Evening star., 1867-06-14
FIFTH DAY-FRIDAY
Postponement on Account of the llIness of
Judse Fisher

| began 10 arrive about sH o'clock, and by 10
| O'Clock most of them were present
| A few min utes past 10 O'Clock Judge Wyhe
| EN- tered the room, ana Il Iected that the court
y be opened, which was done by Mr.. Mulloy.
/ Judge Wylie then announced that he had
| received note from Judge Fisher this morn
| ing stating that he was very much indisposed,
| and unable 10 attend court. certificate 10
| that effect from the attending physician ac-
| CCmpaned the mole. Judge Wylle also stated
| that udge Fisher did not request him 10 mold
the court, though If he had il would be inn
| possible Tor him 10 DO so, as he was engaged
| In The other court.
| Judge PierreroInt asked what disposition
| could be made OF the talesmen summoned this
| morning.
| eesuops the gentlemen might have 10 make.
| Judge Pierrepoiut said he had no doubt from
| what had passed before that they copid agree
| upon g settlement.
| Judge Wy lie-But we cannot agree 20 go 70
| trial without the udge NV impression
that unless the jury shall be obtained TO day
| he case Will have 10 be continued until the
next term.
| Mr.. Merrick said that question had been
| spoken of before Judge Fisher, ano it was
| thought this tarm of the Court did not expire
until Nj Cd day morning.
Judge Pierrepoint.-we suppose we ad-
journ until TO- morrow morning.
| Judge Wyhe said he had received note
from } Judge Fisher stating that he was satIs-
| fled that MI Geo. W. Riggs, summoned a
Jnror, had sufi cient reasons to be excused.
There being objection, Mr.. Riggs was ex-
| cused.
Mr.. Bradley suggested tnat it would expe-
dite the business if the list of tslesmen should
| be called and those who ad legal and valid
excuse be allowed to go.
To this the counsel for the Government
agreed.
Mr.. Middleton then called the list as fol-
lows-Thomas Lewis, Matthew G. Emory,
VIM. II. narrower, Daniel Breed, Thomas
Young, James Kelly, VIM. Orme, John
McDermott, VIM. Helmlck, Geo. T. McGius,
James McGran, George A. Bohrer, Douglass
Moore. Christian q. Snyder, u. H. Ridenour,
George J. Schieffely, Germon Crandall Thos.
E. Lloyd, W. W. Burdette, Frederick Bates,
| M. Parker. Nicholas Acker, John T. Mitch
ell, Jenkin Thomas, benjamin H. Steinmeiz,
Joseph l.. Pearson, VIM. Ballantyne, VIM.
Francis Lamb, James Y. Davis, George F.
Gulick, John Grinder. John A. Markriter,
Columbus Alexander, VIM. H. Bald win. John
VIM. B. Williams. Norman B. Smith, A. B.
Stonghton, Peter Hepburn, James 9. Topham,
VIM J. Redstrake. J. J. May, VIM Mclean,
Wilson. w. H. Barbour, George L: Sheriff,
Sam uel Bacon, P. w. Browning, John Alex
ander, George w. Riggs, George E. Jillard,
WIN. Bryan, Amos Hunt Lot Flannery, and
When the name Of Mr.. Helmick was called
that gentleman stated he had conscientious
scruples against capital punishment.
Judge Wyiie said that question would come
up wheR he was sworn on mis- roir dire.
Mr.. George E. Jillard was excused, having
been drawn as a member of the Grand Jury
for the June term, which meets on Monday.
When the name of MT B. H. SteinmetZ was
called udge Wylie said he had received
note stating that Mr.. 5. was confin ed to his
bed on account of sickness, and he was eX-
cused.
When the name of Joseph L. Pearson was
called, that gentleman said he was not tax
payer.
Judge Wylie.-why are you not a tax.
payer?
Judge Wylie.-Well, you will make good
Juror.
terday that a gentleman who had private rea-
sons for being excused might state The same 10
the Court, and the Court could act without
making pu bile such reasons.
MIR. Lane stated his reasons TO the Court pri-
vateIy, and Judge WyIie announced that he
was excused.
When the name of MT Germon Crandall was
called, that gentleman stated that his wife was
very sick, and his presence was required at
home.
man and wife regarded one II she Is
sick, he is sick too; and you are therefore ex-
cuseG.
Mr.. Vim. Orme produced certificate from
DR.. Borrows, stating that he was unfit 10 serve,
on account of physical disability.
Mr. Carrington-Will Mr.. Orme state what
is the matter!
Judge Wylie.-I Will take a surgeons GER
lfcate as better authority than my own.
MIR. Orme was excused.
MT Francis Lamb produced q certificate
from DR.. Riley, stating that his wife was seri-
ouslv i'll; and Mr. Lamb was excused.
ThOs. Young produceda a certificate from DIR.
Young, and he was excused.
w. H. Tenney. summoned yesterday, was
excused after stating his reasons TO the court
privately.
DR. Breed stated that he had been educated a
Quaker, and had conscientious sCruples.
Judge Wylie.-That question will ceme up
afterw ards.
DR.. Breed.-l have another reason. l have
formed and expressed opinion.
Judge Wylie.-We have nothing to do with
that now.
Mr. George F. Gulick said his wite's father
died last night and he would like TO be ex-
cused from serving as juror.
Judge Wylie ieexcused Mr.. & ulick for to- day.
Jno. Grinder produced a certificate that his
collar bone was broken, and he was excused.
Jenkin Thomas produced a certificate from
DIR. Magruder, stating that he was subject TO
attacks of infiamatory rheumatism.
Mr.. Darlington SAID almost any man was
liable to disease.
Judge Wylie refused TO excuse Mr.. Thomas.
Paulus Thyson was excused after stating
his reasons to the Court privately.
Mr. James 5. .Topham produced certificate
from Br. Palmer. stating that his child was
lying at the point of death, and he was ex-
cused.
MIR. James Kennedy stated he was citi-
zen of New ork and voted there. He resided
in this city portion of the time, but claimed
New York as his place of residence. Mr. 4.
was excused.
Mr.. John Wilson "a ge ntleman weighing
about 2lU pou nds) stated that he did not come
family was very well, but he was rather del
icate Laughter He desired to be excused,
as he had no one to attend TO his business.
Judge Wylie.-Judging from your appear
ance will exempt you, but not until you
produce certificate from physician.
r. W. Browning was excused, being a resi-
dent and voter Ia the Static of Maryland.
Geo. f. Jillard was excused, after stating
his reasons to the Court privately.
James Kelly was excused, being an officer
under the Government, and eXemptby law.
Mr.. A. b. Stoughton said the interest of
number Of clients was in his hands, and il
would be injured if he was compelled TO serve
on the jury.
Judge Pierrepoint.-The Court will not sit
to- day, and probably not to morrow, by that
time you may fiji your business.
Mr. Stoughton was not excused.
Mr.. Douglass Moore was excused on account
of sickness.
Messrs Thos. Lewis, Jno McDermott, Jno.
Alexander and j. J. May did not answer when
their names were called.
The list having been called Mr. Bradley sug-
gestea that the Court direct that others be sum
moned in place of tn ,se excused. ...E
Marshal Gooding said be was instru cted by
the Court yesterday to summon 100 talesmen.
Tor to. day, but On account Of the short time he
had been unable to get more than 81, but he
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