Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-12-02
THIRD DAY-CoSTNUED.

him for MANY wears never heard of his being in
difficulty though he nay have had them. He was
always a peaceable man. have heard good deal
of talk about Mr. Poindexter within the last three
four months. have heard a great many persons
speak of him-enOugh to enable me to form an opin-
iol as to his general character. The idea that had
is that he was a very polite but rather a reckless
and dangerous man; / was personally acquainted
with him, but not intimately In his intercourse with
me have always found him polite and courteous
very much SO; he would not hesitate to shoot; he
would be quick TO take up difficulty.
Cross Examination by Mr.. A. Ewing.
never personally knew him Ia be in a difficulty,
and always found him polite and Courteous never
undertook to ascertain particular features of his
character in any way; l have never heard Of any
difficulty of Mr. Halls; not with Mr.. Laughln; nor
Mr. Marshall; nor Mr.. Martin; they probably occur
red before came here.
Direct examination resumed by Gov Brown
(The question, Do you know his character for
having frequent sanguinary difficulties? object
ed to- Hum. l0I, Greenl on Ev. SS46l-2, Whar-
ton Law of HON. 227, were cited. The question
was finally asked in the form, Was Mr.. Poindexters
general character that of man having frequent
sanguinaly diffculues9 Witness: l do not know
what his character was before he to this town.
it was SO here.
IThe counsel here read the various articles from
the Union AND AMERICAN and the NelrS, which were
said to have been the cause of the difficulty. We
have placed them at the opening OF this report
DR.. J. Ii. Calender. Direct examination by Gov.
Brown.
became acquainted with Mr. Poindexter in Oc-
tober last year He was associate Editor OF the
UNION AND AMERICAN. / have known him ever since.
[ think know his general character in this com
munity for peace and violence. consider that the
estimate of the community Of Nashville placed upon
the character Of Mr.. Poindexter, was that of g
brave man a gallant man; an honorable man
one who was mOrbldly sensitive to IDputahons or
reflections upon has character OF upon statements
he rniUbf Ea IN his vocation he yindlctVe
and pursued quarrel, when once in one, 10 fatal
issue without care of the consequences TO himself
he was a man disposed 10 be violent and dangerous
when excited, or insulted, or wounded in his feel
ings That IL the best testimony can give Of what
this community thought of his character.
have been acquainted with Allen A. Hall all my
life-and personally for the last eight ten years
never heard of Mr.. Halls having personal diff
Guilty with any one before this. think he was re-
garded as a peaceable man. ] never heard con-
trary opinion expressed by any one
Cross examination by MIR. A. Ewing.
don't think Mr. Hall IS so sensitive as some men
| have seen. / think he is an honorable man and
would defend his character as well as any person
l don't think he is a who cared for difficulties
even upon points of honor. | have not heard of
any difficulties of Mr.. Hail. until the one now being
investigated.
Samuel D. Morgan Direct examination by Gov
Brown
Twas not personally acquainted with Mr.. POn-
dexter know his character in this community for
peace and violence. His character was that OF a
man who would resent insult very quickly. lie
was q brave man and dangerous man TO come IN
contact with. / think have expressed his charac
ter bv saving that he was brave, chiyalrous man
and one who would redress an injury. His general
character was that of a fighting man.
have known Mr. Hall for twenty-five years. His
character was that of quiet, peaceabie man, so far
as know. have heard very little said about II
one way OF the other. l cannot say he has char
acter for forbearance.
No cross examination.
James Woods Direct examination by Governor
Brown.
l was not acquainted with Mr. Poindexter.
never saw him that / know of. | know his general
reputation for peace and violence. He was under
stood 10 be fighting man-rather dangerous man
from some of his own acts in fighting.
/ am acquitted with the character of Allen A
Hall for peace and violence and looked upon him
a peaceable l have known him perhaps
twenty thirty years.
No cross examination.
DR.. John d. Kelley. Direct examination by Mr..
Bryan.
. i was acquainted with Mr.. Poindexter for some
thing like year. since he came to this city. was
introduced TO him in Clarksville first, before he
lived here. l think am acquainted with his reputa-
ton here for peace and violence. thought him
very gentlemanly man in all his intercourse with
me, and he seemed TO be an amable man thought
If his honor or integrity were impeached he would
resent it to the very last. | considered him dan
gerous man under those circumstances. His char
acter was that of q fighting man, as far as have
heard the community express itself.
have been acquainted with Allen A. Hall for
twenty wears, and am acquainted with the estima
ton in which he was held by the community. 1.-THE
question. was he not extraordinarily peaceful
man. was objected tO.l don't think he had much
character for fighting. / recollect of hearing OF
one battle that he had never heard OF ms having
any character for fighting. l never doubted but
that Mr. Hall would fight if ii was necessary IN
selfdetense.
No cross examination.
G. NJ Fogg Direct examination by Mr. Brien.
have been acquainted with the character of Allen A.
Hall for thirty-tive wears We had no more peace
able man in the community; none more remarkable
for his gentle disposition.
cannot say | was acquainted with the general
character Of Mr.. PondeXter for peace and violence
] knew him very well, but not more than every
body else. ! always considered him high toned
gentleman, of great gentleness Of disposition But
/ considered him very sensitive man and very
ready take offence when he thought his honor was
insulted. / would not regard him As dangerous
man ] could not say that. If he engaged in
fight suppose he would be. He had the character
Of being a fighting man certainly. man who was
engaged in a controversy would be apt to act pretty
quickly suppose.
Cross examination by Mr.. A Ewing.
1 would not regard him dangerous citizen l
looked upon him peculiarly sensitive He thought
things frequently touched his honor which other
persons would not have taken notice of
T. 4, Smiley. Direct examination by MIR. Brlen.
l am acquainted with Allen A. Halls reputation
for the last twenty-five years forpeace and violence
don't know any man in this community who has
sustained higher character for peace than Mr.
Hall.
think am acquainted with Mr.. POindexter's
character for peace and violence. Mr.. POindexter
was not a citizen of Nashville more than eighteen
months He formed a character as soon as he came
here for n high toned, social genial gentleman lie
was. in the estimation Of some, considered very
sensitive man. Some even thought HIM morbldly SO.
/ think his character is this: quick TO cOnstrue an
insult and speedy to resent if you choose, to re
venge it. regard him as dangerous man VINO Is
quick to resent an insult as impulse prompts MN;
think he (Poindexter) would resent them violently.
think some peaceful men are dangerous Ihey
have the patience to endure and forDear'
No cross examination.
n D. Rains Direct examination by MIR. Brien.
am acquainted with the character of Mr.. Poin-
dexter in this community. Ii was that OF danger
,,us fighting man. He not violent in his Ordlna
nv character. but in collisions he was.
Cross examination by Mr. A. Ewing.
When he got into a fight he would fight the best
he knew how, and would get into It pretty quickly
He was regarded as 4 man who would take up an
insult quick, and probably demand from others "a
ther more courtesy than he would show. l mean
by that he was so sensitive that he would take up
an insult very quickly, and would take very slight
words and make them into an Insult to himself
words which if he had used himself others would
not be apt tc complain of. He would demand the
strictest courtesy and consideration from others
Direct examination resumed by Mr.. Brian.
He was easily offended and dangerous when Of
Tended.
samuel Seay. Direct examination by Mr. F. H.
Ewing. a,
have been acquainted with the character OF Al
len A. Hall Tor peace and violence for thirty years
have ALWAYS considered him peaceable man.
If ever | saw Mr.. PoindeXter don't know IL
know his general character for peace and violence
in this community, only as have heard It from oth
ers regarded him as a man of passionate ana re-
sentful character, quiet and dangerous when arous
ed.
No cross examination.
Jobn Lellvett Direct examination by Mr.. L, H.
Ewing. . e Allan
Lam acquainted with the character OF Allen a
Hall for peace and violence. His character was
tbot of a very peaceable man. have known hinl
for some twenty years. ,..e A.. poi,
was acquainted with the character OF MT rom
devter for peace and violence. His character OF re
agitation as have received 1t, and thhk II was
prerv we'll defined was that of fighting man on.
who would rush hastily into ght-qulGk 70 iesoIs
to deadly weapons and who would make nri sen
dangerous somewhat aggressive. knew nun I Ou'
little personally. His character was that Oi VA"
gerOus man.
No cross examination. H. T. IT