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The sIckIes Trial.

were severally called, for the purpose of oom-
pleting the number of jurors, only five from the
regular panel having been selected yesterday.
No additional juror was to-day accepted un-
I'll the twenty-fourth name was called.
The disqualification was on the general ground
Of having formed opinions from newspapers, or
conversations with witnesses, and therefore in
capacitated from rendering fair and impartial
trial. ..
No additional juror had been selected when
the fftieth name was called.
The pressure to obtain admission to the |
Courtroom was not so great this morning as
it was yesterday, for the reason of the improb- |
ability to obtain a jury. The Courtroom,
however, is filed. The box, or cage, in which |
the prisoner sits, has been removed from the
out-of- the-way corner in which 1t was yester- |
day, and placed directly in front Of the jury. |
The table for the lawyers occupies the inter- |
vening space. 1t looks good deal like hem |
coop, with chair inside. Much dissatisfaction
has been expressed by the friends Of Mr.. Sick
les, at subjecting him to the indignity of occu-
pying this cage, particularly as there is nothing
but the usage of this Court to justify, and
even the usage has not been uniform. The Dis
trict Attorney refused to interfere in the mat
ter, and hence the necessity for applying to the
Court yesterday.
There are no ladies in Court and no accom-
mediation for any. There appears to bo a greater
desire to-day to give facilities to the reporters.
The father Of Mr.. Sickles and the father of Mrs.
Sickles, Mr.. Bagioli, occupy seats together.
Among tho friends of the accused in attend
ance are Poter Byrnes, Of New York, and Hon.
Mr.. Eustis, of Louisiana.
The crier opened the. Court at twenty min
utes past ten. Some time elapsed before the
prisoner was brought in. The five jurors who
were selected yesterday were called and an
swered to their names.
The Judge suggested that the list Of tales
men should be called in their order.
The District Attorney said that he preferred
the adoption of the balloting system that the
| names should be placed in box and called
they were drawn out
Mr.. Stanton preferred the calling of the
names in the order which they appeared on the
list, as the defense had arranged its challenges
in that way.
The Judge ordered the names to be placed
in the box and called as they were drawn.
While this matter was in course of arrange
ment, the prisoner was conducted into court
and took his seat in the deck. He appeared
calm and composed, though his features were
marked with the lines of deep greet
The clerk then proceeded to draw the names
of the talesmen.
Mr.. Sickles stood in the Dock comforting
with one of his counsel, as the jurors were in
course of questioning.
, The first called was George j. johnson. He
, had formed or expressed an opinion in relation
to the guilt or innocense of the accused. 1t
was founded on what he had heard and road,
and he did not think that he could form an i'm
partial Judgment. Disqualified.
I VIM. jackson had several times expressed
an opinion, and did not think that he could
render an impartial verdict. Disqualified.
John Garrett had expressed an opinion 81
= far that ho thought Mr.. Sickles was justified
d in killing Mr.. Key. (Sensation.) He does no
: know any thing of the circumstances excep
from mere rumor.
% The District Attorney thought that furthe
n inquiry was unnecessary.
i The Judge thought so too, as the juror wa
unquestionably disqualified.
Thomas NJ. Potter had formed an opinion
based on newspaper reports, and does nc
l. think he could render an impartial verdio
n Disqualified. ...a
n Charles Edmundson had formed and OK
:" pressed an opinion, founded on more rumo
i does not know that he could form an imparti,
IS verdict. Disqualified.
n George B. Bernard, not being twenty-fy
years of age, was disqualified.
~ Robert G. Brooke had repeatedly expresse
20 his opinion. 1t was founded partly on rumC
ir and partly on the statements Of witnesse
Disqualified.
The remaining twenty five jurors were caleC
but out of these only two more were selecte
|
10 Andrew P. Hoover, James j. Barrett, 2. ]
Of Gilman, and George Rhodes, jr., had expresse
:, opinions founded on rumor, and could not di
- charge their duty as impartial jurors. Di
OF qualified.
o. B. F. Middleton had formed an opinion, ar
r his prejudices or feelings might warp his judi
ment in such a manner as to prevent him fro
rendering an impartial verdict. He did not SO
that he could not do 80.
Mr. phillins gubmittpd that the iurOr was n
II disqualified. He only apprehended, as a col
~ scientious man, that his Judgment might
'r warped.
as The Judge-He is manifestiy afraid to tru
himself. think he is not qualified.
VIM. H. Hanover had very decidedly e,
pressed his opinion. Disqualified.
n James W. Sears, Francis Miller, JOSEF
of Gawlor, Henry A. Clark, Richard W. Carte
at VIM. R. Reilly, Wm. II. Penny, Jos. D. Moo
"a and Joseph w. Navin had severally express
It, their opinions, and could not act as imparti
x jurors. Disqualified.
MS James Kelly had formed an opinion found
ly on rumor, but believed that he could render
'l- impartial verdict.
n The Judge thought the juror qualified.
10, The juror has no conscientious scruples abo
capital punishment, and is worth over Gig
nh hundred dollars.
"a Mr.. Kelly was sworn as juror No. q. He r
'te sides in Washington, and carries on the bu'
al ness Of timer.
no Elias D. White, James A. Reilly, Theodo
a55 F. Boucher, Thos. j. Gait and VIM. Baldw
oh had severally expressed opinions, and cou
y, not act rs impartial jurors.
H. The manner of most of the gentlemen que
js toned in declaring that they Ind formed Al
No. expressed opinions, was very emphatic.
H. Thomas 0rne had formed an opinion, /
- did not know that his bias was such as to pl
vent him from giving proper verdict.
tic The Judge-Will you say it is not?
NE Al would rather feel freer. DisqualiGt
RS, Samuel Duval, Robert NJ Sutton, G.
nd, Whittlesey, VIM. Bowling, Richard. H. Dow
'tic and John G. Dewey had formed opinions, a
ely could not act as impartial jurors. Some
ar them spoke of their opinions as being hx'
ith and some as being decided.
lip. Robert W. Hoe had formed an opinion,
9th would not say that he could not render an
18th partial verdict. From his present impressi
ing he would rather be excused.
lb Mr.. Stanton submitted that if the iurt
rse impressions would not prevent him from r
has doring a verdict according to the weight Of
m evidence he would be competent juror.
ub- Judge-If he can render an impartial ,
per diet he is competent