The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-21
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CRIMINAL CoURT.-Hon. Henry Stump, Judge
ting ~
The following occupied yesterday:
On the opening of the Court Mr.. Whitney said
he would like dispose of the cases of John Lem
on and John Siglefoos fixed for trial to-day Tues
day. He said John Lemon was not in the CITY
and this day had been fixed by Court to have him
brought in.
Court eve can't try him, if he amt here"
Mr Whltney.-"l know that sir; but as he has
forfeited his bond, and the time for bringing him
IN has expired, want execution issued against
the security'' o'-1'
Court.-'0h! well, have extended the time to
ms pendsman to bring him here. He tells me that
Lemon is trading with the West Indies and that
ne expects him here shortly. He says he will have
MIN here next term, and maybe this term
MT hltney.-l was not aware of anv such ar
Trangement having been made by your Honor, else
would not have asked for the execution"
, Ihe witnesses IN the case of John Siglefoos were
then called, only one or two answering to their
names.
The Court asked who was his counsel
Mr. Whitney said Mr.. Kraft was counsel for
Siglefoos. "
In reply to question by the Court the Clerk
stated that Mr.: Kraft was engaged in the Superior
Court in a civil case.
Mr.. Whitney-'His excuse was Yesterday that
he would have to go to Towsontown Now, sir this
Is about the sixth time this case has been set for
trial, what disposition will your Honor make of it?'
Court-'What can be done; the counsel for the
defence is not here, and the man can't be tried
without counse.-what can we do?''
:. Mr.. Whitney-II can't do anything; it lays en-
tlrely with your Honor"
Court-''We ell, what do you propose to do with
up and try it."
Mr.. Whitney then asked the Clerk at what tima
the bail of Lemon was forfeited
Inc Clerk replied at the May term, 1859.
In the case of John Siglefoos, Mr. Whitney said
ne would direct attachments against all the absent
State witnesses, and dispose of the case in some
way, as far as he concerned
Inc 1oHoWlng cases were then disposed of:
State Us. Louisa Frederika Dash, indicted for the
larceny OF one calico dress valued at $780, the pro-
perry OF Mary Dare. There are two other indict-
ments against her for larceny. The accused was
German girl about II years of age The evidence
Tor the State was conclusive, and the jury rendered
a verdict of guilty with a Recommendation to tho
mercy of the Court
The Court said it had been accused of HAVING too
much mercy. The Court was bound by the law to
lntilct punishment by Imprisonment in the peniten
tiary, the shortest term being Is months and tho
convict was to be sentenced to such term as would
bring her out between the months of May and Sep
tember.
The Jury asked if the girl could not be sent to
the House of Refuge
The Court said it had no power to send the oirl
10 any other place than the Penitentiary although
it was disposed to act eniently towards her.
sentenced to nineteen months in the Penten-
tiary.
The Court then ordered the other two indictments
to be Stetted.
Parkhill for the defence
State Us. John Blittner, indicted for receiyinu
goods, knowing the same to have been stolen The
Indictment charges that on the lst of May 1859 he
received l5 yards of calico, pairs chidren's shoes
pairs wool socks and cloth coat, the property
OF Moses u. Hlndes and others, which had been
stolen by negro named Edward Ward who has
been indicted for the larceny
Alter hearing part of the evidence for the State
MIR. W arlington, counsel for the accused moved
no 70 tl,,G G4o4.
lWard) before the accessory was put upon trial.
lie SAID that he was not aware that the negro had
been indicted for the larceny and argued in support
OF his motion, quoting several authorities
Mr, Whitney, opposed the motion and argued
that the traverser did not stand as an accessory
to the theft but THAT the crime with which he was
charged was a separate and distinct offence and
therefore he could be tried without any reference
to the indictment for larceny.
The Court after hearing the argument overruled
the motion and ordered the trial to be proceeded
with. After the conclusion OF the evidence the
States Attorney by agreement stated the law to the
Jury, who found a verdict of guilty.
Mr.. Warrington gave notice that he would file
motion for a new trial
Mr.. Leakin made application to the Court to fix
the bail in the case of Daniel X. Allen indicted for
rioting on the Causeway at the time Of the killing
of the French sailor. The Court named $780, and
Joseph Watson became Aliens bondsman
Mr.. McAllister also offered bail in the same
amount for Mary Sheckes another of the same
party. James Manly, No. l45 Eastern avenue was
ia ken as her bondsman.
The Court, at O'Clock, adjourned until this
morning at 10 o'clock,
SUPERIOR CoURT.-Hon. z. Collins Lee, Judge.
The following occupied yesterday:
Thomas Clarke as. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Company, Garnishees of Patrick Crowley and
Samuel d. Phillips Before reported. Not con-
cluded
Assignment for to-day q to so.
CoURT OF COMMON PLEAs.-Hop. William l.. Mar
shall, Judge. The following occupied yesterday.
Christian Honsman Us. Louis Lohrfpk An ap-
peal from Justice Morrison. Judgment reversed.
Joseph L. Kroll Newman & Mason. An ap-
peal from Justice Shipley. Judgment affirmed
Assignment for to-day 179 to 203