National Republican., 1877-03-14
THE COURTS.
CRIMINALS REAPISG THE PUNISH
MFNT DUE THEN.

sion.
An active life was noticeable about the
oourt.rooms and corridors Of tho City Hall yestcr
day, and the animated scene was suflciont proof
that bssiness had begun In earnest Tbe Arabs
that conxregsto in tho Criminal Court chamber
met with an unexpected check. Heretofore tho
crowd has been permitted to thropg the 90 irt-
room to the rear Of the bar, and very frequently
enoroaohed upon the precincts Of tho court They
arc generally dirty SGT, and the atmosphere Of
tho room was not long becoming impregnated
with impurities, making It oppressive and sioken-
ing. The windows wero lowered to allow q better
circulation, but SO great an opening was required
that the chilly blasts made II exceedingly dan
gcrous to life and health. Finally his Honor
adopted the course Of thinning out his audience
and having It more select, aud an oficer has been
stationed at the main entrance to prevent the
rabble from aocking into the room. No dificulty
will he experienced TO gain an entrance BY those
persons having business with the court. and it
viii faSitaie =; matters oy not having this motley motley
can be reached and the information desired oo-
Trying to ConvIcta Pios,pocket.
black, clumsy, colored fellow named
Nathan Ashton, gavo lawyer Cahili an oppor-
tunity yesterday to put In one OF tn ose defonses
peculiar to his practice, and which generally
ovcntuato successfully. This client was not par
ticulatly prepossesslns In his appearance, aud
the frontispiece was one especially rspulslve.
Inc nose nat, Ups tnck, seams CROSSING tne
fece, scar on the forehead, and q dangerous eye
looking out Of tho head. He was accused Of
stealing the pocketbook Of Mrs. Josephno V.
Davis, on the 9th 81 April, 1879. She had been
visiting Mr., Davis office, and In leaving was
| slipping bis hand into her pocket, securing the
portmonnaie and tossing 1t over his shoulder. The
we're Noticed By Witness, vino raised the cry of
| "stop thief" pursued and had them captured.
feature In the case was the Introduction Of
w n nj RI
named Ella StocsbridRc, seven years old. Amer
| satisfying the court that people who ttod stories
Jail, his Honor decided to receive her evidences.
She found the pocket-book In question while re-
the house, and delivered it to her mother. While
delivering her evidence the judge took her on the
platform by his side and rspestsd hor testimony
ignorant Of the ways Of the court, she started 20
pass up the steps to the side Of his Honor, but he
lowed little giristba privilege She, ls1shinxy,
| repeated the words, and then occupied tho Wit
her evidence g. ,hs testified that the owner of the
pocketbook was discovered by her reading an &C.
count Of the SoSSeIy IN & tbs n ,RhsrUn.,chs, and and
The testimony vas pretty strong sys,ns. tbs
tho jury, who were out some time striving for
verdict, but unable to agree. Finally the court
differed on % tho lac iac,s. more o,pecisiiy the quss @
tion OF Identity. His Honor replied that II they
entertained sby doubts they must give them to
na,ning out until sent for, and still being Of a
| divided opinion, they were discharged.
A Bad Dose of Phy-ic.
Daniel Physc alias Daniel Bailey was ar
raIgned on the charge Of stealing George Zell's
ovcicoat January IS, 1871 "why, that Is good
| name for n Doctor" said his Honor. ayes, but
this is bitter pill" replied the crIer. The de.
iendsnt was stubby, fat-headel "moke," VIII o
faced the music bolily, denied the allegation,
and, at the same time, stated that he had no
counsel, and Mr. Smythc was assigned 70 conduct
his defense. The evidence showed that Physio
went into physic store In South Washington,
where physic was being compounded at the time
While one man kept the piiI.m.Ssr n converse:
| tion Physic walked out with the physic dealers
| stealing, was put on the stand as . Witness and
| showeda sublime ignorance Of tho case, and his
| Honor Temanded him to the dock. The Jury ad.
in ths penitsptisfy. Normsn was then put on
| trial. convicted and the same punishment In.
| posed upon him.
The Thief Of Time.
Washington Sidney, q tall, lean colorei
| man, very dark, was stood up, charged with
| stealing gold watch and chain from PsiIcs
Oiscer James =. McGraw, At the station house In
Prightwoed, on February 3, 1877. He aokuowi
edged committing tn Q theft, and stated that ht
sleeping room Of the station house. 1t was shows
that previous to this onense the man had horne
| good character, and his Honor let him OF with
| eighteen months In the penitentiary.
Supreme Court of United States.
On motion of Mr.. p. Phillips, g. C
Wheeler, esq, Sandusky, Ohio, Isham q. H srris
and S. =. Walker, esQs., of Memphis, Tennessee,
were admitted TO practice as attorneys and coun
On motion OF Mr.. n. 7. Merriek, Henry H. Finley,
ESQ Of s. Psrl; ihnn Minnesota; land and George H
admitted to practice as attorneys and counsel
ON mutton Of MIR. d. d. Lord, Hugh L. Cole
, esq, of New York city, was admitted to practic
, as an attorney and counselor OF this court.
TN in error, vs.. WIN d. Skinner. 10 error 70 tS
Circuit Courl q tho United States for the South
, ern district q Illinois Mr.. justice Hunt deliv
4 ment Of the said Circuit Court, with costs, an
!. remnnding the cause;
County Of johnson, plaintiff in error, vs. M
4 thaniel Thayeret all. In error TO the Circul
Kansas. Mr.. Justice Hunt delivered the opinio
Of the court Affirming the judgment Of tho sal
Circuit Court in this cause, with costs and Intel
. No. 4ol. Tho United States, sppelI,nt, VI
a Arthur Martin. Appeal from the Court Q
= OF tho Court, reversing tho judgment ofthe Cour
o OF Claims and remanding the cause with dire,
opSa ~ the the 6eda Ss
hIyins been Tss entered PIS ssy%s
Claims MIR. justice Hunt delivered the opInio
ofthe Court, reversing the Judgment OF the Cour
q ofClams and remandIng the cause with diret
tiops to enter Judgment In favor OF claimant 70
his mileage and to dismiss his petition as to con
mutation for quarters and fuel
D No. 0ol. Tho United States, appellant, Vi
$ George W. Chilson;
n No. se2. Tho United States, appellant, VS.
q No. Ssi. The United States, appellant, v.
Q Frederick NJ. Lynte. Appeals IRON the Court Q
/. of the court, reversing the Judgments OF the sal
Court OF Claims, and remandng the causes Wit
Il directions to dismiss the petitions.
8 No. 900. The United States, appellants, VS.. ia
/. r. Mears. Appeal from the court Of claim
Mr.. Justice Hunt delivered the opinion of th
court, affirming the judgment Of the said Ooui
I. Of Claims In this cause.
No. 100. Henry Meos, appellant, VS.. Jacob
ConOver Appeal from the Circuit Court OF th
" United States for the Southern district OF Ne
o York. Mr. Justice Strong delivered tho optnIo
n of the court, Affirming the decree OF the said Oh
4. cult Court In this cause, with costs and interes
No. $50 George Jerome and +. u. Beaman, .
signees and appellants, VS.. Thomas N. MoOarte
Appeal from The Circuit Court Of the Unite
~ States fer the Eastern district Of Michigan, M
n Justice Strong delivered the opinion OF tho
~ affirming the decree Of the said Circuit Court
y this cause, with costs.
No iIo The Atlantic DeLaine Go. OF al appe
O. | lants, vs.. Lucinda James, administrator, SO. Al
l. peal from the Circuit Court Of the United Stat
O. fUr the District Of Rhode Island. Mr.. Justic
> Strong delivered the opinion Of the court. rsver
ID ing the decree OF the said Circuit Court, wit
u costs, and remandng the cause with direction
ID to dismiss the complainants' bill. Dissentinl
Mr., Justice Clifford.