would represent himself. The jury was composed of the following members: William G. Miller, William Caldwell, Mathew Harbison, Jr, John Stonopher, James Taggart, Francis McClure, John Weller, David Bryson, Richard Black, Joseph Campbell, Adam Walter, and James Campbell. The proceedings began with Kirkland asking the court if it was the appropriate moment to quash the indictment. He was told that it was and then began a lengthy argument regarding the illegality of the indictment. The court told Kirkland that his request to quash the indictment was overruled. James Kennedy began the opening statements for the prosecution, concluding by calling upon his first witness, John Wynne. TESTIMONY FOR THE PROSECUTION John Wynne (sworn) - Mr. Wynne stated that he was acquainted by sight alone with Kirkland and Sharpe, but personally knew Barker, and stated he had attended their lectures in the Diamond bi-weekly for a little over a year. He stated additional locations for the sermons were Penn Street, the Canal Bridge, and the steps of Leech's warehouse. He stated during these events the streets would be blocked to a degree which rendered them impassible — At this time Mr. McGraw asked Wynne if he heard any obscene language being used. Mr. Bradley, of the defense, objected and stated that no law prohibits free-speech on a public street but McGraw countered with legal authorities of the offense. The court overruled Bradley's objection — Wynne resumed his testimony, detailing that Barker made use of many expressions that were too terrible to be recorded in the court transcript. When cross-examined Wynne stated that while people could not get by conveniently, the crowd did move to allow the omnibus to pass. Wynne admitted that he was able to testify to this information due to his being attracted to what was said in Barker's speeches. John Alexander (sworn) - Mr. Alexander stated that he conducts business in the Diamond, and has seen Barker there addressing crowds numbering in the hundreds. He stated that the streets were so obstructed that he had to relocate his place of business. When cross-examined Alexander stated that over time he had heard a few other individuals, in addition to Barker, also speak from the square. W.H. Garrard (sworn) - Mr. Garrard stated his place of business is located three doors down from the Diamond, on Market Street, and that he was witnessed Barker's meetings take place in the center of