But this is not all. Not only were all of the accused tried and convicted, but the bonds of those absent were declared _by the clerk_ to be forfeited, and execution was issued against those resident in Utah, to collect the penalty of the bonds. At the same time, _the records showed no judgments against the delinquents_. One of these Morrisites, named Abraham Taylor, found his property, worth $2500, suddenly levied upon, under one of these executions. There being no gentile lawyer at Salt Lake, he applied to Judge Waite, who investigated the matter, and found there was no judgment of record. He then advised Mr. Taylor to apply to Judge Kinney for an injunction against the officer. This was done; but the application was refused by Judge K. _on the ground that if there was no judgment he could render one, as the court had not permanently adjourned, but only to meet on his own motion_. This response to the application of a suitor is a sufficient indication of the ability of Judge Kinney, and of his desire to administer impartial justice. The result of the whole matter was, that the homestead of Mr. Taylor was sold under the execution, _to the clerk of Judge Kinney's court, for $200_; the family of Taylor impoverished, and literally turned into the street. After remaining out of doors, in front of the house, for a day or two, they took refuge at the camp of Gen. Connor. In his personal appearance Judge Kinney is pompous and conceited. He is of the medium size, rather stout, with dark complexion. Brusque and ready in conversation, and never declining to drink when invited, he is well adapted to the country in which he resides, and is immensely popular in the community in which he was placed "to administer the law," and which he now represents in Congress. He is an open apologist and advocate of polygamy. Mrs. Kinney is a sister of Judge Hall, of Iowa, and an accomplished lady. She was utterly disgusted with Mormon society, and returned, with her daughters, to the States. Judge Kinney remained in Utah until 1856. In 1860 he was reappointed. Thus he was absent from the Territory during all the exciting scenes of 1857-8 and 9, and returned after something like harmony had been restored in the affairs of the Territory. He managed, however, by having his leave of absence extended from time to time, to retain the office and its emoluments until 1858. Since 1860 he has been back and forth, spending about half his time in either portion of the country, but retaining his position as Chief Justice, until elected to Congress in 1863. Judge Stiles, who was appointed to succeed Snow, was assigned to the third, or Carson District. He immediately proceeded to his district, and held a term of court. The present Territory of Nevada was included mostly in the third judicial district, and much difficulty occurred between Mormons and the miners in that section.