ted to bail. The petition for the writ alleges j that no criminal offence is charged upon him, and that he is therefore entitled to bail. Tbe j accused was taken before the County Court of ; Chesterfield at i# last session,'and although his counsel urged a speedy hearing, the case ) was continued until the ensuing term. Judge ! Meredith having duly considered the facts in the case, admitted him to bail iv the sum of one thousand dollars to appear before the Ex- : amining Court of Chesterfield at its next term.