Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-27
L o. L FAIRS.

that, after mature dellberation and a free
interchange OF opinion, they could not
make up a verdict; that portion of them
are young men depending on their bust
ness for the support of themselves and
families and that, on account of sick.
ness in some of their families, their pres
sence at home is needed. Under these
circumstances they trusted that there
would be an agreement between the coun-
sci on both sides, so that the Jury might
be discharged.
The Court.-It is hard case, I must
say.
Mr.. Carlisle.-There are others who are
dependent on their profession for living;
and 1t is not very agreeable to 90 into an
other trial, to last two months.
The Court suppose it is not very
agreeable to anybody; but they who are
to try the case are not confined like the
jury. Besides, they get better pay. What
do you say, gentlemen? addressing
Messrs. Fendall and Carlisle, who re-
spectlvely represent the prosecution and
the defence)
Mr.. Carlisle have nothing to saw. I
do not understand the jurors to apply to
me for relief, but to your honor.
The Court.-Yes, they do.
MIR. Fendall.-AIl l can say is, will
meet Mr.. Carlisle here to morrow.
The Court.-The note from the Jurors
says they &C trust there will be an agree
ment between both sides"
MIR. Carlisle.-I understand that nv
associate, Mr.. Bradley, has expressed
what he thinks the proper view, and
am not advised of anything that has oc-
Cured to change it. | do not feel inclined,
IN his absence, to take any other course
than that which he has marked out.
MIR. Carlisle retired, taking with him,
by permission, the note from the Jurors,
for the purpose Of showing it to MIR.
Bradley, who was engaged in the Circuit
Court, below stairs. In the course of an
hour Messrs. Bradley and Carlisle sent
Judge Crawford few lines, to the effect
that, after a consideration of all the cir
cumstances, they could not agree to dis
charge the jury.
The Court.-Mr. Fendall, what have
you to say?
Mr.. Fendall.-I have nothing to say.
The Court. Mr.. Henshaw, tell the Jury
don't feel at liberty to discharge them.
And Mr.. Henshaw departed on his
GRAND.
The Court then adjourned until this
morning at eleven clock.
Crrnes.-Although numerous cases are
known to the public, hundreds escape
detection, although the offences are
known to have been committed. What
causes the increase of crime! can any
one tell Many have undertaken to an
swer the question and have failed to
satisfy themselves that they were correct.
We think that the answer given by one
OF our old officers now out of service, is
most correct: "The increase of the negro
population by the arrival here of negroes
driven from the States for various offences,
and the number of white thieves, rowdies,
and lncendiaries from other cities contin-
ually pouring into Washington, to eX-
cape Justice at home" This we believe
to be the true cause. Washington city
IS the point made for by all the villains of
the adjoining States, and the States are
so glad to be rid Of them, that they are
seldom asked for.
Talk about To1rn.-Many Of our resi-
dent and nonresident acquaintance are
amusing themselves by discussing the
probability of thorough reorganization
OF the Courts in the District. This CAL
culation is based upon occurrences during
the present term of the Criminal Court.
We do not know anything that indicates
such reorganization, though we have
heard of influences that will be brought
to bear in it's favor. Such matters be-
long to Congress, and we have no doubt
this subject will be called up at the next
session, but whether the influence to be
used will be sufficient to effect the pur-
pose, is question to be determined then.
The Weather.-The heavy rains of the
last two or three days put stop to me-
ehanical operations upon buildings now
IN process of erection. This morning the
work has been resumed and is rapidly
Progressing in many parts of the city.
The uncertainty Of the continuance of
weather in which builders can work is
very good reason why they should be
we'll paid for their labor. They are
obliged to have the necessaries of life in
wet or dry weather: but it is ONLY during