The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-29

newspapers. Does not recOlleot The charge
and knows nothing about u. Knows the pris-
but not Taised here entirely. Knows nothing
Of tho charge OF publishing false returns ex-
cept what he read La the daily newspapers
Had formed An opinion on the subject My
opinion was formed, but Ii 1 heard evidence
would change my mind.
A discussion arose as TO the question asked
relative to the amount Of evidence required to
change the jurors mind, and the court over
Resumed The opinion he had formed In his
mind would require evidence TO remove 1T.
Challenged for cause.
d. NJ. BAYLy, JB.
was the next juror. Is son of g. M. Bayly,
of the firm OF Bayly IL Pond. Knows OF the
case only through the papers.
10 the defense Never saw Anderson be-
fore. Pretty certain he had read the papers on
the subject. Read the testimony, or part Of 1t,
that was taken before the Congressional COM
mlttee.
His opinion was formed as much from what
he heard as from what was published. Could
not measure the quantity Of evidence required
TO change his mind; II good evidences was
witnesses were brought he would have to form
his opinion Of the witnesses, etc. 1t would re-
quire evidence Of strong character to change
his mind.
Challenged for cause.
Tho Attorney General read the ruling Of
Chief Justice Marshall in the trial Of Aaron
Burr, going TO show that the test Of jurors
mind was that II his mind was not closed
against evidence he was good Juror.
The court said that 1t was the opinion Of the
court that 1T had to try the impartiality of
jurors.
JOHN r. PoPP
was caled.=4Lives In New Orleans. Is en-
gagged In the lumber business. Knows of the
case from what he has read In the papers
10 the defense lis voter and voted at the
last election. Been here since 1865; was born
In Denmark. Is not acquainted with Ander-
Son. Gould not say that he was acquainted
with the witnesses for the State. Has read
about the case, but couldn't say how long age.
Did read about it just about when the
Congressional committee was here.
Remembers some Of the testimony fndis--
tinctly now Read editorials about 1T, about
Vernon parish, etc Had several converse
lions about the case. Opinions were expressed
as tu the guilt or innocence Of the accused. |
For himself he would not positively say that
ever. formed an opinion The impression left
On his mind was such as would yield to evil |
dence Has retained this impression. Has
given the matter some thought during the |
yived by. what has transpred In court. Be-
1ieves that be. could go into the jury box and |
try fairly and impartally the prisoner.
challenged by Che accused.
J.K. BAILEY
was then called.
10 the State-Ts engaged in vinegar max
ing. Lived here since he was three /
years old, Knows nothing about the case
except what he saw la The papers. Does
not know Anderson. Read something about
the alteration OF the returns Of Vernon par
1eh; might have read the testimony taken be-
fore the Congressional committee. Deyotes
but little time to politics most, OF 1t TO bust
ness May have spoken about the fact about
not voting. Has only an impression that
only an impression. This Is about his state
Of mind Is not acquainted with ell the State
witnesses with some Of them he Is.
Mr.J. *. Bailey was then sworn as the sec
Ond juror.
III. n. BAIhHY
was called, but being absent, was sent for and
fired So.
Being sworn-Had read papers regarding
tho case; knew nothing OF 1t except from
whit was published.
To the defense-Have not read all the publi-
cations OF the time regarding the case, Does
not know all the State Witnesses. Since he
has been on the jury panel his attention has
been directed to the case. Had discussed
tho matter, but not as TO the merits Of the
gase. Has No prejudice against the accused
had heard things mentioned that gave him a
prejudice outside this case. He was taken
md made the third Juror.
q. ID. KENNHR
vas cHlled-Was born In the State, educated | [
a Virginia and for some years in Europe. |
Read the papers regarding the case and |
formed his Impressions from that. Ii
Regarding the witnesses OF the State said
40 meyer had any conversation with them. 1
ReGollects having read some evidence relating
y the matter. :, Had formed an opinion re-
yarding the guilt or Innocence OF the party. 1t q
brought to change ii. IT depends upon the | !,
character Of the evidence brought. My opinion i
= firm. If he went into the jury box it would =
AXE strong evidence to make him believe the
accused innocent.
Challenged for cause,
A. s. BARNES lie
vas next sworn-Is engaged in the Western :
,ruduce business Lived hero for the past | Il
seventeen years. Knows the accused by G
light. Don't know the others. What he 4
His opinion was such that he could not try
he case impartially.
Challenged for cause.
LEEDS GREENLBAP .
yas sworn--Knows OF the case Knows moth a
ng Of the testimony in the case. May have ii
leard some OF the Witnesses speak about the O
ase Is not prejudieed In the case.
To the defense lis not personally acuuaint-
d with Anderson, Casanave. Wells or Ken g,
Ter. Only glances over the papers very inn 4
.erfectly. Have had general conysrsa- Il
s.d regarng tns dae no vsbry kshy
rm OF Leeds & Co. May have talked with
ir Archibald Mitchell, but could not say G,
ositively His opinion would readily yield a
b evidence. Unless the evidence was suf- h
Client to convict he would not convict To re- =,
nove the impression formed. IL would require "
retty strong evidence. He did not wantit to n
o understood that his opinion would not be II
hanged by evidence.
His opinion would readily yield to the evil h
ence, Ii the witnesses were credible. q,
When the juror was asked would he be- II
eve the clerks OF the Returning Board, OBJ y
sction was made and the court asked whether "
e knew their character. n
He replied he did not =, ~
The fact that they were connected with the a
returning Board would be against them He =;
ould, however, 60 In the jury box and render q,
fair and impartial verdict, and his opinion !,
Fas not SO strong but what IL would readily :,
1eld TO evidence.
A bill of exception was taken by the de- -
snse, and some time was occupied In writing :,
tit the testimony upon which 1t was based ~