Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-09
TIE Tennessee Bounty Frauds.

'N1tSiNfs NtSi icCtSs III Tue OGImlnA Court,
Judge Cartier, the trial OF Vim. b. Stokes, late
m,i.i5er of Congress from Tennessee, Charged
with receiving money for prosecuting Ella. ms
against the government while he was a repre-
sentative IN Congress, was continued.
MI Harrington commenced his argument for
the government, claiming that the company OF
so-ealled Independent Scouts was a guerilla
band on the federal side-the same as Chasap
Offended the witnesses on the part Of the prose
cutlOn- The sleeping law under which the
Indictment is drawn, he claimed, wasa very wise
one, and he deprecated its violation. Mr.. Har-
rInEtOn here defined the duties of s'attcrney and
agent" and claimed that, As there had been un-
GOnttedly an understanding between the parties
that Stokes was 20 be their agent to the extent of
such services rs he might render in engineering
the claims before the Department., he (StokesJ
was undoubtedly acting as their agent.
During the argument OF MIR. Harrington he
was frequently interrupted by the counsel for
the defence, who complained to the court of his
Misrepresentation of the evidence.
Judge Cartier seemed to think that counsel
coEid not a. all times eonfine themselves strictly
TO the evidence in a case, especially in the heat
OF argument. and discoyntenanced further OBJ.
lection to Mr.. Harrington's speech.
MI Harrington concluded his argument BY a
brlef reference to the letters as written by
Stokes, claiming that witt every other particle
OF testimony thrown out of the case they were
UrcOntradicted witnesses OF the defendants
guilt and participation in the commission OF the
crime with which he was charged. Mr.. Har-
Ilngton then read 70 the jury letters written by
Stokes to fairfield, showing his connection with
these cases, commenting on them in severe
terms.
Judge Cartier charged the jury that If they
found that VIM. b. Stokes was engaged in the
prosecution of these claims against tue govern.
M rSsg f ses ss q s1ss
was diseharging duty that he owed to his con-
siltuents as Representative in Congress in
furtherance of their interests as honest claim
ants before the government departments. he is
NOT guilty The jury were respited until this
morning.
The jury retired with the case at 1O2 O'Clock
TINS morning. and returned at az O'Clock this
afternoon. Mr.. Swart stated that they had not
agreed upon a verdict, and there was no pros
peet of an agreement as they stood now as they
did when they went out. They were discharged
1t is understood that they stood nine for con-
Netion and three for acquttal.
The LATE ARCHBISHOP SPALDINe-Tie Re-
mGtHs Lying an Stdte-ArTangeaents for the FAME
IGL-Ihe remains of the late Archbishop Spali-
ing, who died in Baltimore on "Wednesday after
neon, were embalIaed yesterday, and afterwards
rePostd upon a catafalque, which was placed in
the southwestern parior OF the episcopal resi-
dence. The body was laid in state i'm the after
neon, Clothed in full canonicals-the yestments
Tor celebrating mass, consisting of a richly en-
broldeIed ehasuable, the alb, the purple cas-
sock, &c, while upon his head was a mitre worn
by him during life. The bishops cross and
chain, the former richly set with diamonds,
were placed around the neck, and the heavy
dame nd episcopal ring was upon the third fin
ger OF the left hand. Upon the feet were a pair
% golu tmoroldered slippers At each OF the
-four corners of the catafalque was placed a
large candle, and at the foot was q large lighted
eandelabra, in front of which was cross
DuIIng the night number of the members of
tne Young Catholics Friend Society kept watch
IN the room in which the corpse was placed and
were relieved at intervals of two hours. Every
,hing about the archiepiscopal residence bears
the gloomy aspect of death. The entrance to the
residence on Charles street Is hung with black.
Rhie around the nii.ars ON each side of the door
way way the same mourning emblem is entWined.
Inc Inc entrance to the cathedral was hung with
black, and the large candlesticks on the man
altar, As well as the tabernacle, the two side
affairs, the pulpit, and the organ in the choir
tSa ts a hung win m mourning The chair under
covered with like material, as also his kneeling
desk and various other articles within the sane
tuary.
.esterday quite a number of the clergymen
from this city and elsewhere visited the episcopal
residence. At the Cathed-aa.,, on Monday. when
the obsequies will be held, a solemn requiem
the funeral discourse win be preached by Arch
bishop MeClOskey, OF New York. At the request
OF many OF our prominent Catholics, and on the
recommendation of the executive committee OF
the society, the officers of the Young Cath Olic's
Friend Society in this CITY have called a meeting
for tC- morrow night, at which all the societies
and the Catholics generally Of the District are
invited TO attend and participate in the proceed
ings TO take suitable action on the death OF their
lamented pastor, the Archbishop OF Baltimore.
IL is the intention of the Young Catholics
and they invite all Catholics who purpose going
10 Baltimore TO a conference to determine
whether it is advisable that all 60 with the
society OF az delegation from this District.
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THE NKwTos-LucAs HoMIcIpE.-Terdiet Of
ne CoFonsr's Jsry-i esterday Coroner Potter
held an inquest at Potomac city on the body OF
Samuel Lucas, colored who was shot on the
previous day at Middleton's restaurant, Penn
sylyania avenue, near street, by pistol in
the hand of VIM. Newton, stated in THE
STAR OF last evening. The evidence was to the
effect that several persons were drinking and
Lucas having missed his gloves asked Newton
for them. and the latter jeniedhaving them A
slight scuffie took place. bvt;0 was thought to
be friendly, no threats being used; but in a few
also Lucas voice excisimink YOU have shot
me?' Newton said he had not intended to
shoot him. and volunteered to take Lucas TO a
Vendies the the eapse OF the dsatS of the
SAID Samuel Lucas was wound OF the heart,
produced by pistol discharged by the hands Of
Both the parties to the transaction have borne
good characters hitherto. The deceased was
painter by trade, and for some time has been
the navy yard bridge. He leaves q wife and
two children Newton Is a single man and of a
lively -nat ,,E disposition He resided on
has been engaged as huckster in the center
market
Douglass, who conveyed Samuel Lucas TO his
home in Unisniown after he was shot.
MAGGIE MITCHELL and Manager Savile are
both TO be congratulated on the great success OF
the two-weeks' engagement Of the former at the
National Theatef. Crowded houses every ME ht.
Tonight Maggie has q benefit, when she will
appear for the last time a. "Fanchon." She
VIII give Jane Eyre" for the last time at the
Ensunee to morrow, and for her farewell per-
Savoy"
VERDICT FOR PLAIxrrpp IN THE Sr Axnrp
CAsr-festerday the jury In the case Of WIN.
biLiams and wife against Thos. waagaman in
the Criminal Court, for Islander in sneak ing Of
her Is keeping house tor improper purroses
returned verdict for plaintif, damages ana
The defendant having taken exceptions tinrin !,
the trial, the case will 60 to the Court in general
term.
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