The Morning herald., 1878-05-09

JOnn dyson SWOrn.-LtVe In Cl1ftOn Dela~
ware County Pa, went to Wilmington to
get work, was there on 14th OF February
last, went to the Gas honss to warm my
self, when / saw Collins. He commenced
to throw mud at mo. told him to stop
and goisg out of the yard, he struck me
(Grape shot was presented and recognized)
1t WAS . very severe blow. don't think
he ment tok me: I,made NO attempt to
strike him. had my hands in my pocket.
It was night time. There were more boys
there.
John Healey 'Sworn.-I work at the Gas
works, saw Dyson and Collins, Collins
asked Dyson II he did not want him out
side. Dyson was going out when Collins
struck him. caught Collins by the wrist
and pulled the handkerchief and grape out
of his hands. He was struck on the head.
The wound was more Of brniso, and bled
freely.
The state here submitted their case to the
jury and % there was not sufficient evi>
dencs procuced, showing that there was any
intent to kill, the Court instructed the jury
to render verdict Of "gu1lty" OF An as
sault alone.
State vs John Whitlock charged with
having on tho Goth Of October 1877 with sell
ling liquor to Isaac Empson, COL, in Mid
dletown, After about hal hours deliber>
alton the jury returned verdict OF SOULS
ty". Hh was sentenced to pay . fine Of
500 and costs.
Mr. Whitlock plead guilty in another
charge for the anne offence and was sem
fenced to pay fine of $50 and costs.
At 1890 William Thomas, who murdered
his wife In the city of Wilmington, on the
night of the 5th of April by cutting her
throat with razor, Was brought in and ar
raigned. Pleaded not Guilty Mr.. George
Gray, Thomas council not being ready for
the trial, the case to- day It was layed over
until 10 O'Clock to>morroW morning when
It will come up for trial.
State Va John Riggs indicted for the lar
ceny ofa silver watch the property OF Jos"
eph Cox.
On being sworn, Cox said he lost his
watch In barber shop on Front street be-
tween Market and King streets In tho city
of Wilmington, and refusing to answer
some question asked by the prisoner, he
was confined to jail for 48 honrs for con-
tempt of Court. The State enterered .
nolleprosqui, and on the direction of the
Court verdict of Not Guilty was render
ed.
State ys James Il. Riley, col =, indicted for
having, on tho ID of March last, stelen q
saddle, bride and reins from VIM Ashcraft,
OF Red Lion Hundred. The prisoner was
arrested in Wilmington in the act of selling
the goods at . junk shop. H @ Turner for
State, ] L Vallandighan for defendant,
Verdict guilty. Sentenced to pay $15 value
- II ~ M
Saturday next to receive twenty lashes, to
be imprisoned three months, and to wear .
convict's jacket for six months thereafter
The grand jury was discharged Ut H. 30
0. m, until Friday morning at 10 .. m.
The Court took . recess until 3 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Court convened at 8 o'clock.
State vs, Robert Baynsrd, Sr., and Jr..
charged with stealing gelding, saddle and
bridle from G. P. Eliason, Of Pencader Hd.
Continued until next term,
State vs. Thomas Butcher, indicted for
having, on the Oath of August, 1877,
brokan into the dwelling house Of Margaret
Stewart, No. 814 West Fifth street, and
taking therefrom, among many other arti-
cles, three shawls, five napkin rings, one
handkerchief and Q pair of scissors, some
of the articles were recovered by the police
and recognized % part OF the property
stolen.
Walter Cummins, acting Attorney Gene.
raj, for State, and ]. L. Valtsndigham fol
defendant. Verdict, guilty Of larceny
Sentence deferred.
State 70. Crisby Lloyd, COL, indicted fol
having, on tho 1st Of November, 1877
stolen . wheel, tho property Of william
Hutchinson. COL, Of Pencader Hundred
The jury 10 ldered verdict Of guilty, with'
out leaving the box. He was sentenced to
pay $3.50 restitution money, and the cost
Of the prosecution, to be whipped with
twenty lashes, to bo imprisoned thrc'
months and to wear convict's jacket To-
six months thereafter.
State vs. Chadwick Crisden, COL, indictei
for having stolen eighty pounds Of -four, I
eag and 8 keg In April last, the property 0
IsrAel A Hsrmsn, Of Appoquinimink Hd
Verdict, guilty Of tho larceny Of tho ke.
only.
TRUE BILLS.
The following indictments were found b,
the Grand Jury:
Levi Purnell. COL, charged with having
o the 18th Of December, 1877, assaultot
Wilmer Price, with intent to kill, in VII
nlington, Del.
Plesd guilty. In self-defence.
Francis P. Myers, charged in thre
d iGercnt indictments with publishing an
y ttering three fraudulent promissory notes
I lead guilty.
Thomas Butcher, charged with having
n the Gath of August, 1877, broken int
Z hC dwelling house Of Aargsrot SteWArt
ha Wilmington Hd., and stolen variou
rticles. Plead not guilty.
samuel Marsden. BENJAMIN Sterling an
] ohm Bush, oil colorsd, charged with th
b arceny Of seven geese, the property q
J ohm B, Lefevre, Of Wilmington Hd., o
the 22nd Of Decenber, 1877. Steriin
plead guilty, and the other two plead nc
lguiity.