Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-03-04


TINS SlcKLrs TnAGEDY--our eastern ex-
changes by yesterday mail, bring US some adj
ditonal items concerning the late horrible TRACE
dy in Washington. We make some extracts.
There has been several interesting scenes at
the Jail to-day Mr.. SickleS has been visited
bv n LARGE number of persons, among them the
father and mother Of Mr. Sickles, and the father
and mother of Mrs. Sictles. The parent of the
two visited separately, and the scenes are de-
Scribcd as very affecting. Mrs. Sickle's mother
became almost frantic, affecting Mr.. Sickles al
most to tears 80
Mr.. Siclles to-day. He alluded to the fact that
KEYS father was his personal friend, and that
he had always treated Key us his own son, but
he continued, turning TO Mr.. Sicklcs, You did
right" Mr. Wrlker frequently wepta as he spoke.
Mr.. Sckles said to Mr.. Walker that lie aPPreci-
atet his feelings and was sorry that circum-
stances had compelled such results Mr.. Walk
err was shown a letter written to Mr.. Sickles by
his wife since his confinement, expressing her
deep grief at his condition, and acknowledging
her own guilt. and promising better things for
the future He pronounced it the production
of mind Of more than ordinary genius.
Secretary Cobb also called upon Mr.. Sickles,
and the President addressed him letter.
The funeral of Mr.. Key took place on Tues
day, without any unusual diplay, or more than
the ordinary attendance.
Great effort has been mnde to-day to arrest
Butterworth as accessory before the fact, not
withstanding his public statement, but he keeps
out of the way. The most diligent search for
him has been made in vain.
The friends of Sickles assert that the object
Of arresting ButterwOrth is TO deprive the for
tner of the benefit of his testimony.
When Mrs. Sickles' mother visited Mr.: Sickles
to-day, he exclaimed to f. b. Hart, who accom-
panied her, al did think Knight have been spared
this trial"
On Saturday night after the confession, among
other articles which Mr.. Sickles required his
wife to return To him, either prudential
precaution against leaving her in possession of
money or valuables, or as a confirmation of her
confession, was q valuable pair of earrings.
They present from him before their mar
riage.
it is reported from one of the officers of the
Jail that they were returned Yesterday to Mrs
Sickles This is another evidence of his affec-
ton, whatever may be his belief concerning his
| legal rights. Notwithstanding this, he declares
that reconciliation can never take place.
| Mr.. SickleSs father has been at the Jail all
day, takes great interest in his sons condition,
has coDversed much with the counsel, and is ac-
lively engaged in his defense.
1t is reported hy persons living in the vicinity
of the house in Fifteenth street, where Mr.. Key
and Mrs. Sickles frequentcd that on yesterday
the private carriage of Mr. Sickles was seen to
building, remaining short lime, and then re-
turn. The house had been examined a short
time previously, and shawl which Was said to
belong to Mr.. Key found upon bed. The
two facts last stated are significant
1t is sad commentary on the shnl!Owness of
the friendships in fashionable circles here, that
of all the gay throng which crowded the parlors
of Mrs Sickles on Thursday night last at her
levee, but very few have condeScended to call
upon her in her misfortune.