The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-03-20

made the charge IN the iloiiiiiS alser teIuih-
ing from Skowhegan. Thinks he was asked,
after this statement was written down, whether
the charge was made since he left the jury
room. and he replied it was-is not certain OF
this. The statement was read to DIR. G. before
he SIGNED it, Does not recollect that Cool
idre said he was confused when he had the
conversation with Leighton-does not think
he said anything about it. Not positive that
he took down everything DIR. G. said. Thinks
no letters from DIR. Z. were read 10 the jury.
Thinks DR.. c. had one correction made in his
second statement-there may have been other
corrections
E25ridqe L. GetcheN sworn. On Wednes-
day afternoon, Sept. Goth, about 3 o'clock, as
witness came out of Phillips store, saw Math
ews opposite, and called him, and entered into
conversation. DR.. Coolidge came up and told
Mathews he wished to see him. Mathews re-
piled he would see him in moment. DR.. G.
went towards his Office, and was soon after
followed by Mathews. Mathews went towards
the Dr.'s ofice-witness went the other way
Cannot say that Mathews or Coolidge went
into the Office.
Benz. dyer sworn. Was at prisoners Office
on Wednesday afternoon before the murder
about half past clock. AS witness entered
tie Office, Mr.. Dingley and Mr.. Flint were
there-thinks Edward Getchell the Office boy
was there Asked where the DIR was. In a
short time Geo. Robinson came up the stairs,
opened the office door, and made a remark
Saw Coolidge come from the back office with
Edward Mcthews i'll short time, about ten
minutes after witness went in. Mathews
came along and entered into conversation with
witness and Dingley. The DR.. inquired about
his horse. Some one said his horse and car
riage were at the door. He took his medicine,
and went down the stairs towards the street.
the DR.. returned and called E. Mathews into
the stairway-they remained there but short
time-not over a minute-as Mathews opened
the door to return into the Office, heard DR..
Coolidge say something like this: keep dark"
this was the amount.
Cross examined. Witness will not say but
the DR.. said-"all right"-thiuks Coolidge
said, keep dark Remained in the Office
but short time-thinks he left Mathews
there when he went out. Mathews was not
in witnesses store Wednesday, but was there
Thursday afternoon, at two different times
was there nearly an hour. Cannot say wheth-
err Mathews had been drinking then-he was
lively and sociable-cannot say if he was more
SO than usual-not enough acquainted with
him. Saw Mathews again Thursday night
just before dark, opposite witnesses store, go
ing towards Charles Mathews. Never knew
Edward Mathews to be In witnesses store be-
fore.
Direct resumed. Does not recollect any one
coming out of DIR. C.'s back Office with him
and Mathcws-thinks they were alone. The
door was shut whilst they were in there
When Mathews was in witnesses store Thurs.
day afternoon, he had gold chain and watch
took his watch out there-cannot swear that
this was the same watch or chain. AS near
- IL L - L..
Coolidge on the stairway were-"keep dark"
JuniuS 4. Bartlett sworn. Saw Edward
Mathews on Thursday evening about half past
6 O'clock near Chicks store, on the sidewalk,
opposite Williams's tavern-met him there.
Had not seen him for three or four weeke.-
Had some conversation, and then walked leis-
urely along towards DORIS tavern or the Bar
ker House. Returned up street, and then
walked down Main street to Mr., Smith store,
next uilling to Ticonic Bank. Stopped there
a few moments and then returned the same
street. and went down again towards the Dorr
House, opposite side from the one we walked
the first time. Went down opposite the Dorr
or Parker House. Mathews crossed the street
to speak to some one. Does not know whom.
Had seen the prisoner-thiNks it was not he
When Mathews returned, went with him up
to Chicks store-witness went in there, and
Mathews went into the BARRIERS. Mr.. Carter
was with witness and Mathews in walking up
and down the street. Witness and Carter had
on cloaks Carter is in College atiN aterville
Did not see the prisoner that evening, Knew
him, but was not intimate with him. Carter
had been there but few weeks-prsoner,
probably, had not seen Carter. 1t was about
! o'clock when they got through their walk.
Cross examined. Witnesses only acquani-
ance with prisoner was only as he had met
him at parties. Cannot say if it was dark ear
ler that evening than usual. Thinks the
stores were lighted up. Did not enter Smiths
store, or the Barker House. Went to the
College after leaving Chicks but not immedi-
ately Cannot say how long ago he first met
prisoner.