New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-06

men, We must have psreOt.order, although 1t may o.
y0sSS s HST sps YIN sSw rs to -.
names Of tho general panel aDd the special panel DOM
Judge NeIlson-No Sir; but will combine them II
Mr.. BsachWe do not object TO that. but we wish tE
~ that Is dOue request Of the counsel for the
Judge Neison 1t is by oonseut OF Doth.
Mr.. EyartsIs y our view OF the law have no Wish
In regard TO it think the additional panel II not
panel la our case, but Is panel attending upon NE
Court required by tho exgenoles which our case pro-
sents
Judge Nelson VIII 1t suit counsel that 1t should be
stated that the suggestion Of defeudsBts counsel
but with the consent OF for the plaintiff ali the
jurors both panels shall DO combined. and tae
Oi Mr. R ssaPt SS viii DO satisfactory
Judge Nelson go Mr. Thayer)-You may stand ss,de.
Sir. and you may not be called again. Laughter
Judge NeisOn-rbere no wit In that remark. and
nothing to laugh at
The Clerk then called No 5,7s7 from the comsined
panels-William Harkness--lnd him to truly
swer questions might be put to him touching hh
quail hcatons "a a Juror In this cause.
Mr.. shearman-We desire to suggest, ~ your Hones
poyance Of each side raising somewhat formal objec
tons to the jurors some Of whom may think that they
sity OF putting questions the that IL 1t msets
rho appreciation of the other side might 90 az wet of
your Honor put certain formal questions TO every
Juror such his age r9sldenee occnp tlon czsnsnp
whether he has heard OF this case before and whether
be has formed and expressed an opinion.
Judge NeilsODI appreciate rue aenracy or counsr Ia
the suggestion made but jurors VIII al guht
It IA the duty OF counsel to put such questions, Eyes
the beat known citizen that may DE called VIII unhef
stand that 1t il the duty Of counsel to put such questions
him. and think that counsel had better put toe IN
terrogatoTies themselves. -, 49,. 49,.
should be assumed by the Court Fur myself feed no
deiicacy in examining any gentleman VINO nay DO
questions going TO his qualifications as Juror whea.
ever shall deem Il necessary TINS Juror his oss cen
know who has lnterpOsed the challenge we mn " in-
Tel p0sed But have no objection 10 e9ch juror be'ee
IA he ia ur
lenge for principal cause and as TO the ay9F ooth
The COurt-Tbat Will he more convenient D., -.
plaintiff has TO determine hrst Whethef no WI" c"ao"be
he Juror and put interrogatores'
THE FIRST EXAMINATION.
Counsel for tho plaintiff interpreting any chaiiengc.
Mr. shearinan challenged for principal cause.
O. State your and place Of rosldeneef A. am q
years 81 age reside os az f6e buuoss Of
painting aud paper-hanging ,, -, A., ,.o .,
this suiti A. l am not, Sir. - -
O. Have you heard OF the controversy WHOM forms
the subject OF this suit A. have.
@ How long agOf A. From the very commencement
OF The publication in the papers.
dlsremomber what Tue hrst puSeaii9G wac thins
IL was the publication OF statement OF pr i.on Nhoa
was published ia paper heres thlnk tuat was tae
hrst -, ,,..,
g. g 20" refer to his 'e''e' Dr. bacon A. .
@ Then you never read the woodbulciaain paperi
A. heard OF IT, but never took any notice or u 10 ietd
about the first took notice OF particularly was As
letter .
story contained in the Oafin-Woodhuu paperf A. No.
Prior 70 the publication OF this letter Of tie piaaha
to DR. Bacon, you not aware that there was auy
SUCH charge or NOT some charge sae oy the SoI
the paper. did not take particular notice sI
q Have you formed any opinion upon that saoioott
O. Have you expressed that OpinIoni A. have.
Judge Nelson-Unless counsel enlighten mo TO tho
contrary. / think This juror should stand aside.
BY Mr.. Beach-Is your opinion formed on what you
| read III the newspapersf A. Yes, Sir.
O Is tnat fixed and definite opinion that would dis
qua lily you from passing upon this on the evidence
s9d the l No. 81 r gwen O' 'n0 Court '
q Do you think mat you could hear this case fairly
aud partially aud under the instructions OF the court
The law, decide it according to tae eVldeneef A
Mr. Eyarts-That does not remove the objection. We
eallod upon to remove an opinion thas llrnea
law decides, hnk. that this juror Is not lmpAra
and his own opinion that he might OF mlsnt hot eos ~
different CONCLUSION on tue la" ana tue evidence sooe
reDsate him IN that Impartial attitude to"drd Veo
Mr.. Beach-The counsel. think, combines the TIVE
opinion upon challenge 10 the favor, upon challenge
to tue principal understand the rule TO be SET
| reading or a newspaper, not OF definite ana bked
res Se ey ID Under der e o toe
court 10 the law without being influenced Dy ~ IS not
disqualification upon the challenge Tor principal cause.
do not know, Sir, that that Is question which Is
necessary TO be pressed am quite %il!i1g that ne
favor DO considered upon the Challenge tor
Judge Neilson-Trst will save time think that this
| juror must stand aside.
TIE SECOND EXAMINATION.
The Clerk then called Charles f. Foster No. 6etS.
| sworn on the challenge for principal cause
Mr. Evarts-Our understanding OF the law Is that tho
plaintiff first determine whether he will challenge.
Judge Neilson-I think that Is So genteneo tue VIA
thing all being to get at the merits OF me Juror
BY Mr. Boach-Q. Where Is your resldeheef d. Ia
Q, Where is your ouslnessi A No 20 Howardst.
O. Have you read the publications. about this contro
yeisyf A. read very little OF it, have been abroad
q When did You go abroad A. Last April, and re-
q lave you read any OF the publications connected
| with this casei A. Very little.
q. What publications have you readt A. canhet
/ recall anything but a general IDEA.
O. Have you read any OF the statements maze oY Nhef
| persons A. only know the by hearsay.
q Have you cOnyersed with any other persons a6oat
itf A. Not particularly that remember; may NAVE
q since you came home did YOU have any converse:
ton with on the SUBJECT matter OF TINS tat
| A. No. Sir. 49, 49,,
O. Have you read any of the statements Of Mr. litou'
@ Or Of Mr. Beechert A. I have not
O. Did you read the report OF the CQmmitteet A. No
q Are you acquainted with either OF these parties
q Have you formed any opinion in regard to tas
merits OF the controversy A. have not. -.
@ Have You expressed any impression as 20 the guit
innocence Of the defendant A. Idont think aa'ei
q What is your age A. Twenty-three years
| u Are you marriedt A am NOT ,.,,
| u Do you belong to any religious denominaticn'
| A. | belong DR.. Cuyler's church.
q Do you happen 10 have read anything OF the pro-
| ceodings OF the council OF the churcht A thlnAi
glanced over the paper once or twice. don't remen-
O. Do You feel no sufficient interest this question TO
A. | was away SO long that took interest. have
been abroad, OF and on for five years. 49,
ouainted with Alderman whitney, IN your vicinity
. Have sOa had any conversation with him in regard
| O. When we're you summoned as jurori A. thus