Glenn v. People
Illinois Supreme Court
This cause was heard before Baugh, Judge, at April term, 1855, of the Marion Circuit Court. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtSkinner, J.
William Glenn, a negro, on the 31st day of January, 1855, was arrested under the third section of an act entitled, “ an act to prevent the immigration of free negroes into this State,” approved February 12,1853.
He was tried before a justice of the peace of Marion county, found guilty and fined $50.
Glenn appealed to the Circuit Court, and H. Torrey became his security in the appeal bond. In the Circuit Court, Glenn appeared and moved to dismiss the prosecution; the motion was overruled, a trial by jury was had, a verdict of guilty returned, and judgment rendered against Glenn and Torrey, his…
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