The National Republican

The Charge of Conspiracy to Defraud.

A further examination of the charge of conspiracy to defraud, preferred by Armstead Librun against Leonard Keene, justice of the peace, and Patrick McHugh, took place at Justice Walter's office on Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Mr. Norris appeared in conjunction with Mr. Hine for the defence, and Mr. Adams, as on the previous day, appeared for the prosecution.

John Thomas (colored) was sworn, and testified that Librun lived on K street: that he saw him a month or two since and had a conversation with him about the sale of his property. He said that they [McHugh and Keene] had his property for sale at the time. He left for the country next day.

Cross-examined by Mr. Adams. A policeman was sent by McHugh for witness. McHugh said that he wanted him to tell the truth. It was on Sunday when he had the conversation with Librun, but did not recollect what month it was.

Priscilla Thomas sworn. Witness heard Librun say that McHugh had no business to sell the property, and he was going to get after McHugh about it. Heard him talking to McHugh afterwards.

Henry Brooks sworn. Witness rents a room from Librun, and saw him about six weeks ago. Librun and McHugh had a conversation; heard the former say that he would not give up the property. This was after it was advertised and before the sale of the property.

By Mr. Adams. Witness could not read, and understood them that the property was advertised. Would not say it was advertised, but understood that it was for sale.

John F. Callan sworn. Witness took the acknowledgment of the deed of trust on the day it was dated, January 16th. The deed was explained to the party; there was a dispute about the same.

By Mr. Adams. Witness asked the man if he understood that it was a deed of trust to secure the payment of $50. He seemed to be perfectly satisfied at the time, and at the time said that he was unmarried.

John McCarty sworn. Witness knows Librun; saw him about five weeks ago. Witness described the property and estimated it to be worth from seven to eight hundred dollars. This lot is 22 feet front by about 120 deep.

John Fagan sworn. Witness knows the property, and would not give more than six or seven hundred dollars.

By the Justice. Could get such buildings as were on the lot put up for $350.

Joseph E. Espey sworn. Knows both of the parties; the complainant is intelligent enough to understand an ordinary business transaction. In February and March Librun got goods at the store on credit and for cash. The buildings on the lot were described by witness.

Cross-examined by Mr. Adams. Witness has done some business for Librun writing letters; thinks he wrote two in March.

At the conclusion of the testimony, Mr. Hine said that there was a proviso in the deed of trust that thirty days' notice should be advertised at least, of the property, while it was but usual to give five or ten days.

Mr. Norris said there was no proof of a conspiracy, and that the fact of the advertisement was sufficient, whether the plaintiff saw it or not.

Mr. Adams, for the prosecution, argued that there was fraud used, and addressed the Justice at some length in support of his assertion.

The Justice stated that he would give a decision on Tuesday morning at ten a. m. There was quite a number of persons present during the hearing, all more or less interested in the result.