The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-09

Observed linn was eta nding behind a tree near n gate
Of cDougal and Fourth person entering
the gate 10 the would not notice him when be-
hind Tint tree asccrtainei since then that Mr. Willis
house in Fourth street between McDougsl and Sixth
avenue. about half block from the square; saw Mr.
Willis when he came no the square; he in at the
gate II McDougal and Fourth streets; Mr. Forrest
was behind the tree when Mr.. Willis entered; Mr. Willis
went up the path which would bring him pat the tree
behind which Mr. Forrest standings could MT tell
how far Nh Wiil had gone up the path; should sup
pose IL about twenty -fye yards Mr.. Forrest
from behind the tree up behind Mr. Willis. aud
knocked him down, he struck him Immediately he APP
preached him; he struck him with his fist the back
Of the neck; Mr. Willis icl his face; Mr. Forrest
wrcBched from Mr. willis, and struck him with
H. he struck la with II more than once; can't tell the
number II Times he then took out s"covhlc from his
Doe, m he struck him with that can't tell how many
tines. policcien cane up. arrested them. and took
10th t. the police otice while Mr. Forrest ,rking
him. Mr. wins tried to rise, but Mr. Forrest held him
down by the collar II his coat did not notice any per-
sous apparently in company With Mr. Forrest when he
Ma behind te trce noticed no interference Of persons
before the p,cc came up there no interference be-
fore the police camc mp but there was gentleman
standing by. don't think could recognise him now;
right up to where they were; mentioned TO per-
son who was With me that there was row.
Cross ,xainiued-rhe tree l speak Of behind which
Mr. Forrest was, wac larger than my ! cant tell
how much afgcr II was big enough to conceal Mr. For
rest il was a. thick az ain (rughteri; don't think
u large Mr Forrest but 1t was half big this
tree the bench that was sitting cant tell
how FAR along The path the tree entered the Park
at Thompson street the tree was below that 1t
nearer 70 the fence than the walt Il was nearer the
MacDcuca street gate than the Thompson street gate
I dont remember which way passed when entered
the Park Wa playing with several Of my friends my
brother and sisters; my brother and Of the others
running round the parade ground and was timing
them holding watch; they running at the time
Mr. tCrr.st struck Mr. Ills was sitting on the bench;
sat there till Mr. Willis Knocked down and then
ran up can't say how far Mr. Forrest was from
al tie time he struck Mr.. Willis; / can't tell within
Quarter ~ n mile Oaughtcr); could not Mr.
Wills when Mr. Forrest between VA, until Willis
wa down; did not in any way know that Mr. For
rest going to attack Mr. wills there nothing
call my attention from watch before SIR Forrest
knocking Mr. Willis down; | suppose there other
persons In The park passing 20 and fro at the time
saw the cowhidc. Qucston-Wes that cowhide made Of
gutta percha Oaught.r) could not tell what IL
made Of but supposed II was coshde followed up
the crowd 10 the police Office ! had no business
there but curiosity I have mentioned this affair
10 my friends. l only mentioned IL to Mr.. Willis
when he took my AFFIDAVIT which two three days
after the Transaction; the policemen who arrested fr
Forrest asked what knew about IL and told them
and 1 then went and made the statement at Wills's
house Mr. Willis wrote ~ and I swore to IT,
The court then adjourned to Friday (this) morning
The judge admonisbed the jury that this
which had excited much interest and excitement they
should speak 90 any In reference 20 IT, suffer
any person t. hold conversation with them the sub
ject any person should attempt to do So II their
duty to represent u 20 the court