The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-01-27

tntCFNttRCN- Two
the Jury-R com Probable Cost of the Trial,
&c.
Counsel Porter'S scathing and eloquent
speech was followed 10y Judge CoN's charge
20 the jury, which we gave in substance
Yesterday after which they retired 10 the
jury-room. After the jury had been out
about twenty minutes recess was taken
until half-paSt5 o'clock. Many OF the au-
dicnec. who had virtually been imprisoned
since half-paSi Q in the morning, availed
themselves OF ihe opportunity to obtain
fresh air and lunch. The prisoner, at his
request. had teen allowed soon after
the Jury left the courtroom to re-
tire 10 the little room he has Occu-
pied since the trial began as u waiting
room during recess. Before leaving the
courtroom he cVinccd considerable ner-
vouSne>s. but on getting away TO compara-
tive secmsion his usual compOsure and as
smance soon returned 10 him. He sent
out for some apples. with which he treated
his attendants. mean while chatting IA
miliarly and good-naturcdly. He was
asked what he thought the jury would do,
aud replied, " ! think they will acquit me
or disagrce-dOn't yOu:' Within ten
minutes after the recess had been taken
the Jury called TO the bailifl in waiting that
they were ready with their verdict. Ihey
were informed that recess had been taken,
and that Judge Cox had left the court
room. so they remained in their room
until the court rCa.semblcd. The rumor
that
TIE JURY HAD AGREED
was quickly spread from one TO another,
and the excited crowd surged back into
the courtroom. and with eager expectancy
anxiously awaited what ali seemed To cX-
pect-a verdict Of guilty. The muSty, an
tique room was devoid of gas, and the
score or more of candles which had been
placed upon the desks OF the Judge, cOun-
sci. and reporters impaired weird and
fancifuly unnatural aspect 10 the grim old
place. The shadows thrown upon the
dark background OF the walls seemed like
fitting Spcctrcs 10 usher in the S0mbre pro-
cession Of those who held in their hands
the destiny Of n human life.
FIRST CANE 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 the more than
usual pallor. Not a trcmor Of the limbs or
II
observable rs he threw back his head and
fixed his gaze upon the door through which
the Jury were to enter. Judge Cox soon
afterward tool, his seat. the cricr called
"Order," and tie jury Cat 800 filed slowly
into their seats. Every sound was huShed
save the voice Of the clerk as he pro-
bounded to the foreman the usual inquiry.
Clear aud distinct came the reply: 81" We
have
''What is your verdict, guilty or not
guilty."
With equal di,tinctnes- came the reply:
"GuHTY. A. INDICTED"
Then the pent-up feelings Of the crowd
found expression in uproTious demonStra-
tion OF applause and approval.
"OrdeT. ORDER" shouted the bailiiiS.
Mr.. Scoyiile and counsel for the prOsecu-
ton were simultaneously upon their feet
Mr.. ScOyille ATTEMPTED 10 address the
Court. but the District Attorney shouted:
"Wait till VIC have the verdict complete
and in due form Of law" order was at
length restored. and the clerk, again adj
dressing the jury. said:
your foreman says guilty, as indicted
80 say you all ="
We do" they all responded.
Another demonstration Of approval fol-
lowed this announcement. but not 50 pro-
lonsed as the first. Mr. ScOyile, still upon
his feet,
DEMANDED 4 POLL or TIE JURY,
which was granted, and each Juror was
called Is maine, and each in a firm voice
PROMPTLY responded, Guilty" As the
last name was called the prisoner shrieked.
"My blood will be upon the heads OF that
Jury. Don't Won forget it,
Mr.. Scovilc again addressed the Court,
saying: "Your Honor. do not desire to
forfeit any rights may have under the law
and practice in this District. Ii there Is
anything I ought 10 do now to save those
rights. would he indebted to your Honor
to indicate it 20 me-"
JUDGE cox, IN REPLY,
assured him that he should have every op-
p0rtunity; that the charge would be fur
nished TO him in print tomorrow, and he
would be accorded all the time allowed by
law within which TO lie his exceptions, and
that he would also be entitled TO four days
within which to move in arrest OF iudg-
ment. Guiteau (whO, from tie moment
Judge Cox began the delivery OF his charge,
had dropped completely his air of flippant
arrogance, and sat with rigid features and
compressed lips,) called out in tones OF
desperation,
"COD WILL AyENGE THIS OUTRAGE"
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 richly merited the thanks OF Your
countrvmen, and ! feel assured that YOU
will take with you to Your homes the ap-
proyal OF your cOrsCicnces. With thanks
gentlemen Of the jury, dismiss you"
With this announcement the court was
declared adjourned, and the now famous
trial. which has absorbed the public inter-
est and attention Tor more than ten weeks,
was ended. The crowd quickly left the
courtroom, and the prisoner, gesticulatlng
with his manaclod hands, was led out A.
he passed Tie reporters tables
HEIRANED OVER AND CALLED OUT
70 an acquaintance: (" The court in banc
will reverse this business" Ills appearance
was that OF q man deeply moved with in
dignation ri some OUTRAGE or indignity
which had been put upon him. As he was
being put ia the van The crowd Of men and
BOYS upon the pavement Yelled and shouted
themselves hO0r,c in m0ckcry OF the prison
cr's constant boast, "ThC American press
and people are I'll win me-" The van was
quickly driven ave., followed till out OF
sight by the iecrs and yells Of the crowd.
COURSE OF 1HE DEFENCE.
Mr. Scoyille viii probably file motion
in arrest OF judgment and for new trial
on exceptions. Tie law gives the defend
ant four days - file The motion and reasons
for new trial, and it Is customary for the
court to ii. some day TO hear the argpment
thereon. Should this Eiotion be oyerulcd,