United States v. Johns

4 U.S. 412 (____)

4 Dall. 412

The United States

versus

Richard Johns.

Supreme Court of United States.

By the COURT:

Upon a habeas corpus, we are only to inquire, whether the warrant of commitment states a sufficient probable cause to believe, that the person charged, has committed the offence stated. We have heard the evidence; and cannot doubt of its sufficiency to that extent. We do not think, that the prisoner ought either to be discharged, or bailed. He must be remanded for trial.

II. When the panel of jurors was called over, the prisoner's counsel claimed the right of challenging thirty-five…