the Jury for their
promptitude in despatch ing business and dis
charged them.
Commonwealth vs.. William Fink Assault and
battery, Court sentenced Fink to pay fine of
five dollars and costs Of prosecution.
Same vs., John c. Quick. Assault and battery
Jury find defendant not guilty. Prosecutor VIM.
Fink, pay the costs Of prosecution
Same vs. John Wirt. Assault and battery
Jury find defendant not guilty. Ann Writ the
prosecutrix, TO pay the costs of prosecution,
Same "s, Terese Creveling. Indictment, adsl.
terry, Continued until Thursday morning, A
number OF witnesses were examined on each side
occupying Thursday eaire. The counsel finish
ed Pleading in the evening; the court delivered
the charge on the morning of FRIDAY, The Jury
brought in their verdict on Friday at 1 o'clock,
finding the defendant guilty in manner and form
H., IL.
to the County Jail.
Same vs.. Eli Ohl-Fornicaton and bastardy.-
The Jury were still out upon this case.
IHE NEW ADMINIsTR ALTON The President
has issued the usual Circular to the Senate of the
United States, requesting them to meet in the
Senate Chamber on the 5th day of March next,
when it is customary to receive and act upon the
nominations which the eCresidept may mike for
members Of the Cabinet, &c. The following is a
copy of the Circular referred to:
To the Senator, cfthe United States Respect,
sveiy:
WASHINGTON, January 2, lS49.
Sir: Objects interesting to tho United
States requiring that the Sesate should be
in Session on Monday, the 5th day of
March next, to receive and act upon
such communications as may be made to it
on the part of the Executive, your attend-
ance in the Senate Chamber in this city,
on that day, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon,
is accordingly requested
JAMES X. POLK.