Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-30
Acquit1aI of Hon, Daniel E. SickIes,

WASHINGTON, April 26 MIR. Ould concluded his
speech at half past one o'clock. The Court granted
the instructions prayed Cor by the prosecution, with
explanations and admitted and refused others
of the prayers of the defense. The sric;est atenA
tion was paid to this part Of the proceedings The
defense neWed the proposition TO submit the case
without argument. The District Attorney COZ Cured
entirely in the proposition. At three o'clock the
jury returned, amid much excitement, and we q
verdict of "not guilty" The applause was defean
ing, the audience huzzsiUg and waving their has
The following is graphic description of the clos
ing scene in the Siekles trial:
The door is opened, the Deputy Marshall cries
out; "AIake room fer The jury In they come, one
by one and take their seats, in the box. There is
one general movement in the crowded room to get
look at their faces. All restraint is forgotten
benches and tables are mouated by the excited AID
most venturesome. Here they come, is hErriedly
spoken on all sides. Then there cries of down
in front, get off the benches, SIT down, silence in
Court orders but it impossible to restore order
till the Judge directs the clerk TO call the names Of
jury The uproar instantly subsidies, and SIS the
clerk calls the jurors and they respond, Of the
officers calls out the number; when the twelfth name
is called and responded to, pin might be heard
drop.
Clerk-The jury standing. Daniel F. Sickle'
stand up, and lock at the jury. How say you, geDa
tlemen, have you agreed 10 your veriic! +?
Arnold, foreman-We have.
CIerk-HOW say you, do you find the prisoner
guilty not gully?
Arnold-NOt guilty.
There a loud wild, thrilling, and tumutuous
hurrah sent up by the SPECTATORS cheer after cheer
resounded in the room, and was taken up by the
multitude on the outside and repeated; hats and
handkerchiefs waved, and one general rush was
made toward the dock. In the midst of the uproar,
the voice of Mr.. Stanton was heard to address the
court:
move that Mr.. sickles be discharged from Gus
tody.
Marshal StldOn-COme TO order, gentlemen, come
to order; this is a place where there should be no
noise.
Mr.. Stanton boiling over with excilement) I'm
the Of Mr.. Sickles and his counsel desire to
return thanks to the jury.
Judge Crawford (whO appeared the Ouly person
not exci!ed)-Mr Stanton, wait until the verdict is
recorded.
Mr. Stanton-0f course, your Honor You must
excuse the excitement on this occasion
Clerk, to the jury-Iour record is that you find
Daniel L. Sicklss not guiltyl
The jury nodded afirmativey.
Clerk-And SO say you all
Another nod from the jury.
Mr.. Stanton now move that Mr., Sickles be dis
charged from custody.
Judge CraWford-The Court onders
Mr.. Stanton, turning TO the creWd-Now 60 il.
Judge-No noisei
The prohibition vas UNDECIDED. MIR Siekles amt
the rent Weu cneefs OF the audience was taken ou1
of the dock by Capt. Wiley and Mr. Brady; the
former, who is one CT Mr.. Sickles' most devoted
friends, kissed him at the moment of his deliver
ance, and held fast BY him as they tried to make
their way 10 the door.
Congratulations, earnest and loud, and frankly
expressed saluted Mr. Sickles from ell points, and
though strong emotion was exhibited in the swollen
veins of his temples his voice was calm and steady,
and the effort which he msnifestly made to retain
calmness and composure was successful. His ex-
preston betrayed no feeling Of joy bat that of a
man who felt sous that he had run no risk and
the trial through which he had passed could have no
otherresut Tne jury evincing desire to eongratu-
late him, he stepped over to meet their SITUATIONS
which were heartily rendered. The counsel for the
defense also exchanged compliments and congratu-
Lotions with the jurors.
Finally, by great exertion passage to the door
was effected. As soon as he was recognized outside
cheers were then taken up.
Mr.. Shaw Of the New York Herald had rushed
down to the National Hotel as soon as the jury re-
turned, and jumping on the drivers box drove the
hack TO the court house, all the hackmen on the
was nearly Of carriages at the City Hall as
Mr.. Sickles came out. The news ran like wildfre
through tie city, and crowds hurried TO the City
Hall. The excitement was as intense as iDstanane-
GUS. As Mr.. Sickes stepped down the stairs Of the
City Hall, he was surrounded and supported by his
personal faiends and was enthusiastical
ly cheered, and calls were made for speech. With
considerable exertiOn, for he was fast becoming
faint, he was gotten into one Of the carriages in
waiting. In the carriage were Graham, Wiley,
and Brown, Of New York. A movement was made
by the crowd 10 take the horses out Of the carriage
and draw it themselves, but it WIS detected and pre-
vented. The carriage drove away followed by many
others, and an immense crowd. He was taken TO
The house Of Mr.. MOBlair next to his former resi-
ience,