Book/Printed Material Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of the execution of the Fugitive slave law of September 1850. Before Judges Grier and Kane, in the Circuit Court of the United States for the eastern district of Pennsylvania. Held at Philadelphia in November and December, 1851. To which is added an Appendix, containing the laws of the United States on the subject of fugitives from labor, the charges of Judge Kane to the grand juries in relation thereto, and a statement of the points of law decided by the court during the trial.
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Image 1 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... REPORT OF THE TRIAL OF CASTNER HANWAY FOR TREASON, IN THE RESISTANCE OF THE EXECUTION OF THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW OF SEPTEMBER, 1850. BEFORE JUDGES GRIER AND KANE, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 2 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... REPORT OF THE TRIAL OF CASTNER HANWAY TREASON, IN THE RESISTANCE OF THE EXECUTION OF THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW OF SEPTEMBER, 1850. BEFORE JUDGES GRIER AND KANE, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 3 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by KING & BAIRD, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. THE LIBRARY...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 4 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... PREFACE. The interest manifested in this Trial, has induced the Reporter to give it to the People in a form in which a report of it can best be preserved for future...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 5 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 9 TREASON CASES. REPORTED PHONOGRAPHICALLY BY ARTHUR CANNON AND SAMUEL B. DALRYMPLE, SWORN REPORTERS, APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNMENT. In the Circuit Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania,...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 6 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 10 George Cadwalader, another juror. Whether he has a proper excuse or not, he will state himself to-morrow. I only wish to say, that he has not received the notice on account...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 7 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 11 every few minutes in the day, and there is no provision for a substitute in my absence.” Judge Grier. “We have just refused to excuse the president of a bank.” Mr....- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 8 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 12 Mr. Cadwalader. “I wish to present to the Court the case of Mr. Lawrence Lewis. tie supposed that his case would be attended with less difficulty than now appears. He did...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 9 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 13 Judge Kane. The greatest difficulty I apprehend, if we are to go through this long calendar of indictments, will be in procuring jurors as we approach the close of our calendar,...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 10 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 14 Mr. Ashmead. “I move now for the arraignment of the defendant Castner Hanway.” Mr. J. M. Read. “Will your honors allow me to make a suggestion before this arraignment takes place,...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 11 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 15 that to be the law in this case, and the precedent in Baldwin's Reports to be followed, if your honors had chosen, or if the marshal had chosen and your honors...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 12 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 16 that this is the time when the accused has a right to take exceptions to the jury; and the only doubt can be, is this a proper exception The marshal is...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 13 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 17 the jurors shall have the same qualifications as are requisite for jurors by the laws of the State of which they are citizens, to serve in the highest Courts of law...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 14 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 18 Mr. Stevens. —If your honors please, if the prosecution will add to that agreement, that the prisoner shall be admitted to bail to appear at the next session of this Court,...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 15 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 19 into the said Eastern District of Pennsylvania; which process, duly issued by the said Commissioner, the said Kline then and there had in his possession, and was then and there proceeding...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 16 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 20 Clerk. —Castner Hanway! These good men, whom you shall now hear called, are those who shall pass between you and the United States, upon your life and death. If you will...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 17 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 21 is heard. Suppose a juror comes into the jury box and thinks this is treason—have we not a right to reject him? As Chief Justice Marshall has said, if you look...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 18 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 22 that is the form in which it was put in the case of Shadrach. Mr. Stevens. I would suggest whether it is not the duty of the prosecution—first to challenge if...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 19 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 23 determined that the jury shall take the law in a measure as it comes from the Court— Mr. Read. Do you mean to state that as a principle of law? Mr....- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 20 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 24 Mr. Ludlow. —“Yes sir, I will have a copy of them made.” Mr. Read. —“We do not want to occupy the time of the Court or Jury in asking the whole...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 21 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 25 They have formed it upon deliberation, and taken from Judge Baldwin, as in the case of the United States against Porter, which is the latest decision upon the subject. We very...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 22 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 26 any opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the accused, or of the other persons alleged to have participated with him in the offence charged against him in the indictment?...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 23 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 27 view of the facts that are presupposed in this case, he were to say he had made up his mind it was not treason, and the Court being clearly satisfied from...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 24 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 28 I do not speak with regard to the individual at all. Mr. Ashmead. Mr. Horn, what was your answer in reference to the question put to you, as to whether the...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 25 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 29 understand him to say, he has formed an opinion whether it is treason or not, but not so formed it, that it is not subject to the direction of the Court...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 26 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 30 accused, or of the other persons alleged to have participated with him in the offence charged against him in the indictment? Juror. I have not. Mr. Cuyler. Have you heard anything...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 27 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 31 Mr. Cuyler. Have you formed or expressed any opinion relative to the matter now to be tried? Juror. I have not. Mr. Cuyler. Are you sensible of any such prejudice or...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 28 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 32 not treasonable, would he be a proper man to sit here as a juror? Mr. Cooper. My idea is, he would not be. Judge Grier. Suppose on the contrary, this man,...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 29 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 33 upon ourselves to get out of the mind of that juryman his previous opinion. That is neither fair to the United States or to us. We want to go to a...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 30 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 34 Not challenged by the prisoner. Mr. Ludlow. I ask that this prisoner may be set aside for the present. Samuel Hughes was called and answered. The Juror is sworn on his...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 31 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 35 Mr. Cuyler. Have you formed or expressed any opinion relative to the matter now to be tried? Juror. I have. Mr. Stevens. We challenge for cause. William Williamson is called and...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 32 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 36 Mr. Cuyler. Have you formed or expressed any opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the accused, or of the other persons alleged to have participated with him in the...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 33 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 37 Mr. Cuyler. Are you sensible of any such prejudice or bias therein, as may affect your action as juror? Juror. No. Mr. Cuyler. Have you formed or expressed any opinion as...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 34 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 38 a public matter like this, till the facts alleged are either admitted or proved. I cannot say that l have formed an opinion. Mr. Cuyler. Are you sensible of any such...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 35 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 39 tried, and convicted of treason, and pardoned by the President of the United States; and in deciding that, he has passed upon the question of intention, which is a question to...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 36 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 40 Mr. Ludlow. I ask that the juror be set aside for the present. George Mark is called and answers. Not challenged by the prisoner. Mr. Ludlow. I ask that he may...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 37 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 41 Mr. Stevens. Have you expressed an opinion as to whether it was treason or not? Juror. I think I have not. Mr. Stevens. Have you made up your mind? Juror. I...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 38 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 42 Mr. Ludlow. We ask that this juror may be set aside for the present. John Junkin is called and answers. Not challenged by the prisoner. The juror is sworn on his...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 39 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 43 could not render a verdict of guilty, death being the punishment, though the evidence required such a verdict? Juror. No. Mr. Ludlow. Have you formed or expressed any opinion relative to...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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Image 40 of Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of ... 44 accused, or of the other persons alleged to have participated with him in the offence charged against him in the indictment? Juror. No, sir. Mr. Ludlow. Have you heard anything of...- Contributor: Cannon, Arthur - Dalrymple, Samuel - Hanway, Castner - Robbins, James J.
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