Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-04-21

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tablish against Key series of hbidinous
acts, for the last two years and upwards,
that will bring shame on all in any way
connected with him. Let it be hoped, for
the sake Of the parties, as well as for pub
lie decency, that the prosecution will pause
and reflect before it is too late.
Mr.. Sickles declares that the allegation
of the prosecution against his early life are
unfounded, and no more than so many idle
threats to deter him for exposing the sen,
suality of Key. He is willing for reasons
stated 10 show forbearance, but it is for
the prosecution 10 decide.
The venerable Judge is an old friend Of
Key and his family. If he allows testi-
mony to sssail the prisoner, he must allow
the prisoner te rebut with testimony against
the DESTROYER of his peace and home. 1t
is thought here, that Judge Crowford
showed bias for the prosecution in not
ruling, as be had done in similar cases, that
Butterworth, an eyewitness, should be put
on the stand by the Dist Atty. 1t may
be, however, that he acted conscientiously
A day or two will decide whether the trial
is to become one of the most scandalous
on record, or whether issue is TO be joined,
simply in prorication clearly proven.
A striking demonstration of female SEN
timent here, took place last night; when
George Sickles, father of the prisoner, was
surprised by visit at his hotel of some
twenty ladies, who came in body to ex-
press their sympathy for his son, and to
say, that if he thought it would be of any
advantage to him, or would give any com
fort to the accused, they would freely pre-
sent themselves, with many more, at the
Court House. The person at the head of
the deputation, was venerable woman of
some three score years, and she used the
strongest expressions of commisseration for
the prisoner. ave demand his discharge"
said she, con behalf Of our sex. Let him
be convicted and the libertine obtains new
license. Let him be vindieated, and vir-
tue acquires a new guarantee"
Mr.. Sickles, Sen, made a feeling ac-
knowledgment in reply to the ladies'. He
said he would not take upon himself the
responsibility of answering their inquiry,
but he would make known TO his unfortu-
nate son, this spontaneous act of sJmpa-
thy by band of noble women, and was
sure it would be most grateful to his feel
ings.
The following is Mrs. Sickles' confession
which was offered in testimony.
l have been in a house on 18th street,
with Mr.. Key, how many times l don't
know. / believe the house belonged to a
coiored man. The house is 'unoccupied.-
| commea eed going there in the latter part
of January. | have been iu ii alone, and
with Mr. Key usually stsid an hour or more.
There is bed in it, in the second story,
TO do what is usual for wicked woman Io
do. The intimacy commenced this winter,
when came from New York, in that house
an intimacy of an improper kind. l
have met him half dozen times or more,
at different hours of the day, ON Monday,
of this week, and Wednesday also. The
meeting was arranged when we met on the
street and at parties. never would speak
to him when Mr.. Sickles was at home, be-
cause l knew he did not like me to speak
to him. did not see Mr.. Key for some
days after I got here. He then told me
he had hired the house as place where
he and l could meet. 1 agreed to it
There was nothing in the house 10 ent or
drink: the room is warmed by wood fire.
Mr.. Key generally went there first. We
have walked there together, say four times
/ do not think any more. l was there
on Wednesday last, between the houis of
two aud three o'clock. Laura, her daugh-
ter, was at Mr.. Harris's. Mr.. Key took
her there at my request. From there ]
went to Fifteenth street to meet Mr.. Key,
and from there to the milk womans. I'm
mediately after Mr.. Key left Laura at Mrs.
Hooyer's, l met him in Fifteenth street.
l went in the back gate, and went into the
same room, and there an improper inter
view was had. / undressed myself and
Mr.. Key undressed also. This occurred on
Wednesday, the 23d of February, 1859.
He has kissed me in this house numbe,
of times. do not deny that we had connec.
ton in this house last Spring a year ago,
in the parlor on the sofa. Mr. Sickles was
sometimes out of town and sometimes at
the Capitol. I think the intimacy COM
menced in April or May 1853. 1 did not
think it safe to meet him in this house, be-
cause there are servants here who might
suspect something. As general thing, /
have worn a white woolen plaid dress, and
beaver hat trimmed with black velvet. l
have worn blalk silk dress there; also, a
plaid silk dress, black velvet cloak trim
med with lace, and black velvet shawl
trimmed with fringe. On Wednesday, l
either had on my brown dress, or the black
and white wooden dress, beaver hat, and
velvet shawl. 1 arranged with Mr.. Key
to go in the back way, after leaving Laura
at Mrs. Hoover's. He met Inc at Douglas
The arrangement to 60 in the back way
was either made in the street, or at Dou.
glass, as we would be likely to be seen
the house is in fifteenth street between K
and L. streets, on the left hand side of the
way. We arranged the interview fol
Wednesday in the street, l think. On
Monday l went in the front door; it was
open. We occupied the same room, un'
dressed and went te bed together. Mr.
Key has ridden in Mr.. Sickles' carriage,
and has called at his house without Mr.
oickles knowledge, after my. being told
not 70 invite him TO do so, against Mr.
Sickles' repeated request.
[Signed,] THERESA BAGIOLI.
Bridget Duffy, nurse and lady's maid in
Mr.. Sickles' house, sworn.-I remembe,