Stevens, however, was never certain of the result as Chief Justice Chase (the former Treasury Secretary) made rulings that favored the defense, and he had no great confidence Republicans would stick together.
Stevens nu era deloc sigur de rezultat, întrucât președintele Curții Supreme Chase (fostul secretar al Trezoreriei) a luat hotărâri care favorizaseră apărarea, și el nu avea mare încredere că republicanii vor rămâne uniți.