The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-03-09

with Mr.. Sickles to-day. He alluded to
the fact that Keys father was his person
al friend, and that he had always treated
Key as his own son, but he continued,
turning to Mr.. Sickles, You did right
Mr.. Walker frequently wept as he spoke.
Mr.. Sickles said to Mr.. Walker that he
appreciated his feelings, and was sorry
that circumstances had compelled such
results. Mr. Walker was shown 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 pro-
duetion 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
Tuesday, without any unusual display, or
more than the ordinary attendance.
Great effort has been made to-day to
arrest Butterworth as accessory before
the fact, Notwithstanding his public state
ment, but he keeps ont Of the way. The
most diiigent search for him has been
made in vain. --
The friends of Sickles assert that the
object for arresting Butterworth is to lie
prive the former of the benefit of his tes-
timony.
When Mrs. Sickles' mother visited Mr..
Sickles to-day, he exclaimed to E. B.
Hart, who acc companied her, 1 did think
l might have been spared this trial"
MARCH, 4.-The father of Hon. Dan
iel E. Sickles, has offered to Mr.. Bagioli
any house of his that the latter may Sc
llect, in order that Mrs. Sckles may have
q home. ,..- ..z
, It appears that Mr.. Sickles was called
upon by the Rev. Mr.. Hadley, and in
formed that Mrs. Sickles was in great
mental agony, and under extreme physf.
cal suffering, and that if such state o
$ feeling continued long to exist. it would
E probably end in mental alteration, or per
haps self destruction. It was under sucf
circumstances that the appeal was mad,
to him to restore to Mrs. Sickles the wed
d ding ring, which Mr.. Sickles had taker
from her hand on the day of the tragedy
Mr.. Sickles said, in response, that un
i der the circumstances he could not resis
Y the appeal of one he had so long cherish
!. ed with such deep affection, and tina
whilst he was willing to return the emblem
!. of their former love and union, he return
J. ed the ring broken, never to be reunited
s, She had sundered the bonds it typi6e,
too effectually ever to be repaired, an
while he harbored no feelings of resent
le ment, he was unalterably determine
Il never to see her more.
n Mr. Sickles's father has been at th
20 Jail all day; takes a great interest in hi
sons condition, has conversed much Wit
" the counsel, and is actively engaged in h
defense.
~ 1t is reported by persons living in tt
q. vicinity of the Fifteenth street. where M
s. Key and Mrs. Sickles frequented, that Q
re yesterday the private carriage of NJ
Sickles was seen to stop OF said hous
i'll q lady alight, and enter the building, r
be naming short time, and then RETURN
The house had been examined a sho
a time previously, and shawl which WI
i'll said to belong to Mr.. Key was found upe
ne q bed. The two facts last stated q
significant.
no 1t is q sad commentary on the sha
ct lowness of the friendships in fashionab
circles here, that of all the gay throl
o. which crowded the parlors Of Mrs. Sic
les on Thursday night last at hef leve
~ but very few have condescended to CT
.ir upon her in her misfortune. ..