New-York tribune., 1874-11-28
WASHINGTON.


HARRINGTON AND WHITLEY WILL BE REACHED
on THE NEW TRIAI-PRoBABLE CONNECTION OF
KIRTIlND WITH THE SAFE BURGLARY SCHEME.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-The verdict of the
,ury in the safe burglary conspiracy case to-day mas
been so fully anticipated that its announcement caused
No surprise in Washington From the day the jury was
obtained those familiar with its personnel declared their
conviction that whatever might be the nature OF the
testimony there we're men among twelve who could
never be OF the guilt OF the prisoners In tho
case Of Mr. A. b. Williams, who Was acquitted the test-
mony for the Government was much weaker than that
against others That he was. at the time the con-
spracy entered into engaged In the service OF the
District Ring, and that he was very intimate Win
some OF those who we're indicted with him,
there can be no doubt; but that he was not
directly connected with the conspiracy by any drec
evidence introduced is generally admtteu' VI
the guilt or innocence OF Harrington ana Whte9' 'n0
public long formed an opinion, ana INC uisa
reement Of the Jury will ony serve TO strengthen thaV
conviction There is general belief that IN the new
trial which Will take place new evidence OF very I'M
porant character will be produced which may turn the
scale and make a verdict probable The introduction OF
the name Kirkland in OF the testimony taken on
the trial has brought TO mind some very peculiar ex-
pressions which in letter which he wrote at the
Ime the Distrct Investigating Committee was looking
for him. Kirkland will be remembered rs the man into
whose hands traced large sum OF money paid Tor
a contract by De Golyer McCleand OF Cblcago WDeh
The Committee wanted him he could not be'found' ana
while the sergeant-at-Arms searching for him he
came TO Washington under assumed name ana was IN
consultation with Gov. Shepherds counsel About the
same tlme April 15 he wrote to his friend Wilcox as
follows:
Irresumo shall be compelled to put in an appear
sutt bef lore thc Comm but somebody Will he sorry
am l.rfectilg a scheme that will expect, Knock tDe
Legs from under a certain crowd.
" zen asked by the Committee to explain this Ian
guage he said that the person who would be sorry was
his vi.e who was nervous because lie had been away
from home As The scheme" he refused to answer
He said We'll cannot because 1t would injure
me- cannot crimnate myself" Again, in answer to
Mr. Hubbel VINO asked. "Woull ii lay you liable TO
criminal prosecuIoLl n his answer was, 81 think 1t
would Sir any rate il would defeat the ends OF Jus
tce" Mr. Stewart then asked hm "You say that 1t would
eliminate you 10 state what the scheme was 2" and he
replied "Ycs Sir" at wOnld subject yOu TO criminal
punishment T. asked Mr.. Stewart, and TO this the wit
ness made reply The question is now asked, since
1t has proved that prominent members OF the Dis
trct Riug were about the time in consultation
with Krtland Did Kirkland have anything TO do with
the safe burglary conspiracy, and could the scheme
which LIE mentioned have any connection with that
Rfliri
AvEBDICT or ACQUTTH IN TIE CASE OF A. b. VII
lIAN>-IHE JURY UNABLE 10 AGREE AS TO
WHITLEY AND HARRINGTON-THE CASE TO BE
CALLED UP AGAIN AT THE NEXT TERN OF THE
COURT.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27-The courtroom was
crowded to-day from 10 II O'clock in expectation OF
the jury in tcsafe burglary conspiracy beng sent for
by Judge Humphreys. But after visit to the Judge,
the Deputy Marshal announced that nothing would be
done until o'clock, thus indicating that the jury
be allowed extension OF time, in order, II pos
siblc TO make up verdict Harrington, Whitley and
Williams Ohe accused) present. Shortly aiter H.
Deputy Philips came into the courtroom and
began arranging chairs and tables for the reception
Of The Jury and the GCcommo iaton OF counsel. The
banff stepped TO the door aud rang large bell and
very quickly thereafter counsel filing in and took
seats around the table AT 20 minutes past II Judge
Humphreys came in and took his seat.
The Judge-Mr. Phillips, bring the jury into court
Tie Jury was soon thereafter seated before the Judge
looking unshaved and uuEcmpt. The Judge directed the
roll 10 be called aud all had answered the Judge
:" about TO ask you few questions, but You
need not answer anything except just what you are
asked" Turning to the foreman, he said: Have you
agreed upon q yerdictl"
The Foremau-Wc have Sir, as to one Of the defend
ans.
The Jld-c-Is there a reasonable probability that you
will not agree upon The guilt innocence of the other
deicudantsi
The Forcman-TheIe is.
TIE Julge-Waat do you all say, gentemeni
The Jury all answered they could not as TO
the others Tie foreman said that after full consuta
with the members of the jury he thought it impos-
siDle TO agree
The Judge-wcn. that IS the only way in which you
Gnd about IT, Now want 10 caution all in the
courtroom against any deIn0astratlon when tAe yer
hold This jury any longer after what feel mas been
Mr Clerk take tnelr verdict.
The Clurt-what you, gentlemen of the jury, have
you agreed upon vcrdietf ,,-,
The C!crk-Pass up yOur verdict.
The Foreman Uisln-)-We agree that Arthur b. VII.
mans It,
Tue JIdgc-II Have counsel any suggestion make be-
fore discharyc the iary2
Mr. Riddle-I have nothing to say your Honor.
now as any time to inform Mr. Riddle tLa shall call
pp the case at as early day possible ON the assem-
bling OF the next term OF the Court.
. MI Rlddle-I suppose the Will come up whether
The gentleman informs me or not.
The Judge-Yes. Gentlemen OF the jury, shall now
discharge you from further consideration Of this
when adjourn the Court and, Mr Clerk, You viii cou-
huue the rccoenzauce of the defendants TIL the next
Term OF the Court You will Low adjourn the Court TIL
Immediately after adjournment Harrington, his
pIo hcT' ana a. u Williams at once stepped forward
a alk with jurors after they were dismissed dvulged
nt t 3 & ON Ge M n ballot 4ey $1,000 esn1 ior
t1- following jurors voting for conviction Craig, Mann
rot change during the whole time they out. In
Wmiey case the vote stood nine for aequittal and
three for conviction, HIcklng changing his vote the
case OF Whitley and this vote not further changed
There was difference Of opinion in Wlllianss ease,
al agreeing that he The Jurors IN
their statements that Craig stood like for cOnvlc
ton and that Mann aud MOseby adhered to him. They
also assert that Craig cursed reviled, and called
every vhc epthet possible 10 imagine order to
make hun change bis opinion but he did not finch. He
was lnUldated by every plan they could devise, but
Without effect. Tue crowd fingered about court
room iOr haf an hour discussing the subject and talking
Sh the jury who free TO relate what transpired
10 the jury room.
HEALTH OF THE ARMY LAST YEAR.
COST OF THE SURGICAL sERvICE-IARGE PRoPoR-
TON OF DEATHS BY ACCIDENT-CONGRFss
WEAKENING THE STAFF OF sURGEoNs-BOoKs