The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-03-25
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CRIMINAL CoURT.-Hon. Henry Stump, Judge
Milton Whitney, Esq, States Attorney, prosecu-
ting, assisted by j. Douglas IIambleton, Esq.
State u.s. William Thetford alias Hoppie and Will
liam Baker, indicted for stealing S5 700 from the
Farmers and Planters Bank. William p. Preston,
Esq, for the defence
On the opening Of the Court yesterday morning
Milton Whitney, Esq, States Attorney, arose and
made the concluding argument Tor the prosecution
tie referred to the Importance Of the case under
consideration, and appealed to the jury to give it
calm, careful and impartial investigation. He ap-
piled the law as bearing upon the case and re-
viewed minutey the testimony which had been ad-
duced both Tor the State and the defence.
While Mr. Whitney, near the close of his argu-
ment, was animadverting severely upon some re-
marks made by the counsel for the defence,
earelessness by leaving the package at the
turned to the prisoners and charged them with
the larceny, and said it was mean, miserable ruse
that after plunging the family of the young man
into grief and sorrow, by stealing that which was
entrusted to hin, then to come here before Balt-
more jury and attempt lecture about his careless
ness and neglect of duty
As Mr.. Whitney looked upon the prisoners, Thet
ford quickly rose to his feet and holding up his
hand, said, ono, sir, God knows did not do it,
Mr.. Whitney closed his speech, which through
out was one of great logical and oratorica pow
er, at ten minutes Of two, having occupied in its
delivery nearly four hours.
The indictment was then handed to the jury who
instructed by the Court to retire to any place
they desired and deliberate. The Judge also
charged them to allow one to approach during
their deliberations, and said he would adjourn the
Court until O'Clock, when the jury could come in
1t they had not agreed, they would be compelled to
again retire and appear in the morning, and that,
owing to the absence of Mr. Preston, the Court
could not allow them to seal their verdict
The jury then retired, and the Court took recess
until o'clock. = t..,
The Court re-assembled at the hour designated
Preston
At quarter past five o'clock Bailif Burke came
in with note from the jury, (who are at Sher-
woods Hote,) in which they stated that they were
unable to agree. q. .0--.
Judge Stump then ordered an adjournment of the
Court until 10 o'clock this morning
Mr.. Whitney-"Will your Honor keep them
where they are all nights
Judge Stump-"Where am going to put them?
Qaughter) amt going to watch them all night. y
The Court then adjourned.
CIRCUIT Court OF BALTIMORE CGTY-Hon. VIM.
George Krebs, Judge. The following occupied the
Court yesterday:
Gerhardina 7. Lerch Us. August W. Lerch. Ap.
plcatlon by complainant for a divorce q uinculo
mdtrimonit. NJ. j. Jones for complainant
E. Robinson vs. j. II. ODonovan. Injunction is
sued to stay proceedings under writ of fer fucias
). Is. Wilson for complainant.
CoURr OF COMMON PLEAs.-Hon. William l., Mar
shall, Judge The Court was engaged in the fol
lowing business yesterday:
james Conley James Cortlan. Action fol
work done. Verdict for defendant.
VIM. H. Travers u.s. Mohler Graft Co. Non
pros.
Asst ignment for to-day 90 to 81.
SUPERIOR CoURT.-Hon. z. Collins Lee, Judge
The Court was engaged in the following case yes
terday:
Cropper as. The Commonwealth Insurance Com
pany. Before reported. Verdict for plaintiff fol-
S3,56l.9O.
Robert R. Vandiver Us. Daniel H. McPhail, Lot
terv Commissioner. Mandamus. On trial Whyte
for plaintiff. Campbell and Nelson for defendant.
Assignment for to-day 1872 to Sl8.
There was nothing done yesterday in the UNITED
STATES DISTRICT CoURT.