New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-29
the plaintiff; f. L. stetson and r. II racombs for the
city.
THE RETURNING BOARD.
ARRANGEMENT OF THE PRISONERS.

A CHANGE OF VENUE AGAIN ASKED AND DENIED
A SEVERANCE OF THE CASES GRANTED-TRIAL
OF MR.. ANDERSON
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 2S.-The Superior Grim
nal Court crowded to-day when the three accused
members Returning Board Messrs. Anderson Cas-
and Kcnner, brought to the bar The coun-
sci for T. G. Anderson filed motion for Change oil
venue alleging that he could not have fair trial IN TINS
parish, prejudice against him having increased In the
last few days.
After argument Judge Whitaker stated that the jury
had been drawn In the impartial manner, and was
composed OF conscientious, honest men OF unimpsacha-
bic character. What could the accused demand more
The Court had said Friday that 1t would
not 10 triHed with, and considering the motion
for a change OF attempt at delay denies the
same. The defence took bill OF exceptions.
The Attorney General renewed the motion for sever
the trial Of the accused, and said the state had
wished try tie against Wells first. but IA he did
not forth he would move to call up the case OF
Thomas c. Anderson. Judge CulOm Of counsel for the
defence opposed the motion for severance, az u would
only detrimental the accused. deprving them OF
their combined peremptory challenges. The Court
granted the motion, and the OF the state against
Thomas G. Anderson then considered and liked iof
trial. The mpaneiliny of jury was then proceeded
with.
TIE SEARCH FOR EX-GOVERNOR WELLS.
Sheriff Houston returned last nj ght from the Rgoets
''N''
the station, IL having been rumored that ox
Governor Wells was concealed there. The latter could
be found, but the Sheriff considered himself justified
IN leaving two deputies at the Rgolets Mr. Johnson
were at the Rigocis while the Sheriff Was at
that point Mr.. Weiss bOndsman iniiinates that he
Will return by the first Of next MONTH, but
at the same time he asserts that he does not know
where lie IL. The rumors as to Mr. Weiss whsrs-
abOuts and bis past movements are many. WHAT
ever may be the place OF his oOucealment
now. Is generally conceded that he at the lsgolets
on SUNDAY. party OF hunters spending SUNDAY. az
Chef Mcnrur learned from tho keeper Of their club that
he rowed Mr. Wells over IN the morning TO tho Rgoets
OF Orleans Parish looking Tor Mr.. Wells, but The
'attors repeated questioning as TO the state line struck
him as pecuar fnis stated that Mr. Wells left the
city Saturday evening after the outward bound ram.
and proceeded ten miles TO Lees down THO road ~ a
buggy or carriage. lie then dismissed the vehicle
aud walked the track as FAR as Chez Mcnieur lie
VISITED the telegraph Office at that point ana repre-
sputcd himself as Custom House officer on tour OF
inspection. lie stayed at the bOamans place all Night
though anxious even then TO cross over ana thc h,4t
gage. bat carried heavy stick ana was doubtles pro-
Nidrd otherwise II was runored this mornihs ilt o
self The sheriff Inspected all the Offices Ia Tue Custom
House til. morning, but Jailed to discover any cue u
the fugitive Ex-Governor.
STATEMENT By Mr.. ANDERSON.
The Peayuae publishes the following interview with
General Anderson. Beng asked If he was willing to
give his for mis- course during the last two days
especially vita resistance to the execution
OF the State wits in the Custom House General Ander
son sad
have no objection. Ny information In regard
the character Of the panel such To convince
me II organized to convict without Reference
testimony IN my behalf or the absence OF testimony
against me. believe that II had appeared on Friday
asl would have been tried and convicted before Satur
day night not because am guilty OF the act charged ~
information any evidence duplicating me In IL could
nave been found bat because 1t sodeerminol and.
believe. arranged in advance. LOOK Tor instance
ihis list OF names Of persons composing the panel
Here General Anderson produced printed list contain
ug forty--iX names. have searched that ilst dill
gently, and lind on ii the name OF only one person
Cir BcckcfD with whom have any personal arquant-
ance but am told, and believe II To be iIue tat not
only does list embrace single cOlortd man, but
Ina, there Is not one Republican from beginning
end Doc, any minded, impartial believe that
before jury thus made up could have any assurance
OF an iisaral triai II said that Repuh leans would
De sure aCquit NEON the same principle Democrats
would b. to convict inc. In South Carolina, where
political feeling u a. srODs rs 1t l. ~ this state by
Icpubcins AMI Democrats were placed on The iuflee IN
Inc TRIALS Caroza aud smals and yet 10 difficulty was
found IN obtaining conviction.
am willing 10 submit 70 the impartial judgment Of
any farninded man that THIS studied rNcus,hl al Re
publ, T. ON ne panel Is an Outrage on ovgfy Nrlnc
po Of justice. and gives me tho rght to ssy thar thir
Jury Is OrganL "a expressly 10 convict lnsrr these CIR
cunstanccs ri ht To challenge would be OF 10 avail
have twelve challenges, and wnen thcsire exhausted
the character the panel would irnyin jusi what 1;
was before wish 10 say here that am entirely igno
rant the Vernon Parish matte. The record viii
snow that was not present when tne Vernon returns
were Oh ened ia the presence Of the visiting statesmen
The certified reports OF both parties show this Ihcs,
ieuins appcar to have be passed over 10 TIE CLERKS
FOR tabuauou without remark ana when they were pre-
scented To for signature signed them, as dld tJJsc
ofoyery Other parish. "a matter OF eouise bad no
idea aud had reason to suspect that any alteration
had been made IN them. | was surprised when the
n1ttor called TO NY attention before the Congrea
-iona Committee, aud sird th. n tlat knew nO'n
ug about II. had no interest IN Vernon Parish. or III
any Of the local candidates III tHat part al Inc etatt
TIE vote fer Eeoi ~ GoSeFp9a was yasd no. t 81 az
have gwen | determined not To be trlcd before
pa ken jury II cOulihelpi sly counsel Will use very
legal effort TO avert IT, lsupp0se that they vi" ask i0t
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