New-York tribune., 1874-10-23
WASHINGTON.
SAFE BURGLARY CONsPlRAC
1SO members,

THE SAFE BURGLARY CONSPlRAC.
THE IMPANELING OF THE JURY COMPLETED
LEGAL POINTS RAISED AND ARGUED-FIvE COL
OREp MEN CHOsEN-MR RIDDLE OPENS THE
CASE FOR THE PROSECUTION.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-The Criminal Court
assembled at IL O'Clock before Judge Humphreys.
Directly In front Of the bench sat the twenty-five tales
men summoned and 1t universally remarked that
they were as intelgentookng were ever before
summoned Among them were several Of the contract
ors and attaches Of late Board OF Public WORKS,
member Of the Governors STAFF, and many innuentai
business men, Columbus Alexander sat near the pros
ecuting counsel with list Of the taesmen In his hand,
against Of which he made entries or MARKS OF
approval or dissent Mr. Riddle asked the Court II he
could be allowed to question one Of the jurors sworn
Yesterday In relation facts which had come to his
knowledge since adjournment Of the court yester
day. Mr. Davdge rose to oppose the proposition ana
before doing so moved that b. Smithers OF the Della
ware bar former law teacher of MI Harrington VINO
would assist him in the defense OF Mr. Harrington DC al
mtted to practice in this The motion was granted
Mr. Davidge then opposed the proposition OF Mr. Rid
die and supported his argument by citations from sew
eral decisions former After discussion the
Judge decided to allow Mr. Riddle to question the
Juror, and he would then decide upon the question
whether he would allow a challenge to be made. Mr.
Riddle then called up Mr.. johnson, who was sworn
yesterday as foreman of the jury and asked him II he
Michael Hayes in relation to the matter now pending
He answered in the negative and was further asked II
he knew Hayes, to which he answered that he did He
was allowed to take his seat.
Mr. Riddle then called Mr. Davfdge, and both pro
ceeded to the Bench and held conversation with Judge
Humphreys. The list OF taesmen was then called, all
answering but John A. Baker and Mr.. Beetle against
whom the Court directed fine Of $40 each to be en-
tered The first name drawn was that of b. Lewis
Blackford, who was excused from service on ac-
c5,int OF family Illness st. Clair Beesley tcolored)
was next drawn and sworn as the eighth juror
Gideon W. Larner next drawn, and sald ne had ek
Pon hs sp said he e Qualified to give an
dict after hearing the evidence and the Court deceo
M was cTdePed to stand aside for present, Nor
had formed and expressed dec,ded opln9n; ~.
with the National Bank were such that he could
not the jury without great inconvenience wm.
Dickson had expressed opinion. and was ordered to
stand aside. Robert B. Drinkard had expressed an
opinion. Samuel Cross had expressed an OPINION ~
Fugitt had expressed such opinion as would dis.
qualify him. George F. Mosby !cooredl was accepted
and sworn as the tenth juror. Robert Boyd had ex;
pressed an opinion. Samuel Gedney was accepted and
sworn as the eleventh Juror Walker Lewis Lewis was
had not formed an opinion. He was very
friendly to Mr. Harrington, and would re; re,
he could do justice all This juror sharply ques
toned by Mr. Riddle and the Judge The Judge decided
him to be competent. Mr. Riddle very warmly opposed
him as a juror. and thought common decency should
have made the young man challenge himself on account
OF his relation to Gov Cooke Mr.. Davdge repelled the
accusations OF Mr. Riddle and objected to the irregular
method Of dong what they could not do legally, aud
with as much warmth replied to some OF the -" side
fings OF Mr.. Riddle, but at last said the defendants
would consent TO allow MI Cooke to stand aside; but
he did not do 1t for the sake OF accommodating the
counsel on the other side Judge Humphreys decided
that the Juror perfectly compcent. but II there
were no objection he would be allowed TO stand aside
felt kindly toward two Of the parties, but had high
regard for OATH and would want strong EVIDENCE 10
convict. He was ordered TO stand aside; william Day
ron had prejudice to dsgualify him. VIM. II. Baxter
(colored) was accepted and sworn as NO. l2-seven
white aud five colored The jury, which was completed
at five minutes past l., was immediately inpaneled
and Instructed by Judge Humphreys, and recess was
then taken.
Court to the fact that W. c. Ballard. important wit
ness for Whitley, confined in jail at Buffalo. and he
desired that some arrangemeni De msae whereby % ms
lard In the custody OF United states Ofcers and
his attendance could be secured at any time Mr.. Day
dge suggested that the witnesses he excluded from the
cOurtr until they were called upon 10 testify Mr..
Riddle said the Government would not object TO this
course but stated that two OF the Government
witnesses would probably act In the capacity OF prose
cutOrs, especially Mr.. Alexander and he might desire
their attendance near hin In the room. The Court
directed the rule to be enforced.
The witnesses for the prosecution were then called up
and after being instructed as to their presence and
conduct were about being sworn by the clerk, when
Judge Humphreys directed him TO pause and the Judge
in very solemn and effective manner, administered the
oath himself The witnesses Tor the prosecution are
Columbus Alexander, Joshua Parker. WIN. NJ. Evans
c. A. Taylor. A. J. Chapman, Thomas shaeler, John T.
Burr, w. w. Deman. John Davidson, w. G. Bullard
Gustave Zrrutb, and Michael Hayes. The witnesses for
the defense Isaac Seinbern aud Louis DeOmer and
Others will appear tomorrow.
Mr. Riddle then opened the case for the prosecution
addressing the jury at some length. recountng the
circumstances OF the burglary and setting forth what
the prosecution expected TO prove He asked: Can
have a conspiracy and II So how can we prove ftF'
At S:15 y. he was interrupted by the Judge for an
Adjournment and after repeating his former instruc-
tons to jury the Judge ordered the Court adjourned
till IL o'clock tomorrow