Evening star., 1867-06-15

VIM. J. Redstrake had formed an opinion
by reading the reports of the former trial;
thought be was biased, and could not decide
imparuaIly.
VIM. Mclean had formed an opinion at the
time of the trial OF the conspirators; thought
he could decide impartially by the law and
evidence.
Accepted and sworn.
James MCGUIRE had read the testimony of
the former trial. Thought he could act i'm :
partially by the law and evidence.
Mr.. MEG uire said he was a Catholic, and
had seen in the New Y ok Herald that the pros
ecution would take exceptions to Catholics,
and he would rather not serve.
Mr.. Carrlngton.-l hope we will not be held
responsible for what appears in the papers.
Challenged by UniIed States.
John Wilson had formed an opinion. Was
altogether one side in his opinion.
William H. Barlow had formed an opinion.
Thought he could decide according to law and
evidence. Had conscientious scruples against
capital punishment. Excused.
George L. Sheriff had formed an opinion
from reading the evidence. The evidence
would have to be very explicit to change his
impartially. Thought though the evidence
would have to be more explicit on one side
than on the ether. Excused.
Samuel Bacon was excused on account of
sickness.
Jno. Alexander had formed an opinion by
reading the testimony Of the former trial.
Could not decide impartially Excused.
Mr.. Bryan had formed an opinion from
reading the evidence. Thought he could not
decide lmpartially on the evidence. Excused
Amos Hunt was called but did not answer.
Lot otFlannery.-Hadf formed an opinion; could
not decide impartially Excused.
Patrick White-Had formed and expressed
an opinion, and was too strongly BIASED to
render an impartial verdict. Excused.
VIM. J. III Murtagh.-Had formed an opinion
from reading the testimony, but could decide
according to the law and evidence. He was
salaried officer Of the United States, and ex-
empt from jury duty. Excused.
Charles H. Ames.-Had formed no opinion,
and had no conscientious scruples. Challenged
by prisoner.
James NJ Latta sent a note from DR.. John.
son stating that he was sick, and was excused
james Small had not formed an opinion, nor
had he any conscientious scrupies in regard
to capital punishment, but was not a property
holder. The Court refused to excuse hlm, and
he was challenged by the prisoner.
Jonathan Kirkwood had formed an opinion
render an impartial verdict. Had no consci-
entlous scruples in regard to capital punish
ment
Challenged by the Government This was
the last challenge the Government was en-
Amos Hunt had not formed An opinion, nor
had he any conscientious scruples.
Challenged by prisoner.
Jacob Ramsburg had an impression on the
subject, but not an opinion, and could render,
he thought, just verdict. Had n scruples as
to capital punishment.
Challenged by prisoner.
George Clendenin had formed an opinion
unfayorabe to the prisoner-from reading the
evidence, but thought he could give just YER
dict Had no conscientious scruples. He
would like to be excused as superintendent of
the cemetery, and the Court thereupon excused
him, as he was employed in necessary work.
Benz. F. Morsell had formed an opinion from
reading and rejecting on the evidence given
on the conspiracy trial, but did not think he
was so biased as not to be able to render a Just
verdict according TO the law and evidence,
and had no scruples as to the infiiction OF
capital punishment Accepted and sworn.
John w. Ray had formed an opinion from
newspaper report, and thought he was so
biased that he could not decide lmpartially.
Excused.
John Marbury, jr, an impression was made
on him at the the time of the trial, but did rot
think he was so biased that he could not give
q lust verdict.
Challenged by prisoner.
Ephraim Wheeler had formed an opinion,
but thought he could render an impartial YER
dict; and was not opposed to capital punish
ment. Challenged by prisoner.
Chas. M. Sioussa had formed such an opin-
ION as would render 1T impossible to give
just verdict. Excused.
Benz. Sunny had formed an opinion and it
would take great deal of evidence to over
come this opinion. Excused.
Adam Gaddis had formed an opinion but
thought he could decide according to the law
and evidence; had no conscientious scruples.
By Mr.. Bradley-His store is on the street
leaoing to the Navy Y ard bridge, and heard the
case frequently discussed in the store some
tunes by persons who were witnesses.
The Court decided he was competent
Challenged by prisoner.
Thomas E. Clarke mad formed an opinion,
and was so biased and preludIced that he
thought he could not render just verdict
Excused.
VIM. Lord had formed an opinion by reading
newspapers, but could render an impartial
verdict; had no cons scientous scruples as to
capital punishment.
Challenged by til prisoner.
Horatio Browning presented certificate from
Dr. Stone that he was unable to sit on a jury,
and was excused
Benz. f. Cuttings presented summons for
Grand Jury to meet on Monday, but the Court
decided that this case took precedence
Had partially formed an opinion, but could
give an impartial verdict. He would ask to
be excused; put Judge Wylie said that this
was a case in which citizen should be will
ling to make some sacrifices and refused to
excuse him.
W. NJ. Gait had formed an opinion, but was
not, as he thought. so biased that he could not
give fair verdict
Challenged by prisoner.
N. Clary McKnew had not formed an opin-
Ion, nor did he have any Conscientious scruples
as to the lawfulness of capital punishment
Challenged by prisoner.
Lemue Towers had formed an opinion from
the trial and conversations with the Off GERS on
the trial, but could give fair verdict and had
no scrdples as to capital punishment He was
suffering with rheumatism and would like to
be excused. Had recently had an attack of
hemorrhage, and was afraid that being con-
lined on jury would bring on an attack of
rheumatism. Excused.
Geo. 7. Langley presented the certificate Of
Dr.. Howard that his health was such that he
could not with safety sit on a jury and was
excused,
o G. IA. White.-Had formed an opinion, and
did not think ne could render an impartial
verdict. Excused.
Augustus Schneider.-Had formed an opin.
ion on reading the evidence, and asked to be
excused On the ground or being engaged in
king on a public building. Excused.
Robert NJ Coombs presented a certificate
from the Mayor that he was corporation
weigh.master, and the Court decided that it
was good excuse.
q J los. s. Waters had formed an opinion from
reading the report of the conspiracy trials, and
TO certain extent he had bias which would
require large amount Of evidence to over
come. Excused. aE
VIM. w. Birth was summoned on the grand
jury.
Judge Wylie said If he was on this trial the
Court would excuse HIM from service on the
grand jury. -s..ts.
He had formed no opinion, and had no con-
sclentions scruples. Mr.. Birth was selected
The jury selected il as follows: w. B. Todd
j. Russell Barr, Robert Ball, Thomas Berry,
Geo. A. Bohrer, Christian q. Schneider, James
Y. Davis, Columbus Alexander, Wm Mclean,
BENJAMIN T. Morsel, Benjamin E. Cuttings,
The Distriet Attorney proposed the usual
course not TO swear the twelfth one so that
the Jurors could GO home until Monday,
Some disc cuseiOn ensued as 10 how tho Aim