Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1882-01-27
GUILTY OF MURDER.
The Guiteau Trial.

, and Judge Cox charged the jury.
After the charge of Judge Cox, and
after the jury had been out about twenty
minutes, recess was taken until $3.50
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The prisoner, at his request, had been
allowed, soon after the jury left the
courtroom, to retire to the little room
he has occupied since the trial began as
q waiting room during recess. Before
leaving the courtroom he evinced con-
81 derable nervousness, but On getting
away to the room he began to recover
his usual composure and assurance. He
sent out for some apples, with which he
treated his attendants, meanwhile chat
ting Familiarity and good-naturedly. He
was asked what he thought the jury
would do, and replied: 81 think they
will scquit me or disagree; don't you?"
Within ten minutes after recess the
jury called to the bailiff in waiting,
stating that they were ready with their
verdict. They were Informed that
recess had been taken, and that the
Judge had left the Court, SO they re-
manned in the room until the Court re-
assembled.
The rumor that the jury had agreed
was quickly spread from one to another,
and the excited crowd surged back into
the courtroom and anxiously awaited
what all seemed to expect-a verdict of
guilty. The musty, antique room is
devoid of gas, and a score or more can
dies, which had been placed on the
desks of the Judge, counsel and repor-
tiers, impaired a weird and fanciful, I'M
natural aspect to the grim old place.
The shadows thrown upon the dark
background of the wall seemed like
fitting specters to usher in the solemn
procession of those who held in their
hands the destiny of human life.
The first came the prisoner, with
quick, 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 |
more than the usual pallor. Not a |
tremor of his lips, or a movement of the
muscles of his face, was observable as
he threw back his head and fixed his |
gaze upon the door through which the
jury were to enter.
Judge Cox soon afterwards took his
seat.
The crier called "Order," and the
jury, at 5:35, filed slowly into their
seats. Every sound was hushed save
the voice of the Clerk, as he propounded
the usual inquiry. Clear and distinct
came the reply, owe have"
"What is your verdict-guilty or not
guilty?''
With equal distinctness came the re-
ply:
"Guilty, as indicted.'
The pent up feelings of the crowd
found expression in uproarious demon
STATIONS of applause and approval.
"Order!" ssOrder!" shouted the bail
ifs.
ScovilIe and counsel for the prosecu-
ton were simultaneously upon their
feet.
Scoville attempted to address the
Court, but the District Attorney shout
ed: "Wait until we have the verdict
and in due form of law"
Order was at length restored, and the
Clerk, again addressing the jury, said
"Your foreman says, guilty, as indict-
ed So say we all Of US ?"
awe do" all responded.
Another demonstration of approval
this announcement, but not so
prolonged as the first.
Scoville, still upon his feet, demand
ed a poll Of the jury, which was granted,
and each juror was called by name and
each in firm voice promptly responded
sGuilty."
AS the last name was called the l.
prisoner shrieked "My blood will be {
lpop the heads of that jury. Don't you |
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