New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18

inflow ON her facet II YOU think that she would have
heen dead IN the morning u the prisoner had not Dss
IN the house that night then you must acqu iln Inc
defence claim first that there - no PROOF OF the cause
on az I% her As have said Won need moi be
WINGED of his intention 10 XII her before you con9t
him Of murder In the first degree But there Is no niue
evidence TO show that the crime was premeditated
happened 1t that no had candle end ~ MS pocket
H. as he SAYS. the thought of the robbery first entered
his mind when be was passing the house He had
KEY which nc thought would III the dOor ana piece Oh
candle such burg airs always carry lnto house
these Indicate that the robbery carefully planned
aud that prepared for Ii as any sneak timer "ouu
Again why did he lock the window after him unless
he prepared to lgat ms way through ap lS lie
should meetl lie says that he ddhS want ,ne
men 10 see the window unlocked for FEAR tncy migi'
enter the house and Interfere with MIN In othsf
words he locked the window because he wanted no
interference from without while he was carrying 81.
mis- unprecedented burglary inside 80 ne cu o. ld'
retreat ny tnat way IL he was an oIu ~ ,i f INNS
why didn't he when he heard sound ~ MIS-. NJ,
room as experience shows that an ora airy , thoi
always does We must conclude that the prisoner tItner
was purpOsey seeking struggle OF was iec"less! III
iho prisoners first act on hearing noise was 70
spring o the oed MIN o1g and with the teeth OF
tiger tears the bedciothes INTO strips ior Duse F
moor woman faints from fright ana from the WoISt va
the man knocling her Then was the tnr Tor hi w.
hv If he intended evil beyond larceny. blt nc. nv
entered Inc Louse with me definite purpose Of securing
the icycry and the pillow with blood and froth on ~
which he undoubtedly used IN order 10 Sho'WI ,nVVt
shows now determined bis purpose He wanted the
outcry, and sbOald not hinGer MN uhtl nv s w
them. Thus can understand the violence 'h"' He
you must have noticed how Indifferent lie mas b'eu 10
the narrowing recitals of the crime in tins court anu
can you in face OF ths evidence, believe lnal IhS
crime which ne perpetpted was unpfemeui'ai,JiiH
Rarely in the annals OF crime Is tHtre ope lhVIc %
crate horror than this one was lie PROBABLY sohe
truly when he said that he was prompted D{
the devil TO commit H., nt mort uonIi,r"
crime could not be imagined. The theory OF N'sOHiy
that there chance In 1000 that Mrs IuI nlEh!
have revived the morning she was found IS NOT
worthy OF consideration. IL Is rihng Vito Jaw ahG
do to drive human body all out single spark OF
lfe aud then take the one chance IN LOU ili SOM
in the dying enbers into fame. There IS Nc escape
from a verdict of murder in the first gree You are
tine ueopc and the people speak through YOU III tbe
YOU desire to give terrible warning 10 the midnight
assassin. and YOU desire your wives and children ana
his murderous hands mast ind this man guilty OF
murder III the first degree"
JUDGE CowING's CHARGE.
Judge Cowing then delivered the charge to the Jury
He spoke deliberately and with much earnesrness It
was his first charge in murder case since he was
elected Judge The members Of the jury, al OF Whom
mad pad the closest to the addresses OF the
counsel looked him atteutvey while lie spoke Cox sat
with his eyes invited his face. Tne prisoner seemed
perfectly calm, however. " Gentlemen Of tue jury
said Judge Cowing most grave responsibility rests
on you, and everyone who has been connected
with this trial This is no holiday pastime for me ne
OF fellow being Is mI san arrnri nreiuGIcioi
TO the prisoner, aud hope that may MOI III NY ci%e
prendice against hiiD The law throws Its safeguard
around MIN ana that before this oar an neh OF
fortunate man deserves your most careful c0sdcra-
ton ana tue fairness and have no doubt from
the attention you nave gwen tht ne VIII Icce'c Do
If person kills another while he the former Is IN
the commission OF felony, the law saws that the crime
is murder III the first d"gree. Grand larceny or ine
carrying away with wicked intent 9i me persona
under the laws OF the state. You must examine the
ehie Go;nbT Mrs Hun came 10 her death at
the hands Of the prisoner while he was committing
entity of murder in the first degree You must decide
whether Mrs. Hull is dead, and The prisoner conulp
uted 10 her death II he naslened her death single
minute be is guilty" Judge COwag supported this
position By quoting from Russell on crimes " charge
caution. AS a confessions excluded from eyi,
dence but voluntary confession or one that prompted
Importance There is little conflict in the evidence aud
all Of 1t is within your province 10 settle H. after you
have retred you think that there reasonable doubt
OF his having caused her death While commitiipg a
doubt. Otherwise you must convict him.
WAITING FOR THE VERDICT.
At the conclusion of Judge CowiDg's charge Mr..
Howe for the prisoner, asked the Court TO direct the
Jury 20 acquit the prisoner nine OF the fourteen
counts OF the indictment. This denied, aud
ception was taken. Many other exceptions also
taken TO the Courts resals Incorporate IN
structions to the jury in his charge. At 51S p.
m. the jury left the room, and the probable
verdict almost the only theme OF con
versation. The courtroom densely filed with
spectators who settled back in their seats II certain
that they would not have long to wait. There were
many men, too pacing back and forth in the corridors.
waiting anxlously for an indication that the
jury had come to a decision The greater
part OF the s2eetaIUfs e seemed hour thnK d nat
and there only little difference OF opinion to
spectators who waiting for the last act III most
extraordinary drama were more nervous and excited
than the man who was the centre OF in
terest-the indicted murderer. Cox sat talking
with his counsel, and with one OF me &, corr r
Of the jury than in the return OF his supper hour
BE was Rena pafT ihH IuI as bc
reporter. who secured his arrest, sat imDedi
In front OF the prisoner and occupied the time While
the fury out in talking with Assistant Dstrict-At
tOrney Rollins and others. Captain Williams was
present during the day, and superintendent Walng
listened to the counsel when they suned up the case
GUILTY OF MURDER.
At exactly G25 D. ID. rustic tho door
of the courtroom, those in the hall hurried
in 10 take their Seats indicated that the jury
was about to come into court The jury had Heen
out an hour and seven minutes, and people be-
ginning to wonder II there difference of opinion
among the members that might possibly keep them out
over night Their appearance. however, dispelled this
idea Cox remained passive as ever while the jury
men with serons faces took their seats II he read their
verdict in their eyes he showed indication that the
know ledge OF il disturbed him.
- Gentlemen OF the jury asked the Clerk Of the
We have" replied Andrew G. Myers, the foreman,
without rising from his seat.
Jury Jury look upon the prisoner" Cox firmly,
and looked steadily and without tremor at the jury,
men HIS lips seemed compressed. " How find ysu,"
continued the Clerk, " guilty OF not guiliyp
equity Of murder IN the first degree" replied
Mr. Myers, and o subdued hum heard
in the cOurtroOm-a sound that the officers
soon checked. The names OF the jurymen were
then called and each said that his verdict the
same. followed the urymen with his eyes as they
answered the clerk and mingled leeiinR OF determine
resignation seemed 10 show itself in his face
It's stOlid appearance however, remarkable As he
stood facing the jury he held his hands folded behind
him.
THE DEATH SENTENCE.
"Chastne Cox" said the Clerk, what have you to
why sentence OF death should not be passed upon