The daily gazette., 1883-11-20
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THIRD Ed 'TION
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COURT THIS MORNING
Cases Being Dispd dsed Of
Rapidly.
PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL
counr rnounEpINl y.
A Case OF Arson Heard at This Mornings
Session.

A Case OF Arson Heard At This Mornings
Session.
Proceedings were resumed IN court In at
10 O'Clock this morning, and John Jennings,
the man who stole tie carriage curtain from
Manuel Rehenberger abouttwoweeks since
was arraigned to Plead to an Indictment
charging him with larceny. lN plead not
guilty, and jury was drawn and his trial
proceeded with. The State was represented
by Thomas Davis, Esq, but The prisoner
was not represented.
Manuel Richenberger testified that he
Identified the curtain found on The prisoner
as bis property but did not know who had
taken it. Officer Marques testified to ar
resting the man, and detailed the struggle
he had with him when he was compelled to
use bis pistol. officer Viekers assisted In
raking him to the hall, and William Bou-
Earth said that he is employed at Richen-
herger's and missed the curtain on the
morning of the llth.
The case was given to the Jury, and they
retired, but returned alter an absence of 10
minutes with verdict OF guilty, and he was
Immediately sentenced to pay lhe costs of
prosecution, 50 cents restitution money, be
| imprisoned three months, and receive 10
lashes ON Saturday.
John Dennis and Emma Riley, both
colored, were Arr&inped and plead not
guilty to an indictment charging them
with assault with intent to Kill Absalom
| Watson, but as tie witnesses we're not pre-
| sent the trial was continued.
George Hinson, caIored, was placed on
trial for arson, in setting fire tb aud burning
the stables OF Amos. A. Eastbhrn and John
Easthurp, in South Wilmington on the 9th
OF asst September. The Attorney General
/ prosecuted the case and j. *. Bradford,
| ESD, appeared for the prisoner.
The trial was commenced Nv Mr.. GRAY,
who explained the law respecting arson,
AID stated what he expected TO prove.
| Amos A. Eastburn testified that the stable
belonged TO his brother John and himself;
he saw the FIRE about O'Clock In the even.
ing, but II had gained such headway that
all that could be done was to save the
horses and movesbles. The prisoner had
been 10 his employ, but was discharged foi
doing some work Ia an improper manner.
Johu Davis, eolored, is employed by tho
Messrs. Eastburn. The day of the fire he
seen Ilinson in the loft of the stable, and hC
asked the witness II he wanted any ha,
thrown down. Shortly afterwards the wit
ness went out to milk, and put stont
against the stable door TO keepthe dogs out
David Fisher and Samuel Fisher testified
that the prisoner boarded with the farmer
but left on the night OF the lith, after Civ
ing directions to have his clothes sent to
house in Guthrie's row.
Emma Fisher testified that bhe ia the viii,
Of David Fisher, and the prisoner hat
boarded with them. She had heard hin
say that Mr.. John Eastburn had cheated
him, and he intended to get rid of him.
Samuel T. Kidd testified that he attend
bar IN Delaware City, and that early oi
! Monday morning the prisonet came In an
had drink. He afterwards sal
that he had fight with hi
: boss, and had to leave Wilmington
! After remaining arourd the place all day b
; went on the boat for Salem. Attorney
General Gray said that the Sthte would clos
with this witntss, and Mr.. Bradford opene
for the defense. He said the evidence wa
all clrcumstantial, and he lid not thin
sufficient to convict. He called several wi
nesses, who had known the prisoner for
. long time, all of whom testified to his goo
character. At | O'Clock Count without cor
Guiding the case adjourned until this afte
noon.