The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-20

or confession which Mrs. Sickles wrote and
presented to her husband after her detection.
Judge Crawford decided that it could not be
admitted as testimony because such ruling
would impair the laws Of secresy between
man and wife, but the paper is before the
country and as matter of intercstwe give
it to our readers:
Mr.. Brady will hand this paper to the
counsel on tho other side. We propose to
read it in evidence. Itis Mrs. Sickles' state
ment to her husband. e.sg .... s, 'ss
The following is Mrs. Sickles' confession,
which was offered in evidence:
have been in house on Fifteenth street
with MFR. Key, how many times don't
know. believe the house belongs to q
colored man. The house is unoccupied
commenced going there the latter part of
Janury; have been in alone, and with Mr..
Key; usually staid an hour or more. There
was bed in the second story. I did what
is usual for wicked woman; the intimacy
commenced this winter, when came from
New York, in that house-an intimacy of an
improper kind; have met half dozen times
or more, at different hours of the day, on
Monday of this week and Wednesday also !;
we would arrange mornings when we met in
the street and at parties; never would speak
to him when Mr.. S. was at home, because
knew he did not like me to speak to him !;
did not see Mr.. Key for some time after
got here he then told me he had hired a
house as place where he and could meet !;
agreed to it. Had nothing to eat or drink
there; the room is warmed by wood fire /;
Mr.. Key generally goes first home; walked
there together say four times do not think
more; was there on Wednesday last be-
tween two and three o'clock; l went there
alone; Laura was at Mrs. Hoover's; Mr..
Key took and left her there at my request !;
from there went to Fifteenth street to meet
Mr. Key; from there to the washwoman's !;
Immediately after Mr. Key left Laura at Mrs.
HIS, met him at Fifteenth street; went in
by the back gate, went into the same bed
room, and there an improper intercourse
was had; undressed myself, Mr. Key un-
dressed also; this occurred on Wednesday
the 23d Of February, 1859; Mr.. Key has
kissed me in this house number Of times
do not deny that we have had connection
in this house last spring, year ago, in the
parlor On sofa; Mr. Sickles was sometimes
out of town, and sometimes in the capitol
| think the intimacy commenced in April or
May 1858. did not think it safe to meet
him in the house. There were servants who
might suspect him. AS general thing
have worn black and white woolen plaid
dress and beaver hat, trimmed with black vel
vet. Have worn black silk dress, also a
plaid silk dress, black velvet cape, trimmed
l.. IL a.
with fringe. On Wednesday had on my
brown dress, or black and white woolel
dress, beaver hat and velvet shawl | ar
ranged with Mr.. Key to 60 in the back way
after leaving Laura at Mr.. Hoover's. HI
met me at Mr. Douglas. The arrangement
to go in the back way was either made in
the street or Mr.. Douglas, as he would be
less likely to be seen. The house is on 18th
street, between X. and L. streets, on the
left hand side of the way. Arranged the
interview for Wednesday in the street, ]
think on Monday Invent in the front door
1t was open. Occupied the same room, un
dressed myself, and he also and went to bed
together. Mr.. Key has ridden in Mr.. S. s
carriage, and has called at his house without
Mr.. Sickles' knowledge, and after | have
been told not to do so, and against Mr.. S.
request. Signed,
TERESA BAGIOLI.
This is a true statement, written by my
self, without any inducements held out by
Mr.. Sickles of forgiveness or reward, and
without any menace from him. This
have written with my bedroom door open
and my maid and child in an adjoining
room, at 81 o'clock in the evening. Mis-
Ridgely is in the house within call.
Signed, TERESA BAGIoLI
Lafayette Square, Washington, D. G..
Feb 80, 1859.
The counsel for the prosecution examin
ed the paper, and confirmed its admissibility
The district attorney objected to its being
put in evidence, and the paper was laid be-
fore the judge