Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-08-11
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WASHINGTON, August lO.-8uTrGtt
IrfGk-At n ] o'clock the prisoner was
broughtint0 court. He seemed in good
spirits. Fisher resumed his seat. Court
being called to order, Marshal Phillips
called the jury down. They came in at
eight minutes past one. The foreman
stated they had yet been unable to agree.
The Judge read the following letter:
To the Hon. Judge Fishero OF the Criminal Court;
Slr:-The jury in the case OF United
states VS.. Jno. II. Surratt, most respect
fully state they stand precisely now 50
when they first balloted upon entering
their ROOM. They are nearly equally
divided, and they are firmly convinced
that they cannot possibly make a YER
dict. We deem IL our duty 70 the court,
70 our country, and in view OF the
condition Of our private affairs,
and situation Of our families, andin view
of the fact that the health OF several OF
our members is becoming seriously i'm
paired under prolonged confinement.
We ask, ia view Of this statement, that
your honor dismiss us at Once. Re
spectfully submitted and signed by all
the jury.
After consideration, Fisher ordered
their discharge.
He then rose and read the following
/" have now q very unpleasant duty to
discharge, but one which 1 cannot fore
go. On the I'd day Of July last, during
the progress Of this trial, Immediately
after court had taken recess till the fol-
lowing morning, as the presiding justice
was descending from the bench, J. H.
Bradley accosted him in q rude and in
sulting manner, charging him the
judge with having offered him BRAD
ley a series of insults from the bench.
From the commencement of this trial,
the Judge disclaimed any intention what
eve Of passing any insult and assured
Bradley that he had entertained for him
10 other feelings but those of respect.
Bradley, so far from accepting this expo
sitiOn or disclaimer, threatened the
Judge with personal chastisement. No
court can administer Justice, or live, i fits
judges are to be threatened with personal
violence on all occasions when the irras-
cability of counsel may be excited by an
imaginary insult. The Offense of Bradley
Is One which even his years will not pal
late. 1t cannot be overlooked or go IN
punished. 1t was a gross contempt of
court. Therefore, it is ordered that
Bradley's name be stricken from the roll
Of attornies practicing in this court.
Mr.. Bradley Immediately arose and asked
if the court had adjourned.
Judge Fisher.-It has not, sir.
Mr.. Bradley.-Then, sir, in presence
of the court and this assembly, l hereby
pronounce the statement just made, as
utterly false in every particular.
Judge Fisher interruptiDg-Cries, adj
journ the court, which was Immediately
done.
Mr.: Bradley - Well then I will say
Fisher-Qeaving bench, says You can
say what you please, sir, and make a
speech to the crowd if you like.
Bradley-You have no authority to
dismiss me from the bar; that must be
done by act Of three supreme judges.
Fisher made an ~inaudible reply and
left the court room, followed by q large
crowd. He entered a stTeetcaF, closely
followed by BRADLEY, who GsO entered
the car, and stepping up to F4sher,
handed him a note. While Fisher was
reading 1t, he Bradley left the car,
around which an excited crowd had gath
cred. 1t is understood the note was 8
challenge. On leaving the car, Bradley
passed through the crowd to his Office,
followed by many friends belonging
to the bar, and a large crowd of 0itisens.
Soon after, Bradley cane out of the Office
and passed down Louisiana emu with
q large crowd following, and excitedly
discussing the proceeding just transpired.
In the meantime Fisher, with a few
friends, continued in the car, still perus-
ing the note. This Fisher order has Gre
ated intense excitement among ali
classes, and the police are required to
preserve ordsE. Members of the bar are
generally bitter In their denunciation of
the Judge, and have called a meeting for
Monday morning. They make common
cause against the judge, who all declare
has disgraced himself by using his official
power to resent a personal assault. Sur
raft was remanded to the custody Of the
marshal, and returned to Jail.
RIUHAONp, August 10.-The ministers
ofthe gospel held a meeting here to-day
to adopt an address replying to Gov.
P~ierepont's charge of dislOyalty. They
say Since the conquest OF the southern
states we have in no instance exhibited
disloyalty in our pulpits, or used them
as political machines against the United
StGte5 government. We have not prop
agated from them what are termed rebel
sentiments, and least Of all, have we ex-
pressed directly or indirectly, a hope of
the establishment Of a republican form
Of governmental this country.
LOUISVILLE, August lO.-Riyer fallen
three end 2 half feet in canal.