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Domestic News
August 27, 1811
Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
John Hart's trial for burning Judge Symmes' house in Ohio concluded without a verdict as the jury dispersed after failing to reach agreement; indicted in April 1811.
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Burning of Judge Symmes' House.
Some interest has been excited on this catastrophe, on account of the reputed loss of property and papers, beside the house, which were consumed by the destruction of the premises.
In the court of common pleas, April term, 1811, the grand Jury for this county returned a bill against John Hart, a magistrate in that neighborhood, for the said burning, and being charged, he was committed.
The trial in this important case, was commenced on the 7th inst. and lasted till the 16th Mr Glover was the prosecutor on behalf of the state, and was assisted by Mr Burnet. Mr. Monroe and Mr. Longworth were counsel for the defendant.
About 70 witnesses (on both sides) were examined, and arguments of considerable length and ability were held: which, together with the evidence, we presume will be given to the public, as we understand the trial is to be reported, when prepared for the press.
The jury retired on Friday morning to make a verdict, and after returning two or three times with no verdict, and the court sending them back to their room as often, no verdict could be obtained.
On Saturday morning the Jury returned to their box, but, without any officer, as we understand they had broken out of the room in which they were, and the officer would not again take them into his custody.. The court refused to recognize them; and after remaining some time in the box. without the care of an officer or the court, they dispersed to their respective homes; and the prisoner was remanded back to his confinement.
Ohio Paper.
Some interest has been excited on this catastrophe, on account of the reputed loss of property and papers, beside the house, which were consumed by the destruction of the premises.
In the court of common pleas, April term, 1811, the grand Jury for this county returned a bill against John Hart, a magistrate in that neighborhood, for the said burning, and being charged, he was committed.
The trial in this important case, was commenced on the 7th inst. and lasted till the 16th Mr Glover was the prosecutor on behalf of the state, and was assisted by Mr Burnet. Mr. Monroe and Mr. Longworth were counsel for the defendant.
About 70 witnesses (on both sides) were examined, and arguments of considerable length and ability were held: which, together with the evidence, we presume will be given to the public, as we understand the trial is to be reported, when prepared for the press.
The jury retired on Friday morning to make a verdict, and after returning two or three times with no verdict, and the court sending them back to their room as often, no verdict could be obtained.
On Saturday morning the Jury returned to their box, but, without any officer, as we understand they had broken out of the room in which they were, and the officer would not again take them into his custody.. The court refused to recognize them; and after remaining some time in the box. without the care of an officer or the court, they dispersed to their respective homes; and the prisoner was remanded back to his confinement.
Ohio Paper.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
Fire
What keywords are associated?
Arson
Judge Symmes House
John Hart
Trial
Hung Jury
Ohio
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Symmes
John Hart
Mr Glover
Mr Burnet
Mr. Monroe
Mr. Longworth
Where did it happen?
Ohio
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Ohio
Event Date
April Term, 1811 (Indictment); 7th To 16th Inst. (Trial)
Key Persons
Judge Symmes
John Hart
Mr Glover
Mr Burnet
Mr. Monroe
Mr. Longworth
Outcome
house, property, and papers destroyed; trial ends without verdict, jury dispersed, prisoner remanded to confinement.
Event Details
John Hart, a magistrate, indicted for burning Judge Symmes' house; trial in court of common pleas with 70 witnesses examined, arguments held; jury unable to agree, broke out of room, court refused to recognize them, dispersed without verdict.