Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-17
EV ENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

CRIMINAL CoURr-TRIAL OF EcGLEsroS.-
After we went to press yesterday, the wit
nesses for the prosecution present were called
and sworn
Dr. Elliot testified rs on the rial of Sulli-
van to the nature and direction Of the wound
upon deceased, and to its having occasioned
his death.
Officer A L. l. Reese reiterated the opinion
expressed on the former trial that Sullivan
struck the blow which killed deceased. The
witness testified to having got the knife, pro
duced in court, from the house Of Eggleston's
father in-law, and to having found piece of
paper in the sheath Of this knife stained with
blood.
Conrad Jost testified (Mr Walters trans
1ating) that he did not see Eggleston strike
deceased, but saw Sullivan give him a pusb,
and saw something glitter in SulIiyan's hand
but does not know what it was docs not know
that he saw Eggleston.
u. Geier saw Sullivan give Bell q push !;
EgglestOn was six or eight feet off
Conrad Beckert saw Sullivan and Eggleston
at the Park, but did not see them strike the
blow.
Mrs. Sehussler called.-Sullivan camo to
her house and said, "I've lost my hat l left
1t at Beekert's; by God, I'll have it if L have
to murder somebody and so to the pcniton-
tiary."
Mr. Reese, recalled-After tho fight Myers
hat on when the thrust was made at Kohr-
man; witness picked up the hat near the spot.
VandOline Nef, calIed-Saw Sullivan and
Eggleston at the Park, on the 4th Of July ;
was keeping tho gate there before witness
knew that Bell was dead Sullivan came to
witness and asked him to let him out he
asked Tor his hat; when he came back for his
hat lie said he was - Sorry the affair occurred,
it was shame to murder man in that way"
and that he was ready to be arrested.
V. Dengel, called.-Saw Eggleston about
seven O'Clock that day; saw him have knife
similar to the one on the table in court,
NJ. Nef, called.-Saw Egglcston outside
and Capt kOhrman talking in q friendly man
ner with him.
Vim Sullivan, called.-When this witness
took the stand 4 profound silence ensued, and
the audience manifested much interest to
gather the nature of his testimony. Mr.
Wharton being absent, Mr.. Key told the wit
ness to De seated, but he very coolly replied
mo! can stand, and remained in his posi-
ton Sullivan testified that he was at Beck
eIt on the 4th of July; that he was engaged
In q fight with Myers, who struck witness with
loaded whip; witness then went away, but
returned for his hat; did not see this knife
theirs at any time; the prisoner never told wit
ness that he had killed deceased; witness told
prisoner at Frankinberger's of the death of
the man; witness never struck deceased with
knife
Thos Dawson, called.-Saw Eggleston on
the night of the 4th, 10 or III clock, at Frank
inberger's; saw him with knife. Witness
identified the knife There was blood on the
knife and Oh the lapel of prisoners coat; he
said he had killed a man at the Park; told
witness he would give him $40 to cut his
prisoners throat.
Frankinberger, called-Saw the prisoner
on 4th of July saw blood ON him T.; heard the
conversation between Sullivan and E ggIcston;
took Eggleston apart and told him he would
have to leave that night; ElRlcston then said
heiwould give SO to witness to cut his throat.
VIM. Sullivan, recalled-EgglestOn advised
witness TO leave; witness refused knows the
fact that EgglestOn left the city witness went
with him, and came back the next evening
DawiOn, recalled-Saw Egglcston have that
knife the day after juno election.
Isaiah Stewart, called-Wa5 at Beckert's
that evening met EggestOn at the cross keys;
he asked uitncss's brother TO let him ride TO
Bcckert's saw him with knife at pic mic
on Fourteenth street before witness went to
the Park did not see Bell struck don know
who struck Bell; witness's brother tapped
him with riding whip as he passed.
Daniel Stewart saw EgglestOn give deceased
light tap on the shoulder, but not in anger;
saw no knife or blood about Eggleston; saw a
man named ThOma have knife, which looked
like a cheese knife.
TO- Mrs Padgett testified to hearing Sullivan
say, in Eggleston house, that he had killed
Sullivan was recalled, and asked if ho were
at Eggleston's. The Court interposed, and
the question was not allowed
Mrs. Padgett, recalled-Sullivan said "
have killed o man." it was at Eggleston's
house, and the conversation was between Sui
iyan and Eggleston's wife Mrs. Eggleston is
hard Cf hearing.
The evidence Of S Hiesenan was admitted
and is the same ss given before.
III L. Hood called.-Saw Eggleston at Dor
sey s stable that evening; he came by himself
about half-past nine o'clock; he told witness
he had killed man al the Park; be showed
witness the bloody knife; be held it up under
the light; the blood was all over the handle;
witness told him he had better put il away
III. n. Steele callcd.-Was at Frankenber-
gers when EgglestOn was there; heard him
say he would give $40 10 somebody to cut his
throat that's all
The Court then adjourned to allow the Uni
ted States to procure absent witnesses.
TODAY.
Jas. SEreeye sworn KNOWS the prisoner
saw him 4th July about or 0 o'clock, p. u. q,
at corner Of Seventh and street, at Dorsey's;
heard him say that he had fight at the Park !;
be said he bad been there witness went away,
Tor the purpose of getting out Of his way saw
tim have knife; he pulled out knife far
enough for witness to see it i; witness didn't
notice blood on it +; didn't hear him say he
killed a man he looked az if he had been
drinking.
Tho case was closed here, the defence elTer-
ing no evidence.
The District Attorney addressed the jury,
giving a review Of the testimony and asking
the jury TO give il a fair consideration.
Mr.. Chiffon followed for the defence, ex-
cusing himself and associate for not having
accepted the proposal Of the District A torney
TO submit the case to the jury without argu-
ment.
COMMUNICATED.
PRIVATE SOIREE IUsICALB.-Seldom has
1t been our good fortune to attend q concert
where excellence predominated in every part,
but on this occasion the directors of tho Acad-
envy Of Music, Mr.. Palmer and Mr. Crouch.
provided an entertainment for the lovers Of
music unsurpassed in the annals Of Washing
lIgton, the occasion being the Inauguration
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