Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-11-27

RICHMOND, Nov. 26.-Judge Chase did
not arrive here this morning. The court
room was densely crowded, and in the
Park outside was a detachment of cavalry.
The grand jury was brought in, and all the
counsel of MIR. Davis were present except
Jas. t. Brady, of New York, and VIM.
B. Reid, of Philadelphia. Judge Under
wood took his seat upon the bench at half
past one, and the grand jury were sworn.
In his charge to the jury, Judge Under
wood regretted the absence of Chief Justice
Chase. he advised the jury that no party
prejudice should influence their delibera>
tons.
The officers connected with the rebel
lion, he stated, should have their first at
tention, and if it should be brought to
their attention that any one had commit
ted treason he must be indicted, unless he
has been specially pardoned by the Presi-
dent or the general amnesty proclamation.
He then cited the law and penalties for
treason he said the violation of the re.
venue laws should next claim their atten-
ton, and they should be unsparring in the
cases of public officers engaged in such
violations if any such should be found.
Judge Underwood's arrangement proposed
by the government was agreeable to the
court, and particularly SO because the court
earnestly desired that Chief Justice Chase
should sit upon trial. Itlwas also due to
the defense that two Judges should sit on
his case in order that an appeal might be
taken on disputed questions and the case
carried up by the defendant to a higher
court.
The Judge then agreed to fix on the Goth
day of March as the day for the trial. An
application was made by Mr. O'Connor
that the bond of Mr.. Davis be extended
until the time fixed for the trial to pro-
coed, which was agreed to by Mr.. Under
wood and it was further agreed that if
Chief Justice Chase could not be present
to preside over the court that leave of alb
sence be extended to Mr.. Davis to the
term following The order for the extern
sion of leave of absence to Mr. Davis, and
fixing The goth of March next as the day
for his trial, was entered by order of Judge
Underwood. Mr. Davis did not appear
in court.
Ex.Secretary Seldom, ex-Gov. Letcher,
and Gen. Wickham were held in recogni-
zance to appear in March.
Mr.. Evarts, for the government, said:
The intention of the government was 10
try the case of Mr.. Davis some day of this
term, bnt on consideration, it was found
Judge Chase could not attend this term.
but the government was prepared to name
a day, after the adjournment of the SUI
preme Court, for this trial when he could
sit with Judge Underwood.
Mr.. Evarts suggested that the fourth
Wednesday in March be fixed as the day
for the trial to proceed. Mr.. OConner
said the personal convenience of Mr..
Davis would have been promoted if the
trial had taken place in May last, and it
would be very convenient to Mr.. Davis to
have The trial proceed. His counsel
would, however, agree to the proposition
of Mr.. Evarts. They thought that the
presence Of Chief Justice Chase would be
beneficial, not only to the interest of the
accused but to the interest of all.
New York Constitutional Convention.
ALBANY, Nov. 26.-Tn the Constitu-