Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
Closing Scene of the sickles Trial.

Closing Scene of the Sickles Trial.
In the N. Y. Daily Nsps of Wednesday,
the 9th, we find the following description Of
the joy, and excitement which followed the
verdict "not guilty." Of the Jury in the
Sickles case.
The retiring of the jury, at l:50, was the
signal for throwing off the restraint which
had up to the time weighed upon every one
in Court. Lawyers, officers, spectators and
all, seemed to think themselves at liberty to
talk as much as they please, and to give vent
to their feelings and impressions.
All got to their feet and mdulged in con-
versation. Many crowded around the dock to
cheer and support Mr.. Sickles in this the
pregnant hour of his fate.
Upon the return Of the jury all restraint
is forgotten. Benches and forms and tables
are mounted by the most excited or most
venturesome. Here they come," is heard
hurriedly spoken on all sides. Then there is
a succession of cries Of "Down in 'front.'"
"Get off the benches" " Sit down." "Silence
in Court" "Order," "Order." But it seems
impossible to restore order till the Judge di-
rects the Clerk to call the names of the Jury.
The uproar instantly subsidies, and as the
Clerk calls tue jurors, aud they severally re-
spond, one of the officers calls out the number
When tue twelfth name is called and respon-
ded to, Pin might be heard to drop in the
suddenly stilled court.
The jury are all standing.
Cerk-Danel i. Sickles, stand up and
look to the jury.
Mr., Sickles stood up.
Clerk-lIow say you, gentlemen, have you
agreed to your verdict2
Mr.. Arnold-We have.
Clerk-How say you, do you find the
prisoner at the bar guilty or not guilty2
Mr.. Arnold-Nor GUILTY.
As these words fell from the lips of the
foreman, there was one loud, wild, thrilling,
tumultuous hurrah sent up by the spectators !;
cheer after cheer resounded in the Court
room, and it was taken up by the multitude
ON the outside andrereatcd. Hats and hand
kerchefs were waved, and there was one
general rush towards tho dock.
In the midst of the uproar, the stentorian
voice of Mr.. Stanton was heard addressing
the Court in these words: 81 move that Mr..
Sickles he discharged from custody"
Marshal Seldon-COme to order, gentle
men come to ortier. This is place where
there should be no noise.
No one paid any attention to the Marshal.
Mr.. Stanton-(boiling over with excite.
ment,) In the maine of Mr.. Sickles and OF
his counsel, desire to return thanks to the
jury.
Judge Crawford-(who appeared to be the
only person in Court not excited MIR. Stan
ton, wait till the verdict is recorded.
Mr.. Stanton-Of course, your Honor, you
must excuse excitement on this occasion.
Clerk to the Jury-Your record is gentle
men, that you find Daniel E. Sickles "Not
Guilty"
The jury nodded affirmstively.
Clerk-And so say you all.
Another affirmative nod from the jury.
Mr.. Stanton-I now move that Mr.. Sickles
be discharged from custody.
Judge Crawford-The Court 80 orders.
Mr.. Stanton turning around Now 90 it.
Judge-No noise. The prohibition was
unheeded. Mr.. Sickles amid the renewed
cheers of the audience was taken out Of the
box by Capt. Wiley and another friend. The
former kissed linn at the moment of his de-
liverance, and held fast by him as they tried
to make their way to the door. Though
strong emotion was exhibited in the swollen
yens of his temples, his eye was calm and
steady, and the effort which he manifestly
made to retain calInness and composure was
successful. His expression betrayed no feel
ing of JOY, but was rather that of man
who felt conscious that he had run no risk,
and that the trial through which lie had
passed could have no other result.
1t was some minutes before Mr.. Sickles
could reach the jury box, which lay on his
road to the door. The jury evinced desire
to congratulate him, and he stepped over the
forms to meet their solutions, which were
heartily rendered.
AS MIR. Sickles stepped down the stone
steps of the City Hall, surrounded and sup
ported by his immediate personal friends, he
was enthusiastically cheered, and loud calls
were made upon him for speech.
With considerable exertiop, for he was fast
becoming faint, he was got into one Uf the
numerous carriages in waiting. Mr.. Sickles
was taken to the house Of Mr.. MrBlair, next
door to his former residence.
As the caralcade drove along at railroad
speed through the streets it was greeted
with loud and enthusiastic cheers. Thou-
sands Of people were gathered in front Of Mr..
! McBlair's house, and continued to come and
20 throughout the evening.
1t is said that Mr.. Sickles will remain in
Washington for week.
The counsel of Mr.. Sickles to-nigh were
complimeDted by a serenade.