Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-03-02
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WAsHrsGToa. Feb 2S-The examination
concerning tn. Killing Of Mr.. Key did no,
take place todsy as was anticipated.
Mr. Sickles has retained as cnunsel Mr.
Staunton Ct Piusburg. Mr. Ch.lton. Mr.
Ratcitf-. ard reports say others including
David T. Brown.
present Mrs Sickies and their child shall re-
main with her mother, who ha. been tele
graphed. and who is expected to arrive TO-
night
The Jail today was visited ty many oi
Mr. Sickle's friends
Numerous rumors are sfoat concerning
all the parties. having the effec, To aegrs.
va'e the facts already painfully distressing
and many Of the reports are fsise.
n Mr.. Slckles will remsIn in prison until
Monday, when his case will go before the
Grand Jury. His counsel believe him enti
tied to q habeas corpus. but the applicstio
will bring up the entire case including the
provoca,ions.
Ars. Sick!es admitted TO . clergyman
who visited her that her confessions were
correct in all particulars.
Mr.. Keys funeral will take place to-mor.
row.
Much interest il manifested with regard
70 the organization OF the next house.
10 view Of the present probability Of an
extra session. several gents Of the opposi-
ton are spoken Of for the various Offices.
and prominent among them Eiward Ball,
an Ex-member Of Congress from Ohio. who
10 uow here. is named for Clerk
The naval bill which passed the House,
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appropriate about seven and half million
dollars but 1t was cut down to the extent
OF two and quarter millions 1t appro-
priates 1914, 900 for the completion OF the
seven new sloops of war and the side wheel
steamers heretofore authorized
WARRINGTON. March 1.-The members OF
the bar met to-day and passed resolutions
expressing their sorrow and regret at the
death Of Mr.. Key and their Intention Of a.
tending lis funeral in body to-day.
Mr.. Sickles IL in . complete state OF men,
tal prostration and refuses to see any but
few Of his most intimate friends
4rs s. 10 confined to her bed by severe
Illness and refuses to see any one
xr. Buchanan called to-day at the jail to
see Mr.. Sickles.
There are rumors that Mr.. Butterworth
vas arr ste last evening - an accessory TO
the killing or Mr.. Key.
The following was this day sgresd upon
BY xr. Sickles' counsel. having been con.
mittsd on Sunday for further exsmiaation
before the magistrate. will be waived for
the reason that the Criminal Court con.
mences on Monday. and being 10 son6os-
ment be will be entitled ~ithout delay to 90
immediate and 6nal TRIAL. . further exami.
nation before the committing magistrate
would be . long Investigation Of the die.
trsssing circumstance without any Aoal
result and might procrastinsts the period in
getting the case before the jury. Numerous
oders Of bail have been pouring In upon n.
siskles ever since he vas com moitsed, bat
having Voluntarily placed himself ct once
n the hands Of paolie justice. pstisatly
waits till his aet ahsll Be finally psoneuassd
op,s BY > jury Of his sountrymen aftsr
Ssll and eonplses bearing q the ssss ssd
vhils this may subject him . soos issoe-
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