The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-11-04


Similar expression; RS hat was knocked
off in the scuille; the intervals between
the shots witness described as about three
or four seconds, +. is a much heavier
man than r.; should think perhaps 80
pounds; there was a fan on The porch; K.
was between the side Of the fan and the
wall; he could no, retreat when T. seized
him; +. seemed 10 hold him to proven! his
escape.
A. G. Rowland, sworn.-This witness
| describes the whole OF The assault and the
ailiay exactly in the same manner as it
was done by the proceeding. Describes
also the difference in person similarly.
George A. Ford.-Another repetition
Of the same facts varying in no particular
representing the whole scene as con-
slant pursuit, and menacing manner on
! the part Of I. and retrcaling and firing
by Il.
Joseph Mahan, sworn.-Was sitting
on the porch of Foard's tavern, when Il.
came from. his Once; entered the house
BY the lower door. and came through to
the porch and sat down by witness; said
he was going to The post office; witness
told him he had better not go; Il. said lie
must have his papers; went up, and when
he came out +. met him, ana after a mo-
ment seized him; (wltne.s saw and dcs-
crlbes the scenes rs the other witness foi
the defence, until tie second SHOT was fir
cd, when they were out Of the line OF
view; thought and remarked that Ricketts,
was shot; +. was much the larger man.
perhaps 90 pounds heavier than r. On
the day before the atfray saw +. with a
stick in his hand, standing behind the fan
IN such way that his hat only could he
seen by any one coming up the street; OBJ
served Inn about a minute; it was just
about the time Of the arrival of the eastern
mail, he had a large cane in Lis hand
wiIaess's attention was drawn to him by
Richa d Nav. Witness lestiies to the
excellent character of r. for peace and
quletnesS. and humanity, never heard hin
So ear IN his life.
Josiah FoarG sworn-On the morning
in question r. PASSED through witness,
house on his wGv to the Post Office; saw
+ meet him as he came out, seize him by
the wrist, and throw his arm over his
shoulder, the scuGle, firing. the pressing
on ol T. and the retreat Of K. until the u
shot when they were out oi view DIES
INC" 'A''"y Us oy 'ho "''ei9, e'''
fies to the excellent character of II.
= Ellis Jones sworn.-As far as his oh
>ervaton went, he c0rrnhnraies hlc whole
accoui as given by the defence; tcstfes tc
H. excellent character; never heard Inn
: swear i. had deadly weapons; saw ;
4roI,>' n, his onire once. + was thr stouL
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/ Edward l.. Foard, Slil. called for the defence
Was on Dehavens porch, saw the whole pro
coeding and was Fastening towards them during
the progress Of it was so quick, however, tia
it was over bciuIe he could ret to them dcscrib
es it precisely as described by the other wisaesgo:
for the deienCe) T. pushing on Il. and Il re
treating and firing after tbe Gcullic tcslifes e
5 admirable character of r.; never heard hiM
swear T; F was the largest man considerably ha.
seen bowie knife st ~ Office; saw ''cot'
taken from HIN at Foerds hotel one election
, night in 1889 after r. had shot I. vas looking
2 to +. az lie went towards the porch ollhe tavern
, wanted TO catch him to save him from falling
, when somebody called out "arrest lin !" thu.
reminded him of his duty and he went after r
: who was then Just turning into Mr.. Torbert
store went in after him and sought from Tie
: lower story to the garnet then went into the ad
Joining house the dwelling of Mr. Torbert. sns
while speaking to Mrs. T. heard Ricketts, VOICE
: saying lie wanted to give himself up he came
: mic the room and demanded protection iforl tho
mob witness said he should have it; took hiu
, out the door, recovered his hat, took him hc!ar,
a magistrate and thence to prison, where he 20,
the pistol from him
Joseph p. LcSlradc sworn.--On the mornino
Of the atiray called on r. at his office and askeC
hm to 20 with him to see Young Mr.. Evans al
Col. Groomes office; r. declined to 90, saving
if,he did he must pass Forwood's Office and hs
did not want to throw himself in his way; if Inc
did attack him he was DESTROYS il should be
t while he was about his ordinary business
, Henry H. Gipn sworn.-Took scott
from Eorwood one night after an election, (pro
duced tho weapon) his known r. some time, he
is remarkable peaceablc man never heard him
| gWcar in his life he is an nc,ivn man. r ,v,s