New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-26
TIE VERDICT AND howIr WAS RECEIVED

TIE VERDICT AND uUW II WAS RECEIVED
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2L.-Aiter the juTy had
been oLt about twenty minutes recess was ttAen unti
nali-pas , o'clock. Many OF tde spectators who had
virtually been imprisoned since haltpaSt IL the morn
ing. a.aeu themselves OF N, opportunity 10 obtain
fresh air AMI lunch The prisoner. at his request,
had been allowed soon after the jury left the
COURTROOM to retire to tho little room he has
occupied since the trial began a. waiting fO0d dhrluS
recess, Before leaving the courtroom ho cv.nc'd con
siderable ucryousuc,s nut getting away TO compara
i've elu-ion his usual coIo posture and assurance soon
returned 10 HIN. lIe sent ont for some apples with
which Ines treated his attendants, meanwhile cHatng
familiarity and good naturcdiy lie was asked what he
Thought the jury would do and replied g think they
viii acguit nv. or Disagree, don't yout'
WITHIN ten minutes after the recess had been taken the
ury called TO the baif waiunr It they were ready
with their verdict They were mIprucd that recess
had been taken and that Judge Cox bad lcit the court
r,o, 20 they remained ia their until Tie Court re
assembled The ruuur that the jury had agreed was
quickly spread from one to another and the excited
crowd surged bac1into the COURTROOM aud with eager
expectancy anxious awaited what ali seenelto expect
Il verdict of guilty.
The musty antique is devoid of and thc score
ar more Of candles which had been placed upon tnc decks
OF the judge counsel and reporters, impaired weird
and fanefuy unnatural aspect Tho grim Old place.
The shadows thrown upOn the dark background OF the
walls seemed Ike Hitting spcotres to usher IN the sombro
of human uf. First came prisoner, with quick,
yous step and a. seated himself in the dock, perhaps
Tor the last ue the light OF solitary candle Tell fun
UPON his face and disclosed its more than usual paior.
so, a rcinor OF tho limbs u movement Of tAo muscles
OF the face Observable, as he threw back h3 head
and fixed his gaze upon the door through which the
| jurors were to enter.
Judge Cox soon afterw4rd took his scat, the crier
called Order" md tho Jury, 535, filed slOwly into
their seat. Every sound hushed save the voice OF
the clerk As he propounGed the foreman the usual
| inquiry Clear and Distinct came the reply
what is your verdict, guilty or not guilty !"
With equal dstlnetuc5s the reply, Guilty as in
| dc:ed."
Ilen the pcut up feelings Of the crowd found express
sion In uproarous demonstrations OF applause aud mp
prevail " Ofdcr,"" order" shouted the bailIiis. MI
Srolle ana counsel for the prosecution were simuta
neousy upon their feet. Mr 9coNho attempted to al
/ dress tn Court but the Distrct-Auoruoy shouted,
wait til We have The vel diet eompsto and IN due form
oflaw."
Or,isr was at length restored and the Clerk again adj
dressing the jury said Your foreman says Gully a,
/ indicted 80 we all OF US ="
~ &c do" they all responded
! Another demonstration Of approval followed this
! uouuccmcnt. but not 40 prolonged NJ the nrst
Mr. scoyIllc still upon hs feet demanded poll Of the
Jury when wa. granted and each juror called by
/ name and cacl Ia urn voice promptly responded
| guilty"
\. the last name WIS called, the prisoner shrleked
MY blood Will be- upon the heads % that jury. Don't
! sou forget H."
alr s,ovilIe ,an addressed the Court saying: Your
Honor do moi desire 10 forfeit any nights may have
under the law practice in thir district II there iz
am tAlue that ] ought 10 now la those rights,
would ne indebted 10 OLA Honor Go indicate II To- me
every opportunity tr charge would hc furnished
To hin Ia pnnt. tomorrow, and he womb oe accorded all
the umc allowed Ht lIW within which TO hr hf NActI
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