Daily Republican., 1879-05-19

These two young men lndlScreetly uress-
ed themselves with the stolen property
and went to a ball, whore their unu-
sual appearance attracted such attention
that the police were called in to admire
them. The evidence was convincing
against Pritchett and Caulk and YER
dict of guilty" was rendered against
them. Trusty was found not guilty
Harry Sharpley, Esq, conducted the
case.
Some of the stolen articles were given
to Joshua Pritchett by the above pris-
oners, one Of whom is brother OF Josh
ua. The goods were found at the home
of Pritchett and were given to Mr.. Og-
den by Pritchett's 5 mother. The charge
was for receiving stolen goods. Harry
Sharpley ESQ.,, for the State and Henry
c. Turner, ESQ.,, for the defence. After
the State had closed Mr.. Turner asked
the court to instruct the Jury to return
verdict of "not guilty. as the
goods had not been proven. This the
Jury did, and the prisoner was dis
charged.
There was one white man. His name
was William Cusick. He was indicted
for larceny. 9n the 18th of May he
found himself at No. Is II. Front street,
in the store of Michael Kenney. Before
him was jacket and shirt, the very
things he was in most need Of. 1t only
took a minute for the possession Of the
property to be reverted. He walked
out the door with the garments under
hi, coat. Michael walked out after him
William walked faster, Michael ditto
William put on more steam and SO die
Michael. Every time William looked
around he let himself out little more
until both pursued and pursuer founc
themselves booming along before tht
wind at the rate of twelve knots al
hour. After running about four squares
a.polieeman happened to cross the tracl
OF the fugitive and in very short time
William was collared and for safe keep
ing securely deposited in the city cells.
When arraigned in the dock to-day Viii
liam promptly replied "not guilty. y
Henry Sharpley for the State and h. K
Pennington for defence.
The State proved the theft. The de
fence raised the point of insanity, su
lerinduoed by a weakened brain
which, caused by fractured skull
sustained some time ago, and being az
gravated by too much whiskey, was a
sufficient reason why the jury should
return a verdict of not guilty. The
Jury couldn't see the matter in thai
light, and returned verdict OF guilty
without leaving the box.
A ''nolle prosequi" was entered il
the case of State VS.. Martin & Wood
ward, for maintaining a nuisance OF
ratnall street, below Third.
PRISONERS SENTENCED.
James Early being found guilty I'M
der one indictment, and not guilty up
on the other, was sentenced to pay
tine of 800 and costs, the offence bein
selling liquor without license.
The court sentenced Joseph Caull
and Alexandria Pritchett to pay costs
to pay to Clarkson Odgen the sum {
1929 restitution money to be whippe
on Saturday the "a til inst, ,with..2O lash
81 to be imprisoned for six months
and to wear convict's jacket for 81
months thereafter.
The court sentenced William Cussic
to pay costs and $3.50 restitution moi
ey to Michael Kenney; to be whippe
: with fifteen lashes on Saturday, tn
Oath, inst, to be imprisoned six month
and to wear convict's jacket for 81
months thereafter.
The court sentenced Robert Simmons
COL, to pay costs and $3l.25 restitutio
money to Cyrus Polk; to be whippe
with 20 lashes on Saturday, the oath
May; to be imprisoned for six months
and wear convict's jacket for 6 month
thereafter.