The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-05
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: ofhis counsel that he had been sane from al hour
after he executed this foul diabolical murdsf
|. When made this motion felt that the time
0 had come when in was due to the majesty of
{ the law, to the vindication of the American
Government, and above all to the vindication of
: the judiciary, that the step Should be taken
| which now indicate. You susp ended your
] decision in the hope that you might be able to
A extend to this sane criminal and homicide
still further clemence But if it be extend
ed 1t will be at some peril-peril to the anne
of jurisprudence peril in respect of the indefi
mite continuation of the trial. which, without
, the interposition Of the prisoner, would have
terminated three weeks ago. The time has
now come when the law must make its appear
, ance in this court broom. and when man who
pretends to be maniac shall no longer sit at
. the counsel tableand exercise privileges which
you would accord fono member ofthe Ameri-
can oar.
: The prisoner-A very nice speech, but not
word of truth in it.
HE MUST 60 INTO The DOCK.
The court then renders his decision. 1t
was hardly necessary to say that the conduct
of the prisoner had been in persistent violation
of order and decorum. In the beginning the on
ly methods which could be resorted to to sup
press this disorder were such as must infringe
the constitutional rights of the prisoner, and
that conclusive argument against them.
Until Saturday last no other method had been
proposed. Then this proposition (which be
had already had in mind was submitted. 1t
had hitherto been an impression shared by the
Court and counsel that the prisoners conduct
and language in court would afford the best
indication of his mental and moral character
and contribute largely to the enlightenment of
Court and jury on the question of his respon-
sibility 1t was therefore on the express de-
sire of the District Attorney that the Court
had allowed such latitude of conduct, in order
to furnish the experts an opportunity of dag
nosing the prisoners case AS ii now appeared,
the opinions of the experts had been largely
founded on the exhibitions which had taken
place ON the trial and if they had contributed
to enable those experts to reach their concu-
sions it would be a complete yindication of
the view Of the District Attorney as to the
proper course to be pursued. AT this stage
of the trial, however, this object seemed to
have been accomplished. The trial was now
approaching its close. The experts had had
ample opportunity to make up their judgments
and pronounce them before Court and jury. 1t
was incumbent On the Court now to impose
/ such restraint as the circumstances of the case
admitted, and which would conduce to the or
| derby conduct of the case. The prisoner had
right to hear the testimony of witnesses
He could not be gagged or sent out of court
The proper place for prisoner on trial for
| felony was the dock. He could only come
within the bar to be arraigned and to receive
sentence If the Court granted him the priv
| ilege of sitting beside his counsel 1t was
privilege which could be Withdrawn suInmar
| lily. While the prisoner had the undonbted
| right to act as his ewn counsel or to appear by
| counsel he could not exercise both rights
simultaneously. Having accepted counsel the
prisoner had waived his right to appear as
such in person.
4 On the consideration OF all the circnnistan
| ces the Court thought that the mosioI would
| have to be granted, and the prisoner should
be placed in the dock but he did not mean
! that the prisoner should be exposed to any
| danger He should have the fullest protee-
| ton.
THE AssAssIN's CowARDIcE.
Prisoner speaking quietly and as though be
dreaded being placed in the dock, which.was
| filled at the time with spectators)-To settle
the matter ] will set quietly here. Will it not
be satisfactory if keep quiet and stay here?
! If sit in the dock Imay be worse.
/ The Court directed the marshal to clear the
dock, and place the prisoner there. During the
confusion and noise incident to this movement
the prisoner exclaimed in a subdued tone Il
have no objection to going to the deck if your
| Honor says so.
| The Court say SO simply in hopes of
keeping you quiet
The prsoner-I move that the courtroom
be cleared. If | am going into the dock
want the courtroom cleared
HE Is IN THE DOCK
The prisoner having been placed in the
dock and quiet having been restored, Mr.
Petrer said: II is to be borne IN mind that the
chimera which seems to haunt the prisoner
| has no foundation. He is in no DANCE except
from the hangman's rope, and so long as an
! officer of the law stands beside him no man
will imperil that officer in the discharge Of his
public duty by firing shot at the prisener.
| [Applause.
The court directed the Marshal to place the
prisoner where he could have full view of
the witness.
! The prisoner from the dock)--I am doing
very well here, if your Honor please. 1t is only
confession OF the prosecution weakness.
would not be afraid to go all over Washing
ton alone, or New York, or Boston Thunder
this broadcast, God Almighty will curse that
prosecution. Take time on this, Corkhill
You are having your way for a few minutes,
but God grinds slow but sure You have got
no case, and you know it.
The District Attorney, in reply to Mr. SEQ
| ye's speech, stated that he had been always
opposed to having any extra guards around
| the prisoner. He believed in allowing him to
stand his trial like any other man. No vio4
lence would come to him any more than
criminal charged with a smaller offense He
did not wish any special protection around
| the prisoner, nor did he think it necessary Ii
was indication that he was in danger He Mr.
Corkhilh never thought he was in danger
Mr. Scovie (sneeringly)-You mist think
that everybody is going TO miss, ike Bill Jones.
The prisoner here broke in with an expires
sion Of satisfaction with his present position,
and thanking his Honor for moving him there
CROSS -Ex AMINATIoN RESUMED
! The cross-examination was then resumed.
| and Mr. POrtar'S objection To Mr.
| question on tue ground of its being irreYerent
and blasphemous was overruled by the Court
Mr.. Porter tsolemnly]- this case will be
historical; as our exceptions are utterly una
yaing; as we can in no case under The law
appeal, in behalf of the American Govern
ment and those they represent, I protes,
against this decision passing into q precedent.
The Prisoner-sit down, Porter, and rest
for the afternoon.
Mr., Reed-There is evidence to sustain Dir.
Scovllles question produced by Judge Porter
I in letter which Judge Porter himself read Is
the Jury. written nv the rriSoner IN 5QGs -, a