The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-16


whole army must keep up the narrative of events.
and show how the duties of my corps connected
Q-Wituess will examine thu written bv him
SELF (snd thought to have signed ofcialy) and il
it is in the form Of ofsal reports for his corps-and
whether II does not contain much Information not
properly pertaining to the duties of the Typographical
corps Is it not report of the movement Of the army
frsm the time ii left Puebla l8 f.NN
Alt certainly Is journal Of the movements of the
army from the time Of its leaving Puebla The regu-
lstions do not limit me in the subject matter Of my
journal. ., t,
Q-witness is asked again to state IL this letter is
chief of that corps l4'rl. D 80 I.T .
Al do not know of any regular form for such Of.
fetal reports. 1t is extract from my journal
Q-Does witness journal constitute his olaeial re-
port to the chief Of his corps does he make ont his
omc's report with some regard to form from his Jour-
Any journal is always referred to in making out
my official reports The regulations requiring monthly
the reports and extracts fr>m the journal. l
Q.-Can the letter be produced!-ifso so, please pro-
duce 1t.
A-The letter is on file in the bureaux. have no
QDid the witness request the chief of his corps
publish the original letter in question, or did the Wit
ness transmit any copy Of that letter to Col Albert
his chief or to any body else!
Al answer no. to the whole question. ~
Gen. Scorr-Mr. President, trust if Col Albert
his not coming, Is that the War Department will not
allow him to do so-that Major Turnbul will be al
lowe to give his evidence the subject after Colonel
Albert; his testimony is the best that can be produced
as to the publication Of the letter. understand the
Secretary Of War has also been summoned by the de-
fence. should like to the Secretary of War on
the stand. His presence will not ntimdats me-
Gen. PiLLow-lt is not my business to defend the
Secretary OF War, but must say the remarks just
Gen Scorr-I will state what Ia true, and not DO in
Inundated by any one.
Gen. PrLLow-Nor either, SIR tt't
Gen. TowsoN-I must repeat, that il the Court can
not have It's rules and itself respected 1t will have to
adjourn and report the matter to the proper author
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required; and If he does not Major Turnbul can be
called up again.
Gen. Scorr-I have summoned two or three wit
to speak regards the credblity of the rst
witness on the stand to-day Capt. Kerr The most
distant is in Washington and another is in Baltimore
require the testimony Of Dr. Lawson, who is not pre-
be not here tomorrow. ~ tf a FifHtn
IN. PILLow--If the prosecutor has any witnesses
to be kept up here all the time. There Is person
present who understand Is to be brought up. Why
Cen Scorr-I don't want to be kept here either
With the permission of tho Court, will call Colonc
Harvey.
Col W. S. Harvey, ID Dragons, sworn for the pro-
secutor. 1852 hlg go
Q.--How long has witness been acquainted with
Capt Ker,.of the I'd Dragons? In what offcia com
nection has tho witness and the said Ker stood to
other
Al have known him since 1886, and since 1880 u
the same regiment with him. He has been under my
command more than year.
Q.-What has been the general reputation of Capt
Kerr in the I'd Dragoons for truth and veracity land
also in the opinion of the witness?
Gen. Pillow objected to the form Of the question.
Gen. ScoTT defended the form.
The court decided that the question should be put
divided s.tt
To the first branch Of the question the witness
answers :: The general reputation OF Capt. Ker for
truth and vsracity In the Second Dragons, is not
To the second branch Of the question the witness
says, and my own opinion is tho same"
Question by the Defencs-In matter in which Capt.
under oath
Ayes.
interests, resentments, preudices Of Captain Ker
might be concerned would the witness believe the said
Ker under oath!
A-Not implicitly would have very little conf
dence in his testimony. N |s tl .t
Brevet Lieut. Col DUNCAN recalled for the defence.
Q.-Istbe Witness acquainted With the general char
scter of Capt Ker for veracity would he believe
him upon his oath! W.
Al have known Capt Ker since the autumn of
1885. in the early part Of 1886. Ahave known
his character for veracity, of honor to be
impeached, attemp ed to be impeached, and would
believe him on his oath under all circumstances.
Q.-By the Prcsecutor.-Ths witness says he has
known Capt Ker since 1885 Have the parties served
together in the same corps or much together though In
the different corps! How many weeks. months, or
have they been together on duty or
otherwise,
Al don't belong to the some corps with Capt Ker
served with him where first knew him, whilst he
manned in Florida the exact length Of time cannot
say-part Of the time under Gen Gaines part under
army went to Corpus Christi where he has been with
the army. He has been absent temporarily once or
twice. have been in the same column with him. ]
have been in contact with him though have
him constantly almost.
Q.In the - years Whereabouts since the wit ness
first became acquainted with Capt Ker, have not the
parties been widely separated from each other, much
the greater part Of that time! 90
Ave have. have seen him. however. We have
met several times in social intercourse.
The court adjourned to meet again tomorrow ut
O'Clock.
Funeral Obsequies OF the Late Bishop Quarter.
The funeral ceremony in memory Of the late Bishop
Quarter Of Illinois took place yesterday morning at
| St Mary's Church. Grand street. The church was
heavily hung in the dark drspery Of mourning and In
the centre aisle pail, upon which were placed six
burning candles. r
Long before ten o'clock the hour appointed for the
services commence the house nlledto overflow
ing by those devoted followers Of the Catholic religion
who wished pay the Last tribute of respect to him
who had often administered In years past to them
the words of and consolation and feeling
Of sorrow seemed to pervade the whole assembly.
At haf-pas ten O'Clock, the Right Rev DR.. Byrne,
Bishop If Little Rock entered the altar followed by
the Rev Father Stars assistant PRIEST Rev Father
Loughlin, Of St Patricks Cathedral as deacon aud
Rev. Father Mcmahon, sub-deacOn. Mr.. James