New Orleans Republican., 1875-10-05
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rs may suit youF convenience, ana may adj
journ from day to day, as occssion requires,
though you will not adjourn for more than
three days at one tine, without leave Of the
court 1t is desirable. that you should first
investigate the charges against prisoners in
jail, that they may be brought to trial or
discharged as soon as possible.
There are certain 0ffenses which, on ac-
count of their dangerous influences upon
society, courts are required by statute to
specially call to the attention of grand
juries. 4.
One of these offenses which falls within
the Jurisdiction of this court is that of car
rying concealed weapons on or about the
person, such as pistols, dirks, bowie knives,
etc. This evil practice has always been q
fruitful source of crime in this community,
causing many homicides which might 9th
erwise have been avoided, and it is to be
regretted that it is still indulged by some
who, but for this lawless conduct, would be
regarded as most worthy citizens.
No man can desire to he good citizen
while he knowingly and wilifullv violates
law of the State go directly affecting the
peace and security Of the community.
While persons liable to become dra wn into
difficulties are permitted to walk our streets
armed with deadly tapons there can he
no security for the lite of any citizen.
While l am judge of this court 1 shall
tCkulQ ~ mf uuly uuutI lu6 Ia W 10 90 all IN
my power, by severe examples, to discour-
age this practice, but the great burden
rests with you. gentlemen, who have the
authority and the Oppol tunity TO find out
the offenders, and present them for trial
have endeavored in brief way 10 give
you an idea of your duties and if you re-
quire further instruction the court will at
al suitable times be ready to aid you.
Much more might be said as to the spirit
which should govern your action, but no
better rule can be given than the oath you
have just take n, that you shall diligently
inquire and true presentment make of all
such matters and things as shall be given
you in charge, or shall otherwise come to
your knowledge touching this present ser
vice.
The States counsel, your fellows, and
your own you must keep secret. You shall
present no one through envy, hatred or
malice, neither shall you leave any one un-
represented through fear, favor, affection,
gain, reward or the hope thereof, but YOU
shall present all things truly and indiffer-
emily as they shall come TO your knowledge.
Take the letter and spirit of this oath for
your guide and the measure of your action.
and you can not fail to discharge your
whole duty.
Out of 200 names seventy-four Jurors
were obtained, with about twenty-five at
tachments issued for absentees.
1NFoRMAT1ONs.
District Attorney McPhelin fled the fol-
lowing informatioHs:
Forgery. etc.-Beuiamin Berkery.
Burglary-Juhus Stiewel, William Green,
two cases
>. Burglary and grand larceny-Wilham
Green.
Breaking and entering store-Mary
Howard, James Augustine, alias Frank
Paul, Edward Bermudez two cases, Tom
Lewis, Hugh Early, Joseph Turner, Moses
Robbery James Donahue, Matthew
Gaiennie, William Moran, James Driscoll.
Shooting with intent to murder-Henry
Robinson, James Madison.
Grand larceny-Ella Brooks, Sarah Hen
derson, Ernest Anderson, Richard Martin,
Belle Boynton, Doc Hurd, Sarah Griggs,
alias Reed.
Assault and battery upon police officers
Moses johnson. A. c, Jennings, Mcuanus,
Mccain and Lotus OHara.'
vERDICTs.
Carrying concealed weapon-Pierre Bet
finger, not guilty.
NoLLE PRosEouI.
Carrying concealed weapon-Dennis Sui
ivxn.
MOTION TO REDUCE BAIL.
State vs.. Peter Rohrbacher, manslaughter
First District Court.
PLEADED GUILTY.
Assault and battery-CoIumbus II. Allen
and Ulysses Pettifils.
INFORMATIONs.
Il Assault and battery-Albert Ford, Rosa
Maxent, Robert Dover, Frank Benton and
Margaret Walsh. -.-
,- SENTENCED.
Columbus Il. Allen, for assault and bat
terry, fine of 81; Auguste Allen, entering,
etc., and petty larceny, two years and six