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Domestic News
June 17, 1851
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
In the US District Court, Lewis Hayden's trial for rescuing Shadrach featured the government's closing argument ending at noon yesterday, Judge Sprague's charge to the jury, and the jury retiring at 12:50 PM without a verdict by 2 PM, adjourning until 5:45 PM.
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In the case of Lewis Hayden, in the District Court of the United States, on trial for the rescue of Shadrach, District Attorney Lunt concluded his closing argument on the part of the Government at about 12 o'clock yesterday. Judge Sprague then proceeded in a very clear and able charge to the jury, and at ten minutes before one o'clock, the jury retired with the papers. At two o'clock they had not come in, and the Court was adjourned until quarter before six o'clock P. M.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Lewis Hayden Trial
Shadrach Rescue
District Court
Jury Deliberation
Closing Argument
What entities or persons were involved?
Lewis Hayden
Shadrach
District Attorney Lunt
Judge Sprague
Domestic News Details
Event Date
Yesterday
Key Persons
Lewis Hayden
Shadrach
District Attorney Lunt
Judge Sprague
Outcome
jury retired at ten minutes before one o'clock; had not returned by two o'clock; court adjourned until quarter before six o'clock p. m.
Event Details
District Attorney Lunt concluded closing argument for the Government at about 12 o'clock. Judge Sprague charged the jury, after which the jury retired with the papers at ten minutes before one o'clock.