The Ebensburg Alleghanian

It was expected that Chief Justice Chase would preside at the trial of Jeff. Davis, set down to take place in November. The Chief Justice is perfectly willing to conduct the trial in the district court, but it now seems that he cannot do that without interfering with a session of the Supreme Court, also to be held in November. Important questions will come before the Supreme Court at this session, which it will be impossible to consider and dispose of in the absence from the bench of the Chief Justice. In view of these facts, it has been arranged that Judge Underwood shall preside at Davis' trial. Whatever the result of this trial in the district court, it will of course be carried to the Supreme Court on a writ of error, when it will come before Chief Justice Chase. Jeff. Davis himself has fallen into utter insignificance, and is to-day regarded with feelings only of contempt. Andy Johnson's administration will of course plot for his acquittal, and whether successfully or not is a matter of little concern to the loyal masses.