The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-12
TESTIMONY FOR DEFENCE.


EVIDENCE OF WILLIAM BADGER.
William Badger the first witness called for the de-
fence. Examined by Mr. Brady.
Resides In Philadelphia; is Navy Agent of the United
States the Navy Yard there has been that
for two years. knew the deceased very WE'LL and knew
Mr. sckes equally WE'LL have known Mr. sickles
his return from the Court Of ST. James, Secretary Of
Legation.
Q-Do you know what the relations between Key and
Sickles were in regard to friendship association
Witness Their relations were, far my knowledge
extended, of the most intimate character.
Odd you know the wife of MIR. sckesP
witncgs-I knew her very well indeed
Q.-were you at dinner party given by Mr. s,ckles
the 10th Of February Last shortly before the deceass of
Mr.. KeyS
Wnness-I was.
QAtMr sckles' private residence in Sixteenth street,
Q-was Mr.. Key a. that dinner partyG
Wtness-He was.
Q.-1he guest Of Mr.. Sckles?
WitDees-Yes
Q-Was Mrs sickles at the tables
wtness-Mrs sickles at the table, and Mr..
Sickles also
o-wbat other persons were there rs guests9
Mr.. Carlisle thought this not material
Nr. Brady wanted to show that Mr. and Mrs Pendleton
members Of Mr. Keys family, were that dinner parry
and on friendly relations with Mr. S,ck'es family.
Mr.. Carlisle held that that extending the matter
beyond Its proper limIs and argued against the
sibity of the evidence. The Of those who had
unnecessarily brought into this inquiry.
Mr. Brady argued as to its admissibily the ground
that evidence OF acts Of friendship between the parties
might be offered and quoted Judge Crawfords ruling
the OF Jarboe. He disclamed all intention of bar
rowing unnecessarily the minds of the family Of Mr. Key
None could sympatblse with them more than he; but
where o mar is on trial for his hfe his counsel
| would not be true to their duties II they
| failed to offer such evidence as is admissible
he offered this evidence with view, also, 10 the effect
which this lately remembered act OF friendship mus.
have had on Mr. Sickles mind when he learned Of Nc
Keys per1dy. He must have thought, as julius Caesar
thought he fell at the foot Of Pompey statue
ing, the blood dropped from the point Of his friends
| poienafd, "Et tn Bruxr
The Judge--It rs proposed to prove that members of
Mr.. Keys household were guests Of Mr.. Sckes The
dinner party, at which Mr. Key present. the lob
| Of Februry, with view to prove the intimate
| relations that existed between the parties The
rule, as I have always understood it, aud as
will and acts Of kindness must be conined TO 70
the parties Immediately concerned Mr.. Keys being
there is evidence to the jury Of act OF kindness
part of Mr. Sickles towards him; but do see
perceive how the presence of his sic
ers husband there can to prove the thing IL
ceived.
Mr.. Brady-Did you remain there until the company
left the table, and did Mr.. Key also remain
Witness-Yes.
Q-About what time did the company separator
Witness-Approximating TO eleven o'clock, should
think.
To the Court-This was on the 10th Of February,
think.
Q. Did Mr. Key leave before you did
WitnessDo not think he left before did, he left about
the same time do not think saw him again that even
ing; the last time saw Mr. Key was when he was CUES,
of mine at hop at Browns Hotel, where stopped.
Q.-When tbRtY
Witnesa-The lllh Of February think-thc next day
after the dinner Mr.. Key there, and Mr. aud Mrs
Sickles, as guests of my daughter
Q.-Did Mr.. Key come there with Mr.. and Mrs. sckesP
Witresf-No think he came short time before
after them
Not croes-examined.
EVIDENCE OF JOHN B. HAsKN.
John B. Haskin called; examined by Mr.. Brady-where
do you reside?
witness-In westchester county, New York.
Q-You are member Of the House Of Representatives.
Witness-Yes, sir.
Q-How long have you known Mr.. Sckes?
Witness-Between fifteen and twenty years.
Q Did you know Mr.. KeyS
witness-I did, think was introduced by Mr. Sckles
to Mr. Key in the month Of March, Immediately after the
Inauguration Of President Buchanan
Odd you become well acquainted with Keys
WtDess-Qute &c.
Q-So rs to ride out with hlmS
Wtnees-Yes.
Q-You know Mrs. Sickes9
Q-How long have you known her9
Wtness-About twelve years.
Odd you visit frequently at the house Of Mr.. scksss
Wness-I did frequently during the session previous
the last; my lady visited there ALSO when she in
Q:-Ddyou meet Mr.. Key thcres
Wuness-T did.
Q-Was be frequently there?
Witness-He was.
Q.-whep did you last see Mr.. Keyp
wDese-I last saw him at the Opera, when Pccoomni
performed; think In the month Of February Last
Q-lIow long before his decease?
Wnoss-rwo or three weeks.
Q.-Was he aoneY
Wtnese-I think he was.
Q-Do you remember having any conversation with
MN % s1ss svy1s1
Q-Do you recollect whist party at which Mr. Key
wssP
Wtness-I do.
Q-At whose house was 1T
Wipess-At Marshal Hoover's this was shortly after
the inaugui alton Of President Buchanan Mr. Kew and Mr.
sokles were there; party OF gentlemen excIl-
other.
Q-was there any remark made by Mr. sickIes TO Mr..
Key at that time about Mr. Keys Officer
Wness-SckleG on that occasion mentioned and urged
Of his DEATH and said that he believed the President would
reappoint him.
Wness-Mr Key thanked him for his intercession,
hoped he would persist In urging his claims for reap
pointment.
o--How would you characterize the relations between
Mr.. Key and Mr.. Sckles, as to degree Of intimacy
wtnessvery much like the degree Of intimacy exist.
ing between myself and Mr. Sckles that of the closest
and nearest and dearest character.
Q.-Iiad you conversation at any time with Mr. Key
about correspondence between him and Mrs SicklcsY
Wtness-I had.
Q.-When was that9
wisness-l think the Sunday night following the CORES
pondeDce; II was IN the month Of February or March,
Q-what was the conversation
[Objected To and allowed1
Wtpess-Ths conversation was one Of Mr. KEYS seek
ing and at my residence Toird street. in this CITY,
just after correspondence had taken place Sick
les and Key II was IN relation TO story inquired by
hrsickies; Messrs. Key and McEhone called me at
my residence: the topic Of conversation was this CORES
pondence II was introduced by Mr. Key, on which
The District Attorney objected TO the witness stating this
MI Brady argued that the evidence proper. He
the friendly relations Of the parties The prosecution
Kept me defence IN ignorance OF their course and he did