Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-12-28
Ths Inisrnal Maohin. 81.

'anouSiy immortal. The case OF ArriSon pre-.
senis another striking proof Of The truth Of The
scripture assertion that, ''The way oIthe trans.
gressor is hard" He had a fair and impartial
trial' and was defended by able Counsel, but
the proofs Of his guilt were so overwhelming,
and the chain Of circumstances so connected,
tsnd pointing SO Enthusiastically to him as The
man. that no Jury desirsus of doing half right,
could do otherwise than convict him. Every
Elhing iaken into consideration; the penalty is
not adequate 10 the crime. When we consid
81 the calmness and assiduity, yet cautiln with
which he wo-ked at and completed the infer
nal thing which was certainly to accomplish
ms purpose, a 6endish and determined malig-
'nity Is manifested, which we could hope rest
'ednotin the heart Of any human being. There
was a deep cunning system in all his move
mems, wellealculated to divert susp icion from
himself, but, ''the best laid schemes O. men
n mice gang aft together" and by attempts
ing to destroy every trace which might fasten
guilt upon himself Arrison raised up Witness
es whose testimony was undoubted and clear
as the noonday sun. He had a fair, patient
and impartial trial aud public opinion pro-
nounces the verdict ''right!" We clip from
the Times of Thursday evening the following
notice Of the conclusion of the trial -
ii THE JURY ROOM.
Alter the Jury retired, tie Court. ordered a
recess until 6 O'clock IN the evening. The
jury were conducted to the room adjoining the
Court, where a warm dinner had been pre-.
pared Tor them. The door was locked, and a
Deputy Sheriff stationed ct the outside, 10
guard and respond to the calls Of the Jury,-
The Jurors sat at, a table some time. at FIRST
IN silence, but gradually approaching and dis
cussing the case. After dinner, and an inter.
change OF views, a vote was proposed,las 10
iindmg The prisoner guilty Of murder 10 the
nrsi uegree. II was taken solemnly, and re.
suited, l1 sAtCalH utr e. 3tfIt1l',I .I|
Yeas s3t #i5 ae..t sls n .4lr. IA IN
Nays ol .,5 Ia, Ds
Those voting in the negative gave their rea-
son, and points upon which they doubted, were
explained. After fifteen or twenty minutes
bad been thus spent, a second vote was had.
resulted,
Yeas tasaP .9oy- zs q -. ~
Nays .al.at3s -
In a few minutes a third ballot was had
which resulted, taa .e
Yeas 10
Nays ..y ma n
by which the Jury agreed 10 report a yer.
'icI oil guilty OF murder IN the first degree!
Inc third ballot occurred after the Jury had
'een IN their room about an hour. They an
nounced the fact that they were ready TO re-.
port about 4 o'clock, but the Court not being
N session, they were detained in The iury
loom until 6 o'clock.
THE EVENING SESSION.
A little after six O'Clock The court room was
'gain opened to spectators, O large crowd oil
were in waiting. Even the seals re-
'erved for the fair sex soon filled with ladies.
inside the bar it was soon known that a YER.
ilct had been agreed upon. What il wos. was
lot known, but it was easily guessed at
EARLY verdicts are always against the prison.
was whispered in more than one ear, and
ne general expectation was against the &C.
USED. A solemn anxiety was depicted on
countenance, a dread wish to hear the
NV words upon which the life Of afellow-
depended. The jury came into Court,
ach and every one presenting that demeanor
ne to their position. The utmost silence ia
lantly prevailed. ~
APPEARANCE OF THE PRIS )NER.
With the jury, tn. prisoner was brought
nto Court, and for the first time during his
nal, was placed upon the prisoners bench.
lie folded his hands and turned bis ewes to
jury. We had a fair view Of his coun.
1t was sorrowful, deeply traced
nth care, yet fixed. An occasional deem
sigh, and Q nervous twitching OF The
myers, were the only signs of emotion. Yet
is appearance seemed pitful. The occasion
Jay have affected our vision, but we no
niger saw in him the bold young man, facing
le most CONCLUSIVE evidence against him, and
ioyed by hope. He seemed TO feel his fate
THE RENDITION OF THE VERDICT
The clerk asked the jury if they had agreed
pom a verdict. Utter silence prevailed as
le foreman arose and passed the sealed yer.
let 10 The Court. 1t was opened and read . 1
eve the jury, find the defendant, William 7
rrison, GUILTY OF MURbER IN THE ,
IRST DEGREE, as charged in the indict. +,
ent." .,,t - ''N'O B
When it was read there was q move amone O
e spectators, as il disposed to applaud. One il
an said rather loudly, ''That is right =, but .
prompt call OF the Deputy Sheriff for order .
as instantly obeyed. The announcement. y
noe no change in the prisoners counter. ii
lceia deep drawn sigh was his only response. Il
a young lady sitting by the side of Judge .
lhn' puist into tears. DESTROYS of s%paring
e prisoners ceilings as much as possible. q
equity Sheriff Higdon gave him q seat be. G
nd the Sheriff's desk, where he was free n
'm the gaze of the spectators, which was .
ed upon him. .isa u
J he jury was polled, and each iuroc, as his
me was {, allied, responded to The verdict
icy were then discharged by the Court, who .
them for their patience Throughout "a
} long and tedious trial. Sc
MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL. s,
Judge Key on behalf oLthe defense, made a n
zion for q new trial, and asked an arrest Of !
cement. The Court ordered the motion +"
be entered on the minutes. The motion
presume, will be argued at an EARL, tday.
Ter this, the Court adjourned. 10
ONE FRIEND TO THE LAST. al
We have mentioned that when the verdict hi
S rendered, a young lady bu tears.-aI
m safteT,i she seated herself beside the pris- 4,
u, and engaged in close conversation with =
b during viii, h tears flowed freely down "
cheeks. We understand that during his
denee here last summer, he paid his adj
sses TO this young lady. She was subpnn- N
the Sfate To testify aoainsf tba n,;scna. NJ