Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-06-16

from the prisoner.
About four clock p. m. to-day. June
49, having been informed that VIM. II.
Hester had been shot by man named
Andrew J. Morrison, and having been in
formed by DIR. J. G. Hall that he was dam
gerously, and probably fatally wounded,
we proceeded to take his { Hester's) state
ment IN our presence. The doctor inform
ed him of his critical situation, and being
warned that probably he might not live
more than twenty minutes, he stated that
he, A. J. Morrison, and Mrs. Fanny A.
Morrison, his wife, were on very intimate
terms, and that, as a dying man, he would
tell the truth. He had freqently been to
their boarding house to see them, was to
him as brother, and Mrs. Morrison was
to him as sister; aye, more than q sis
ter. He had slept in the parlor all night,
while Mr.. and Mrs. Morrison occupied
the adjoining bedroom. Before this oc-
currence (yesterday's,) he went to the
house to see Mr.. and Mrs. Morrison, and
found Mrs. Morrison in the parlor. They
took seat on sofa together: and the
weather being very warm, he remarked,
Fanny, it's warm, and took Off his coat,
and resumed his scat, about the ordinary
distance for conversation.
s'She stated that she expected Mr.. Nor
rlson in few minutes. During the con-
versation he heard the discharge Of pis-
toll. He did not see who fired the first
shot, but saw Mr.. Morrison come up and
fire the second. He was, at the time of
the first fire. sitting with his back to the
door. After hearing the second, he scream
ed, feeling the hurt. Mr.. Morrison then
closed on him, and snapped at his breast,
when he arrested the pistol. He then
pointed at his wife'S breast, fired, and
shot her. He (Hester) had not placed his
hand on Mrs. Morrison, and never had
any intention towards her, having always
thought too much Of her. lie had no re-
collection Of hor has pa1afal0ous came off,"
This morning, Mr.. Hester appeared to
be something easier, though it is impossi-
BILE to say as yet what will be the effect
Of the wound. The opinion that he must
die IN consequence, prevails. HeWas much
easier at II o'clock to-day, and is said to
be doing well.
Mrs. Morrison is doing as we'll as can
be expected. She is not dangerously in
iured..
Criminal Court In the court room yes
terday afternoon, there was very patient
audience waiting to hear the reading of
the letters produced in the Sasscer case.
There was quite sufficient number in
attendance outside the bar to render the
place uncomfortable while inside, in adj
dition to the lawyers employed in the
the case, there was a number of cub-law-
yers, meddling with the papers and ex-
pressing opinions upon them as if they
actually knew what should or should not
be admitted IN testimony. Some few
others, who were i'll no wise connected
with the case were also added to the
crowd, which, we doubt not. the lawyers
wished was something smaller, small as it
was.
1t is probable the testimony will be all
given by Saturday.
The Sasscer case has been postponed
in consequence Of the indisposition Of Mr..
Scrivenner, one Of the jurors. The court
room is not entirely empty, as many per-
sons have remained expecting to hear the
motion for new trial of Woodward's
case argued.
Steamer Osceoln. learn that in few
days this fine sea-going vessel (which has
been thoroughly overhauled and received
costly repairs) will resume her place on
the Potomac river, for the conveyance of
passengers and freight between this city
and Old Point, Portsmouth, and Norfolk.
and the usual landing places on the river.
She will be commanded by that old vete-
ran in steam navigation, Commodore
James Mitchell. He will be assisted by
his son, Capt. William Mitchell, who has
recently passed an examination under the
steamboat law of Congress, and qualified
for command. We hope that this line
may receive that encouragement and sup
port from the travelling public which its
merits demand, and this public accom-
mediation well patronised. The enterprise
of Our citizens should be encouraged,
Centre Market was very well attended
this morning, and was very plentifully
supplied with provisions.
1t is a great pity that some shelter is
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