Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
The High Court of Impeachment in Washington City held sessions from February 11 to 14, examining witnesses including Edward Tilghman, Geo. Hay, John Heath, and others on behalf of the House of Representatives in the trial of Judge Chase. The prosecution closed its evidence, noting nine absent witnesses.
Clipping
OCR Quality
Full Text
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.
Monday, February 11.
The court was opened at 12 o'clock, and continued sitting till 5 o'clock—The whole time was occupied in the examination of Edward Tilghman, Wm. S. Biddle, Wm. Rawle and Geo. Hay, witnesses on the part of the house of representatives.
Tuesday, February 12.
The court was opened at half past 12, and continued till 4 o'clock.
Geo. Hay's examination was finished; and Philip N. Nicholas, John T. Mason and John Heath, were likewise examined—on the part of the house of representatives.
Wednesday, Feb. 13.
James Triplett, a witness on the part of the prosecution, was examined.
John Heath, examined yesterday, was called, and cross examined.
John Bassett, a witness on the part of Judge Chase was examined, in consideration of the particular situation of his family requiring his immediate return; when the court rose about 4 o'clock.
Thursday, Feb. 14.
George Read, James Lea, John Crow, John Montgomery, John T. Mason, Samuel H. Smith, and John Stephen, were examined on the part of the prosecution; and Edmund Randolph—on behalf of Judge Chase, on account of his desire to return home without delay.
The records of the proceedings in the cases of Callender and Fries were then adduced; when Mr J. Randolph stated that the evidence on the part of the prosecution was closed, so far as it could be derived from witnesses that were present, nine being absent, it was hoped that should they hereafter attend, their testimony would be received.
In this the court acquiesced; when the court rose about 4 o'clock.
What sub-type of article is it?
What keywords are associated?
What entities or persons were involved?
Where did it happen?
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington City
Event Date
February 11 14
Key Persons
Outcome
prosecution closed evidence from present witnesses; nine absent, hoped to receive their testimony later; court acquiesced.
Event Details
The High Court of Impeachment sat from February 11 to 14, examining witnesses for the prosecution including Edward Tilghman, Geo. Hay, John Heath, James Triplett, George Read, and others, and for the defense including John Bassett and Edmund Randolph. Records from Callender and Fries cases were adduced.