The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-12

am here not partisan friend of any Of the parties
come here untrammelled by any associations with the
bands of rufans who the learned counsel on the part
OF the State have created reign terror in the city
of Baltimore; come here to examine the evidence which
was TO go to that jury and in that am fulfilling my
| duty.
Let it stand recorded said Mr. whyte that this state of
things as described by my friend existed in the cty of
Baltimore am glad that it did exist; let go further
and see why it existed. Why should rgn of terror
not exist when find the police officers city
culating such murderous weapons have been shown
here among the awless gang that nfest the city9
IL came out during this trial that the weapon was
brought out from Levy's and that Corre had it, / told
your Honor at the the defence of one
OF these prisoners would mpcate the other promised
70 make 1t apparent to your Honor and have performed
Mr. Whyte then went into review the testimony in
the case and thoroughly sed it. He told the Jury that
if there doubt about guilt of the prisoner he
was entitled to the benefit of that doubt The question
Of time, said he, is the vital question in the The
prisoner is to be convicted circumstana testimony
the facts must be linked upon facts like CHAIN and if
one link broken, the whole falls to the ground Al
though circumstanal evidence is sometimes stronger
than positive evidence yet it must be received with great
caution Mr. Whyte read from Hale's Pleas of the Crocn
in support of this rule In conclusion, Mr. Whyte ap
peaed to the Jury to discharge their duty fearessy
without considering outside Influences their duty
that no man could point the hand them say they
had condemned an innocent DEATH
Mr., Whyte concluded his argument minutes past
four o'clock, having spoken hour and ten minutes.
Mr. Cuttings then arose to make the concluding argu
ment for the prosecution. He said that Mr. Whyte had
done his duty zealousy and with ability; he had kept
everything from the jury which he able to do and
had noby defended his client. Mr. Cuttings then referred
to the testimony offered in the case said jury
to find verdict on this testimony-not one witness
only but of ALL He then spoke of the Indictment and
said thatt was framed to suit the 1t matered
whether Crops fired shot or not he was aiding or
abetting, and legally he as guilty of the
crime as he who committed it, The State by
its evidence, had brought it home 10 him .
Mr.. Cuttings referred to the books, and explained
the law upon this point to the jury He then turned to
the testimony and said there was enough to convict for
ten murders. This a most uncaled for and brutal
murder, but it seemed to have been anticipated
it was fore-shadowed Mr. Gttinps examined care
evidence efnrnt tha inry in, 20,
strongest light These said he started out that night
with murder in their hearts He traced Crops and Core
that night from Levys up to Rigdons before the MUIR
DER ana AFTER until the time both arrest
ed He spoke of the evidence for the defence,
erred to the difficulty the State experienced in getting
testimony, he said that since the giving of evidence in
Court mad got to be capital offence it almost i'm
possible for the State to find witnesses who would be will
ling to testify Mr. Cuttings thoroughly sted every part
OF the evidence and said it convincing mind of
the guilt of the prisoner he would appeal the feel
ngs of the jurors, confident that they would find lust
verdict upon the evidence.
AT half past six o'clock Mr. Cuttings concluded his ar
gument when he handed the Indictment to the jury tel
ling them that in finding their verdict they must also
find the grade of crime.
Before the jury they desired to know if thev wouId
De allowed to go to comfortable in the
Judge Price said that could not be allowed they must
not leave the Court ROOM but must be locked I'D in the
jury ROOM He cautioned them about talking to anv one
outside through the windows. He would remain Court
short time to receive their verdict they agreed before
ten O'Clock they could send bailif to him
The jury then retired to deliberate.
would
with the trial of Peter Corrie this morning
Judge Price, said he thought it would be mposs to
get jury to try the to-day he would instruct the
Sheriff, however, to summon hundred taesmen and
have them in Court on Thursday morning. when the
could go
After the expiration of Is minutes baf came in and
said the jury We're ready to into Court having
agreed upon their verdict
Order Immediately called and every person became
seated.
The jurors then entered their seats in the jury
box just seventeen minutes having elapsed they
had retired
After the jury seated Judge Price said to those in
the court that it would exceedingly mproper to
make any demonstration in the Court when the verdict
was rendered. matter what verdict NAV be- there
no applause or misses. he had made annie az
rangements for the arrest of who create
disorder; the verdict must be received in silence
The clerk then and sad Gentlemen of the Jury
Jurors-"We haven
Clerk-"Who shall say for you2
Jurors-"Our Foreman"
clerk" Marion Crops stand up; hold up your right
hand Gentlemen of the jury, what say you-is Marion
crops guilty of the matter whereof stands indicted
| or not guilty?n
Foreman of the jury, trisng. .)-"Guty"
Judge Price.-"Guilty of what p,
Foreman.-'Guity of murder in the first degree.''
Clerk.-"Gentemen of the jury hearken to your YER
dict as the Court hath recorded it. Your foreman says
that Marion Crops is guilty of murd.r in the first de-
After the verdict recorded Judge Price requested
the jury to keep their Seats and directed the officers
Upon the rendition verdict the prisoner showed but
little outward emotion although he looked deathly pale
The large crowd in the retired without any
disturbance or improper conduct.
The Grand Jury after session of twenty five days
to-day and were discharged by the Court until the first
Thursday in March next They submit the following
ports:
TO the Honorable John IT, Price, Judge of the Circuit
Court Of baltimore county-The Grand Jury for Decem-
Der term 1885, in pursuance of custom visited the coun-
y JAIL and have to report the good and cleany condition
of that Institution The prisoners appear to
be properly attended to, and the discipline
men to be as good as can reasonably be desired The
Jail of sufficient capacity for the present and
is so constructed that be enlarged whenever re-
qnired with entire conformity to the original design and
at comparatively small cost To render it more secure
~; anu 10 prevent any cooperation from without
thS building ought like other ails be ncosed by high
and substantial stone wall eN
The condition of the court room ceiling which has be-
come damaged by leaks from the cupola and pipes
requires immediate attention The plasterng should be
and replaced by fresh coating and the proper
precautions taken to make it strong and permanent
The external appearance also of the house would
be greatly improved and benefited if the grounds sur
rounding 1t were put in good condition and properly
ornamented with shade trees and shrubbery.
The jury by invitation, visited also the City Coun
ty Almshouse where they were kindly received bv the
the trustees and officers of the institution and shown
through the grounds and various departments
Herewith all of which to be properly and efficiently
managed, and present remarkably neat and cleany ap
pearance.
1t manifest however by the present that
he support OF the county paupers costs entirely
For the purpose of canceng the present Indebtedness
the county which has become increased by the recent
purchase Of the Almshouse property the recommend
the sale of the farm the earliest practicable period
ieving that such course will prove advantageous in
taken from John Rdgey, ESQ., Hampton for the forty
acres OF land he generously rendered as donation to
the county for an Amshouse ste and that arrange
me mt be made for erecting thereon suitable but plain and
economical Improvements for the accommodation of the
All of which has been adopted and is respectfully
mitted. Epw T. MYERS Foreman
FINANCIAL REPORT.
In he Circuit Court for Baltimore county,, December
Term, 1858.
GRAND JURY Room.
TowsoNTOwN, Jan 10, 1859 (
he b,,
Grand Jury to investigate the condition of the accounts
of the Treasurer of Baltimore county, report that they
have fully examined the books of the Treasurer which
exhibit the following statement:
The entire receipts Of the Treasurer for year ending
November 7th 1.-THE end of the fiscal year, sos 74
and his disbursements for the period are s95 $50
which left balance in the Treasuers hands at the end of
the fiscal year of S13,05402
The books of the Treasurer exhibit an Indebtedness on
the part of the collecting officers of the county, follows,
for county taxes, viz:
For the year 1881 Henry Green s11297 for 1s33 Sam
ue Jordan 81 49, for 1885, Richard Nelson $500 49,
1S46, Nicholas Catch s24973; John W Onion $3.50 TO-
solomon Cox, s1s996 for 1874, 45646; Jesse NJ Love-
s2ls6ss for lS49 Joshua H Hynes S42s % for 1850
Samuel P. Storm, SO ST. for 1851, Samuel P Storm
s4s4 3 for 1858 and 54 Pleasant Hunter $50 81 for
1856, VIM. Pole s54967.
The following for 1857 and 1885, which s subject
solent and erroneous follows ForlS57
Richard W. Hook S23, ,634 81 for 1855 John c. Wartman
$276S.46; Thos. Scott $4O9470; Samuel B. Mettam
500 q; Thos Cross, s6l294O and Alfred P. Amos,
The Treasurer John Bosley of Wm ESQ., and his clerk
Joseph B. Mitchell, ESQ., afforded the Committee every
o accounts, all OF Whch
isrespectfully submitted.
JOHN THOMAS FORD,
SAMUEL OFFUTT,
THOMAS CRADDoCK,
VIM. ii. KELLER.
SENATORS DOUGLAS AND SLIDELL.
The Washington States, of yesterday, contains
the following letter from Senator Douglas, EN-
phatically denying the charge brought against him
by Senator Slide of having authorized and coun-
tenanced anonymous attacks upon his Louisiana
colleague.
To the Editor Of the States
Since my recent arrival in New York, | have
seen, for the first time publication made by the
Hon. John Slidell, denying positively that he au-
thoriZed or in any manner counJenanced, the state
ment published in the Press and Tribune of Chica-
go, just before the late Illinois election to the effect
that the slaves helnnNnn To NV children in Missir