The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-06-06

narticular]y for this term, in order that ne
might attend. I am here, therefore, for tne
purpose Of trying this case, and 1t ls mposH-
Bile to ssy whether my engagements In otnet
operate to prevent my attendance at that tlme.
I am exceedingly desirous to accommodate
counsel on both sides, and Will, II acceptable,
make adjournment to such day as they see tit
il they will agree upon any earlier day than the
commencement Of the next term. 1t is, how
ever. right of the counsel for the defence to
insist upon their motion to have the case ad-
journed to the November term.
General SWells-The reason, If your Honors
please, which controlled the counsel in con-
senting to an early day in October was thls !:
That IF the case should be called on the hrst
day Of the next term-which is, believe, the
fourth Monday in November-the interval De-
tween that time and the first day OF the meet
ing of the Supreme Court on the first Monday
in December would probably be too short to
complete the trial Of the case. therefore
thought that by taking an earlier day, as for
instance the 18th Of October, We would nave
abundant time to complete the trial before
your Honor would be engaged In the supreme
Court.
MIR. Chase-H the counsel on both sides
agree upon that day, the court Will adjourn
until that time. But it is impossible to say
what engagements I may have in other 6ls-
tricts.-- This is a large circuit, embracing five
districts; but if at all possible for me to be
here, will take pleasure in accommodating
counsel.
MIR. Anderson-The counsel for the defence
prefer continuance to the November term
We have, believe, the right to insist upon IT,
and will do so.
Mr.. Chase-The counsel insisting, the court
will continue the case until the Noyem5er
term. IF gentlemen representing both sldes
prefer consultation upon the subject, they can
take time until tomorrow to do 30. You can
confer among yourselves, a1d let us Ano"
your determination, gentlemen; ,;+ -.
will ask il it is not probable that. the Chlef
Jussace can be present at some day during the
next term? IF SO, We prefer continuing 1t to
the last day of this term, and then fixing such
day in the next as will suit your Honors,
. Mr.. .Chase-My duties in the Supreme Court
are paramount to all others in the District
Courts. It will be necessary for me ne to be oI IN
Mr.. Lyons-At the close of the session OF that
court this court will still be opened, If it would
then suit your Honor to come here.
Mr.. Chase-It is impossible toIel at what
time it will close it ssusually in April, and
NAV be here immas' 'tely afterwards.
4 Mr.. LyonsA Then, If We made practical con; ION;
probably FIX some day that will be agreeable 70
mn. Chsse-It would have been more agree
able to meto have ttis case fixed for some
time near the next term, IL it is expected tor
me to be present with any degree OF certainty.
I win be compelled to- be absent as soon'as the
suureme Court meets: The order for continu-
ance to the next term will be entered. Is it
desired that thewitnesses shall enter into new
recognizances AZ - Jt-ls' -
General Wells-Yes, sir.
General R. E. Lee,,. General W. d. +. Lee,
General g. Cooper, Governor 'Letcher and
General Haymond, the only. witnesses present,
were then recognized in the sum Of five thou
sand dollars to appear on the fourth Monday
in November. =
The Chat Justice directed the entry of con.
tinusnce to- be suspended until the las. day OF
the term, in order that the accused might, at
convenience, a,derasa renew nus IeeosnizAnee, lug