West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-02-03
THE VERDICT AND HOW Ir WAS
RECEIVED.
The Las, scene In the Drama.

| hf Ntsht III tne brnn1n.
A Washington correspondent de-
scribes the closing scenes in the
Guiteau trial as iollows:
After the jury had been out about
twenty minutes recess WAS taken
until hali-past 8 o'clock. Many of
the spectators who had virtually
been imprisoned since half-past 8 in
the morning, availod themselves Of
the opportunity to obtain fresh air
and lunch The prisoner, at bis re-
quest, had been allowed soon after
the jury left the court room, to re
tire to The little room be has occu-
pied since the trial began as wait
ing room during recess. Before leav-
ing the courtroom he evlnced con
siderable nervousness, but on getting
away TO comparative sec.uson his
usual composure and assurance soon
returned to him. He sent out for
some apples with which he treated
his attendants, meanwhile chatting
lamiliarly and goo 1 naturedOy. He
was asked what he thought the jury
would do and replied, II think they
will acquit me, or disagree, don t
you?'
Within ten minutes after the re-
cess had been taken the Jury called
TO the bailf in waiting that they
were ready with their verdict They
Were informed that recess had
heen taken aud that Judge Cox hal
left the COURTROOM, 80 they remain
ed in their room untn the Court re-
assembled. The rumor that the jury
had agreed was quickly spread from
one TO another, and 'tbe excited
crowd surged back into the court
room. and with eager expectancy
anxiously awaited what ell seemed
to expect-a verdict Of guilty.
The musty, antique room is de-
void Of gas, and the sooro or more Of
candles which had been placed upon
tho desks Of tae Judge, counsol and
reporters, impaired weird aud fan
cIinlIy unnatural aspect to the grim
old place. TIE shadows thrown upon
the da K background OF the walls
seemed like fitting epectres to usher
bon the sombre procession Of those
who held in their hands the destiny
Of a human lie. First came the
prisoner, with quick, nervous step,
and as be seated himself in the dock,
perhaps for the last time, the light
Of a solitary candle fell full upon
his lace and disclosed ite more than
usual palor. Not a tremor Of the
limbs or a movement OF the mus
cIes Of the face was observable, az he
threw back his head and fixed hia
gaze upon the door through which
the Jurors we're TO enter.
Judge Cox soon afterwsrd took
his seat, The crier called "order, d"
and the jury, at 5:35. fled slowly
into their seats Every sound was
hushed save the voice o. the clerk az
he propouuded 10 the foreman the
usual inquiry, clear and distinc,.
What is your verdict, guilty or
not guily2
With equal dislinctncgs came the
reply, Guilty ss indicted"
Then tie pout up feelings Of the
crowd found expression io urrorious
| demonstrations OF applause and ap
progaL oder" order, shouled
The bsiIIG Mr.. SooviIle and ooun-
sci for tho prosecution were stimuli
taneou5ly upon their feet. Mr. SEQ
vile attempted TO address the Court.
out ,he District Attorney shouted,
"Wait ti.i we have the verdict com
| pIeto and in due form Of law"
Order was At length restored, and
the Clerk again addressing The jury
said "Your foreman ssys Guilty a.
I indicted $50 cay we all Of usY"