The New York herald., 1873-12-20

THIS an aiter tuOu2uL, anu III was not Llll tIS
publication OF the frauds that this was set up. II
was not till the latter part or August or the begin
ming OF September that Mr. Davidson returned and
Mir. Genet o1ered the money to him, which was re-
fused. 1t was for them 10 give proper weight to
that circumstance l was after that that this money
was paid to Mr.. Scaon, as both testified, and tne
direction given as they stated. Whether there
was any intent to use the mouey for the purpose
named was for them to decide. on IL they might
tase into account the fact that some similar ma.
terials had been previously delivered. He recalled
to them tine testimony OF Scallon as TO his order
ing iron, and his using the money to pay laborers
recalled to them Mr.. Genet's printed statements,
and charged them that II the defendants evi-
dence was reliable, or threw so much doubt on
the matter as to render their conviction unstable,
theg must acqut. They must diyest their minds
OF any prejudice against the defendant and decide
the beneft OF any reasonable doubt. On the other
hand, he charged them earnestly that If they should
no consideration OF consequences should lead
them to fail in their duty. He dWelt at some
length on the specla! responsibility Of Officers and
ability and as to what was reasonable doubt. He
charged them that il they found that the defendant
did set this bill in notion with an intent to de.
fraud, but that the bill after all had no influence
on the Mayors mind, then they could find the de-
fendant guilty OF an attempt to commit the crime.
Judge Daniels, in conclusion, passed on the re-
quests OF counsel to charge.
Mr. Waterbury added few verbal requests, and
1t was quarter to two O'Clock when the case
was given to the jury. by permission Of Judge
DanleS, however, tley were permitted TO 90 TO
dinner before being locked up.
WAITING FOR THE VERDICT
Upon the retirement OF the jury many IN their
at the jury being allowed first to get their dinner
The theory OF these malecontents was, that had
the jury been sent at once to room to deliberate
upon their verdict the growing pangs OF hunger
would have resulted In speedy verdict, whereas
under the seductive effects OF a full meal they
reaching their conclusions. However there was
no other alternative than patiently waiting the
course o. events, In the course Of an hour
the there chief oeer o oq0 the Court M to the room
there had been no diminution in the crowd in at
tendance, but, II anything the number had aug
mented. Many gathered In knots both in the
court room and out. and eagerly discussed the
probable verdict Mr.. Genet, with a few of his
personal friends, sat in the small room adjacent.
s ana o PASSED .e and e
another, and half OF the third hour had passed, and
most from thlsdelay were arguing disagreement
when suddenly there came the announcement that
the jury was coming in. There was quite stir on
this announcement. Judge Daniels came in, fol-
lowed by Judge Brady, and both took their seats
sci, and then Mr. Peckham, and then came the
jury.
Every eye was directed to the jury. Genet locke
at them as they took their seats, but none gave
back his glance
"Gentlemen OF the jury, have yoa agreed upon
verdict asked Mr. Sparks, the clerk9
ave have" answered the foreman, rising.
"How say you, do you find the prisoner at the
bar, Henry ". Genet. guilty or not guilty."
''Guilty," answered the foreman.
Upon this announcement Genet turned pale and
covered himself, and then, taking out toothpick,
began chewing on 1T as II utterly Indifferent to the
utterance Of single word upon which hung his
future destiny.
Mr.: Waterbury asked that the Jury be polled
ana they eaGa rha my
Guilty OF the charge contained in the indlct-
ment.n
MOTION FOR STAY OF SENTENCE
Mr. Beach moved Tor O stay OF sentence until
Monday to give time for preparing the bill OF ex-
ceptions. Meantime he would apply to the Court
to take BAH for the prisoners appearance, pend
ing the disposition o! the case.
Mr. Peckham made no opposition, but referred
the matter to the District Attorneys office.
Assistant District Attorney Allen being sent for,
soon arrived and objected to the proposal as un-
usual
Mr.. Beach complained that the severity OF an i'm.
prisonment pending the bill Of exceptions was un-
necessary and hardship
Mr. Allen said he would not consent, but the
Court might exercise its discretion.
Judge Daniels said, If the District Attorney con-
sented, he might allow ball. but, it was, the
case should take the usual course, and the defend.
ant must remain Ior the present In the custody OF
the Sherin.
After the Vcrdict-Interview with Mr..
Genet.
After the adjournment OF the Court Mr.. Genet
and his counsel, Messrs. Beach and Waterbury,
withdrew into The adjacent court room, which was
unoccupied at the time. The rush of the crowd
after them was something terrific; but the officers
OF the court, who stood guard at the door, were
equal to the occasion, and denied admission to ALL
except few OF his friends. Deputy Sherin Shields,
who seemed as unconcerned and selipossessed as
though he were going on q pleasure excursion
with Mr.. Genet instead OF taking him into custody
as convicted prisoner, gave orders to admit the
Hen. pnvsor int tba nntr .t,o
meekly obeyed this order. The scene in this room
anxiety and the dusn Of excitement that could be
seen in everybody's face. In one corner sat Mr.
Genet with his counsel. They were talking to him In
low, inaudible tone. They seemed to be but little
affected by the adverse termination OF the trial.
and could not have been more phlegmatic IL the
result had been victory instead OF being defeat
In the other part OF the room generally set apart
for the spectators sat some half dozen political
friends Of Mr. Genet. They were silent and looked
at one another in q decidedly cheerless manner
Mr. Beach finally broke the heavy oppressive
silence by asking for the oiiicia stenograpner but
one OF the officers informed him that he
was gone Mr.. Waterbury rose and shaking
hands with Mr.. Genet. said coolly, "Good
evening, nr. Genetn to which Mr. Genet
replied In his usual manner-the only change
that had come over him was that his lace was
slightly flushed and his voice rather husky-"Good
evening to you" Mr.. Beach's parting from his
client was equally affecting. When they had lett
Mr. Genet drew on his heavy oyercoat and shook
himself as though he would shake of any feeling
or uneas!ness nervousness that might have
mastered him for the moment He stepped ior.
ward, and, in the same tone OF voice in which he
might have asked some friend to take drink
with him. he said to Deputy sheriff snields:--
.'Wcl Mr.. Shields, am at your disposal.r
Mr.. Shields returned Mr.. Genet's smile by an
other smile-such smile as only Deputy Snerirs
are capable OF when they take prisoner into Gus.
tody prenaratory 10 conducting him TO sing Sing
or to Blackweils 1sland-and without taking hold
OF his prisoner walked out followed by the HERALD
reporter, several Deputy Sheriffs and a number OF
the prisoners rlends. There was still very large
crowd waiting outside On the staircase aud they
all craned their necks to get view of Mr. Genet
as he came out "Here he is, here he isl'' some.
one cried, and everybody made q rush ut the pris.
oner. Mr. Genet kept his temper perfectly shook
hands With and smiled at I'll whom he knew.
and seemed as unconcerned as II all this commo-
ton were intended as an ovation to MIN. His
broad, burly frame moved lightly and gracefully
through the crowd. He had pulled out a cigar he.
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