The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1893-01-10

with the hope that verdict would 500
be rendered, but they were disappointed
and about i've O'Clock. Barzillai Thomp
son came in and announced that th'
Judge had gone home. The audience
then dispersed.
| The jury remained out all night, al
though it was reported soon after six
o'clock that an agreement had been
reached.
Judge Garrison was in his seat prompt
ly at half-past nine on Thursday morning,
and directed Mr.. Thompson to inquire
whether the jury had agreed. Receiving
an affirmative answer he ordered the
prisoner to be brought in.
Warner looked anxious, but did not
show any signs Of nervousness In fact,
he appeared more composed than did
the members of the jury.
Rapping sharply for order, Judge Gar
rison called attention to the order of the
Court, that there must be entire silence
in the room.
Clerk Parker put the usual question to
ascertain whether the jury had agreed
upon a verdict. 1--WE haye," was the
answer, "and the foreman will answer for
u.s." "How find you, Mr.. Foreman ?" said
the Clerk, SIS the defendant guilty or not
guilty in manner and form as he stands
charged?" "Guilty of murder in the first
degree" said Mr.. Ballinger.
There was death-like silence in the
room as each juror, at the request of Mr..
Chambers, recorded his verdict. A long
drawn breath was all the indication given
by Warner of his feelings. None of his
family were present. hence there were no
expressions of grief. Neither were any
of Lizzie Peaks relatives in the room.
Warner was taken back to Jail, accom-
panied by officers Burr and Brown. He
did not say word on the way back to
his gloomy quarters, but once in his cell
he wept like child.
After his removal Judge Garrison dis
charged the jury. He told the members
they had been subjected to an arduous
confinement, and those who desired it
could be excused for the term, prlvi-
lege several avaiIed themselves of.
Charles K. Chambers moved for an or
der to show caused WAY a new trial
should not be granted, and argument was
set down for Monday, and Court adjourn
ed.
COURT NOTES.
The Warner case has been the absorb
ing topic the past two weeks.
Officer Aaron E. Burr had charge of the
prisoner Mr.. Burr has been the officer
to look after the defendants in all the re-
cent murder trials-Agnew, Barclay Peak
and Wesley Warner were all conducted
to and from the Jail by him.
The arguments before the jury were all
forcible and eloquent. Prosecutor Budd's
remarks were very effective, but he had
the strongest side of the question. Ex-
Prosecutor Hendrickson acquitted him
self with the ease of an old practitioner
The address of Charles K Chambers, in
behalfof the prisoner, was without DOUBT,
the best plea made, when the grave im.
portance of the case is taken into consid.
Grafton, together with the fact that pub
lie sentiment and the weight of evidence
were against him. Mr.. Chambers has
worked hard and faithfully for his client,
and IS entitled to much credit for the gal
liant uphill fight he has made, and for the
ability shown.
Warner showed great self-control while
in the court room, but was affected to
tears several times during the trial. He
did not exhibit bravado or nerve" bul
was able to conceal his actual feelings
while under public gaze.
Cyrus Reed. an inmate Of the Child
ren's Home, was committed to the State
Reform School by Judge Garrison, on
Monday. He had been apprenticed to 9
farmer, but the latter was unable to con
troll him.
The law governing executions for muir.
der requires the Judges to at once select 9
jury to witness the hanging, the Sheriff &c
select a similar jury ten days before the
execution. The Courts jury is named
elsewhere.
The trial OF indictments will begin to
morrow.