The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-22

absence of officer Barthoow who had been summoned hv
lne defence, Mr. Cuttings consented that his evidence
given and reported Crops trial should by Mr.
Preston before the jury. Mr. Cuttings said allowed
TINS for the reason of the absence of the witness and that
Mr.. Preston had here determined to close his case
Mr. Preston then read the evidence of officer Bartholow
as follows
OFFICER BARTHOLows TESTIMONY
By the State-When heard the report of the first ps
ol in Pine street. between Lexington and SARATOGA
ana ran up towards Baltimore street, and heard five
SIX Shots ran down and towards Fayette sereet
and gentleman told me the firing was on Baltimore
street, when crossed Raborg street, saw man come
running up from Baltimore street, apparently his tip
toes and he threw his collar up and turned into Raborg
street. running rapidly; he about the height
the prisoner, but l thought not so stout; he had
on light suit and souch hat there was no
one else about; | passed to the of Balti
more and Pine streets. and did not see Kitty Cham
| bers or Gregg. Barrett the corner of Baltimore
and Pine street when got there saw no one on Pine
street between Raborg and Baltimore street. except
man running from Baltimore street; he threw up his col
lar as if to disguise himself; know Cropps have known
MIN Tor eighteen months; / them coming about
see either Crops, Chambers Gregory Barret on the
corner; there crowd there.
BY the State-Did not any the street and
take morse pistol from any one the man running
appeared more slender than Cropps he was at Raborg
street when crossed that street
After the reading of this testimony Mr. Preston an.
nomnced that he had closed the for the defence
The Court then took recess of one hour
AFTERNOON SESSION
On the re-assembing of the court at three O'clock the
State commenced with its rebutting testimony
The first witness called
Sergeant William Stanfeld who sworn.-Am a DO
lice ocer OF the Western district recoect the evening
hSdons deah saw officer Cook at the station house that
mig hit at roll CALL he competent for duty at that time
as much so as witness him; witness
ness TO see after the when officer found ntoxi-
Gated 1t is the duty of the superior officers report him.
saw Cook when he brought the prisoner into the station
house; Cook perfectly sober seemed little excited
witness Crops Corre on the evening OF the
der; witness them standing the pavement near
BANKS they were in conversation going towards Pine
street; they were walking along straight as any man
COULD that abont seven O'Clock; witness observed
them particularly and is of opinion that they sober
did not see them afterwards until they arrested
Captain Brown, re called.-Saw officer Cook and Hig
gins IN the station house the night referred observed
nothing unusual about them nothing but excitement
produced by the arrest Cook perfectly sober;
present when Stinchcomb examined before the coro
ner the day after the murder Stnchcomb testified to two
which he had in the presence of Cropps
and Corre; he testified that Corre said 81 believe am
addressing Mr. RigdOn' and also to Corre saying
from the country, and also that Corrie said sBy Cd
Gambrill is an innocent man"
Mr.. Gtngs.-"Did stinchcomb tell you what Corrie
said before you heard the evidence given by Stinch
comb?''
Nh Preston objected to the between stinch
comb and Brown.
Judge Price said it was admissible
Witness--S inchcomb told witness the expressions
used by Coe before the before the coroners
inquest was held witness did Corre or Cropps
that night before their arrest there rs policemen in
the Western district captains lieutenans sergeant
and turnkeys-in all 81 men,
Lieut.. VIM. H. Grower recalled-Was at the stat on.
house on the night of the murder Cook and Higgins
there they were not under the influence of liquor they
were there at rocall superior officer Cook and
Higgins; saw Cook after Corrie arrested.
Deputy Marshal Manly, sworn.-Witness Cook and
Higgins that evening after the of Corrie they
both SOBER there is doubt about that conyersed with
them both saw Corrie about hour after his arrest
was about nine o'clock first him in the where
he was confined in the station house; could tell his
condition them when he was brought before the Mayor
he looked depressed looked bad witness could not saw
that he was drunk at that tme don't know the time
| acty, it was before ten o'clock.
Henry Hilbert, recalled.-Am one of those who were
standing the of Green and Paca streets when
Crops and Corrie up witness did see anything
unusual about them; they walked away sraig ght as
mpD Ifnac pt Ipl-t t1,a,r,y
this was half hour before Rigdon's death.
Sergeant Hough recalled. Witness officers Cook
and Higgins that evening when they bringing the
prisoner to the watch house, witness did not consider
them drunk-no appearance of drunkenness; Cook was
excited Crops and Corre did not appear drunk that
night when witness them they walked along steady
noticed no staggering; witness Corrie when he
brought out before the Mayor witness did
him drunk at that time; he had been drinking but
not drunk he evaded answering questions put him.
and those he did answer he answered nationally.
Officer Dennison, re-called-When witness Cropps
and Corrle that night Lexington market both APP
peared to be sober, they walked straight
could.
Mr. Brant, sworn.-Witness saw Crops and Corrie
near the Lexington market the night of the murder
Corrie did appear drunk witness thought he was so
ber Crops was drunker than Corrie if there any
of them drunk.
Henry Champagne, sworn-when witness saw Cropps
and Corrie he thinks they were both sober.
Henry Smith, swOrn.-Cropps and Corre appeared to
be sober when witness them.
John Blank, sworn Witness behind his bar when
the shot was fred Cook and Higgins then perfectly
sober Crops and Corre came in and took drink that
there is stone sill at witness window upon which man
could put his knee, it is about four inches wide.
Stewart Correll, re-caed-Witness could not tell
whether Crops and Corre drunk SOBER they did
not saggr the who got up the sill got up on his
knees; witness his hands up if he holding on
witness knows drunken man could not hold on that
way.
Captain Lineweaver re e-called-Winess saw Cook and
The ,o."de tos- ~r...n drunk: witness knew
Cook well; he had been reserve officer for fifteen
months
Officer Dehring, re-called-Saw Cook and Higgins at
roll CALI they sober in witness opinion were
two lights in Rigdons window, and the light front
was lighted.
Mr.. Gittings"How far could you distinguish person
that nght?'
Mr.. Preston objected.
Mr.. Cuttings said he would not press the question.
Reverdy Hays, caled-When witness saw Crops and
Corrie front of Rgdons it was light enough to read
newspaper; there lights in Bradys window light
on the pavement, and light in Rigdons store Cropps
witness thought, about twelve from Rigdon's
alley when he saw. him after the shot fired.
Captain Lineweaver, re-called.-Corrie not drunk
upon that evening" witness had good opportunity of
judging witness was in conversation with him. had the
appearance of man who had been drinking; appeared
to know what he about perfectly WELL the exam
nation before the Mayor witness thought the prisoner
conducted his with much shrewdness showed no in
dcatons of drunkenness he did not sagger he put him
self IN various Positions there were no indications of
want of mind.
Mrs Rsdon, recalled When COrrie came into witness
store she not call him drunken man; he did not
stagger; witness opinion is he drunk
Miss Hall, re-called.-WnesS did not consider Corrie
drunk he did sagger he did behave as if he was
drunk.
H. Bascom Underwood re-called-The man witness saw
standing the gate was standing as straight as any one
could; witness noticed indications of drunkenness
about him
Officer Cook re-called-wness does not think he was
drunk when he arrested Corrie than he is
now; Corrie did not run like drunken man; witness
thought Corre had been drinking after he got him
station house his eyes named; witness sober
at the time or he would have got the prisoner
Officer Higgins, re-caled-Witness was not drunk on
the night referred witness considered Corre sober
man ten he ran like sober man; thought Corre had
been drinking after he was taken to the station house.
Officer Stinchcomb, recalled Witness saw Corre and
Cropps the evening in question after o'clock witness
saw them times that night had conversation with
Corrie twice; considered him sober.
Mr. Cuttings then announced that the State here closed
its
1t being four O'Clock the Court adjourned until to-
morrow morning. when the counsel will go before the
jury.
CRIMINAL CoUET.-Hon Henry Stump, Judge.
Milton Whitney, Esq, Attorney for the State,
prosecuting.
State rs. Richard Bartholomew Charged with
violating law by selling liquor Sunday. Mr..
Wilson appeared for the defence, and stated to the
Court that Mr.. Bartholomew was lying at the point
OF death with sickness. The case was postponed
until Friday next
State Us. Bridget Shannon. Charged with vio-
ting the law regards selling liquor on Sunday
John r. Quinn, Esq, appeared for the defence.
The State called Ruben Chamberlin, who testified
that on the 26th September, Sunday he went into
Bridget Shannon's and Greenberry Phillips, who
accompanied him. called for a drink of whiskey
The defence called Phillips
Mr.. Quinn.-Did you take drink at Bridget
Shannon's on the Goth of September?
Witness.-I did, and paid three cents for it.
Mr.. Quinn.-Dd Mr.. Chamberlin take drink ?
Witness.-No sir.
Mr.. Quinn.-Why did he not drink.
Mr. Whitney.-DOn't answer that question.
Witness to Mr.. Quinn.-I guess Chambern could
answer that question best
Judge Stump.-A man has right to drink or let
it alone as he pleases.
Mr.. Quinn.-Are you the informer in this case?
Witness.-I am, sir.
Verdict of guilty" Sentenced to pay fine of
$40 and costs.
The following persons, charged with similar of
fence, not answering to their names when call
feted, and fine of $50 was imposed in each case:
George IL. Whitney, Charles Cloud, William Prit-
chet, Frederick Hawk, Louis Lindman and James
Mills.
After the fine was imposed in the case of Louis
Lindman, +. Swinney, Esq, appeared, and stated
that he was counsel in the and that Mr. Lind
man was in the court room when his name was call
ed, but failed to He said that he was ready
to try the case, but not aware that it was to
be called
Judge Stump.-Notice was given week ago
that these cases would be called to-day, and it's
not my place to send after attorneys.
Mr.. Swinney.-NO, sir, | am aware of that; but
Mr.. Lindman was in the court room when his name
was called ready to meet the charge.
Judge Stump.-Well, the fine has been imposed
and if he had not sense enough to answer to his
name when called, he should pay it.
The cases of Michael Ige, John Imhotf, and Thos.
Benner, charged with the same offence, were re-
moved tn Tow