Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-13
A SICK JUROR.
HALTIH THE cLUYERrUs CASE

c.. Allen brings him from jail be-
fore the great crowd gathers about the
courthouse, and the prisoner is almost
alone in the court until the hour ol
opening approaches. He was looking
as usual yesterday morning-quiet,
cool, strong in self-controI. His bro
ther soon went to his side, looking very
cheerful, as is his habit. Cluyerius had
his brother on the left and Dir. Brown
Evans, Of his counsel, on the right. He
had newspaper in his hand, which oc-
cupied good deal Of his attention.
He seemed to have found something in
it to interest him deeply, for his eyes
feasted on it for some minutes.
A CHANGE.
1t SO happened that the seat of the
accused has been behind Mr.. Meredith.
He was almost as close to Mr.. Mere
dith as to Mr.. Brown Evans, and this
made it little unpleasant for the act
ing attorney for che Commonwealth, as
when he leaned back in his chair he was
bound to hear fragments Of their con-
versation.
It was suggested in this paper that a
change Of the prisoners position would
be desirable, and yesterday morning,
after court opened, he moved off to the
left and took seat in rear of Judge
Crump and Mr.. Pollard. There he
could look over the Judges shoulder
and whisper to him.
THE OFFICIAL REPORTER.
Judge Atkins said that he concluded
not to make any entry at all upon the
record as to the swearing-in Of the
stenographer. Thus was the point of
defence sustained, Judge Crump con-
tending that in the Absence of any law
on the subject the swearing-in Of a
stenographer would not make him an
officer Of court.
EXCEPTIONS.
Judge Atkins Gentlemen, have you
prepared your bill of exceptions as to
the swearing-in Of the panel Of six
teen?
Mr.. Bev. Crump: am preparing it
now.
Colonel Aylett: When it is ready
pass it down so that we can see it.
A VACANT CHAIR.
Fifteen minutes after court had been
opened the seats Of the jurymen were
still vacant.
Judge Atkins stated that it had been
reported to him that one Of the Jurors
was sick, and that he was waiting for
DR.. Cabell to report on the case. A
doubt was expressed by the Judge as
TO whether the juror would be able to
sit.
II was learned from Sergeant Lee
that the sick man was Mr.. C. E. French,
Of Alexandria; that he was suffering
a good deal from sick stomach and a
little from pain about the heart.
DIR. CABELL's STATEMENT.
DR.. r. G. Cabell stated that at 6
O'Clock A. M. he was called to see Mr..
French and found him quite indisposed
and suffering from q slight convulsion !;
also had some fever. Had paid him a
visit just now and found him a good
deal better, and from appearances he
will be well tomorrow to-day. Heis
now much better than the Doctor ex-
pected to find him.
DR.. Cabell thought the juror would
be able to sit to-day.
Mr.. Meredith: lshis sickness Of such
a nature as TO be apt to return upon
him?
The Doctor: No; / think not.
Judge Atkins Do you think he will
be able to stand the trial for two or
three weeks?
The Doctor think so, as much so
as the others. He looks like healthy
man. His sickness was chiefly nausea
and vomiting. think it is a transient
attack.
Colonel Aylett: Is it due TO any
hereditary faint?
The Doctor: His brother is with him,
and represents that he is healthy man.
MAKE WAY FOR THE JURY.
Colonel Aylett suggested to the Court
that in view Of the Importance Of this
cast-.involving q mans life-and for
The protection Of the prisoner as well
rs the Commonwealth, when the jury
enters or leaves the court a clear ave-
nue. through the crowd should be made
FOR them. The Court had observed the
great crowds about the doors, and in
passing them a juror might possibly
straggle or be separated from the rest.
He remembered that in the Jeter Phil
lips trial, under somewhat similar cir
note was put in a Jurors
pocket, no doubt without the know
ledge Of the juror. This is a case that
has excited widespread interest, and
people are apt to take sides one way or
another. In perfect fairness to both
sides, he would suggest that his Honor
adopt some course which will give to
the jury a clear avenue to the court
through the crowd.
Counsel for defence made no remark.
Judge Atkins said that he would at
tend TO the matter.
THE ELEVEN.
At 1855 the jury were marched into
court and Clerk Lawton called the roll.
c. 4. French failed to answer.
Sergeant Lee said that Mr.. French
was too unwell to leave the hotel. He
had been left under charge Of an officer.
Judge Atkins The jury are now ad-
burned until 10 O'Clock tomorrow ito
iayl.
The Sergeant then took them in
,harge.
THE GooDE CASE.
The Court then went on to complete
he bill of exceptions in the Goode case.
White, . colored barber, in whose pre-
'ence the conversation occurred, was
'eexamined.
The point the defence made was
brought out-viz., " that Goode
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