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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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In Washington City on Feb. 18, the Supreme Court hears arguments on a habeas corpus writ for Messrs. Bollman and Swartwout, committed by the Circuit Court on treason charges. Lawyers Lee, Key, Harper, and Martin argue for their release or bail; Attorney General Rodney and District Attorney Jones oppose.
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WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 18.
SUPREME COURT of the U. STATES.
On Monday Messrs. Bollman and Swartwout were brought before the Court by virtue of a writ of Habeas Corpus.
Mr. LEE made an argument of three hours and a half, in order to prove the illegality of the commitment of the Circuit Court; to prove that there was not probable cause that the prisoners had been guilty of treason; that there was no proof of their having committed any offence; and that they consequently ought to be altogether liberated or at least admitted to bail.
MR. F. KEY followed on the same side, in a speech of about an hour, when the court adjourned about half past 4 o'clock.
On TUESDAY the court met at 10 A. M.
The Attorney General, Mr. RODNEY, spoke against the motion about two hours.
He was followed by Mr. Jones, the attorney of the district, who delivered an argument of about the same length.
Mr. Harper then spoke in support of the motion about one hour and a half.
When the court adjourned about 4 o'clock.
The argument will be closed this day by Mr. Martin.
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Washington City
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Feb. 18
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Messrs. Bollman and Swartwout brought before Supreme Court on habeas corpus writ. Arguments by Mr. LEE (3.5 hours), MR. F. KEY (1 hour) on Monday for illegality of commitment, lack of probable cause for treason, no proof of offense, seeking liberation or bail. On Tuesday, Attorney General Mr. RODNEY (2 hours) and Mr. Jones (2 hours) against motion; Mr. Harper (1.5 hours) in support. Arguments to close this day by Mr. Martin.