Ex parte Thomason

Reese,' J.

This is an original application for a writ of habeas corpus.

The petitioner was arrested upon a warrant issued by the county judge of Lancaster county, charging him with the crime of “ aiding and abetting one William Thomason in removing chattel mortgaged property out of the county of Lancaster, without first obtaining the consent of the mortgagee, with intent to defraud.”

A preliminary examination was had' and the accused was held to await the action of the grand jury. Failing to give bail he was remanded to jail. He now applies to this court for his release, and alleges that he is…