Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-05-01
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House was sworn and testified as follows:
Question by Mr. Stanbery-were YOU present at the
time Mr. Houston made an assault upon Mr. Stanbery ON
Friday night the 18th of this month"; il yea state all that
took place!
.ansreAs h. was standing at my ,hers gate FRI
my attention by Mr. SIS saving .don, s,rt:
me-" observed Mr. III. striking at Mr. S-Mr y
stopped back two or three paces he either knocked
down or thrown down, do not recoect which; while
down Mr. H. struck him several blows. In a short time
some persons came to the spot, and Mr.. Ii. dessed Mr.
D then asked him "what lie struck him for" Mr. H. re-
pneo IN words 10 tins eect because he had said some
thing concerning him.. MIR. S. then asked him "if Ia
intended TO assassnae him in the open street," Mr. Hs
reply did not hear Either Mr. s.
said che was liable TO prosec ution Mr. H. said or in
words to this effect "ha he liable the course Of
mediately Mr. S. returned to his lodgings - $50
Question by the sdme.--Dd Mr.. s. after receiving Sc
vera blows turn TO run of, or did he turn at all.
Question by the same.Dd Mr.. s. during the time he
was down put up his feet!
ans,cer-No; he did not raise them up, but drew him
self up.
Question by the same.-Dd s. halloo during the con-
tesR e ~ W.
dnsicer-All that heard him halloo was "dont stikc
me"-'what do you strike ior"
Question oy the same.-Dd you hear S. make use Of
the words 'oh don't',
dnstcer.-No, did not.
Question oy the sa,ne.was not Mr. SIS face toward
Mr. H. during the whole contest.
dnStcer.--lt was, as well as / can rccolect
question oy the sdme-How were you to II. s. 8.
during the contest.
between 20
Question 6y the same.-was there any thing to prevent
your seeing all that took placer
Question by the aeeused-when the parto. fra, ,n.,
were you near enough TO them hear what pass
ed9 $3.50
fnstoer.-I was near enough to see. but wa, an co,
fused did not hear what passed before the blows were
given. -
Question by the accused-How often did Mr. 8 saw
'Dont strike me-''What do you strike me for ?"
.4ns,cer-l did not well notice, but only recoect his
saying il a few times.
b,,f Al.
that passed between the pares If you sure YOU
remember all that passed. and what makes you that
you remember all?
ans,oer-l am certain did not hear all that passed.
What did distinctly hear well remember because
paid particular attention to it.
Question 6y the dccused-How far is your father, qato
from where they met!
4nstcer.--About % or 80 feet.
Question by the dceused.-How old are YOU?
.4ns,oer-l shall be IL in about two months
question oy Mr. L. X. Mitchel-Were you standing
at Your fathers gate during the conversation between
the Hon Mr. Buckner and the accused
.fnstcer.-lf was did hear it to my knowledge
Question by Mr.. worhington.-Did you see General
bar, or any person. pass you before the ARRAY
.1nsuoer--l did not notice.
question 6y the sdme.--Were you present when the
aiiray commenced, or did you to the place after
ans,oer.-When first saw it Mr. H. was striking Mr.
| ). went TO the place as MIR. S. got up.
question oy the same.--Did you the first blow
.dnstcer--I cannot say that did.
Question by Mr.. Wardwell.-At what time in tho oven
ing was il
| dns,cer-Between and o'clock.
question 6y MIR. Worhington.--Dd you hear any con-
versaton between Mr. s. the accused be fore vo saw
the accused striking Mr.. S..
.7iStcer--I did not
| Question by Mr.. Sade.-How far was YOU towards
the parties, from the gate, while Mr.. III. was beating Mr.
Ans,oer--I was between the gate and the parties,
about two PAGES from the gate.
Question by the Did or did not Mr. H. saw
the words spoken by the HouseP "e was oea'en'
Ins,oei did not hear him say that they were spoken
:, Question by the same.--Did he, Houston. ,,l,d. >.
MIR. SIS. speech in the House. 'uu" 70
.dnsper--l cannot say.
Question Sy The same.-Had you previously heard
Ii. alluded to? " " W.T.
dnstoer.-No; had not
| Question by the accused-Wbom did vou MAJ, o
after the aiay, and what question did YOU ask HIM
te putting oil this question Mr.. Irwin objected and
the objection was sustained by the House
Question 6y Mr.. Haioes.-Who applied 10 Won to civ.
testimony in this cause? o.
.dnstcer-l do not know his name
question 6y the same-Was he member of ths
House? ~ '"'
.4ns,or.-Yes
Question by the sams.-Did you have converse
what did he say you! ~
.ansDer-He merely asked me what knew concero
! Question by the same-Did YOU sec Mr. RI beCor. Won
saw him beating Mr.. S.? -"
Ansoer.Ii never saw him before the time he was a
| question by Mr.. Lecompte--Did you know Mr. Buck
ner oil the Senate before the occurrence of which Won
nave testified; and, it So how long!
-dnS,cer-l did not know him, nor do not
- question 6y the Sdme-How many persons beside.
gan? 1850 Wv "s"' 10
'HSlce''-Ihere was one person walking Off; he was
\ ABOUT nifty icet across the street. -.
! question dy the dccused.-Did Mr. H. strike with b;s
right or left hand: ~ Wv" '''
i Ansicer.-I did not notice.
question by Mr.. Thompson, of Georca-Have VOL,
by r.? ~ "''"NA "p'" o.
dnsper.--No; have not
question by Mr. Whitney, of Oh5.-Have YOU ever
Deeh win hIm Stanbery, since the afrsy EXCEPT the
"me before alluded to by you'
| .4nSicer.--No.
question by Mr.. Boon--Do you know how the COM
PIaihant, william Sanbery, his friend through whom
your testimony was sought, the knowledge that
you were present when H. attacked said 81
fnstcer.-No, do not know.
! Question by Mr.. Lewis Condict-Dd YOU hear anu
hng like the swapping of pistol did you see spark, Of
fire F ~
.dns,cer.-No; / did not
question by the dccuSed-Was YOU ever sent for 10 eo
TO MT SIS room since the occurrences if So how often
"bo did you see there and what took place!
.dnSWer.-l was there only saw the gentleman
hat foored next to Mr. 5. He merely asked me what
! knew concerning it.
Question by Mr.. Sadc.-Did you or did YOU not NEE,
some person Immediately after the aray; and if So did
You not ask him what Mr. S. had said in the House con-
corning Mr. H.? WV
10 The propounding Of this question: Mr. Boon objected
ana the objection was sustained by the House.
| question by MIR Worthington-Did Won see Mr. III