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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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On November 10, the U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania opened in Philadelphia under Judge Francis Hopkinson. After proclaiming commissions and admitting attorneys, the judge charged the grand jury on the new government's foundations. Several criminal, civil, and maritime cases were instituted.
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On Tuesday, the 10th inst. the District Court of the United States, in the District of Pennsylvania, was opened in the State-House in this city, by the Hon. Francis Hopkinson, Esq. Judge of the Court.
After the commissions of the Judge, of the Attorney for the United States, and of the Marshal of the Court were proclaimed, and a number of the Gentlemen of the Bar admitted, the Judge addressed the Grand Jury in a charge suited to the occasion.
The Foreman, in behalf of the Jury, requested a copy of the Judge's Charge, for publication, of which the following are the concluding observations:
"Thus hath the government of the United States been established on the broad basis of the will of the people; which is the only just and permanent foundation on which government can be built: for, the people are the true source of power, and the object of government should be the good and prosperity of those from whom government is derived and from whom it is instituted."
"My hearers will, I am sure, rejoice with me in the prospect of the future glory of our new founded empire--a dominion extending through various climates--resources inexhaustible--the blessings of nature improved and heightened by the powers of art--endless population--commerce unlimited--and above all, the wealth and strength of so many potent States, united and bound together by a liberal, and yet vigorous constitution, gives us a reasonable hope that America will soon rise, like her own eagle, and soar above those clouds and storms which disturb and terrify birds of a weaker wing."
"GENTLEMEN,
If any crimes or offences, cognizable by the jurisdiction of this court, have come to your knowledge, it is your duty to enquire concerning them, and present them for trial. Should you want any information respecting the law, or instruction in points of form, the court, or the attorney for the United States, will be ready to give you all necessary assistance."
After the address, several causes, criminal, civil and maritime, were instituted in this new court.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Tuesday, The 10th Inst.
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several criminal, civil, and maritime causes were instituted.
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The District Court of the United States in the District of Pennsylvania opened in the State-House by Judge Francis Hopkinson. Commissions were proclaimed, attorneys admitted, and the judge addressed the grand jury on the new government's foundations. The foreman requested a copy of the charge for publication.