Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-10

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APRIL 10, 1882.
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| was nothing at all in the law in which Congress
could be said to have had intention to sanction the
offences charged in this indictment If such offences
| THE soTELDo CASH
Judge Wylle also announced that the motion to
| quash In the Soteldo case was also overruled.
| AS TO THE DAY PoR TRIAL OF THE STAR ROUTE
CASES.
| "In these cases, your honor" said the district
attorney, cit was understood thai day should be
nxed for trial"
| Mr.. Merrick, rising, said that the government
would like to nave the parties arraigned at once,
so that an early day might be flxed for trial-cer-
| tainly not later than the 1St Of May.
Mr.. Ingersoll said when the question of arraign-
ment was talked OF the other day, the court SAID
when the motions were disposed OF it would give
ants to come into court. stephen W. Dorsey was
now In New Mexico. and he (Mr. IngersolD had
| Indictment was good
n!!,;,s Mr Merrick having remarked that he knew
Mr.. IDgersoll said that Mr.. Corkhill was the re-
sponsible man. and he understood from him that
can see," continued Mr. Ingersoll, ''that it is q
matter OF much importance to us whether we shall
| be compelled TO remain in court day after day
| when other business is going On. We do not want
| to delay this court or delay this government one
moment, and all we ask Is the reasonab Bile time
| that the court can give U.s. We will probably be
ready as soon as the government"
$50 far as Mr. Brady and Mr.. Turner are con-
| cerned, ," SAID Mr. Totten, II have prepared some
special pleas that will be ready to file tomorrow
Judge Wylie asked il the counsel expected the
II, said Mr: Totten, tive are going through the
strict forfnalites your honor, we are in doubt as
70 what is in the indictments
judge Wylie remarked that It WAS not necessary
20 read hefndictment, as this case was one Of mis-
Mr. Corkh,n said that this would be a long trial
AMI they did not want TO have it overthrewn by
| tne neglect OF givng'one hour to reading the in
Judge wyIie said II this case was to end In fls
count, ne would have the defendants plead with
out formal arraignmenL -rss.
IN this court, ami MI Merriek having asked, him
how that was, replied 1--WE win have no occasion
20 Ie al s,a sna sns The government s eannosn
enter into this long foImaiity Of reading the In
Mr. Merrick suggested that they should now az
day for tho trial Tney could then fix day for
ss, st,aagnmenL "Does that suit you Mr. lngcrsol'"
81 ask nothing OF you," said Mr. Ingersoa. 81
ask the court to nx the day.
| DoRsEYs REcoG..zAEcE FoRPsrrED.
II ask" said Mr.. Merrick, turning quickly to the
court. "tnat the recognizance OF Mr.. Dorsey be
forfeited, your honor.n
"Yoo can have that order,n said the court.
the crfer then made the usual call for Stephen
w Eorsey, and declared his recognizance for
Mr. Ingersoll said the district attorney had in
formed him that It would be entirely satisfactory
70 hiin II Mr. Dorsey came here a week from til.
Mr.. Corkhin disclaiIned having made any agree
ment tn that effect
The DEFENDANTS TO BE ARRAIGNED THIS AFTER
After further discussion, 1t was agreed that the
defendants present shou,d be arrsigaei, having
the Indictment read to them. at O'Clock this
afterncoa.
Mr. Fottcn suggested that the defend ants be
allowed TO employ some to listen to the in dict
nnent for them. While he was his feet he noted
an exception to the judges decision overrung the
There was some discussion as to the defendants
VINO would be present, and a bench warTant was
ordered to be issued for Stephen w. Dorsey.
PASSAGE RETwEEE Mr.. IN0ERsoLL ANDssaR nERRICK.
After talk about Issuing bench warrant for
others, Mr.. Ingerson remarked to Mr.. Merrick:
"That is near as you will ever come to getting
conviction, Is to get bench warrant That is
just what you are fitted for-to get bench war
rant"
The court said that the alleged mtsnomer IN the
for plea in abatement.
spsSkng Of the aSendans the district at
Issue bench warrant for him." said Mr. In
gersoll.
Mr.. Merrick.
"If he is in heaven" said Mr.. Ingersoll, "I am
good man. II he was bad man, would give
81 am afraid II he is in heaven, !" said Mr. Mer-
rick, 1.-THE officer OF the court, IL Mr.. Ingersoll
served the warrant, might meet with some OBJ
The court then proceeded to other business.
THE GuITEAu CASE ExcEPrIoNs.-Mr c. n. Reed,
says he will argue the exceptions In the Guiteau
case In the Court In General Term. Mr.. Scoville
is inclined to withdraw entirely from the case.
THE CHINESE EMPEROR NOT DEAD-The Chinese
ambassador states that the reported death of the
Emperor OF China is not true. On the contrary
adVices to the embassy from Pekn state that he Is
In excellent health.
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE., It Is un
derstood, will report bill to carry out the plans
and recommendations OF the Mississippi river COM
mission. A sub committee has been appointed to
CONFER with the Secretary OF War as to the form OF
the bill.
Ex-MINIsTER CHRIsTIAHCY denies Mr.. Sh1pherd's
statement before the House committee on foreign
affairs, that he was among the lawyers who pro-
nounced the Peruvian company claims good and
perfect.
THE LATE REPRESENTATIVE ALLEN.-A brief
funeral service was held over the remains of Hon.
Thomas Allen, OF Missouri, at the parlors recently
occupied by the deceased at the Arlington hotel
yesterday morning. The rooms were titled with a
large number Of the members OF both houses OF
Congress The body was encased in q casket
covered with the finest black cloth, lined with
white satin. The services were conducted by the
chaplain OF the House, Rev. F. d. Power, who
spoke briefly of his eminent services in public and
private The remains were then removed to the
Baltimore Potomac depot. The pall-bearers,
who were selected from members of the House,
were as follows: representatives Davis, Ill.,; Cam
dler. Mass; Kelley. Pa; Deerfng, Iowa; Black
burn. KY; Sparks, ILL.,; WellbOrn, Tex, and Cur
tin, Pa. The remains were accompanied to Pitts
field, Mass, where the burial Will take place by
the following committee: representatives. Hatch
and Frost, Mo-. Robinson, Mass. Gunter, Ark:
Chalmers, Miss, and Mills, Texas; and Senators
Cockreli, Dawes, German, and Davis, of Illinois
THE CASE OF SERGEANT MAsoN.-Nothing
authentic about the report OF the Secretary OF War
upon the Sergeant Mason case is known, excepting
that 1t does not sustain Gen. Swaim's opinion of
Illegal sentence, and recommends mitigation of
sentence. 1t Is very probable that as much of the
verdict OF the cOurtmartial relates to dishOnOr-
able dismissal and loss OF pay is recommended to
be carried out Secretary Lincoln declines to make
public his report until the President acts upon it.