Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-06-23

90 and Benguela combined, lilo
complimented the jury upon the
fact that more than ten could be
found faithful among the ihithlessi
the complaints of threats against
them he had submitted 10 the legal
and military authorities Of Govern
ment, who would sustain and pro.
tect the jury, The President would
also sustain them; he whom treason
had fiattcred and upon whom it had
frowned, and whom it would soon
find cause probably to curse as
heartily as it did two years ago,
Judge Underwood then announced
the court ready for business.
Mr.. W. B. Read, speaking for him.
self and colleague, Counsel for Jef'
Davis, J said it was due to, justice
that they should come to this tribu-
nal and his Honor, or more properly
the gentleman representing the Gov
crnment. What was proposed TO
be done with the Indictment He
asked earnestly for trial, and de-
sired that no delay should take
place other than to bring the pris-
oner to face the court, and underthe
statutes to examine the bill Of in
dictment.
He protested against suspension
of the proceedings, but asked for n
speedy trial on any charge that may
be brought before this or any other
tribunal in the land. We may now,
he said, be reall ly representing n dy-
ing man, for the thirteen months he
has been in prison. The Constitu-
ton guarantees impartial and speedy
trial. He again asked, what dis
position is to be made Of the case.
Mr.. Hennessey, the Assistant Dis
trict Attorney, replied that he was
expecting Mr.. Chandler the District
Attorney, this evening, but ifhe did
| not arrive, he would answer to-
morrow.
Judge Underwood asked if that
was satisfactory?
Mr.. Read said entirely so.
The court adjourned until to-
morrow.
RICHMOND, June 6.--In the case o.
! Jefferson Davis, the District At
torney said he was not in the custo-
dy of the court, bnt in the power OF
the State. Attorney General Speed
could not be present, he therefore
moved that the court adjourn until
October.
Mr.. Read said his client wanted
a speedy trial, andmoved all forms,
but he knew they would not control
the action of the attorney. Judge
Underwood said that Justice Chase
expected the President had named
October as convenient, and as At
torney General Speed could not be
there now, he granted the motion OF
the District Attorney for an appli-
cation to the President for relief
and empower vested in him. The
Court adjourned
The trial of Jefferson Davis is
postponed until the first Tuesday in
October.
WASHINGTON, June 6.-The Pres
ident spoke tonight at the opening
of the fair for the benefit Of the wild
ows and orphans Of sailors and sol
diers. He said he spoke not to the
fancy, but to the heart. None more
than himself could feel for the Or
phans, and its cause should even en-
list his moral and pccuniary aid
1t matters not whether they were
the children of Northern or South.
ern soldiers. They were equally
entitled to sympathy; their fathers
were foes on the battle field, but now
rest quietly side by side. 1t was
our duty to forget the past which
led to these troubles and inculcate
better and moro patriotic spirit lr
our future. The remarks of the
President were most conservative in
character an delivered with great
feeling. He was highly applauded
Senators Mecan and Lane, Genera
Banks and others spoke.
Charles O'Conncr, Sr., counsel tt
Jefferson Davis, had an interview
with the President and Attorney
General Speed this morning in ref
ercnce to the case of the prisoner.
The President has issued Il procla
nation sor the purpose of maintain
ing the national honor. He warns
ali good citizens from aiding o.
abetting the unlawful expedition o
those evil disposed persons agains
a nation with which this Govern
mcnt is at peace, and authorizes al
magistrates and other officers of tn
United States to exert their author
ity to defeat their unlawful proceed
ings, and bring to justice all offend
ers.
Gen. Meade is also authorized t
prevent by military force the car
, rying out of the expedition.
Thad. Stevens has been indispos
60 for several days, and is quite i
tonight with physical prostratior
New YoRK, June 6.-The Pres
dent has expressed confidence in
jury of Virginia gentlemen, even
q question of treason, and has ais
expressed his disbeliefin the charg
Of assassination apainst Mr.. DAVE