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COURT OF
SESSIONS -- The case of the People vs. W. A. Buster charged with using and
loaning State funds, is drawing its weary length to a close. On Saturday last
the Court appointed Thomas Hood, elisor, to bring into Court, on Tuesday, 48
jurors. This duty Mr. H. performed. Out of the number the Court succeeded in
getting a panel. The prosecution was commenced on behalf of the State, on
Tuesday evening, and closed on Wednesday morning. The defence offered no
testimony, but asked time to prepare instructions, which request was granted.
The case was submitted to the jury on Wednesday evening, who, after a half
hour's absence, returned a verdict of "guilty." -- Sentence not passed at out
latest date. On the charge of gambling, to which it will be recollected, Mr.
Buster had plead guilty, the Court has fined the prisoner $300. On the charge
for using and loaning County funds, he is yet to be tried. As order for the
jury has been issued. |
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