The New York herald., 1850-04-12

his Honor Judge Edmonds and Aldern,
sn-A April io.-Ths witnesses for the
sEooSp DAs. -alled.
fence Ssse s.,n nov - nIs one Of Hrsnchs barbsrs vi
IN the BARRIERS shop Sss on sef eye hs clothes ~.s
be sa%s n IN ns .bs eAa essnu So,
said he wanted to borrow pistos, 1!tm m .nAs -.
him If he wanted string to hang hi,-,ss,I wcui.
lend it TO him but not pistol; he said he wsns3
| shoot man down town he pulled of his Sdsn anu
wanted to sell It, TO procure pistol with the money;
N b Mounfort sworn-Is Of the police Justices;
Nhiie came before witness and stated his complaint
ana said he wanted 10 BE- protected witness advised
him to apply toa civil court, he had not jursdic
take the by 's5y sns. sns
him not, but to resort to u civil rrdress he
! Groves complaint against White for breaking his
doors and windows; White committed for two
months or to pay ine of $40; White very bois-
ferrous, both in his and conversation; both Of
them were highly excited, both Grove and white but
tne latter most soi does not remember what threats
Patrick Shay swo-n-Is police officer; present
! at the committe of White by the justice; White
| violent. and said he would pay the fine but he would
make Grove pay for IT, Grove ssid to White that If he
| would pay him the money, he would give him up pos
session; Nhite was very much excited Grove wa<
James N Hall sworn-saw white the day he was
glass Of cordial; it is close to No Pearl street. juss
round the corner; he left for Crowes; there was
heard the report of the about three after
Cross-examined-Did not know White, witness is a
house agent, White came to Witness house, and
asked for glass OF cordial; did not pay for IL;
him after he killed; White said nothing about his
business. nor about Grove; he not long in tho
house, only two three minutes and in two three
minutes afterwards witness heard the report Of the
gum White seemed excited he not in liquor.
Michael Golding-kpew White about ten days
two weeks before his death he came into witnesss
house, to the bar. with large club In his hand wit
asked him what was the matter with him. for he
looked very wild and fierce he said Mr.. Grove had
been in prison. he had paid fifty dollars fine and he
going 20 Groves 90 get satisfaction witness ssid
to him." don't do that. do nothing rash - he
oath. and said he would 20 down and make Grove
that he could not he then took glass OF cordial
and out, and in a few minutes after he shot
witness not present, but out after he heard
he watch called
Cross-examined-Could not swear whether white
drunk not ; l. not acquainted with Csowe only
went with the officers TO Groves TO help to arrest the
that shot him.
under witnesy's care; him the day he VIA
shot; he shot that night; two women came To my
Office. and said they wanted to SEQ what against
VIM. White; examined the books aud found t WAS
fine of slo they paid the fine, and sent for him he
exceedingly excited so that expostulated with
the not 20 take him out; did not apprehend
thing that followed but thought unsafe to let
him out; had no power TO detain him, but thought Il
unsafe to let him out; he was In constant motion;
when heard of his death thought what pity had
not detained him against his will; he talked OF having
been robbed Of large sum about $1,000 such vas the
disorder Of his mind.
before his death; about week before; witness was In
his once hite in. aud began telling his story;
said. if there law to give him possession he
would take il in his hands; said he did not want
the money, and y. .ud not have it, the same man
a day or two after; said he had got gun and WAS
going TO get possession; he would shoot some one
To the Court.-Witness did not give White any
warning reproof for those threats orges the exact
terms white made use Of he said 70 the effect
would shoot person. his manner quite bois-
ferrous he said he had been In fight; his face was
scratched and he seemed as If he had been used very
hard
Cross-examined at No 81 Cedar street;
sells fancy goods and dry goods the office was law
he called himself Nm. White, never saw him since;
heard he killed; he said something about being
chased with knife.
Maria Murphy sworn-saw Mr. White few days be-
fore he shot at MIR Groves door; he stood outside,
a. witness going i'm Mrs. Grove was In the base-
mont at the timeno else: he had piece ofsr rop.
or whip in his hand Ia. raised It 70 strike her but I'D
whipped well before she slept that night
Joseph Burns sworn-knew VIM. White shout tea
days before be shot him every day at srenchs
barber shop; he was about half drunk every day; sa-
his name iu the paper next morning and said, That
must be the white that was In our shop
Cusson. re-examincd-Witn itness Signed the agrecmens
a witness: Grove -aid to White, that when he
w hite paid the money Grove would freely give HIN
he said he had bought the place and would have ~,
IN spite Of him OF any one else; he repeatedly spoke ot
cared abo,t the life of than he did Of
deg and that he would have the place in spite %
Grove he used the wor that he had many and many
tine trod over mems bodice and he did mo-; care
| John O'Nsi sworn-sav the premises and the marks
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| Thomas snodgrass sworn-Is Assistant Captain Of
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be in fear Of white: told him ne need be under
no apprehension; he said he would defend himself;
ming 10 the JndreSwiiness told Grove at tho last
interview With him. that " he was la dread of hs i.is
s.lf N va after this that no sai he would d.frpd
bimself
Michael Nurpl,y sxorn-Is native of Ireland from
okcnim.sha; landed 10th August In Quebec; been
lcrc .nce August lat, vitn,.s knoN. Crove he A. N
native Of Limcrlc has sold dry goods aud was ped.
lar. have known him clah, or TN wears. IA. s most
exemn,ry character ne emigratei 10 this country In
isi-' va 4. ,n.ry,,l man
Cros.-pxatnlped Never heard an "A him:
,.t,n bos,I.a l., n,,r,. s,,.., .nd ,,.aI 20 an.nj
ia is;.ra bnurs yi,l, C,,s he keens tIe ,,ne char
ac,,, hero thai he ,1s.d "a ba We Ia Ireland
rJsa-d ur,i,r -,ro,n Il Z. n.,txe ~ Ti,ner.,y.
be n Eighteen months In this country. a n vatrh.