The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-06


Charles E. Foster had been abroad from April
until October last aud had read very little OF the
cases. read sundry publications since he returned,
but could not recall what particular papers; had
cOnversed with his family on the subject; had eX
pressed no Impression as to the innocence or quit
of any OF the parties; IS member OF DR.. Cuyler's
congregation, and had not cOnversed with Alder
man Whitney on the subject: was summoned as u
juror on New Years Day; any expressions OF opin-
on previous Conversations; though his opinion had
been based on conversations with mis- family he
had seen no reason to change 1t.
Mr.. Shearman asked him whether his impression
was so strong that 1t would require evidence so as
to cause It's removal.
Mr.. Foster, the juror. thought not but his i'm.
preston was based on what had been told him.
Though ne had no bias, 1t would require evidence
to remove the impression.
Mr.. Snearman remarked that ne did not suppose
they would ever get men who have not some
sl1gnt impression, and that class OF men were lar
preferable to those who had never read the paper.
He was about 10 read authorities as to the Qualih-
cations OF jurors when Mr.. Beach interrupted him,
either parties IL is true Mr.. Foster mad not been
present IN THIS country during all the controversy,
but he mad received statement from relatives
and thereupon had formed an opinion. As he
aDldes by that opinion this was no mere hypo-
thetical impression; II was marked case OF Dlas
upon facts, presented in sources on which he must
rely, and aid rely. The Court ordered the Juror
to stand aside.
Edward A. smith, OF No. 1Ss Livingston street.
at No. IL Bowery, New York, had been IN business
nine years: had read the Tilton-Bcecher case IN
the NEW YORK HERALD ana 0ther papers; nom
what he had read and heard he mad formed q de.
ctded opinion, which he entertains now, touching
the guilt or innocence oil the parties. MI. Smith
was ordered to step aside.
william v. Williamson had formed an opinion as
to the controversy upon what he had read and
had mentioned 1t among his lrlends; mad expressed
his opinion, and still entertains IT. He was told
to stand aside, and did so.
Morris Cohen, OF No. 1877 Sixth street, had read
some OF the publications OF the case in the ter
man papers concerning the report OF the COM
mittees. Had formed no opinion on the subject;
did not say to any one whether he believed the
charge true or not read Mr.. Beecher's st atement
in the Stats Zetfung but not the whole oil 1t !;
heard others express opinions, but only believed
some OF what ne heard; nothing has since oc-
Cured to cause him to cnange that impression,
but he would not change II unless upon some evi-
dence. MIR. Sherman said they were satisfied
that the juryman should stand aside.
John II. Meyer. residing in Skman street. a
grocer, had read something about the case, and
mad heard opinions upon the subject; did not
know whether he had formed or expressed any
opinion with reference to the case. Mr.. shear
man said the gentleman was not sufficiently ia
miliar with the language TO serve.
MIR. James T. Bolles, bookseller, had read pretty
much everything on the subject, and had formed
an opinion, which he SIN entertained Excused
by both sides and requested to step aside.
james Schultz, OF No. 1,143 Fulton avenue a
conlectoner had read what had been printed in
The papers OF New York and mad conversed with
narties upon the merits OF the case: had decided