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Herald Of The Times
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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In Philadelphia on May 21, Col. Kinney's court case over a colonizing expedition came before Judge Kane. His counsel, Mr. Dallas, sought reduced bail and a speedy trial, citing daily demurrage costs. District Attorney Mr. Vandyke cited witness absence. The case was postponed two months, but the expedition's sailing was not delayed, and bail remained the same.
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Philadelphia, May 21.
The case of Col. Kinney came up before Judge Kane, this morning. Mr. Dallas, his counsel, argued for a reduction of bail, and demanded a speedy trial. He also read a number of affidavits—one, that of the owner of the steamer, which states that there was no armaments or power on board, and the intended expedition was for colonizing only,—also stating that the steamer had been ready for sea since the 7th inst., and that the delay renders Col. Kinney liable for $1200 a day, demurrage.
Mr. Dallas also submitted an account of the hearing in New York, and closed repeating the demand for an early trial. The case was interrupted by calling of juries for the regular term of the Court, but the case will be resumed about 4 this P. M.
Mr. Vandyke, the District Attorney, stated his inability to bring up the case before two weeks, on the account of the absence of witnesses. Mr. Dallas said that the delay would be fatal to the expedition, and might as well be delayed two months as two weeks.
After further conversation the case was postponed until the next term, two months hence, with the understanding that the sailing of the expedition need not be delayed. The defendant renewed his bail in the same amount as previously given.
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Philadelphia
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May 21
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the case was postponed until the next term, two months hence, with the understanding that the sailing of the expedition need not be delayed. the defendant renewed his bail in the same amount as previously given.
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The case of Col. Kinney came up before Judge Kane. Mr. Dallas argued for a reduction of bail and demanded a speedy trial, reading affidavits including one from the steamer owner stating no armaments, colonizing intent, readiness since the 7th inst., and $1200 daily demurrage. He submitted a New York hearing account. Interrupted by jury calling, to resume at 4 P.M. Mr. Vandyke stated inability to proceed for two weeks due to absent witnesses. After conversation, postponed two months.