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The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Fort Sumter correspondence. (search)
of the Slaver Storm King. --The trial of Francesco Pardrone Calleros, the reputed Spanish Captain of the slave brig Storm King, captured off the coast of Africa, by the United States steamer San Jacinto, was commenced yesterday before Judge Halyburton, in the Federal Court. P. H. Aylett for the United States, Messrs. L. H. Chandler and A. J. Crane for the defence. The following jury was sworn: A. S. Storrs, John M. Francisco, Jas. B. Smith, William Christian, Robert S. Pollard, J. C. Courtney, Evan F. Ragland, W. W. Snead, L. W. Glazebrook, A. O. Jones, Jas. Phillips and George Timberlake. The prisoner is a man somewhat past the middle age of life, of genteel appearance, and with a very limited knowledge of the English language. Mr. Aylett, U. S. Attorney, opened the case, stating what the Government expected to prove, and Mr. Crane made a brief rejoinder. The examination of witnesses then proceeded, as follows: Lieut. A. K. Hughes, U. S. N.--Sworn.--I wa