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TRIAL OF GOVERNOR DoRR.--As We have
already stated, the Government closed their cyi-
dence in this case on Thursday afternoon. On
Friday Mr.. Turner opened the case for the dc.
fence, which he grounded upon the following
points:


l. That in this country treason is an offence
against the United States only, and cannot be CON-
mitted against individual State.


=. That the 4h section Of the act OF Rhode Island
OF March, 1872 entitled IAN act relating to offences
against the sovereign power Of the State is uncon-
stitutional and void, us destructive oil the common
law right OF trial by jury: which was fundamental
parto the English Constitution the Declaration of
Independence. and has since been fundamental
law IN Rhode Island.


3. That the acr, if constitutional gives this court
no jurisdiction 10 try this Indictment in the county Of
Newport all the overt acts being therein charged as
committed in the county of ofProvidence.


!. hat the defendant acted justiGably as Cover
nor ofthe State, under valid Constitution rghfully
adopted, which ne was sworn TO support.


,. That the evidence does not support the charge
OF reasonable and criminal intent In the defendant.


Dir. Dorr is through with his evidence, and will
commence his argument this afternoon.


The trial may be concluded TO-, morrow night.