When was it published?

April 1, 1822 in The Alexandria Herald

Domestic News April 1, 1822

The Alexandria Herald

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Alexander Lithgow, Mr. P. N. Nicholas, Gen. Taylor, Mr. Chapman Johnson, Mr. John Robertson

Q: What keywords are associated?

Alexander Lithgow Trial, Embezzlement, Farmers Bank, Richmond Court, Jury Disagreement

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Richmond, the embezzlement trial of Alexander Lithgow for misappropriating Farmers' Bank funds concluded arguments on March 27-28, 183? The jury retired but failed to agree on a verdict, requesting to remain together as defense counsel sought court instructions.

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RICHMOND, MARCH 27.—The testimony in the case of Alexander Lithgow, (charged with embezzling the funds of the Farmers' Bank,) closed on Monday about two o'clock—when Mr. P. N. Nicholas rose to address the jury on behalf of the prosecution. Mr. N. closed about 6 o'clock. Yesterday, gen. Taylor spoke in behalf of the accused about 5 hours—and was followed by Mr. Chapman Johnson on the same side, who spoke till 8 last night. The argument for the prisoner being closed, the attorney general—will conclude the case, this morning on the side of the prosecution.

MARCH 28.—Yesterday Mr. John Robertson, the attorney general closed the argument, in Alexander Lithgow's case, on the side of the prosecution. About half past 4 o'clock the jury retired, and some time after returned into court saying that they had not agreed in a verdict, and asked to be kept together. We understand that then the counsel for the accused moved the court to instruct the jury on certain points—which the court took time to consider.

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court Crime

What keywords are associated?

Alexander Lithgow Trial Embezzlement Farmers Bank Richmond Court Jury Disagreement

What entities or persons were involved?

Alexander Lithgow Mr. P. N. Nicholas Gen. Taylor Mr. Chapman Johnson Mr. John Robertson

Where did it happen?

Richmond

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Richmond

Event Date

March 27 28

Key Persons

Alexander Lithgow Mr. P. N. Nicholas Gen. Taylor Mr. Chapman Johnson Mr. John Robertson

Outcome

jury retired about half past 4 o'clock, returned unable to agree on verdict, asked to be kept together; counsel for accused moved for court instructions, which court took time to consider.

Event Details

Testimony closed on Monday about two o'clock; Mr. P. N. Nicholas addressed jury for prosecution until 6 o'clock. Gen. Taylor spoke for accused about 5 hours, followed by Mr. Chapman Johnson until 8 last night. Attorney General John Robertson closed for prosecution yesterday. Jury retired and reported disagreement.