The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-26

CLOSING SCENf<3t
During the delivery of the charge there was
perfect stiffness in the crowded
court room, and even the prisoner kept abso-
lutely quiet with the exception of one or two
simple Interruptions. The jury Immediately
retired and many spectators left the room. AT
ter the jury had been out about twenty min
utes a recess was taken until $50. The pris-
oner, at his request, had been allowed, soon af-
ter the jury left the court room, to retire
to the little room he has occupied since the
trial began as waiting room during recess.
Before leaving the court room he
EvINcED CONSIDERABLE NERVOUSNESS
but on getting away to comparative seclusion
his usual composure and assurance soon re-
turned. He sent out for some apples with
which he treated his attendants meanwhile
chatting Familiarity and good naturally.
He was asked what he thought the jury
would do, and replied 81 think they will &C
quit me or disagree; don't your"
Within ten minutes after recess had been
taken the jury called to the bailiff in waiting
that they were ready with their verdict They
were informed recess has been taken and
Judge Cox had left the court room. So they
remained in their room until the court re-
assembled.
A rumor that the jury had agreed was quick
ly spread from one to another, and an excited
crowd surged back into the court ROOM First
came the prisoner with quick, nervous step,
and as he seated himself in the dock, perhaps
for the last time, the light of a solitary candle
fell full upon his face and disclosed its more
than usual pallor. Not tremor of the limbs
or movement of the muscles of his face VI as
observable as he threw back his head and liked
his gaze upon the door through which the jury
were to enter.
Judge Cox soon took his seat, the crier
called "Order,' and the jury, at 5.35,
FILED SLOWLY
into their seats, Every sound was hushed
va the of tho CLARK az ha nr0n0undod
to the foreman the usual inquiry. In clear
and distinct tone came the reply, 1--WE have.
What is your verdict; guilty or not g5ilty?
With equal distinctness came the reply
GUILTY, AS Indicted"
Then the pent up feelings of the crowd
found expression in uproarious demonstrations
of applause and approval. "Order! order!"
shouted the bailiffs.
Scoville and the counsel for the prosecution
were simultaneously upon their feet. SEQ
vile attempted to address the Court, but the
Dist. Attorney shouted, wait till we hear the
verdict complete and in due form of law"
Order was at length restored and the clerk
again addressing the jury said, ''Your fore
man says guilty. as indicted"
$50 SAY WE ALL OF US"
they all responded. Another demonstrate
of approval followed this announcement but
not so prolonged as the first.
Scoville, still upon his feet, demanded the
poll of the jury, which was granted; and each
Juror was called by name and each in firm
voice promptly responded GUILTY" As the
last name was called the prisoner shrieked,
"My blood will be upon the headssof teat jury
Don't you forget it."
Scoville again addressed the court, saying,
Your honor, do not desire to forfeit any
rights / may have under law and practice in
this district. If there is anything ought to
do now to save those rights, would be indebt-
ed to your honor to indicate it to me.
Judge Cox, in reply, assured him he should
have every opportunity; that the charge would
be furnished to him in print tomorrow. and he
would be accorded all the time allowed by law
within which to file exceptions, and would also
be entitled to four days within which to move
in arrest of progress.
Guiteau, who, from the moment the judge
began the delivery of his charge had dropped
completely his air of fippant arrogance and
sat with rigid features and compressed lips,
called out in tones of desperation,
''GoD WILL AvENGE THIS OUTRAGED"
Judge Cox then turned to the jury and said
"Gentlemen of the jury, cannot express too
many thanks for the manner in which you
have discharged your duty. You have really
meritedfthe thanks of your countrymen and
feel assured you will take with you to your
homes the
APPROVAL OF YOUR CoNscIENCEs.
With thanks, gentlemen of the jury, dis
miss you.
With this announcement the court Twas de-
clared adjourned. The crowd quickly left the
room and the prisoner
GEsTICULATING WITH MANAcLED HANDS
was led out AS he passed the reporters table
he leaned over and called out to an acquaint-
ance, "The court in banc will reverse this bus
mess" His appearance was that of man
DEEPLY MOVED WITH INDIGNATION.
at some outrage or indignity which had been
put upon him. While being put in the van
the crowd upon the pavement yelled and
shouted themselves hoarse in mockery of the
prisoners constant boast, "The American
press and people are all with me-"