Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-04-05
THE MADISON PLACE MURDER
Trial OF Daniel K. Sicklps for the kiIlins
of Philip Barton Key.
SECOND DAY.-TUEsDAY.

dlHr the APPOINTMENT OF the court the courtroom
Was so arranged as to afford more accommodations
for the large aSsemblage Of members of the bar
aud Reporters Of the press who Were so mixed up
during the progress of the trial Yesterday. The
unusual hustle and excitement which character
lzed the proceedings on all hands yesterday, will
De by the change Of arrangements, very materially
obviated- In conformity with the e1 pressed un-
ders;anding between Judge Crawford and the
counsel Tor the defence just prior to adjournment,
the prisoners dock had been removed from its ac-
cuStonIed position Ia the Of the bar behind
the counsel for the defence and immediatey fac ng
The bench and an open space provided furnishing
lr convenience Of access To the prisoner asked for
little before 10 O'Clock, this morning the
courthouse became tbTung ed with counsel. report
erS bliliiis, police, and law Students aud outside
The bar the lobby was in a very few moments,
Crowded 10 excess with eager spectators.
THE PRISONER IN COURT
W bile large crowd was gathered in the court
room and passages vet larger number was drawn
cat In front Of the eastern wing of the CITY Hall to
SEE the prisoner on his way from the Jail To the
trial-TOOm. At half-paSt 10 O'Clock precisely. Mr.
Sickles entered the courtroom, and was placed in
the new position assigned him in the rear of his
counsel. file was dressed much as yestcrdav-in
dark coat, Overcoat, vest and kcl0th and light
plntaloons. From the heat Of the room, doubtless
his face was somewhat flushed and he seemed at
first Slightly perturbed by the array Of curious
eyes leveled upon him in whatever direction he
turned. As the proceedings Of the court were en-
tered upon. however, and the public gaze was
somewhat less persistent, he resumed his accus-
toned ease and SelEpOsScssiOn. \ slight smile
even crePt over his cOuntenance proposed Juror
announced, rather emphatically, his opinion that
the prisoner was justified ia killing Key.
THE SPECTATORS
Beyond the railing. at the west end Of the court
room, large but orderly gathering Of spectators
was collected. and Standing tip-toe in such in
Of the room allowed, they managed to gain such
imperfect glimpseS at the actors in the drama pro-
crossing as they might.
Within the bar, the space Yesterday was
filled by mSmlars pf he bar NVit r
note. Mr.. Sickles. senior. was present again
interested spectator Of the proceedings. as was
also Mr.. BlJIOli. father of Mrs Sickles
Mr.. Sidney Webster. formerly private Secretary
- President Pierce. Thomas I Mcagher. (whO is
understood Ia he associated with the defence. and
Mr. Henry NikOtf. warm personal friend of Mr.
SickleS were also present.
OFENING or THE COURT
At about hdlf-paSt 10 o'clock a. M. Jude
Crawford came into Court, and order was re-
stored by the Crier.
The live sworn Jurors were called and answered
The Court said that the ordinary custom in call
Ing taleSmen Was 10 call them from the list if
tlN counsel on either side preferred they could
have them drawn by ballot.
The counsel for defence said they Were willing
u take the usual course
Mr.. Carlisle. for United States said the course
spoken OF By the Court was not uniform and
asked that the talesmen be called by drawn bal
lot; which was ordered.
The first juror drawn was George J. Johnson.
WHO JILL opinions from hcdrSay ana news
papers Could not give fair verdict Set aside.
HW. Is. JdrkSOH grocer called. Had several
times expressed opinions. Could not render
impartial verdict Set aside.
JOAN Ga1ystf (saddler) called Had said Sickles
was justified in killing Mr.. Key. Knew nothing
of the circumstances.
The Court said the expression of an opinion
was sufficient to dislualffy. The juror was Set
aside
Charles EdnOnstoa called Had formed opin-
Ions from mere rulnOr Could not give fair YER
Diet. Set aside.
Tho,Has l. Pcff,r furniture deal-r) called. Had
formed opinions from newspaper and other re-
ports Conld not discharge his duty juror in
Gso,y, Is. Bd'aa,I called. Was not p years
old. Sci aside
Robert c. Brooks (brOker) called Had formed
Set aside
4 P. Hoor>y (shoe dealer) called. Disqualified
ffOin opinions formed and Was not capable of
giving fair verdict Set aside.
Jas j. Barrett (carpenter) called Had formed
opinions from one of the witnesses. Set aside
T. d. GiihaaH (druggist) called. Had repeatedly
expressed opinions about tlIe killing. Could not
do his duty as 4 juror. Set aside
tfS"rS> Rhaf,s, JT.. had expressed opinions
which would disgualify him from serving as a
Juror. Set aside.
b. r. Midfl.fon. (grocerO called. Had both
formed and expressed opinions. Knew nothing
Of the circumstances. Thought his prejudices
would warp his Judgment SO as to make him I'M
al To serve Juror.
The Judge said the juror was nanifestly afraid
10 trust himself, and thought him s4ualifed. Set
aside.
Ur. II. HaTTorST hardware dealer called
Had expressed very decided opinions about the
Pending ease Could not render impartial
verdict. Set aside.
Jas. W. Sears (dry goods dealer) called Had
formed opinions from ruInOr. Could not discharge
his duty in the case. Set aside
FrGHe'S Miller (grocer) called. Had formed
opinions and could not render fair verdict in
the cas-. 1T aside.
Jos GHIri>r (undcrtaker) called Had formed
and expressed opinions as to the matter pending.
set aside.
H>rry 4. Clark (coaI dealer) called. Had
formed opinions 1T aside
RicLaSd ~. CariSS (dry goods dealer) called
Had spoken Of the matter Il number Of times, and
had fJrmed decided opinion Set aside.
WtiItIh X. RiIy dry goods dralrr) called
Had formed opinions from the papers. Set aside
Wm II TsHa>y (groc-r) called Had formed and
eNPreSsed opinions. set aside.
JosrPa +. HooTs (druggis) called. Had formed
opinion from what hc had read and heard
Could not give an impartial verdict Set aside.
Joseph ~ Nara (drug"iS'l called. Had formed
opinions from tn evidence before the corOner's
Iurv Set aside.
Jam.s KeHy (tinner) called. Was disqualified
by reason of opinions formed, but could give
fair verdict ia the case.
The Court thought he WAS Il competent Juror.
BY United States. Had no scTuples about capt.
TAI punishment. and was worth $50.
He was sworn. maxi Ing tine sixth Juror, and the
first obtained from THE list Of ulesnIen.
f. e; Watt (grocer) called. Had formed Opin-
Ions Set aside
jas A. RiL,y (ssddler) called Had expressed
opinions. and was ST aside.
Theodore =. BOHch feed merchanO called
Had formed opinions from rumOr and converse
JOa. Set aside.
tn l1saS j. GGh wood mere hant} called Had
formed opinions set aside.
~" batf'r'~ (builder) called. Set aside from
same reason.
Thomas OrmS local and wood merchant) called
Might have formed an opinion from what he had
heard and read, but not such as would prevent
him from giving proper verdict Would rather
feel frccT from bias though. Set aside
SaHII DErdH (grOcer) called Had formed
opinions Had his doubts whether he could give
a fair verdict Set aside.
ROJf L. SRnOa (dry goods DEALER called Had
furuIcd opinions from reading and ruInor Set
aside.
L. G. Bhiiilsssy (dealer in paints oils etc J.
called. Had formed and expressed decided
CpiuiOa. st aside.
Fan PirkIsH (lunlber DEALER called. Did not
respond and the clerk Proceeded Ia call
William DJtritHs. (IdcuOneer.D Had formed
opinions - Z aside.
Ri. AaTi H. Dams tiyery stable keeper called
Had formed opinions that he thong lat would not
Ue removed by the evidence Set aside