The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-09
Testimony Of Thomas Woodward, the
Coroner, Eugene Pendleton, DR..
Coolidge and Charles 81. Wilder.
The Pistol and Ball Put i'm
Evidence.
THE PISTOL NOT IDENTIFIED.
Interesting Discussion on Motion to CompcI
the Prosecution to Examine Messrs. But
terworth, Walker and Woodbridge.
Decision of Judge Crawford Against
the Motion.

| the Q3OC10n.
CLOSE OF THE PROSECUTION,
| &C.. &C., &n
SPECIAL REPORT TO THE HERALD.
WASHINGTON, April 8, 1869.
The prosecution closed to-day.
The pistol shown could say whom 1t belonged
The ball taken from the body of Key was very SMALL and
did not ut the pistol produced.
The examination Of the medical men excited great in
tesest One wound only they as mortal and
they could not say in what attitude the deceased received
this
The prosecution declined TO call Mr. Butterworth who
was known to be eye witness of the tragedy. The
animated discussion that ensued absorbed public atten-
ton, and 1t supposed that the Judge would order
the prosecution TO put this important witness on the
stand as had been done similar before but 70 the
| surprise Of all, he declined to 90 60.
The principal points proven by the witnesses for the
| prosecution are az follows
First-That Key anu Sckles were engaged in street
fight
second-That three shots fired by Slckles
Thrd-That the pistol Of Sickes was revolver and
not Derringer, as mentioned in the indictment.
Fourh-Ihaa Derringer pstol was found the ground
FfthThat two shots occurred which are not accounted
| for.
sixth-That no premeditation is proved against Mr..
Srkles.
-eventh-That Mr. But.erworth did not approach Nr.
cslts till after other parties had done so.
pe General impression is that the prosecution has
brohe' town on the charge Of murder.
The tnce will open to morrow, who will consume tho
greater r'rs Of the day.
Or Mony The evidence Of defence will begin and pro-
badly close Wednesday. The summing up win then
take place thursday and Friday and the case Will 20
10 the jury on s. oFday.
THE GENERAL NEWSPAPER REPORT.
WASHINGTON, April 8, 1852
The examination of he witnesses for the prosecution
relative to the facts Immediately connected with the kill
| ing of Mr.. Key was resumed to-day.
The Coroner produced the bloody clothes Of the de-
deased, several brass keys handkerchief opera glass
and box, and Deringer pistol the having bean
handed him by Mr.. Downer shortly after the tragedy
Much sensation was produced thereby.
THE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE COURT.
| WASHINGTON, April g. 1859.
| The Court opened at ten minutes past ten this
morning.
The pressure for admsance into the court room was
greater than previous days, and in few moments
after the doors opened the space reserved for tho
audience was completely filed.
Mr.. Buterworth is in town, but has not vet appeared
| in Court.
Besides the New Workers. already mentioned as being
here in attendance upon the trial. notice this morn
ing McssrE. Edward c. West and Richard Connolly.
Mcssrs West and Dillon summoned On both sides,
but most Of the New Yorkers present have been sum-
moned for the defence, with view support the cha.
racter and reputation Of Mr. Woodbridge the principal
witness for Mr.. Sickles, attempt invadate Mr..
WIS testimony being apprehended
Tho Ohipct of the in
West and Dillon supposed to be connected with the mar
rage Of Mr.. sickles.
Doubt is expressed the admission Of juedcatory
evidence and long argument is anticipated that
point If not admitted the trial may end Tuesday or
Wednesday next but If admitted the trial will likely not
end under week.
Judge Crawford took his seat the bench at 1920
NJ, and the court then opened the usual anti
quated style of "Oyez oyez," by the Deputy Marshal.
Mr.. Collins Lee, Of Baltimore Judge of the Court Of
Appeals of Maryland occupied seat beside Judge Craw-
ford.
There great stiffness the crowded court q the
arrival of the prisoner awaited. quarter Of an
hour elapsed before he came in He accompanied By
the Deputy Marshal and several friends.
The prisoner took his seat in the DOCK and then tho
names Of the jurors called. They all answered.
The FIRST witness called was Eugene Pendleton.
Mr.. Pendleton did not answer
Ustrlct Attorney represented 10
Perdleton important witness. He did not make
his appearance here yesterday, he here TO day He
he District Attorney understood from his brother ha.
Mr.. Pendleton slightly ailing at his residence in
Georgetown He WAS, perhaps, the only other witness he
would examine To the facts OF the transaction he
sick he would not insist his being present. but he
a very important witness and he he District Ator-
pey) very anxious to have his testimony and there
fore asked that attachment might issue.
Judge-If the District Attorney promised 10 do so
Mr. Chiltcn informed the District Attorney over the
table that Mr. Pendeton sick
The officer who served the subpoena informed the cour.
that Mr. Pendleon had been attendance since he was
summoned
The attachment was ordered
Mr. Chiffon informed the Court that nelghbor Of Mr..
Pendletons stated that he his brothers
night, and that he knew that he was sick.
The District Attorney had no objection 70 the Court in
structug the Marshal report condition of Mr. Pen
dleton's health
Mr. CarsleThe certificate bis physician will be
tsfactory.
The Judge-rhe better to issue attachment.
he is not able TO that report can be made; able
his attendance should be compelled
EVIDENCE OF THOMAS WOODWARD, THE CORONER.
Thomas Woodward, Coroner, was next called but he
was attendance, and sent for. he came into
Court and examined by the District Attorney He
testified olowsAm Coroner Of the county; held tho
inquest on the body Of Mr.. Key on that occasion a
pistol was delivered 10 his keeping produces NJ;
II is Derinser pistol, stocked 10 tho muxzc
plated, and about seven inches long, With
wide rife bore; rsmrod absent; the makers
name, g. Syms, Ia on the lock Mr.. D,wner delivered
Il TO him is in the same condition when delivered
70 him examined the body and clothes OF Mr. Key
nave the clothes here the District Attorney wants them
Sn'ies handkerchief and taxes from Two keys.nd
was opened or closed.
ecounsel for the defence examined the keys are ord
nary brass door keys, about three inches opg
Wuncss--mis handkerchief was also in tae pocket,
examined the body Of the deceased ball bad entered
hs side. aroiher creNt artery. and