National Republican., 1880-03-19
THE WRIGHT. DELANo CASE.
The Hearing Again Postponed-The De-
fendaHt Sick.


The case Of Judge John w. Wright, charged
with assault with intent to kill Hon. Colum.
bus Delano in October, 1871 again received
attention yesterday morning in tho Criminal
court, and from what occurred, it became very
evident that the Government intends to press
for a trial, despite the excuses offered in op.
position.
Colonel Corlshil said that at the conclusion
Of the trial then in progress, which would oc.
Cupy probably an hour, he should call the case
of Wright, aud, as lie saw the counsel for the
defendant in court he thought it proper to
give him notice.
Mr. Stanton replied that Judge Wright WAS
home sick. He had not seon him. but received
word from him that morning that he would not
| be present to-day. He was not then able TO be
out, but believed he would bo on Friday. He
could guarantee his appearance then,
and asked for poStponomcnt until
that time. This case had been standing for
two years. Judge Wright was a resident of
this District, aud there was no danger of his
going away. He had been ready for trial long
ago. and had simply said to the District Attor.
ney that they wanted Mr.. Delano here at that
time. The predecessor Of the present District
Attorney had, at one time, told the speaker
that he did not believe tho case would over bo
called for hearing, but shortly before his re.
tiremcut from Office lie remarked that he
thought that the case would be tried. They
were satisfied that 1t should be, but they de.
sired the presence of their client at the hear
ing.
| Colonel Corkhll answered that no had been
more generous In Judge Wright's case than in
others. One week before the case was placed
on the assignment, he wrote to the defendants
counsel and notified him that the case would be
called OH or about the 18th instant. He had
brought Mr.. Dclano from Mount Vernon, Ohio,
and was OBTAINING him at considerable iucon.
venionce to that gentleman. When this
case was called last Monday Colonel Cook
appeared for Judge Wright and gave
his personal assurance that il the case WAS
postponed until Wednesday, Judge Wright
would be present aud the trial 60 forward.
Wednesday had arrived, aud Judge Wright
was not in attendance. The counsel said he
would guarantee his presence to-day. How
could he do that2 How did they know but
when Friday came Judge Wright would not
appear2 lie ought to have the defendant
here.
Mr.. Stanton wished to know how lie could
| have the man present whom he was sick and
unable to come. If they were determined to
have him, doubtless lie could be brought. Ii
the court was so disposed it could send its
officer and take this man from his sick bed
and bring him into court Before they went
on he had some pleas that he wished to put
in, and wanted Judge Wright 10 sign them.
He intended TO plead to the jurisdiction of the
court.
Colonel Corkhill said that they did not want
him there, but they would so oil with the
trial.
Mr.. Stanton answered that ho would then
have to take a magistrate and 90 to the house
and have Judge Wright's affidavit taken.
Colonel Corkhill replied that he could do as
he pleased, but the cause would be called i'm.
mediGrtely after the hearing then in progress
closed. About 2 o'clock ho made the motion.
Mr.. Stanton asked permission to withdraw
the plea Of guilty, which was granted. lie
then offered another as to the jurisdiction oil
the court, which was overruled.
The trial was then set down percmptorily
for this morning, and lively time is antici-
mated,