The suit sprang out of the libel case already reported to the Secretary of State in Despatchs No 5 of 28th April, 1858.
I enclose the Acting Attorney General's report, which, from it will be seen that, by direction of the Chief Justice the Jury found for the Defendant, a verdict. And Mr. Anstey the Plaintiff's Counsel, gave notices of appeals to the Privy Council.
I have very much doubt if the appeal will be prosecuted, and certainly have no fear that it will be sustained.
As regards Mr. Pitman's suggestions made in the conclusion of Mr. Croon's report, I have to state that I am unaware what fine or other punishment can be imposed upon those Jurymen who being summoned were absent, and consequently can give no opinions on this point, save that it would seem that additional strictness in place of modification were necessary, if any alteration be necessary, in the Jury system of the Colony.
With regard to the other point, it shall have attention.