New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-18
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT coURr-JrII i7.--ssfOrs
Jpdge gafPnAN.

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT coURr-JuIr r.--Bsfcrs
Judge sHIPsAS. ..
TIfr PRIyATHER sAvANSAH--THE PRISONERS IN
CoURT--ARRAY oP CoUNsRL-TIME TO PLEAD
EXTENDED TO NEXT WEEK.
The United States ACT. T. HAuison Baker and others
This porning the thirteen proners Of the privaieer
Savannah indicted for robbery on the high seas were
brought into Court to plead to the indictment Ihey
were handcued in pairs and attended By ten Of Z.
Marshal Murray's officers. On their way from the
Tombs to the Courtroom they were followed by
large crowd of excited people, who entered the Court
room and Eled mp all the available space In moment
after the prisoners were brought In. The aeeused
were placed within the bar, the south end OF the
room, aud their manaces were not removed during tne
proceedings Of the Court.
They regarded the crowd and listened 10 the re-
marks of counsel with apparently great interest," but
OF them seemed much alarmed at their po-ition.
Several lawyers announced that they appeared for the
accused District-AttOrDey Z. Delaheld Smith ad-
dressed the Court and asked that the defendants DO
araigned 10 plead to the indictment.
Mr.. ]. Larocque said be appeared on behalf OF Dir:
Hsreston, associated with Mr. Daniel Lord. lie had
not had time TO examine this indictment as carefully as
he desired. II was O vouminous document, and there
were many important points of law involved that
should receive careful consideration. lt was matter
that would lure some time, and he would thersofe
AJAX 10 have the time Of putting in the pleas extended
Mr.. James Rjdgwsy said be appeared IN behalf OF
several of the seamen.
MT Meyer said he represented one Of the sea1nen
Mr.. Sullivan said he appeared for Capt Baker.
Mr.. Sandiord said he appeared for Robert u. Ferrs.
Mr.. Larccque said he had understood from the Die
tFct Attorney that the case would not be tined the
term 1t was case involving very important Pnnci-
ples and Of the witnesses would have TO be SUM
moned from distant places Before Judge Neson went
away be had gned his intention of being present 81
this trial 1t was due that the prisoners should have
the benefit Of hearing before full bench IS ne writ
of error could be taken from this Court 70 the Supreme
Court of the United States, the only mode OF getting
the case before the latter COurt appeal being cer-
tiicate by the Judge of difference Of opinion
Subsequently to Judge Nelsons statement, be had
met With accident which would prevent his return
here for some time.
The Attorney said he had originally intended
10 try the case this Term There no reason for
long delay and The should be called on speedily
Mr.. Laroeque observed that the accused were
anxious TO have speedy trial. In regard 70 the prob
able time Of trial he believed h would be highly mex
pedent TO take it up after Judge Nelson had stated bis
intention 10 be here. II appeared 70 him that shorter
time than one week 10 allow the prisooers 70 plead
would not be proper. IL was necessary to have time
10 examine the indictments. II was desirable that
plea should be put In during this Term because then
The case would be in position to take the further
neceesary fteps.
Mr. Smith said the Indictment was q simple one not
withsandne the number of counts in IL, and coun-
sci would look al it between now and tomorrow they
would undoubtedly plead ss aa earlier day than they
now thought necessary.
Mr. Lord said he hsd but one objection TO make. It
bad been Nc TO bring these here in manacles
and CHAINS If that repeated he desired them 20
be brought here only more to pload. The Judge
asked il all the defendants had counsel.
Mr.. Brady said that under the authority by which
he appeared here that matter was settled There GER
tany could be no for hurry in this There
wss no disposition the part Of the defendants coun-
sci for delay, but they required requisite time to pre-
pare for the trial.
Tire Judge then ordered the prisoners to te remand
ed till next Tuesday morning
The prisoners were taken out Of court by the Mar
shals officers, the crowd following them toward the
Tombs.