National Republican., 1876-12-29
THE TRIAL OF VIM. TYLER.
SUDDEN ILLNESS OF THE DEFENDANT.

Attacked With HemOrrhage in the Court
His Condition Becomes Serious-A Bed
Made in the Marshal's Ofhce-The Jury
Won't Agree-His Honor Wants a Verdict
at all Hazards.
The auditorium of the Criminal Court room
yesterday morning was only partially filled, and
the interest in the trial Of William Tyler accused
offorgtng the name of Dr.. Grafton Tyler to a note
for $500, seemed to have greatly decreased The
slim attendance can probably be accounted for BY
the fact that the evidence has all been heard, and
only the arguments and charge were to ensue be-
fore the case was given to the jury.
Both counsel and client came into court early,
and there was no delay in the progress Of the
cause.
Vious District Attorney Wells concluded the
opening address for the Government. Immedi-
ately after the opening Of the court yesterday
behalf Of the defendant, and closed at iO2O a. m.
He was followed by r. T. Merrick, esq.,, on the
same side, who reviewed the evidence thoroughly
and claimed that the defense was complete and
THE ACCUSED ENTITLED TO VERDICT OF Ac-
QUITTAL-
District Attorney Wells summed up for the
Government, maintaining that the prosecution
had proven the charge laid in the Indictment;
that the defense Of insanity had been only theo.
retically set up and not substantiated, and that
he ought to have verdict Of conviction.
At precisely 3 O'Clock his Honor charged the
jury and they retired at $40 p. N.
DEFENDANTS SUDDEN ILLNESS
While the District Attorney was addressing
the jury the defendant was noticed repeatedly to
give hacking cough, which in a short while be-
came frequent, and II was also noticed that his
handkerchief was stained with blood,
Dr.. Grafton Tyler, his father. was sitting be-
hind hind him, and, quietly comprehending his situa-
uon, dispatched his son, DR.. Bowie Tyler, for q
remedy. Before his return the hemorrhages be-
came SO serious that he was removed to the Mar
shals ottee and laid on a sofa. Here he bled
freely, and, it is thought, expectorated fully a
pint OF blood. His condition became alarmfnply
worse, and DR.. q. H. Nichols consulted with the
other two physicians as to the best course to pur-
sue. They found that his lungs were somewhat
congested, the limbs cold, which was gradually
attack prevailed in the head, from which he was
suffering great pain
In ccnsideratfon of his illness the doctors sug-
gested that he be removed to his fathers house
immediately, and could give no assurances that
he would be able to appear to-day, but were in
elined to the opinion that, from appearances, It
was exceedingly doubtful If he would ever return
alive. 1t being necessary that the defendant
should be present to confront the jury in case
dicatlng that in little while It would be fmposs.
bic for him to be there unless they came to him.
his Honor, after consultation with the counsel on
Doth sides decided 70 send for the Jury, who were
still locked up searching for a verdict.
The Circuit Court room was lighted up and at
Sis O'Clock
THE JURY WAS BROUGHT IN
After taking seats his Honor said to them that
the defendant, as they would perceive, was not
present, but lay prostrated in the msrshars Of.
nee. Facts which he would relate led him to do
what he had never done before, and which sell
dom, If ever, before had been done in this court
1t was necessary to receiFe a verdict from them
tEat evening at all hazards, for the condition of
the defendant was such that, when removed that
night, 1t would not be possible for him to return
IN the morning, and probably not for many days,
IL at all. The physicians had assured him that
there was no certainty when he would be able to
come back, and verdict could not be received
without the defendants presence, which they
EneW was essential at that time.
The facts had been well brought out, the case
carefully tried, and could not be better presented
II tried again. The counsel on both sides united
in asking for verdict, and he hoped that they
would conform themselves to the circumstances Of
the case and speedily agi ee upon verdict.
The jury then retired and, after waiting for
them and hearing nothing from them, the Judge
went home, leaving word to be sent TO- should
they agree before II o'clock that night.
The defendant, with the aid of blankets and pil-
lows, was made as comfortable as possible in the
marshal's office.
The prisoner, Tyler, having recovered from the
ehects OF his hemorrhase, was removed to his
home at late hour. The Jury was still out at
midnight.