George H. Hansell challenged for principal cause.
Q. In a capital case, where the evidence is sufficient to convince you that the prisoner was guilty, have you any conscientious scruples that would prevent your finding a verdict of guilty?
A. No, sir.
By Mr. Larocque:
Q. Have you read the account of the capture of the Savannah privateer?
A. I believe I read the account at the time. I have a very indistinct recollection of it.
Q. Have you formed or expressed an opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the prisoners?
A. I do not remember that I have, sir. I certainly do not have any opinion now; and certainly would not have until I have heard the evidence.
Q. Do you say you do not recollect whether you have formed or expressed any opinion?
A. I do not remember that I have, sir. I may, on reading the article, have expressed an opinion on it; but I am not positive of that.