The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-09

same denomination as nlmselI; nave not cOnVerbe0
much about this controversy; entertained mis-
own views about the case and had expressed these
Vews; n1tn3g out evo oraS coola remoye as
Albert H. Baldwin was next on the stand. He
had formed an opinion from what he had heard
dered to stand aside
David D. Field was next called; he had read
had formed decided opinion. he was ordered 70
Jacob Duryee examined had formed an optn-
ION as to the merits OF the controversy It was not
nxed opinion; lived At No. l45 Pike street; was
Beee s ao' Or Sn never even
csps With his WE; what he had read made
an impression on his mind bat that impression
90 into the jury box and give an impartial de-
| clsion; the impression ON lis mind was very
among scquainisncss in joking w vy could not
now remember the names OF those to whom he
Of daily Conversation between him and his
| patrons at his place Of business; should think
a ne ba ne Eoe e % s moi
evldence hardly knew how to answer the ques-
ton whether !: would require little or much ev.
attention to the case; mad no Impression now that
The Court ordered that the challenge to favor
be sustained, and Mr.. Duryee was ordered to
James Carroll was next called:-wa IN busi-
ness at the corner OF Tenth avenue and Thirty
versy; had an impression after reading the &C
counts OF the controversy In the newspapers and
still retained It. Mr.. Carroll was ordered to stand
aside.
JOnn scales was then called TO the witness
Pryor said ne had not heard Of the controversy
between Messrs. I1iton and Beecher; he mad heard
MT. PRYOR said to the other counsel, ~ suppose
you don't want any more OF hims" They con-
CURED and Scales stepped aside.
William Wright said he was not married. but
was IN the gliding and carving business; had
hearda great deal OF the controversy, aud had
decided and distinct Impression as TO the truth
| or falsity OF the charges against Mr.. Beecher.
John 9. Banks testified that he Is q real estate
broker, doing business IN New York Tor the past
nve years: is twenty-eight years old and uninar-
red had been In the habit OF conversing on this
controversy and had read greater part Of the
| matter published; had formed an impression In
regard to both sides; the impression Is not now
vanished did not know when 1t vanished; thought
| he had still an impression on the subject. Mr..
| Banks was ordered TO stand aside.
| THE ELEVENTH JUROR.
Chester Carpenter testified that he had read OF
the controversy and had formed Impressions; he
did not now mold to those Impressions, out got rid
OF them upon q proper investlgatlon; decided
made and when the whole subject came out; had
learned nothing new after the whole subject was
exhausted; the opinion adopted upon the consid-
Grafton OF the whole subject was within the past
two months; the last sermon he read from Mr..
Beecher on Sabbath amusements had changed his
| ion and Invested himself OF former i'm pressons; Is
attached TO the congregation OF the Casson ave-
|
pew in that church; he had taken the ground
after reading Mr.. Beecher's sermon that the pas
be guilty; he believed he could render verdiCr
without any bias in this case. .r
Mr.. Beach-We withdraw our challenge.
| Mr.. Shearman said they believed from what Mr..
CARPENTER had said be had little bias against
took his seat In the jury stall.
| FURTHER REFLECTIONS
! Samuel 8. Meyers had an opinion. and was re.
Isaac W. Barmenter, q German, an advertising
agent, had read OF this controversy and enter
an opinion had discussed the matter and ex-
pressed an opinion within two weeks; carried on
% a. NO. Nsw 10
move it. He stood aside.
| Henry Twist was then calico, and, being sworn,
| answered that ne had read most OF what mad been
published Of the controversy, and thought he had
o decided opinion. He was told to stand aside.
John G. Granger was sworn, and said he had
read nearly everything published on the subject
and had an opinion. He was not wanted IN the
James Il. Bennett said he is ifty.seven years
| old; resides at No. 81 Orchard street, and has
family; Is an upholsterer; is not householder.
Abraham Allen saio he is a builder, and had
was. deliberately adopted one. "stand aside.
SIR" said the Judge.
David Allen, sxty-four years OF age; both sides
! consented his excuse. He stood aside.
Joseph Norwood said he ia q wirework maker,
doing business at No l72 Fulton street; has been
| SIX years doing business there; came from New
| York to Brooklyn; mad been sixteen years IN the
former city; read about TINS controversy; had
some impression on the case; II would require
quite deal OF evidence to remove the impression.
''Stand aside" SAID the Court:
Daniel Bouker, OF No. LAT washington avenue,
said he was formerly engaged In mercantile busi-
ness in Wall street, New YORK; bought goods as a
from Massachusetts; had q family had read OF the
case and mad formed an opinion. He stood aside.
case, but had arrived al no settled conclusion as
to the merits OF the case had no fixed opinion,
had an impression which would require evidence
|
Thomas HARRISON, of Clinton avenue; had heard
and read and had an opinion and an impression
Or the subject. He was rejected.
| THE TWELFTH JUROR,
John McMura, Is q grocer. but had formed no
opinion read all the statements; had not talked
much about the case kept store at No. 90 Roches-
ter avenue resides there and has family, but
has no daughters; the matter has not been SUBJ
| ject or discussion with him: he could act II sworn
| as a juryman impartlally to either side.
Challenge BY plaintT's counsel was Withdrawn.
Mr.. Evarts then examined the juror and elected
among his replies that McMura had been Keeping
family groceries, but no nqdor people did not
talk to him OF the case, as he had no interest in
It; Presbyterian, but he does not go to church;
his family go to that church; he never mad an
opinion on newspaper matters In mis- lille; has been
thirty years resident Of the State of New YORK;
| Is native OF the North OF ireland. he &C
cepted, and occupied the twelfth aud last CHAIR in
Judge Nelson then said-Gentlemen. you now
have twelve jurors. Are you content
! Counsel on both sides replied, 1--WE are.n
ADJOURNED.
! The Judge then asked what did counsel propose
to do, to which Mr.. Evarts replied that they pro-
! posed to adjourn to Monday. there then followed
! long consultation among the plaintiffs counsel,
after which Mr.. Beach said that there had been
considerable discussion as to the disposition OF the
jury during the trial. On the part OF his associates
| ne asked the Court to impress upon the minds OF
| the jury the necessity there was, while the trial
lasted, that they should not take part In any dis
cussions or conversations with any one on the
subject OF the controversy.
Judge Nelson then SAID he was rather IN favor
OF holding the Jury together during the trial. but
would take, and also taking into console ration the
season OF the year, he would accept the SUCCESS
ton OF counsel on both sides and allow them to
separate. he then addressed the jury upon the
responsibility resting on them IN this case, and
cautioned them against cOnverslng or discussing
the subject OF the controversy. Should any one
| trude them XhlIa win