The Court
(Fitzhugh, J., absent,)gave the direction as prayed.
Cranch, C. J.,wishing the question of law might be reargued on a motion for a new trial in ease the verdict should be against the petitioner, ■ — ■
The petitioner’s counsel then gave in evidence the will of James R. Dermott, by which he bequeathed the petitioner his freedom after a service of four years.