Q. Have you ever formed or expressed any opinion as to whether they were guilty of piracy, if the facts were as alleged?
A. I have not formed any opinion as to these men.
Q. As to the general question, whether cruising under a commission from the Confederate States is piracy?
A. I do not think I have formed any opinion, or expressed one.
Challenge withdrawn. Juror sworn.
William Powell called, and challenged for principal cause by Mr. Smith:
Q. Have you any conscientious scruples that would prevent your finding a verdict of guilty, in a capital case, where the evidence was sufficient to convince you that the prisoner was guilty?
A. No, sir.
By Mr. Larocque, for the prisoners:
Q. Have you formed or expressed any opinion as to the guilt or innocence of these prisoners?