The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-01-31
Considerable Nervousness,

amIiaill duh spOu hotut ulJ i1c "uS
'sked what be thought the jury would do.
md he replied, 81 think thev will acquit
ne or disagree, don'gyou2 2". trFTstf
Within Ten Minutes Il
after the recess had been taken, the jury
called to the balif in waiting that they
we're ready with the verdict. They we're
informed that recess had been taken
and Judge Cox had left the court room,
so they remained in their room unit. |
C )urt re-assembled.
A rumor that the jnry had sgreed was,
quickly spread from one 10 another, and
an excited crowd surged back into the
court room and anxiously awaited what
all seemed 10 expect, I
A Verdict Of Guilty. !
The musty, antique room is devoid Of
gas, and score or more of candles
which had been placed upon the desks
of Judge, counsel and reporters, impair
ted q weird and fancifully unnatural as
pect to the grim old place. the shad-
ogs thrown upon the dark back ground
Of the walls seemed like fitting specters
to usher in sombre procession ofthose
who held in their hands the destiny of
A Human Life.
First came the prisoner, with qIick,
nervous step, and as he seated himself
in the dock, perhaps for the last time,
The light of solitary candle fell full
upon his face, and disclosed its more
than usual paIlnr. Not tremor OF the
limbs or movement of the muscles Of
the face was observable as he threw
back his head and fixed his gaze upon
he door through which the jury were 10
enter.
Judge G. K soon afterward took his
seat, the crier called "order," and the
jury, at 5:35, filed slowly into theiI
seats.
Every sound was hushed save the
voice of the clerk, as he propounded to
the foreman the usual inquiry. Gen,
tlemen of the Jury, have you agreed
appen a vcrdictp Clear and distinct
came the reply: "We have" "What ia
your verlict-guilly or not guilty ?"
With eq ,al distinctness came the re.
ply:
"Guilty as Indicted"
The pent up feelings Of the crowd
found expression in uproars and dem.
onstrations of applause in approval; y
Order" "order," shouted the hailff
Scoville and the counsel for the prose,
cu,ion were simultaneously upon their
feet. Scoville attempted to address the
court. but the Distaict Attorney shouted
Wait till we have the verdict complete
and in due form of law"
O.der was at length restored, and the
clerk. again addressing the jury, said
Your foreman says guilty as indicted
so saw you ALP
"We do" all responded.
Another demonstration of applause
follow wed this announcement, but not SO
prolonged as the first.
Scoville, still upon his feet, demanded
poll of the jury, which was granted
and each juror was called nv name, am
each, In firm voice, promptly respond.
ed,
"Guilty."
As the last name was called the prisoner
shrieked: "Mv blood will he upon tn,
heads of that jlry." Don't you forge
It."
Scoville again addressed the court,sa,
ing: Your honor, | do not desire tt
forfeit any rights | may have under th'
law and practice in this Dlstric'. /
there is anything that ought TO do nov
to save those rights, | would he indebted
to your honor to indicate it TO me-"
Judge Cox, in reply, assured him tha
be should have every opportunity; tina
The charge would he furnished him il
print tomorrow W and be would he accord
ed all the lime allowed by law in whicl
to ile his exceptions. and that be woulc
also be entitled to four days in which te
move in arrest Of judgment.
Guiteau, who from the moment Judge
Cox began the delivery of his charge
had dropped completely, his air of flip
pant arrogance, and sat with rigid fea
lures sad compressed lips, called out in
tones Of desperation: 49,
"God Will Avenge This outrage
Judge Cox turned to the jury and
said: '.Gentlemen Of the jury, canno,
express too many thanks for the manner
in which you have discharged your duty.
and you have richly merited the thanks
of your countrymen, and / feel assured
that you will take to your homes the
approval Of your conscences. With
thanks, gentlemen OF the jury, now
dismiss you"
With tits announcement the cour,
was declared adjourned, and the now ia.
nous trial, which has absorbed the pub
lie interest and attention for more thar
ten weeks,
Was Ended.
The crowd quickly left the court room
and the prisoner, gesticulatlng with his
manacled hands, was led out. As b,
passed the reporters table, he leaned
over and called out to an acquaintance
The court In banc will reverse thi!
business
His appearance was that Of mar
deeply moved with indignation at som'
outrage or indignity which had been pu
upon him. As he was being put in tn,
van, crowd of men and 'hoys
Yelled and Shouted
themselves hosrs in mockery Of tn
prisoLe Ler's constant hoast that "the Amer
icau press and people are all with ne
The van was quickly driven away
followed till out of sight by the Jeer
and yells of the crowds.
What the Defense Will DO.
Seovllle will probably file motion il
arrest of judgement and for new lria
on exceptions. The laws gives the de
lendant four days 10 file motion an,
reasons for new trial. ard it is custo
mary for the court to sit the same da
to hear argument thereon. Should. thi
motion be overI1led the defendant vii