The Christiana Riot and the Treason Trials of 1851: An Historical SketchHensel, W. U. (William Uhler)
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The Christiana Riot and the Treason Trials of 1851: An Historical Sketch
Hensel, W. U. (William Uhler)
Christiana (Pa.) -- History; Riots -- Pennsylvania -- Christiana
4. Bazley, John T., Gentleman, Doylestown, Bucks County. Challenged by
prisoner.
5. Beck, John, Professor, Lititz, Lancaster Co. Principal of famous
Boys’ School; Excused at Mr. Stevens’ instance because “the school
could not get on without him;” grandfather of Hon. Jas. M. Beck.
6. Bell, Samuel, Gentleman, Reading, Berks County. Associate (lay)
judge and excused.
7. Brady, Patrick, Merchant, 397 Arch St., Philadelphia. Challenged by
prisoner for opinion.
8. Breck, Samuel, Gentleman, Arch St., west of Broad, Philadelphia.
Prominent citizen; aged 81 and deaf; Excused.
9. Brinton, Ferree, Merchant, Belmont P. O., Lancaster Co. Later
associate judge; father-in-law of Judge Wiltbank, of Philadelphia.
Stood aside.
10. Broadhead, Albert G., Farmer, Delaware P. O., Pike Co. Deficient
hearing and frequent headaches; Excused.
11. Brown, John A., Merchant, S.E. Cor. 12th and Chestnut Sts., Phila.
Challenged by prisoner.
12. Brown, Joseph D., Gentleman, 167 Arch St., Philadelphia.
13. Brush, George G., Merchant, Washington, Lancaster Co. A prominent
citizen and Democrat. Challenged by prisoner.
14. Butler, Robert, Clerk, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co.
15. Cadwalader, George, Gentleman, 299 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.
Excused temporarily. Prominent Philadelphia Democrat. Subsequently
called and challenged by prisoner.
16. Cameron, Simon, Gentleman, Middletown, Dauphin Co. Ex U. S.
Senator. Unwell and temporarily excused.
17. Campbell, Hugh, Merchant, 33 Girard Street, Philadelphia.
18. Clendenin, John, Gentleman, Hoagstown, Cumberland Co. Challenged by
defendant.
19. Cockley, David, Machinist, Lancaster City. Challenged by U. S. for
opinion.
20. Cook, Jonathan, Gentleman, Allentown, Lehigh Co. Challenged for
opinion by defendant.
21. Coolbaugh, Moses W., Farmer, Coolbaugh P. O., Monroe County.
Challenged by prisoner.
22. *Connelly, Thomas, Carpenter, Beaver Meadow, Carbon Co. Accepted
and sworn (3).
23. Cope, Caleb, Merchant, Walnut & Quince Sts., Philadelphia.
Applied for excuse; refused as he was “not over 60.” Recalled and not
answering, fined. Subsequently remitted on account of ill health.
24. *Cowden, James, Merchant, Columbia, Lancaster Co. Stood aside at
first, finally accepted (12).
25. Culbertson, Joseph, Gentleman, Chambersburg, Franklin Co. “Excused
for age, hardness of hearing and vertigo.”
26. Darby, John, Gentleman, Fayetteville, Franklin Co. Enfeebled; deaf;
excused.
27. Davies, Edward, Gentleman, Churchtown, Lancaster Co. Stood aside.
28. Deshong, John O., Gentleman, Chester, Delaware Co. Stood aside.
29. Diller, Solomon, Farmer, New Holland, Lancaster Co. Stood aside.
30. Elder, Joshua, Farmer, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. Stood aside.
31. Dillinger, Jacob, Gentleman, Allentown, Lehigh Co. Excused because
of “kidney trouble.” Conspicuous Democrat.
32. *Elliot, Robert, Farmer, Ickesburg, Perry Co. Accepted and sworn
(2).
33. Ewing, Robert, Merchant, 446 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Challenged
by defendant.
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