National Republican., 1880-03-02
RECEIVING THE VERDICT.
The Final Scenes in the Trial Of
the Hirth Murderers.
Bedford, Pinn and oueenan Convicted OF
Murder-A Juror Who Wept for Pinn
Scenes in tho Court-Room-A
Motion for New Trial aud
In Arrest OF Judgment
Prisoners Subdued.

The Three Men Found Guilty as Indicted
Through the colums Of TIE NATIONAL RE
PUBLICAN yesterday morning the announce
mont was first made to the public that tn
jury had agreed upon verdict in the case o.
Babe Bedford, Edward Quoenan and Sandy
pinn, charged with the murder of Georgl
Philip Hirth on tho night ofthe 9TH Of January
last, aud were prepared to return their verdict
when the court was ready to receive It.
The agreement was reached shortly after
a. M, and the fact being stated to the bailifs
those officials took prompt measures to notify
the court and parties connected with the trial
that n verdict had been made.
AS previously stated tho jury on Saturday
night reached u conclusion in the cases of Bed
ford and Queenan, and stood eleven to one
against Pinn. This man, said to have been
William Washington, colOred, held out until tho
time mentioned and when he cast the twelfth
vote for guilty he wcpt freely and was deeply
affected. He had stood solitary and alone for
Pinn for fourteen hours, and when he yielded
aud acquiesced in the opinions of his fellow.
jurors the feelings of the man almost overcame
him. The news Of the jury having agreed
was not slow in spreading throughout the city,
and by $50 o'clock q crowd began gathering
about the city hall, and by the time the jury
came into the courtroom the chamber WAS
packed, every available space being occupied.
Justice HagnoT arrived at ten minutes past
o'clock, and inquired if the prisoners were
present. Being informed that they were,
he said that he would retire to the
consultation room, aud when they came he
wished to be notified, as he wanted to relieve
the jury as soon as possible. In tile meantime
Messrs. c. Maurice Smith, Thomas +. Miller, II.
II. Wells jr., J. G. Riley aud Hayward, Of
the counsel for the defense, came in aud occu-
pied their accustomed places. At 0:2j a. IN.
the prisoners wore brought in and two minutes
later Justice HOgnor came upon the bench ac-
compsnicd by His Honor Justice James
Shortly after. Distrct-Attorney Corihill and
his assistant, Mr.. r. Ross Perry. arrived. The
prisoners were placed at the bar.
Bedford had not changed in actions or con-
duct, and the customary smile could be OBJ
served upon his countcnance. Queenan did
not seem at all affected by the appearances of
a verdict against him, but steadily chewed
his quid of tobacco aud was rs cheerful as lie
has always been.
Pinu was more quiet and solemn than his
associates, and the only one Of the three who
appeared to feel the grave situation In fact
all through the trial he manifested consider
ably more Interest rs to the result than did
his associates. 1t would have been far better
for him hal II separation been secured for his
hearing. His nlibi was the most perfect of
them all, but IL was very evident that his
case WIS hhnulcappeu from tne Hfsl Dy tnat OF
Bedford and Queenan, and the weight was
too heavy to carry for winning race His
previous good character stood him excellent
help, but was not sufficient to overcome tho
counter.weight of those OH trial with him.
At $3.50 o'clock precisely the jury filed in
aud took their places.
His Honor reminded the audience that
whatever was done in the courtroom would
be doue with composure aud in good order,
and admOuishCd those present that proper
deCorum must be observed.
The clerk then called tho panel, and all of
the jurors responded.
The clerll-Geutemen of the jury, have
you agreed upon verdict?
Mr. Holland (foreman) We have.
The clerk-lIow say your Are the defend.
ants guilty or not guilty?
Mr.. Holland (iorcman) Guilty.
The clerk-Geutemen of the jury, hesrken
unto your verdict as it is recorded.
Mr.. Wels--lold on. We want that jury
poled.
Each of the jurors was then called separately
and responded Guilty.
The clerk Gentlemen of the jury hearken
unto your verdict rs it Is recorded. You
each and all of you say that the defendants
are guilty in the manner aud form indicted
The jury-We do.
Ills Honor then thanked the jury for their
services. and they were discharged
Mr.. Wells-Wc give notice of motion for
new trial and in arrest of Judgment
His Honor-In behalf of all?
Mr. Wells-I merely speak for my clients.
Mr.. smith, renew the motion In behalf Of
my client
His Honor-The prisoners are remanded.
Shortly after they were taken to tho van
and reconducted to Jail, On their way down
in the van tho prisoners were very quiet.
They did not indulge in songs, jokes and
laughter us had been their custom during tho
whole trial, but, on the contrary, observed
silence, and for the first time seemed TO COM
preheud tho gravity orther situation.