Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-10
LOCAL NEWS.
Mr. Bradley calls Judge Fisher a Liar

House was quite large. and upon the steps OF
the building there were large number of
coiored persons, anxionsly waiting to hear the
verdict. Judge Fisher was a. his res dence in
Georgetown, it having been understood that
he should be sent for in case the Jury agreed
The crowd waited for some slime outside of the
building alter the doors had been closed
Mr.. Birth, one OF the Jurors, was quite sick
Yesterday, but he was much better last even
ing.
A number OF the jurors seem to be in very
good spirits, and were engaged last evening
in singing hymns, Home, Sweet Home,, &c.
At 1890 last night Judge Fisher had not been
sent for, and most OF the Jurors had retired for
the night.
A large number Of persons congregated about
verdict would be rendered, or the jury would
be brought into court. As usual, all kinds of
ruInors were circu lated, the latest one being
that the jury stand eight for acquittal and four
tor conviction. but it is known that this is only
guesswork. OF course the Jury cannot be dis
chsrged unless at their own request. The
most reason bic report is that the majority OF
the Jury is determined not to ask to be dis
charged, and verdict must be rendered. It
is very probable that they will be brought in
court to-day.
to30-Judge Fisher has been in the court.
room, but did not take his seat on the bench
A large crowd is present, expecting that there
Will be sometning heard from the jury this
morning. District Attorney, Carrine fon is in
the room, but neither of the counsel for defense
have been in this morning. The jurors can be
see n at the windows of their rooms. but Judging
I. ON their conntenances and the discussions
between them. it does not appear that they have
agreed upon verdict.
Il orCLock.-Judge Fisher has left the court
room, with the understa nding that he will be
III and out during the day to receive the yer-
dict In case the jury saoald agree The crowd
has decreased some. it being generally under
stood that there is Nc probability of q verdict
this morning anyhow.
2o'oLoCK-There is but a small crowd in
the courtroom, but many are about the build
ing and on the 9 ps leading thereto Judge
Fisher is up etcir3 in the Judges private room
and il is said he has received Communication
from the jury. and replied TO the same in
writing.
la.3U.-Deputy Marshal Phillips at this time
entered the court room and inquired If all the
OFF GERS and bciliffs were present. They soon
answered, and were stationed in different parts
about the baildins began to rush in,
and ia q few minutes the court room was
crowded. TfeA all kinds Of rumors and
inquiries were made. ais the Jury coming
down" "They are 90 ng 10 render a vsrdict,s
THE Court Is foing TO discharge them,''
They are coming for iBstrU ciioDs," and many
Attorney Darlington AID Mr. jos H. Bradley.
il, were in court a. the time. and me seng gers
were Immediately sent for Messrs. BRADLEY
and Merrlck, the dc tendaats counsel. At IF.
teen mint ties beio-e / O'Clock Mesers Bradley
II Me-rick entered the room, and the crowd
OF spectators increased every minute.
fZD0--hl lnlS 0OuE some one entered the
room, and announced that Surratt was COM
ing im1r edIately. All eyes were turned to-
wards the winoow on the north side OF the
eou . lo9k In: toward the Jail It was
sons were seen hurrying from all directions
toward tie City Hall.
20 CLsoK.-The prisoner was brought into
court by Deputy Marshal Phillips and Thos.
II. Robinson, one OF the bailiffs. The hand
cuffs were removed by Mr.. Phillips, and the
prisoner was shown TO seat by the side Of his
counsel.
I05-Judge Fisher entered the room and
took his seat upon the bench, and directed
Deputy Marshal Phillips to bring the jury
down. A large police force was stationed
around the room 10 preserve order.
The prisoner looked very pale, and imme.
diately on taking his seat began tanning him.
self with his hat.
At Lee the jury were brought in, in charge
of the bailiffs.
The Jury were called by Mr.. Middleton, the
clerk who asked them If they had agreed upon
a verdict Mr.. Todd replied. ssWe are not able
to agree" Judge Fisher then said / have re-
ceiSed this morning the following letter from
To the Hon. Geo. p. Fisher, Judge of the crimi-
nal Court.-Sir The jury In the case OF the
United States VS. John II. Snrrat,, most re-
specially state that they stand precisely now
as when they first balloted upon entering the
room-nearly equally divided-and they are
firmly ccnriHcsd that they cannot possibly make
Cssdicf. We deem IL our duty To the
court, 70 the country. ana in view Of the con-
dition of our private affairs and situation OF
our families, and in view of the fact that the
health of several of our NUMBER is becoming
seriously impaired under the protracted CON
hnement. 10 make this statement, and TO ask
Your Honor 10 dismiss US at once. Most re-
specially submitted.
VIM. B. Todd, Jas. Y. Davis,
Robert Ball, Columbus Alexander
J. Russell Barr, G. G.. Schneider
Thomas Berry, BENZ. T.. Cuttings,
Geo. a. Bohrer, VIM. w. Birth,
b. +. .Morsell. VIM. Mclean.
Judge Fisher said: "Is there anything to be
SAID on either side why the jury shall be not
be discharged
MIR. Bradley, ST.. replied: "All we have to
cay on The part OF the prisoner is that he
does not give his consent TO the discharge.
II the jury is discharged il is against his Will
and purpose"
Mr.. Darlington said: 81 leave the matter to.
the Court "
Judge Fisher said: "Gentlemen of the ,ury
This is the secoud communication / have re.
ceiyed from you If thought there was any
possibility Of your coming to verdict a, 70
the guilt or inRocense OF the prisoner, should
not hesitate to keep You confined, but as there
seems no possibility Of your agreeing upon q
ViIaig R, ySn are hereby
objections put on record"
Judge Fisher.-afe3, SIR
There were At this point some demonstra-
tons OF disorder, which the bailifs promptly
Jadge Fisher directed that the prisoner be
re,nanaed TO the custody Of the Marshal.
son.)-Do you propose to keep this prisoner
or en- ser q no,Ie proseqais =a&
MIR. Carriagton replied he certainly would
not enter aOtie prOsegai.
Judge Fisher then said 81 have q
very unpleasant duty TO discharge, but
one which cannot forego. On the I'd
day OF July last. during the progress Of the
trial OF John II. Surratt for the murder of
Abraham lincoln, Immediately after the
Court had taken recess until the following
morning., a. the presiding Justice was
descending from the bench, Joseph H.
Bradley, Esq, accosted him in a rude and
IN ulting manner, charging the nudge with
having offered him (Mr. Bradley series Of
ms plts from the bench, from the commence
nenf Of the trial. The Judge disclaimsd
any Intention whatever OF passing any
insult. and assured Mr.. Bradley that
he entertained for him no other feelings
than those of respect. Mr.. Bradley SO far
from accepting this explanation or disclaimer
thereupoa threatened the Judge with per-
sonal chastisemens a. he understood HIM. No
court can administer Justice, or live, II its
Judges are 70 be Threatened with personal vio-
ience on all occasions whenever the girasci-
bility Of counsel may be excited by An ina
kinary insult The ofeAse of MI Bradley Is
one which eveh his years will not palliate. II
cannot be overlooked or 60 unpuntscsd as
contempt of court. 1T therefore ordered that
his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys
practicing / n tins court. rs. g.4e 81. :
Nr. Brsdiey.-"Has your court adjourned
YETI - e -,
Judge Fisher.--ssIt has not, sir.''
Mr.. Bradley -"I desire to say. In the pres
ence OF tins audience, that tbs statement Just
read by you, il utterly false from beginning