The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-15
THE CLINTON CASE.
Opening Day.
The Benham Warrant Investiga.
ton.

said to be crowd on hand. The lobby was
partially filled by a heterogeneous collection,
judges, bankers. merchants, idlers, and
others whose occupation could not be dis
covered from their personal appearance.
| At the bar Messrs. Semmes and VOORHEES, &
Rice, for Clinton, were on hand early, looking
fresh and APP arently waiting for the fray with
eagerness. At his desk sat Attorney General
Field, who, like Rchelieu, had left his sick
bed to minister the affairs of State. In this
case it can justly be said that, like the French
Cardinal, he now is the State, for his untiring
energy in the prosecution of all offenders has
won for him the high encomiums of all, even
his enemies. Beside the Attorney General,
District Attorney McPhelin sat rs assistant
| After the reading of the minutes, Judge
Braughn ordered the jury called, and against
absentees attachments were issued.
When Clinton was called he did not put in
an appearance, and whilst he was being sent
| for the witnesses were called. Mr. Semmes
stated that the osence of Clinton was occa-
stoned by the meeting of the Funding Board,
but that he would soon arrive.
There was some discussion over the absence
| of Wands as witness. The Attorney Gen
| eral stated that Wands lives in Amite and
doubtlessly was served with the subpoena, as
| he had sent it himself. He asked for an at
| tachment.
The Court-There can hardly be an attach
ment as there has been no service. The
sending off subpoena through the mail is not
service
The Attorney General would ask your
Of
Court There can be no doubt but what
Wands received subpoena.
The Court-An officer will have to be sent
up Well, let the attachment be issued.
The Attorney General stated that he wanted
the clerk of the Funding Board and the
books No attachment would be asked, as he
and other officers of the State were probably
Just at this moment engaged.
At 10:45 A. M. the jury was called to the
book and Clinton just then put in an appear
ance. VIM. Y. Lewis, respectable looking
gentleman, was the first chosen. jeremiah O.
Keefe next was taken. Frederick Krass,
keeper of grocery store, who had read the
newspapers, but did not know anything about
Clinton's guilt or innocence himself was ac-
cepted by both sides.
JAS c. Jenkins, who stated that he had q
strong prejudice, and although he was &C
cepted by both sides he felt he could not
make good juryman in the case. He was
excused.
Chas Keller was next called, and as he had
Rad the newspapers the attorneys for the
accused challenged him peremptorily.
Henry A. Hamilton, the next juryman,
stated that he had formed and expressed an
opinion, based upon rumors and newspaper
publication, still he could 60 into the jury
box conscientiously, and would not be con-
11oI Lrva H. Tod hn
fourth.
II. M. LEROY, an ebony son Afric's sunny
sands, was next called up He had been en-
ployed taking the census. Had read Of it
once, about two weeks ago, in the Republican.
Don't remember of reading any other paper
except the Republican. Has never spoken to
anybody about the CASE Read the evidence
in the Republican. The Attorney General re-
quested him to step down and out.
Pat M. Joy, good looking man, who
lives on Common street, was called. Is q
boss drayman, and had read the newspapers.
Had expressed an opinion from what the
the report of the Committee on Inquiry on
Clinton, and thought those whose business it
was to look into such matters should know.
The impression formed on me was strong.
Challenged for cause.
Henry johnson, a colored man, next turned
up. Can read some and has served on juries
before Challenged by the accused.
John Mcnamara, an intelligent looking
man, next came to the book. Was keeper
Never had formed or expressed fixed opin-
ion. Had read of the case in the newspapers
1t would require some evidence to change his
mind, but has no bias. Could try the case as
a juryman without prejudice for or against
the prisoner. Accepted
q Moore Uhifa IA rafail or0cer
Had formed an opinion against the prisoner
from what he had read. Knows nothing per-
sonally. He did not consider his mind free.
Challenged for cause.
Benz Joram, white. Lives in the Fourth
District and is shoemaker. Knows nothing
about the case and never spoke about it.
Excused.
Hugh J. Campbell here entered the side
door and took seat, by mistake, with the
jurymep, it would appear, to enjoy the su-
preme pleasure of sitting in the case, but he
was bowed out by a deputy sheriff, and re-
tired laughing.
Arthur Oemichen, a discharging clerk, was
then challenged by the accused.
John Harmon was at once challenged for
the accused.
S. Esnard, a colored cigar maker, came
next-Never had expressed an opinion and
had never read the legislative report. Ac-
cepted
Mich Grinnen followed, and was also &C
cepted.
Marks Isaacs-Lives at the corner of
Baronne and Poydras. Had read about the
case and had formed fixed opinion as to the
case Challenged for cause.
Joseph kelly-Lives in the Third District.
Had read in the papers some of the evidence
in the case pending in the Superior District
Court Had formed fixed opinion. Chal-
lenged for cause
S. B. Haugh-Had already formed and ex-
pressed an opinion from reading the papers
1t would require considerable evidence to re-
move his opinion. Challenged for cause.
Jno. Mullen-A dealer in clothes on Camp
street, was accepted. He holds forth oppo-
site Lafayette Square, and his window is a
curiosity shop.
J. S. Mannier-Is native of the city. Had
read in the papers accounts Of the trial before
the Superior District Court. Had strong
opinion. Challenged for cause
Tnos. E Leefe quite young juryman, had
read all about the case, and lad formed
opinion as to the guilt of Clinton. Challenged
for cause