The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-09-29
Proceedings of the Circuit Court.

In the SteDOlngS VS. T., W. y. i. Ii. X.
case, the jury went out on Friday AID re-
manned out all night.
The case of Berghardt vs. Baird was
then taken up. This was an action for
damages on alleged breach Of warrant
ing in the sale of n horse. Constable
and Thackery for plaintiff. William 5.
Evans and Blake for defendant.
The grand jury concluded their labors
by visiting the Jail, where they were hos
pitably entertained by Sheriff and Mrs.
Dunbar, and they submitted the follow
ing report and were then discharged with
the thanks of the court.
To The Honorable, the Circuit Court for CcsiI Co.:
Geniittnen-Thc Grand Jury for the September
term OF this Court report that they have examined
iorty-one witnesses. made nine rrcScmtmcntS
found nine true bills. ignored two t.Ge bills dis
missed three complaints, and have Completed
their llbors.
We have visited the County Jail. and :ounl
twelve prisoners. eight OF whom insane: and
we recommend the erection OF Il suitable buil,iIn"
on the Almshouse property of their keeping.
We found everything in jail in good repair, with
the exception OF the furnace and heating pipes
which demand immediate attention.
From appearance of prisoners, they are prop
And the Grand Jury beg leave to t, nder to the
Sheriff and wife vote OF thanks Tor their kind
reception.
Respectfully submitted.
JonN W. BEAvENs, Foreman.
Saturday-Court met at $50 o'clock,
Judges Robinson and Stump on the
bench. Case of Berghardt VS.. Band.
before reported was Oh trial all day. The
jury in the Stebbings case after being
unable to agree, We're discharged lust
before the court adjourned.
Judges Robinson and Stamp on the
bench. Case of Berghardt vs.. Baird
argued by counsel and given to the Jury
who up To the hour of adjournment had
not agreed. Judge Wickes to night.
Tuesday.-Court met at go o'clock
Judges Robinson. Wickcs and Stump on
the bench. The jury i'll the Berghardt
VS.. Baird case, rendered Il verdict for
plaintiff and assessed the damages at
500. Case of Oxford Banking Company
VS.. Samuel Motlitt and Joseph II. MDtlitt
was then taken up. This was an action
of election to recover real estate in Ceci!
county Constable and L. NJ lIaines fur
plaintiff. Alexander Evans. Hiram Me
Cullough and J. T. Mccullough for de-
PENDANT Court adjourned at :; o'clock 4.
WedneSdav.-Thc case Of Tnhcncr vs..
the r.. w. & b. Railroad Company An
action for ejectment from the complnys
cars was taken up. IL. Arthur Stump
and Mr.. llarmer. of the Baltimore bar
appeared for the plaintiff. Hon. Alex.
Evans and w. J. Jones. Of the Elkton
bar and J. J. Donaldson, of the Raiti-
more bar for the company. The case
was given the jury with instructions to
bring in a sealed verdict, and the ciimi-
nal docket was taken up, Case of state
VS.. Geo. w. Simpson indicted for bas-
terdy, tried before Court, adjudgcd
guilty. w. S. EvaLs for Simpson. state
VS.. Michael kilibride indicted tor larceny
before jury, on trial at adjournment on
Thursday. Jones for defendadt. Verdict
guilty.
Friday-The jury in the case of Tu-
dener VS.. p. w. & i. Il. r., rendered
verdict for defendant. State vs. Rec,
colored, indicted for larceny was then
taken up.
Case of Foster VS.. Bya"l. action tor
damages for Injuries sustaine'; i'll alleged
assault. Trial hyiury ami not concluded
up to adjournment. Constable and Writ
for plaintiff. Thnckery Tor defendant.
Judge Robinson left for Caroline comfy
to-day. It is now thought that court
will last through the middle Of next
week.