Arizona citizen., 1877-11-16
L c c II MA TTERS,
Court PrOeeedinxs.

tS NoNSmOcI ttTln Oi the llletrlct Court of the First Judicial District in and for the county of Plnal was commenced on Monday, the 18th inst, Chief us,lce French presiding.
 Owing to the magnitude of some of the suits now pending, an unusual supply of legal talent was present. The bar outside of our local attorneys was augmented by the presence of the Hon. Thomas Fitch. of Prescott, Ex-Governor Woods, of San Francisco, Hon. Grant Oury, of Phenix, B. Goodrich, of Tucson and Judge Swift, Of Globe City.
 The first business transacted on Monday, was the impanneling of the Grand Jury, and the charge to the same by Judge French. The charge was, as might be ex- pected, clear, able and explicit, with view to enlighten the Grand Jury SO as to en- able them to perform their duties speedi- ly and correct, and with the least possible cost to the county. Judge French we'll deserves his established reputation of be- ing watchful of the public good. He be- lieYes in prudeLtly applying every possi- ble precautiOn against running the county in debt by reason of court expenses, which is the most fruitful source of county h. debtedness.
 After impanneling the Grand Jury, call ing the Caander and setting numerous cases, the case of Hamilton & Co. vs B. W. Reagan-on demurrer, being an action for S75, 600, damages, was taken up, argu- ed, submitted and taken under advise ment by the Court. Ii. B. Summers, on the part of defendant, in Q speech of some two hours, ably and clearly presented to the court, supported by voluminous su- thorities, the many points in the case and the reasons why the demurrer should be sustained and wherein the complaint was defective.
 Hon. Thomas Fitch followed in alengthy and able argument in answer to the points made by Judge Summers. Mir. Fitch was quite equal to his reputation for legal at- tainments, sound reasoning and smooth, rapid speaking.
 Ex-Governor Woods closed the discus sion in a speech of great ability, showing the Governor to be a fluent, ready and in- genious debater, and close and logical reas oner, carrying with him much power and force, and he fully sustained his high Ireputation us a lawyer and public speaker The decision of the Judge may not be ex- pected for some days.
 The Grand Jury made its final report on the l4th instant, having been in session three days and having found three indict- ments, anu ignored three charges, one for grand larceny, one for receiving stolen property and one for assault to commit murder.
 Charles Fisher, indicted for grand lar lceny, was arraigned and granted one day to answer Lo the indictment.
 In the case Of Henry Pascal, indicted for receiving stolen property, a nolle proSequi was entered.
 The case of Slankard vs. BIannaman was argued on demurrer by attorneys on both sides. Case submitted and taken un- der adyisement.
 Susana NJ. Barragan, appellant, vs. JO- lseph Collingwood, administrator Of the estate Of Jose NJ. Barragan, deceased. This case on appeal from the Probate Court, was submitted and taken under advise ment by the Court.
 Louis DePuy vs. Mary DePuy. This is a suit for divorce, and has been referred to a referee.
 F. T. Morgan vs, 4. P. Morgan. This is a suit for divorce and has been referred to a referee.
 The Court set the following cases for trial:
 CIV. Nash vs. P. J, Van Haren, Novem- Der r.
 Austin & Dempsey vs. Milton Ward, November 22.
 VIII. sutherland vs. Futile and Sweeny, November 26.
 The Territory vs. c. T. Hsyden-suit for recovery of taxes-November ?.
 c. BaumaD ct als, vs. E. B. Jones ct al, November 2,
 NJ. L. Power vs. Aaron Mason, Novem- Der 2S.
 MI. Power vs. c. c. Mason, November .2S. On motion Of the District Attorney, the charge Of assault with intent to commit murder, was ordered by the Court to be again submitted to the next Grand Jury.
 Attorneys admitted to practice: Gov. Geo. L. Woods, Hon. Thos. Fitch, A. C. Swift, J. VI. Leonard and A, ". Blair.
 Since writing the above, we learn that the Reagan case has been completely and finally settled, Reagan. as a compromise, paying plaintiffs s5,OOO. This releases the Silver King mine from every embarrass- ment and the work and developments will be vigorously prosecuted, to the great benefit Of the country.