The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-02-03
Read the Verdict In Cuiiehu's
Case.

Within ten minutes after the recess hsd
been taken, the jury called to bali Tin
waiting that they were ready with heir
verdict They were Informed that re-
cess had been taken and Judge Cox had
left the courtroom, SO they remained IN
their room until the court reasse mbisd
The rumor that the jury had agreed vas
quickly spread from one 10 another, and
excited crowds surg=d back into the court
room, aud auxjously awaited what al
seemed to expect, a verdict Of guilty. Tbs
musty, antique room is devoid of gas aud
the score or more Of candles, which bad
been placed upon The desks Of the judge,
counsel aud reporters, impaired weird
and fancifully unnatural aspect to the
grim old place. The shadows thrown up-
on The dark background Of the walls seen
ed like fitting spectres TO usher in the
sombre professions OF those who held in
their hands the destiny of r human lie.
First came the prisoner with quick, nsr-
vous step, and as he seated himself IN he
dock, perhaps for the last time, the light
OF the solitary candle fell full upon bis
face, and disclosed its more than usual
psllOr. Not a tremOr Of the limbs or move
ment of the muscles of the face was o.
servabIe, as he threw back his head and
fixed his gaze upon the door, through
J y
soon after"ard took his seat. The crier
called "Order.' aud the jury at $50 tiled
slowly into their seats. Every sound was
hushed, save The voice of the clerk as he
prepounded TO the foreman he usual en-
quiry. Clear and distinct came the reply.
Ave have" what is your verdict:
Guilty or not guilty?'
With equal distinctness came the reply,
guilty rs Indicted" the pent-up feel
ings of the crowd found expression IN up
roarious demsu1trttious of applause and
approval. "Orderl' shouted the bailifs.
Scoville and the counsel for the proseca
ton were simultaneously upon their ieet
ScoviIle attempted to address the court,
but the district attorney shouted, Wait
till we have the verdict complete and in
due form of law" Order was at length
restored and the clerk again addressing
the jury says: Your foreman SAYS gail
ty as indicted, so say all OF your
I've do, all responded Anoi
mOnstratiOn Of approval followed &c . IN
nouncement, but not 50 prolongedss the
first.
Scoville, still upon his feet, demanded
a poll Of the jury, which was granted, and
each juror was called by name and each
in a firm voice promptly responded,
Guilty" As the las name was called
D tHV p SiA Nus VI OlOoQ WAL bo
upon the head of that jury. Dout you
forget il "
Scoville again addressed the court say
ing. Your honor DO not desire to for
/ felt any right | may have under the law
and practice in this district. If there is
anything that [ ought to do~now to save
/ those rights. l would be indebted to your
! honor to indicate il to me-
Judge Cox, in reply, assured him that
/ he should have every opportunity; that
/ the charge would be furnished him in
/ print, to- morrow, and he would be accord
/ ed all the time allowed by law within
which to hle his exceptions, and thai he
would also be entitled TO four davs witbin
which TO move an arrest of judgment
Guiteau, who, from the moment Judge
Cox began the delivery of his charoe had
dropped completely his air of insole nj ar.
rogance, and sat with rigid air and com.
pressed lips, called out in tones of ae,per-
/ alton, "God will avengs this eptraqe y
Judge Cox then turned TO the iurv aud
said:
Gentlemen of the jury cannotexpres:
too many thanks for the manner in wbict
you have discharged your dutv Yor
have richly merited the thanks of YOU
countrymsn, and feel assured Won vii
take with you TO your homes the annrova
of your conscieuces- With thanks. gsutle
men of the jury, l dismiss you