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
89. Rutherford, John B., Farmer, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co. Stood aside.
90. *Saddler, William R., York Sulphur Springs P. O., Adams Co.
Accepted (6).
91. Saylor, Charles, Merchant, Saylorsburg, Monroe Co. Postmaster.
Excused.
92. Schroeder, John S., Clerk, Reading, Berks Co. Challenged by
prisoner.
93. Small, Samuel, Merchant, York, York Co. Prominent citizen and
representative of notable family. Stood aside.
94. Smith, George, Farmer, Upper Darby P. O., Delaware Co. Stood aside.
95. Smith, John, Smith, Jenkintown, Montgomery Co. Challenged by
defendant; extended discussion; challenge sustained.
96. *Smith, Robert, Gentleman, Gettysburg, Adams Co. Accepted (5).
97. Smyser, Philip, Gentleman, York, York Co. Challenged for cause.
98. Starbird, Franklin, Farmer, Stroudsburg, Monroe Co. Stood aside.
99. Stavely, William, Farmer, Lahasha P. O., Bucks Co. Challenged by
prisoner.
100. Stevens, William, Merchant, Whitehallville, Bucks Co. Challenged
by prisoner.
101. Stokes, Samuel E., Merchant, 39 Arch St., Philadelphia.
102. Taylor, Caleb N., Farmer, Newportville, Bucks Co. Suffering from
what Judge Grier called “Epidemic of deafness.” Excused.
103. Toland, George W., Gentleman, 178 Arch St., Philadelphia.
104. Trexler, Lesher, Gentleman, Allentown, Lehigh Co. Stood aside.
105. *Wainwright, Jonathan, Merchant, Beach, below Hanover St.,
Philadelphia. Stood aside. Subsequently recalled and accepted (10).
106. Walsh, Robert F., Merchant, 5 Girard St., Philadelphia. “Thought
the offense treason.” Challenged by the Court.
107. Watmough, John G., Gentleman, Germantown, Philadelphia County.
“Strongly against the whole business.” Challenged by U. S.
108. Watson, William, Farmer, Mechanicsville, Bucks Co. Stood aside.
109. West, David, Farmer, Kimberton, Chester Co. Stood aside.
110. White, Thomas H., Gentleman, N. W. Cor. Ninth & Spruce Sts.,
Philadelphia. Challenged for opinion by U. S.
111. Whitehall, James, Gentleman, Lancaster City. Challenged by
prisoner.
112. Witman, Andrew K., Farmer, Center Valley P. O., Lehigh Co. From
neighborhood of Fries rebellion. Challenged by U. S. for opinion, after
long discussion.
113. Williamson, William, Gentleman, West Chester, Chester Co.
Challenged by prisoner.
114. *Wilson, James, Gentleman, Fairfield P. O., Adams Co. Accepted and
sworn (3). From neighborhood of Stevens’ iron works.
115. Vanzant, Franklin, Farmer, Attleboro P. O., Bucks Co. Two children
sick. Excused temporarily.
116. Yohe, Samuel, Gentleman, Easton, Northampton Co. Stood aside.
As finally selected the trial jury consisted of the following persons:
1. ROBERT ELLIOTT, farmer, Ickesburg, Perry County, aged 69.
2. JAMES WILSON, gentleman, Fairfield postoffice, Adams County, aged 73.
3. THOMAS CONNELLY, carpenter, Beaver Meadow, Carbon County, aged 54.
4. PETER MARTIN, surveyor, Ephrata postoffice, Lancaster County, aged
46.
5. ROBERT SMITH, gentleman, Gettysburg, Adams County, aged 57.
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