New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-09
VOLUME Ix.-NO. 81
FORMING A JURY.

VUootout ouO HUI WuO11y &EUO0Qloe9 CuAIkcl
made that important cases too often 60 be
fore incompetent Jurors. The charges Or.
made BY men not too willing to servo n
jurors, though they are not backward il
making complaints. Tho consciousness o.
having done his duty 10 the only pay giver
= juror. A large number of good citisen'
have been invited to report here for duty
1t il true arrest and fine would have fol.
lowed refusal; but it il pleasant to notice
with what alaclity You have ambled up ia
this bar. It shows that where duty calls
the good citizen 10 found, even if he ID
brought in Dy the sheriff. The clerk will
now read the list. Lot those who are will.
ing to serve answer where they are and
stay there Those claiming exemption will
step forward and show cause why"
"John Green ~ cried the clerk.
Mr.. Green was very young looking
man; he had yellow hair and wore no vest.
He said he was only seventeen years of age,
though he must have been older when he
voted at the last election. Mr.. Green was
told he could seek the apartments of his
mother.
adam Earhardt!" said the clerk family,
~ he was crossing off the name of Green.
"Here," shouted Adam, from the back
part of the room - he hustled to the 'front.'
"What 10 the matter with You :" said the
judge.
"Your Honor 7" And Adam gszed intently
ct tho figure Of justice, at the same time
putting his left hand up behind his left ear.
"Whst is the matter with youi" repeated
the Judge, leaning forward and giving
legal emphasis to his words.
'Yes, sir" said Adam.
The answer was not direct to the quee.
ton. and the deputy sheriff took the words
of the court, and put them into one OF
Adams ears with such force that they
came out ct the other ear, as clearly - if
tho candidste's head had been . speaking
trumpet.
II am deaf" said Adam, with great ear
nestness.
II suspected % much," remarked tho
judge, with tho air Of one who had arrived
at the meat Of tho walnut, after consider
able cracking. "Am I to understand that
you can not hear ordinary conversation"
mo, sir" said Adam, loudly. his left
hand still behind his left ear.
The clerk smiled. Adam looked implor-
ingly 1t the sheriff, and that officer again
put the language of the court into the left
ear of Adam.
"Of course, SIR" said respondent, II can't
hear anything"
"You can co." said his honor.
Adam stood - firmly - the boy stood on |
The burning deck. The deputy had read
how suctioneers lose their voices, and he |
made no further effort to transfer words. |
He took Adam by tho arm and led him
through the little gate which keeps common
people from lawyers, and pointed to the
bright sunlight in the street beyond. Adam
saw his way then. and gladly joined .
friend who had whispered that the hour for
taking something was ct hand.
Thomas Thompson I" shouted the clerk,
apparently, that some people are
not deaf.
"Yes, sir" said small voice, and . very
small man came forward and stood for
Thompson.
"The court will hear your excuse" said
the Judge. l.
II don't live here. Ib1ong up in Missis-
sippi."
"You are Of age, and . citizen of the
United States, arc you not ~ And the
udge took short inventory Of Thompson's
'hort appearance.
Eyes, sir, I think 90. I was born in |
though"
II shall require proof that You have not
,ained residence here"
Thompson looked - If he had gained
lothing, but spoke up quickly:
II can prove it by Bill Smith. have
wed in his house on Good Greatmen street ,
or two YEAR,, and"
"You are elected % juryman," said his i,
onor. 'Next." !
"Peter Cartwrightw ~ more mildly cried :
he clerk.
Peter came up shyly, cap in hand, and =
anging his head.
"Whst excusei" asked the Judge. Ia
II have got . weak mind" said Peter. a. T
he had been echoing what had been told n
i'm hundred times by his step mother, Il
ith whom he lived. 81
"You claim to be what the law calls IN IL
lott" said the judge, sympathizingly and ~
indly. O
Eyes, sir, said Peter, smiling, ~ he had q
niled at first. g
"You must prove that" said his honor. hj
II can do it," said Peter, confdingly.
Fow know voted for you, judge, and"
"You are excused"
Peter went back among his kindred; and 50
Q judge was busy turning the leaves Of . 8:
Y book when the clerk called: N
IPhil Garlicl" A,
Ahr. Garlic came up with strong step, 7,
d said:
Il am . fireman"
Well" said his honor, % if waiting fur. g.
u developments. pr
Don't that let me oft" asked Phil, with co
ch surprise. We
Not necessarily. How long have You .
N running with the boysi" ne
Seven years last fourth Of March" De
All, yes. But that does not Of itself dis ele
.lify you if You wish to serve" sh'
Do you pay anything heres" hesitated sq'
,lic. we
No, sir; the law has been modified 30 oh,
t."
don't wish to serve." On
he judge motioned tho mercensry man VI