The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-11-26
MOVEMENTS OF MIR. DAVIS.
SPEC ULATIO n S.

The announcement that the fall term OF
the United States Circuit Court would
commence yesterday morning, and that
Mr.. Davis would be brought up for trial at
IL O'Clock, drew together large crowd in
the ueighborhood Of the custom-house
building. A company Of cavalry was
stationed on the Capitol Square immedi-
ately in front of the building, and an eff
cient force of police were kept on duty in
the vicinity.
1t became known early in the morning
that Chief Justice Chase was not in the
city, but was expected by the 1870 I. NJ.
train from Washington. The hour for the
opening Of the court was therefore post
poncd until 2 O'Clock P. III. In the mean
time the crowd, composed chiefly OF ne
groes, continued to hang about the build
ing; many anxious to catch glimpse OF
the great State prisoner, and others de-
sirous of obtaining seats in the courtroom.
The United States Marshal refused, how
ever, to admit any persons, except the re-
representatives. Of the press, before the hour
designated above.
At o'clock tho Office Of the clerk was
filled with members Of the Richmond bar
and others, who waited the opening Of the
doors. Mcssrs. Charles OConor and
George Shea, counsel for Mr.. Davis, were
warmly received by many gentlemen who
had the pleasure of making their acquaint-
ance during the May term of the court.
United States District Attorney Chandler
and his associate in this trial, General Ii.
H. Wells, of Alexandria. were also pre-
sent. The meeting between the gentle
men of the bar was exceedingly pleasant
and fraternal.
At half-past l o'clock, when all were
eagerly expecting the opening of the doors
to admit the live-sccre grand and petit ju-
rors, and the promiscuous throng following
them, messenger arrived with a telegram
from Chief Justice Chase. 1t was now
ascertained that the Chief Justice would
not be present at o'clock, but the dis
patch further stated that he would GER
tainly be in attendance at IL o'clock to
day.
Judge Underwood Immediately directed
that the grand jury and uenire be called
and that the Jurors be discharged unit
half-past 10 O'Clock This order was car.
ried out after which the Marshal an
nounced the court adjourned.
THE GRAND.JURY.
This body is composed of seventeen
white and seven colored men. Theil
names are appended.
Whites.-George Rye, of Woodstock
foreman: P.W. Hammond, Thomas Davy
G. II. Barney, L. D. Harmon, II. ?. Gin.
ton, r. D. Mitchell, A. Vance Brown
William Frayser, II. M. Bowden, S. D
Campbell, w. r. Jones, +. Pendleton
Joseph II. Painter, William A. Parsons
William Arnold, John Slater, and K. For
roster.
Blacks.-Robert Morton, J. W. Toney
James Claggett, George Chapman, Viii
liam Williamson, and Edward Waller.
THE PETIT JURY.
From the list of veniremen appended il
will be observed that seventy-tonr mer
have been summoned, of which number
about third are negroes. The sclec
tions were made, at the discretion OF the
limited States Marshal, from various part!
of the State. The law of Congress OF lo4l
requires that the jurors shall possess the
qualifications required in State courts, pu'
il is held by Judge Bryan, of South caro-
lima and by Judge Underwood that Tho
civil rights bill overrides this provision anc
renders negroes eligible Jurors. IL Is
doubtful whether the rule OF summonlns
freeholders will be adhered to.
II NAV also be remarked, that by th'
act of Congress approved in june 1867
most stringent test oath for jurors was
established. Under this oath no man Whc
has ever given any aid and comfort what
ever to the rebellion can sit as juror IL
Federal court.
We subjoin the list of veniremen sum
moned to appear yesterday, and adjourned
over until half past 10 O'Clock TINS morn
ing: u,nrossr
Myrop Baker, K. A. Frayser, a. A. Ap
hott s. Davis, William Harris, Thomas
Gale. E. Rawdin, a. Davidson, Edw; lay
lor, A. Millspaugh, S. Werthley, z: a a
DAYTON, James NJ. Stewart, Josiah Meiiara "a
John c. Clarke, C. r. Grimes, 5. NJ. Gar ar
wood. #. A. Stortenberg, William buskDy
peter G. Henderson, Robert Bell, Jr,, > OH
A. Hicks. w. C. Johnston, William rlefCr =;
William Miles, P. NJ. Staining, X; 1 l,
stoons % D. n. Pattison, H. II. Mitchell
". H. Brooks, w. 7. Bell, N. PiggoI.
Charles f. Allen, 0. B. Wmtehursl' n. I
I,ovett I'd. Powers, Henry Austin, Jesse
J. Undcrhill, L. L, Moore, S. stu0bs'