Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-03-12
THE COURTS.

CRIMINAL CouRT, CAiJ Justice cGrtter.-
Yesterday, after our report closed, tne tesu-
mony was taken in the case OF K. Is. Oreecner,
indicted for forgery, and after the case was ar
gued by the District Attorney and Mr. Adams,
the Court charged the jury that II they oeileved
the testimony of Mades they must find the &C
cused guilty, but that they were at liberty to
take into consideration the statement OF the ac-
eused as to the manner in which this note was
drawn and got into the possession OF Mades
The Jury were not bound TO believe Mades if
they thought he was contradicted in essential
points by other witnesses; or AZ they believed
that he equivocated upon the stand they were
at liberty to refuse to convict on his testimony.
The jury were instructed 10 return a sealed
verdict
TIE INDICTMENT AGAINST WARDEN HUEsTIs.
Mr.. Davidge called the attention OF the Court
to the case of Mr.. Huestis, warden OF the Jail,
who had been indicted for impeding justice, on
the oath OF Aholiab Sawyer, and expressed the
hope that the case would be tried.
Mr.. Darlington said that an Indictment had
been prepared at common law, and another had
been framed, but was ignored by the grand jury.
Upon re-hearing Of the testimony OF sawyer,
his evidence had not been at all conclusive Of
any offense by Mr.. Huestis. DISPOSITIONS, too,
had bt en- submitted which tended to exonerats
MI Huestis. These dispositions OF MIR. and Mrs.
johnson positively denied any communication
whatever with him in relation to the trial of
johnson, and he (Mr. Carrington) did not feel,
under such circumstances, that ne could 60 be-
OF Sawyer. If the Court thought it proper, he
would enter nolle prOsequi in the case
The Chief Justice remarked that public of.
hcer should demand full investigation Of such
a charge, and Mr.. Dayidge said that that was
what was demanded, unless the District Attor
ney would say that there was not room for a
suspicion Of the charge.
The District Attorney said that Sawyer's ties.
timony was so uncertain that he would NOT
press the case s-f
Mr.. Huestis asked the privilege Of saying
wish to insist upon a trial unless completely
exonerated from this charge. The only cir
cumstance remaining against me is that have
IN my possession note Of Mrs. Johnson's for
$500. She wanted me to let her have some
money to get her coal and wood. She did not
give me the note at first, and after had ad-
ter give me the note. I hold the note stlll, but
l owe something on 1t, for did not advance
her money to the full amount of the note. /
hold the note because she has not paid me the
money which advanced. This is the true
state of the case.
Mr.. Darlington said he would enter nolle
pros.
The afadayits of Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson sub
stantiate the statement of Mr. Huestis, and to-
tally exonerate him Of ever having with their
knowledge attempted to persuade witnesses to
absent themselves from the trial Of Johnson
There were quite a number Of witnesses pres.
ent, who, it is understood, would testify that
Sawyer had made different statements about
the affair.
To-day-The jury in the case of George F.
Blucher, indicted for forgery, returned a sealed
verdict of rot guilty.
III TIC case OI SudTlcS bTuH, IA small bowl
indicted for petit larceny, nslle pros was en-
tered.
Adam Jackson alias Pink jackson, indicted
for an assault and battery, was found guilty.
Gennis Hines, marine, indicted for an as
sault and battery with intent to kill Michael
Sullivan, was tried by Mr.. ]. b. Adams for the
defence. In charging the jury the Court re-.
ferred in rather severe terms 10 the frequent
cases of crime among the military. He was
found guilty OF an assault and battery only and
sentenced TO two months in Jail
tnA, fnI (a~t lal
ceny OF lot OF iron castings from the Capitol
Extension, was found guilty, and sentenced to
Jail until the I'd Of April. In a second for
tered.
Emanuel Dodson, indicted for the larceny of
two bags Of bran, valued at S15O, was sem
fenced to Jail until the I'd Of April.
Henry johnson, colored, indicted for the lar.
ceny of four pairs Of drawers and dress, plead
putty, and was sentenced to Jail until the I'd
of April.
CIRCUIT COURT, Justice Wylie-Yesterday,
the trial Of Gallagher and wife VS.. barrow oc-
cupied the entire cay. Central Bank Of New
York VS.. Walker ct al; leave granted plaintiff
to amend attachment now in the hands of the
Marshal. Barbour Il Hamilton VS.. Willie:
award of reference confirmed.
Io-day-Donahue use of Thorp VS.. Morris;
Judgment confessed as against King garnishee
against W HON attachment was issued and no.
tee and interogatories served. Colonization
Society VS.. Cromelien; Mr.. Merriman files a
motion for new trial.
NOeOei anu van NESS agt InOmaS, judgment
by default, final-Schmidt.
Northern Central Railroad Company agt. E.
1. Wilkins; action on bond as agent of the Com
pany-M Mcpherson, Chapman, Hosmer & Co.,
was taken up.
The case of Gallagher and wife agt barrow.
which has occupied the Court two days. was
argued and given to the jury.
Assignment for TO morrow-Nos a.. a, 1885,
2e3, GU3, 3O7, 314 TO 3d. inclusive, and 325.
EQUITY COURT, Justice Olin.-Yesterday,
Thomas Martin VS.. James II. Richards; in Juno
ton granted restraining James II. Richards
from interfering with the goods effects, or bust
ness Of the late firm of Richards & Martin, and
appointing William Slater receiver. Frederick
Maelich VS.. Joseph +. Hodgson; rule against
defendant to show cause against application fo-
injunction on the 18th inst.
1o-ddy.-EsseX VS.. Essex; order appointing
committee to select guardian ad Item for infants
Mitchell VS.. Dayton order Of reference of trus-
tees report to auditor, and order on purchaser
to comply. Owen ct. al. VS.. Hend. rson et al 4;
order referring trustees report of sale to the
auditor, and for distribution. Brown VS.. Beak:
order ratifying auditors report On distribution
Leibby VS.. Brown; order Diminishing will Hor-
rigan VS.. Horrigan ct. al: order appointing
Mary Horrigan sr, guardian dd Item to in fants.
The case of Davidson VS.. The Washington.
Alexandria, and Georgetown Railroad, to set
aside the lease to Stephens &c Phelps, was ar
RuPd. 49,