The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-21
THE COUNT IN SUSPENSE.

ssRrcHARp's HIMSELF AGAIN''-sEcoND DAY OF
THE COUNT JoANNEs' sUIr-A sEALED YER
DICT ORDERED THIS MORNING.
The crowd which assembled to hear the closine
arguments in the suit brought by tho Count Joannss
against Jarret Palmer recover 1900 for playing
.Richard ILL., was even greater yesterday than on
tho day before In the language Of tho Count HIMSELF
the aises we're full and the seats were full People
were hanging tho ratings and every available space
was occepied. Several ladies were in attendance. In
accordance with his we'll known habits OF prompti
tudc the Count was the first man to arrive. hs
sauntercd leisurely into court and quietly seated
himself In the place occupied by him on Wednesday,
Immediately after the opon nR OF the court Mr.. Ben
iam,n H. RUSSELL counsel Tor tho defendants. arose and
addressed the jury. He commenced his address BY
referring 10 tho improbabilty OF the Counts story
and that he had remained 30 long without his money.
e next contrasted the appearance and Of the
p,aintiG and defendants tho witness stand and he
SAID only tricks would be smart on The witness
stand by pretending not to know his own age. As
then ridiculed the PLAINTIFF claim to the title q
.Count, and said that his real namo was Jones, ana
that while he was in Boston he indicted ns nul'
sauco and common barraior. MIR. Russell spoke al
great length, skfuy dissccting the testimony Of biz
noble opponent
At the CONCLUSION oi Mr. Russclrs address the
plaintiff arose TO sum up his own benat HI
looked Tor u moment at Judge Sanford and bowed
nnsri"d Of time aud bowed nsjestlcaliy. After having
thus safely accomplished the usual preliminary mo-
lions Of counsel under similar circumstances tns
Count launched forth true orntorca style 10 dc.
moish the arguments OF his opponent Ho com.
menccd by referring to the scaihing denuncatons OF
Count .of my learned brother. no VOL! knows that
man may assume any name no likes without
s court / assumed inc name OF George tho Count
Joanness, and that ID my name and mas oeen since
March |. ls47 cast therefore from me me sur ns
dcwdrops are shaken from the hons mana" Inc
Count then recited in detail all the magnificent acts
and thoughts which had enannted from his genius
for 40 many years; his interviews with crowned
heads &C., and when he came back to Boston the
people said lis not this George Jones' who used 70
play marbles IN the streetsY" Eyes. gentlemen"
SAID he, 81 have been entertained by crowned
heads- when hadn't $40 in my pocket
Standing; they appreciated mo and entertained
me in consequence Of my superior wealth o. nrains
than you BENJAMIN Russell, OF my great mental
power" The Count, conclusion, after going over
ra,ry preferred against him. denied tho ch~rge aud
said I've had sought obtain redress from the SANDER
ers OF his good name. "iney arc Inc oarra'ors'"
said he, ssnot me-"
A, the conclusion of tho Counts speech Judge San.
ford delivered briet but impartial charge leaving Inc
whole question for the jury 10 determino
WAITING FOR THE vERDicr
The jury then retired, tho crowd still remaining.
AS is always the case IN cascs involving interests o.
sucn magnitude numerous speculaons as to tho nnal
result were INDUCED An hour passed and sun no
word from the twelve good mon and true Time passed
rapdIy and The hours passed mostly IN contem.
piativo silence but occasionally interrupted by the
comments oil idle VISITORS VINO could mol or would moi
appreciate tho solemn interests at stake Wcariod
with patient waiting tho Count sat alone, busily On.
gagged in his own thoughts, which, judging from
settled character. Tho SKY became overcast
and the rays OF tho sun were hidden
from view and vet tho twelve failed to appear.
The room became darkoneu with the forms Of men
fitting 70 ana iro aud yet tue arbtcrs Of suoA vast
interests came Finally us despair was beginning
to rankle nercey IN tho heart, sudden knocking
was heard The Count almost jumped from his chair,
Judge SANFORD took seat and hum OF expectancy
became audible.
A VERDICT.
judge Sanford-As the Jury nave been out SO long
hardly think II necessary to keep you here any
longer. therefore, direct tho jury TO bring In
sealed verdict tomorrow morning.
Count-At what time, Your Honorf
Judpc--Al eleven O'Clock.
Alter this unanticipatcd denouemnt tho crowd
quickly dispersed, the Count making low bow and
also making his exit