Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-02-02

room until the court reaSSembled. The ru-
NOR that the jury had agreed was quickly
spread from one to another, and an excited
crowd surged back into the court room.
First in the procession OF actors IN the
drama came the prisoner with quick, nervous
step, and as he seated himself in the dock the
light of solitary candle fell full upon his face
and disclosed it's more than usual pallor
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
the door through which the jury were to enter.
Judge Cox took his seat, and the crier call
ed "Order," and the jury at $50 filed slowly
into their seats. Every sound was huShed
save the voice of the clerk he put to the fore
man the usual inquiry, "Have you agreed -
Clear and distinct came the reply, 1--WE
have.''
"What is your verdict, guilty ornot guilty?"
Guilty, as indicted"
Then the pent up feelings of the crowd
found expression in uproarious demonstrations
of applause and approval.
'sOrder order! !" shouted the bailiff.
''Mr. Scoville and counsel. for the prosecu-
tion were simultaneously upon their feet. Mr.:
Scoville attempted to address the Court, but
the District Attorney shouted
''Wait till you have the verdict complete
and in due form of law.'
Order was at length restored, and the clerk,
again addressing the jury said:
"Your foreman says Guilty as Indicted
So say you all 20
''We do" they all responded.
Another demonstration OF approval follow
ed this announcement, but not so prolonged
as the first.
Mr. Scoville, still upon his feet, demanded
poll of the jury, which, was granted, ana
each Juror was called by name, and each in
rocnnn6aH e(ynilty
AS the last named was called the prisoner
screamed:
''The vengeance of Almighty God will be
upon you for this outrage. My blood will be
upon the heads of that jury. Don't you for
get it,
Mr.. Scoville again addressed the Court,
saying: ''Your Honor do not desire to for
felt any rights may have under the law and
pratice 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
it to me-"
Judge Cox in reply assured him that he
should have every opportunity, and that ne
would be accorded all the time allowed by law
within which to file his exceptions, and ne
would also be entitled to four days within
which to move in arrest of judgment.
Judge Cox then turned to the jury, and said
"Gentlemen of the Jury-I cannot express too
many thanks for the manner in which you
have discharged your duty. You have richly
merited the thanks of your countrymen, and
feel assured you will take with you to your
homes the approval of your consclences. With
thanks, gentlemen of the jury, dismiss you"
With this announcement the Court was de-
clared adjourned.
On Saturday at noon Scoville filed with the
Clerk of the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia the papers upon which he bases his
motion or motions for new trial. Not Delng
familiar with the practice of this District,
Scoville concluded to file two motions, to as
sure himself against the possibility of being
deprived, through any legal technicality, OF
the right of review by the Court in general
term. The prayers filed in support of the mo-
tion are The prisoners affidavit the afhdaVlt
of Frederick H. Snyder as to the finding OF
newspaper under circumstances Indicating
that it had been read by the jury; the affidavit
of J. w. Guiteau that he is acquainted
with the signatures Of the five jurors whose
names are written on the margin Of the news
paper said to have been seen by the jury. That
he has seen them write their names and be-
lieves the writing upon said newspapers TO
have been made by the jurors named. The
last affidavit is that of Scoville, setting forth
newly discovered evidence upon which he bases
his motion for new trial.
The motion for new trial on alleged i'm
proper conduct of the jury, will be heard to-
morrow, for which purpose the jurors will be
cited to appear before Judge Cox.
Scoville has issued an address, saying that he
has defended Guiteau from loyalty to his wife,
who is Guiteau's sister, from his belief in the
insanity of the prisoner, and to save the Nation
from the disgrace of hanging an insane and If
responsible man to gratify popular vengeance,
and for the purpose of placing on the records
of history the impossibility of an American cit
izen of sound mind shooting the President of
the United States. Scoville's means are ex-
hausted. The expenses will require at least
$4,000 Should sufficient money not be fur
nished, what is contributed will be refunded
on request His address until February 4 will
be George Scoville, Washington.