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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

EXCITEMENT AT DRUG STORES
There has been a general rush the last month
at the Drug Stores of F. J. Schroeder and
k. Schubert, Watertown Wis, for DR.. A
BoSchee's German Syrup.
1t has lately been introduced in thi
country from Germany, and for any person
suffering with severe cough, heavy cold
settled on the breast. consumption or any
disease of the throat and lungs it has no
equal in the world Our regular size bot
ties are rs cents. Two doses will relieve any
case. Try it. Sample bottles fee . OF
charge.
DOHMAN, SWITCH & co.
Wholesale Agts, Milwaukee.
Sales of Real Estate from April 5, to
April IL. Reported for the Jefferson County
by H. Colonius,
John j. Wanderlich to VIM. LiIlenthal,
8, blk IL, Rome, $1,000.
Christoph Kovening to Henry Kovening,
80 a, Milford, $4,000.
John D. Storm to Geo. D. Schernitz jr.,
80 a, Jefferson. $4,000.
Jos Hake to Fred Mushel, 20 a, Jeffer-
son, Sooe.
Henri Schroeder to Feisc Leitz, a, t
Milford, sl05.
D. A Hake to Jhon Ammon, 10 a, t JEFF
ferson, 1850.
Joshua s. Kirkland to Mary Jane Bigham
pit OF blk Is, Fort Atkinson, S20s.
Helm Schroeder to Thorn Alexander, 24 a.
Milford $ll2.50
Lambert Rueth to John Hauer, 5, blk
Sanborns add Jefferson, $685..
VIM. P: Hildreth to Carl Roller, ! 9 and
of 8, blk 5, Az alan, $50.
John Bandeia to Maria Pohlmann, pit Of
block SO. I'd ward, Wa tertown, $500.
FIR Kroening to Aug. Thelche, 8, 4
and 5, blk 2, Prichard's add, 4th ward, Wat
tertown, $500.
Oar Hske to Caroline Stinke. a, Jet
ferson, $3.50
Rev. EN-. Hake to W. Harrison Hake, As
a, Jefferson, $1,000.
Owen Duffy to Christian Gross, 80 a, t
Jefferson $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
INGERsoLL's LIFE OF GREELEY

INGERsOLL's LIFE OF GREELEY
We call attention to the advertisement
OF the ali fe andTimes ofHorace Greeley"
a work of which L. D. [ngersoll is author,
and the Union Publishing Co., publishers.
We judge from the table of contents, and
advance sheets Of this book, to be issued
May lst, that it will be the Life Of Horace
Greedy which the people will above all 9TH
ers want. 1t is full, graphic, truthful, i'm
partial-a work Of interest and value to
men of all parties. Mechanically, it will
be the handsomest book for general circua-
ton ever published in America; nagnih-
Gently illustrated and beautifully bound.
We can safely say it will be one of the best
and cheapest ofall American publications.
Get ready to buy a copy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

LECTURES. tine within the
next two weeks Mr.. B. F. Underwood, the
noted Liberal of Boston, will deliver two
lectures in this city ON the following sub
jects: "The Thought and Tendency of the
Age and THE Darwinan Theory of De-
velopm ent." Mr.. Underwood has the
ability to make these questions interesting
to his audiences, and many will be quite
anxious to hear his views.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

RACE TRACK.-We learn from the
Jefferson County Union that Phillips Broth
ers. of Lake Mills, have nearly completed
fine mile track on the Bishop farm owned
by them near the village. These gentlemen
own a number of fine horses, and will en-
gage quite largely the ensuing season in
fitting horses fer m arket.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
AUGUST WIGGENHORN,

TEWELER, has recently opened jew
ID elry Store in Johnson's block, corner
Main and lst street, where he will keep
constantly on hand large stock of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Pla-
ed Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
20 repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
ts., md warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

A NEW invoice Of Eureka ru bier
cushioned states. the best and mos desirable
slate for school use ever manufactured,
just received at T. 5. Clark's Boo K, Station
cry and News Depot, where the most COM
plete assortment in his line kept in the
city, may be found Remember the place,
corner Third and Main streets, Duffy S
Block
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
9Harrie0.


KIRKLAND-BIRD-I the village OF
jefferson, at the residence of the brides fa-
ther Judge Ira W. Bird, April l4th, 1873,
by Rev DR.. Boyd, of W.tertswn, Mr.. RoBT.
B. KIRKLAND, of Chicago, and Miss ELLA A
Bird
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
APPOINTMENT. =

APPOINTMENT. Master Percy
Werlich, second son of Mr.. Gustave Wer-
lich of this city, has received the appoint
ment of Cadet in the Naval School at An
napolis, Maryland. Young Werlich must
report for examination within the next
four weeks before being admitted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

In the future the insane from JEFF
ferson county will be taken to the new os-
pital at Oshkosh. The State has been divl-
ded into two districts, this county being in
Guided in tie one which sends its patients
to the Northern Asylum
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

MISS BENEDICT. of Fond du Lac,
recently held series of revival meetings
in the Methodist Episcopal Church, in
North Lowell, Dodge Co. Forty-fye con-
versions are reported as the result of her
efforts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

HOUSE BURNED.-Ths dwelling
house CT Herman Wagner, about mile and
a half from Fort Atkinson, down the river
was burned with all its contents, on the
18th inst, Mr.. W. and wife with theil
family of three children escaping from the
burning building in their night clothes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

WISCONSIN will be represented IN
the International Convention of Good Tenn
plars by S. D. Hastings, a 81. Giles aud j.
7. Dow. The Convention meets in London
during the last week in May.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
Postal CARps.-The New Postal

POSTAL CARDs.-The New Post al
Department on the Ist of May will be 81
inches long by inches wide. The one
cent stamp, printed on the upper right hand
corner, is from profile bust of the Goddess
of Liberty, looking to the left, and surround
ed by laths-work border, with the words
~. S. Postage" inscribed above, and the
words Zone Cent" below. On the upper
left-hsnd corner are the words, "United
States Postal Card" with directions to
write the address only on this side the
message on the other' Underneath, and
occupying the lower half of the card, are
ruled lines on which to write the ad lress,
the top line being per6xed with the word
"To" The back of the card, intended FOR
the communication, is entirely plain, being
devoid even of ruled lines In color the
body of the card 10 light cream, the print
ing velvet brown. No varia ton in size,
shape, color, or in any other particul ar will
be made from the regular style to accommo-
date special cases, nor will the Department
do any printing On the cards beyond the en-
craving specified in the description. The
cards will be sold for one cent each, neither
more nor less whether in large quantities
or in small.
The object of the postal cards is to facl-
itate letter correspondence aud provide for
the transmission through the mails at re-
duced rate of postage. of short communi ca
tons, either pri nted or written in pencil or
ink. Ttey may therefore be used for Or
ders, invitations, notices, receipts, ac-
acknowledgements, and other requirements of
business and social lite, and the matter de-
sired to be conveyed may be either in
writing or in print, or in both. In their
treatment as mail matter, they are to be re-
garded by postmasters the same as sealed
that in no case will unclaimed cards will
be sent to the Dead Letter office. AID or
binary printed business card may be sent
through the mails when prepaid by one
cent pos tage stamp attached, but such card
must con tain absolutely no written matter
except the address; otherwise it will be
treated as not fully prepaid, and refused adj
mission into the mails All cards differ
ent from those herein described, bearing
embossed or printed postage stamps and
pnrporting to be U. S. postal cards,
are counterfeit; and the manufacture of
such cards, or the tempt to use the same,
will subject the offender 10 a fine of $500
and Imprisonment for five years. (Sec. IT'S
Postal code.) Postmasters will not, under
any circumstances. be permitted to reduce
or exchange postal cards that may be mis-
directed spoiled in printing, or otherwise
rendered unfit for use, in the hands of pri-
vate holders. The department will not fur
nish less than 500 cards on the order of a
postmaster. individuals desiring postal
cards will purchase them of a postmaster,
as in no case can they obtain them upon
their application to the Department.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

FLowERs.-Messrs. Woodland & Hull
have for sale large and varied assortment
of house and garden plants. Those in want
of rare and choice flowers, can be supplied
By calling any time within the next three
weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

WE understand that the Milwaukee
l. St Paul Railway Company intend to re-
store the Watertown accommodation train
to Milwaukee about the lst of May. This is
60 cd news to the travelling public.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

THE new building of MIR. +. Z,
Brook, is walking right up. Mr., Brock is
trying hard to have it completed by the ist
of June When finished it will be an orna-
ment to our city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

CLEANING UP.-Main Street lie re-
ceiving thorough cleaning up, and the
debris of "the long and dreary winter" is
being carted of, all of which greatly i'm
proves the appearance of the thoroughfare
and places it in good condition for travel
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

The Society of the Sons of Her
mann, of this city, gave a ball at Tur-
ner Hall, last Saturday evening, which was
largely attended by the fraternity and their
friends
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

OUR merchants have received large
stocks of goods, and all they lack to make
them happy and contented il lots OF GUS
toners.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
HOUSE and LOT
For Sale CEse@a

THE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale b is
l. cemmodious House and IL acres OF
lard, situated in the 5th ward, near P. v
Browns residence, at bargain. The land
will be sold altogether or in lots to suit
purchasers. For terms apply to the sub
acriber on the premises.
JOSEPH OBERLE.
Eae9towz, Fsb.. 18th, 1879.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
f.. Fl. KLERKE,

A RCHITECT. Plans aud Specifications
"A furnished for public and private bu Id
ings. Will superintend the same when de-
sired. Orders by mail solicited Office A
pinckney street, Madison, Wis; 2. o.. Box
$50. 44yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
wv God Yard

THE Subscriber is now prepared 10 furn
l. ish on short notice all kinds of season.
cd FIRE wood on reasonable terms, delivered
IN small or large quantities to any part Of
the city tree OF charge. Leave orders at the
Office Of 35m2
& A. G. STREETER D. co.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
HzTSCELLAN EOUS.
A. GRITZNER.

FASHIONABLE Barber and Hair Dres-
ser, in the Middle of Main street
Bridge, Watertown, Wis. The best of Hair
DYE used warranted to hold color for eight
Maaks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

THE increase in the value Of lands
in Wisconsion from 1860 to 1888 was fifty
per cent. From 1868 to 1873 forty-four
per cent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
DR.. NJ. N. BARBER,
LUM DER YARDS.

E,LECTIC Physician and Surgeon. Office
Il over A. Peterson's store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
TIE GREAT FRENCh REMEDY
'DELAbMARFE's ePECIFIG PILLS.

No. Eli Rue Lombard, Paris.
These pills are highly recommended by the entire
Medical Faculty of France the very best remedy
in all cases of Srermatorrhoen, or Seminal Weak
moss; Nightly, Daily or Prsnat,~S Emissions; Sex
ual Weakness or InpotsfacY; Weakness arising from
Secret Habits and Sexual Excuses ofthe
Genital Organs; Spine; Deposits in the Urine,
Ovsruss or Excessss. They cure when all otherrsm
sdiss all Pamphlet Of Advice il each box. oE VIII
Sent By mail securely ssGis6 from, Oh e6ser~otto, on
receipt Of price. OSCAR G. MOSES, IS CoH1LAHns
~, Hlw foHK. Sole General Agent for Ansstea-
For Sale by L. j. Schroeder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

EATON & WooDARD are preparing
for lively season in the Soda Water bust
ness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
w ANTED~' W n ~',l . give r .nsss'''

Business that will Pay
from So. to So per day, can be pursued in
your own neighborhood, and is strictly hon
orable. Particulars free, or samples that
will enable you to go to work at once, will
be sent on receipt of two three cent stamps.
Address J. LATH AM & co,
292 Washington St., Boston Mass
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
STRAW & MURPHY.

DAINTERS and Dealers liz Wall Paper,
I Window Shades, Paints, Oils, Varnish,
Glass, Putty, Brushes, &C. One door west
IF Wisconsin National Bank, Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
Watcrtown Market.

Corrected Weekly by TIL. Rack
Commission Merchant, Main Street
WATERFOWL.
TUESDAY April 22d, 1878.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
ooDARD. J
WOODARD l. HULL

General Commission Merch0btts,
AAd dealers in Grain, Flour, Butter,
Cheese, Eggs, Poultry, Hides, Seeds, Pota-
tees, Vegetables, Green and Dried Fruits,
&c Cor Washington and West Main, Wat
srtown, Wisconsin. Special attention Civ
On to Filling Orders.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
J. HEYM ANN,

IMPORTER and dealer in Foreign and
i Domestic Wines and Liquors, and also
manufacturers of choice Cigars.
The purest California Wines and Bran
dies constantly on hand.
Watertown, Feb. 8, 1872.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
HARLOW PEASE,
G. B. SKINNER,
PLY SICIAES,
w O. SPAIDTNG.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, and Elk.
i aiming Surgeon for Pensions. once
Johnsons Block, corner of Main and LIST
streets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
7 u SLEEPER RI HAMLIN.

J. r. SLEEPER & j. HAML1N.
SXTATERTOWN Lumber Yard. Lumber
w OF every description Lsth ana
Shingles constantly Oh hand and for sale al
The Lowest Market Price, at the Milwaukee
Depot, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

THERE are over one hundred Gran
ges OF the Patrons of Hu.bandry in this
State and nearly all of them have been or
ganiZed since the middle of December last
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

DWELLING houses to rent are in
br isk demand in this city the present sea-
son
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

GLOVER KILLED. We are informed
that the clover has been very generally
winter killed in this section.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
AGENTS w anted

~ "eHIS " antSd
For the great sensation of hygienic,
OUR DIGESTION; Or
MY JOLLY FRIENDS SECRET.
DR.. DO LEWIS new work is an i'm
mense success. Saves money, worry,
and precious health, and shows how to
live well and grow fat on 81 a week
Agents are coming money, and doing a
world of good with it. The same chance
still open. Delay not, but address at once,
E. HANNAFORD Il CO., Publishers, 1872
West Madison Street, Chicego.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

AT WoRK.--The farmers of this vi
cinity are now we'll into their Spring work,
and should fine wealth continue ali through
this week good share of the wheat would
be sown The recent rain has been of grea /
benefit to the ground, placing it in fit con-
dition for grain. After sll, the present sea-
son is fully as early as the average of sea-
sons with us With favorable weather from
this out the farmer may expect as good a
return for his labor as N any previous year.
PosTpoNEMENT-T Grand Pro-
sentation Ball to be given by Mr. Cyrus w.
" ash burne, which was to have taken place
at Turner Hall in this city, April Gath,
has been postponed to Tuesday Eve, May
9th, 1878. The price of the tickets has
been reduced from three dollars to two
dollars each, giving every ono an opportuni-
ty to invest in the enterprise at . small
cost No further postponement will be
made, and the drawing will certainly come
off at the time now announced. The
tickets are selling rapidly, but few remaining
unsold, making the success OF the undertake
ing an assured fact. Immediately after the
drawing good deed of the house and lot will
bs given to the lucky individual who draws
the prize.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
RAILROAD DIRECTORY.
2Go,ne 21affers.

THE Turner Society are planting a
row of fine shade trees in front of their
block on Fourth street.
THE Congregation Church will be
open next Sunday for services. Rev. A.
Little, of Fond du Lac, will preach both
morning and evening.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the
Post Office, at WATERFOWL Wisconsin, April
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Cleared-schrs Virginia L Hickman, Kinney, Caroenass
Mary Amsden, Brooks Boston.
Iceboat No2
Pm and fore and aft steamer at PM Bark Najsden:
and q few others
NEWCASTLE, Del, Jan ia full rugged Spanish brig, in
baast from Havana, towed into harbor last night
and ran into the coal wharf, carrying away her jib-
boom.
PORTLAND, Jan l6-Cleared, steamship Franconia
Bragg, New York schr Ella, Humphrey. do.
Hth-Arrived, schr Sea Lord, Minor st John. NIB,
for New York.
PORTSMOUTH, Jan ls-Arrived, brig Colorado, Kerri.
PROVIDENCE, Jan l7-saled. schrs Nellie NJ Snow,
Snow Virginia; VIM Mason, French and Calvin Har-
rs Balloon, Baltimore; VIM Boardman, Ballard; Hyne,
Oliver; Brazos, Tryon, and Avail Smith, New York;
barge satanella, Chids do III tow of seamtug Cora
ROCKLAND, Jan Disabled, schrs Herald, Hodgdon,
and New Zealand Cook, New York.
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan I5-In port bark Corea, Barton,
from Mollcndo, chartered for Europegets "a Is I'D to
Liverpool direct option OF "a 5 I'd to Cork Tor orders for
United Kingdom.
SAVANNAH, Jan ls-Arrived, steamship Virgo Bulk
ley New York
Also arrived 18th, schrs A Buckley. Buckley, New
York f Mason, Harding, Woods Hole, Mass.
Ceared-Ship Resoluda (Sp), Coll, Liverpool; karks
sen, Bremen.
sailed-Steamships Montgomery, Faircoth, and San
Jaclnto, Hazard, New York barks Pepita p) Pal Bar
celona Joyen Beatrice (sp) Wirschoter do Carioca,
vine, Azevedo, and Maggie Muvey Allen, Boston, Sarah
Wood, Jacksonville; Bessie Black. Ludlow st john NIB
WILMINGTON, NC, jan l6-Arrived, schrs Arte Gar
wood, Young Boston Martha Smith, Navassa Island.
l6th-Arriyed, brig Musca CNG), Geisa, New York.
Ceared-Brig Town of Liverpool (Br Elliott, Liver
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PORT OF NEW YORK. JAN. IS, 1873.
CLEARED.

Steamship Celtic OBJ, Murray, Liverpool via Queens
town. Hyde Sparks.
pool via oieenstown-John q Dale.
steamship Main NG) oterendorp, Bremen via South
Steamship Schmidt (NGD, Danncmann, Bremen-Her
man Koop Co..
and a
Steamship City of Merida, Zimmerman, Havana and
Steamship G Clyde, Cole, Galveston via Key west-C
steamship Cortes, Kemble, New orleans-H crom-
steamship Western Metropolis, Baker, New Orleans
Steamship Huntsville Crowel savannah-Robt Low
Steamship San Salvador, Nickerson, savannah-w
Steamship Manhattan, woodruff Chareston-H Nor
Steamship Fanita, Doane. Wilmington, NC-Lorillard
Steamship Volunteer, Crossman Philadelphia-Loril-
Steamship Glaucus Bearse. Bostor-l Djmock
Steamship Acushnet, Fish, New Bedford-Ferguson 4
Ship Pearl of India OBI. Johnston, Liverpool-E E
ship zoroaster (Br), Brown, London-Grlnnel' Min
Bark America NG, Roper Bremen-E Unkart
Bark Giuseppe d,Abundo utaD, Camarot, Gibraltar
Bark II d Slower. Pearce, Havana + Ward 4 Co.
Brg Oliver 6lRs S Kingston de Cor
brig Loeb Lomond Gilchrist, Cardenas-Borand
Brig Carrie Purinton whittemore, Caibarien-Mnler
Brig Robert NICK spearins OBJ, Thomson Cicnfue Cos
Brig L Mcleod OBJ, Mcleod Halifax, Ns-D De
Schr Uncle Tom, Huntley, Jack sonville-w Ray.
Schr Eclipse, Rowantree, Savannah-Overton Haw-
Schr Volunteer, Smith, Portsmouth, NH-Ferguson
Steamer North Point Foley, Baltimore.
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this act reads as f0llows:-''The previous forma-
ton expression OF an opinion or impression In
reference to the circumstances upon which any
criminal action at law is based or In reference to
the guilt innocence OF the prisoner. or present
opinion or Impression in reference tnereto snaii
not be sufficient ground of challenge for principal
cause TO any person who is otherwise Legally quail
fed TO serve as juror upon the trial OF sucn &C,
0I juror ''v who may s h RsasOn formed or ex
pressed, or has such opinion or impression
believes that he can render an impartial verdlct
according to the evidence submitted to the Jury on
such trial, and that such previously formed opinion
or impression Will not bias or influence MS veract,
and provided the Court shall be satisned tnat the
person so proposed as juror does not entertain
such present opinion as would influence his yer
Within q few days after the passage OF this act
Mr.. Howe was retained to defend man oy the
name OF william J. Barclay, who was 1ndlcted
before Recorder Hackett Tor burglary at the Grand
Hotel, in this city. The prisoner was CON
Of ' technical Character interposed by his
counsel during the trial, although the
guilt OF the prisoner was clearly established, re
new trial. The then District Attorney, feeling That
he had notorious criminal within his grasp,
deemed 1t MS duty to Immediately place the pris,
0ner on Trial for the same offence. This being the
first case tried under the operation OF the new Jury
law, Mr.. Howe objected to those jurors who had
heard the case ana had consequently formed an
opinion as to the guilt OF the prisoner the learned
Recorder then put the following question to the
QuestiOn-Can yOu without regard to any i'm
preston you have formed, give true verdict on
the testimony to be given In this case
Mr.. Howe, in an argument OF great length, in
sisted that the act in question was wholly uncon.
stituiOnal, because by its provisions it deprived
a prisoner OF his right to q common law jury-a
right guaranteed by the constitution and upon
which no Legislature could infringe Counsel fur
Their claimed that under this jury law father or
brother Of prosecutor would be competent wit
ness while entertaining the most bitter and ma
ngnant feelings against the accused, and that,
substantially, this unconstitutional enactment
actually makes juror the Judge of his own COM
potency.
The Recorder overruled Mr.. Howe's objections,
upon which exceptions were duly taken, a writ OF
error obtained and the entire proceedings removed
into the Supreme Court, before the General Term
OF which this very interesting question will be pre-
sented tomorrow.
Thus it is obvious that if any Jurors on the Stokes
case were empanelled under the statute referred
to ana subject to legal exception and the General
Term tomorrow should agree with Mr. Howe that
the Jury act" is unconstitutional, then Of course
the decision will apply to the Stokes case, and q
new trial must be granted him.