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Alexandria, Virginia
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The trial of Gen. Bright and others, acting under Governor Snyder's orders, occurred before Judges Washington and Peters. The jury, unable to agree after initial deliberations, reported a 9-3 split and one ill juror. The court adjourned, providing care, and the jury reached a verdict on Sunday.
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The trial of Gen. Bright and others acting
under the orders of governor Snyder, came
on before judges Washington and Peters
on Friday and Saturday last. The jurors
William Sharswood. Matthias Corless. Liberty Browne, John Gallagher, Benjamin
Thaw, John Jennings, Thomas Algeo,
John Philips, Conrad Seybert, Charles
Barrington, John White, and George A.
Wray. They returned into court on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, and informed
the court they could not agree. They were
ordered back to their room, the court adjourning for two hours. At 10 o'clock
they again returned, not having agreed,
and informed the court that one of their
number had been in convulsions, and that
they were divided 9 to 3, and had no prospect of ever agreeing. Judge Washington
told them they should have three weeks to
make up their verdict, for which purpose
the court would adjourn from time to time.
He then ordered them to be taken back to
their room under custody of the marshal.
and humanely directed a bed to be prepared
for the sick juror, and every assistance rendered him, and that all should have refreshments. The court was then adjourned to
10 o'clock this morning. We understand
the jury agreed upon a verdict yesterday
(Sunday.)
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Friday And Saturday Last
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Trial of Gen. Bright and associates for actions under Governor Snyder before Judges Washington and Peters. Jury deadlocked 9-3 with one juror ill; court provided care and time, leading to verdict on Sunday.