The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-27
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The GAsprsEs CAsE.-The jury, yesterday
morning, sent note to Judge Crawford, in the
criminal court, stating to him that, after mature
deliberation and free interchange of opinion,
they could not make up verdict; that portion
of them young men depending on their bust
ness for the support of themselves nd families; and
that, on account of sickness in some Of their fami-
lies, their presence at home is needed. Under
these circumstances they trusted that there would
be an agreement between the counsel on both
sides, so that the jury might be discharged.
The CoURT. 1t is a hard case, | must say.
Mr.. CARLISLE. There are others who are de-
pendent on their profession for living; and it ia
not very agreeable to go into another trial, to last
two months.
The CoURr. suppose it is not very agreeable
to anybody; but they who to try the case are
not confined like the jury. Besides, they get bet
ter pay. What do you say, gentlemen? address.
ing Messrs. Fendall and Carlisle, who respectively
represent the prosecution and the defence.)
Mr.. CARLISLE. / have nothing to say l do not
understand the jurors to apply to for relief, but
to your honor.
The CoURr. Yes. they do.
Mr. FssDALL. All can say is, l will meet Mr..
Carlisle here to morrow.
The CoUsT. The note from the jurors Gays
they 'trust there will be an agreement between
both sides"
Mr.. CARLISLE. / understand that my associate,
Mr.. Bradley, has expressed what he thinks the
proper view, and am not advised of any thing
that has occurred to change it. do not feel in
clined, in his absence, to take any other course
than that which he has marked out.
Mr.. CARLISLE retired, taking with him, by per.
mission, the note from the jurors, for the purpose
OF showing it to Mr.. Bradley, who was engaged
,rt h cir
an hour Messrs. Bradley and Carlisle sent Judge
Crawford few lines, to the effect that after a
consideration Of all the circumstances, they could
not agree 10 discharge the jury.
The CoURT. Mr.. Fendall what have YOU to
say2
Mr.. FESDALL. have nothing to say.
The CoUar. Mr.. Henshaw, tell the jury dom
feel at liberty to discharge them
And Mr.. Henshaw departed on his GRAND
The court then adjourned until this morning at
eleven o'clock.
KRANTz or GrantE, the German pedler who
killed the old negro cook of the Jail last year by
stabbing him TO the heart with knife, is still in
prison; but efforts will shortly be made for his re-
lease on the ground that he is insane, and there.
fore cannot be tried. From what we can learn it
is probable that Mr.. Radcliffe, bis counsel, may
n,
the guilty man recover his mind he would
be restored to condition which would subject him
| to indictment for the same crime and to
trial. Mr.. Radcliffe several days since asked and
received the advice of Judge Crawford in the
premises.
PROPERTY SALE.-Three email frame houses,
on the south side of Louisiana avenue near
Sixth street, belonging to the estate of the late
Solomon Drew, were yesterday afternoon sold
at auction. Two of them, Zone with five hundred
| and sixty three and half, and the other with five
hundred and thirty three feet of ground attached
each brought 5 lbs; and the tenement adjoining,
with six hundred and seventy three feet of ground
81 400.
The Room OF THE LIBRARY OF CoNe Kss will, we
learn, be ready for occupancy by the fret of July
next Ibe interior arrangements of iron, coated
with gold, and bronze, and dusky white, will pre-
! sent beautiful appearance in the light admitted