The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-09
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pains in dressing up the subject, and that
his duty would have been better performed
by simple statement of the facts of the
killing, without recourse to any ornaments
of eloquence. He seems to anticipate the
theory of defence, and strives to impress on
the jury that there could be no legal justif-
cation for the act and that if justification to
be set up was legal, they should require it to
be legally proved.
Mr.. Gould is fine, square built, athletic
man, of some forty years of age, with eyes
small and gray, though without the express
sion of keenness usually attributed to such
optics, broad. forehead, straight black hair,
and rather pleasant expression of counte-
nance.
The pressure for admittance to the court
room is greater than hitherto. AS soon as
the doors are opened, the space reserved is
instantly filled. ...-..---
Butterworth is in town, but has not yet
appeared in court.
Besides the New Workers, as already
mentioned as being here, we notice James
MCGOWAN, Edward G. West, Richard Con-
nally and Charles Graham, summoned as
witnesses. West and Dillan are summoned
on both sides. Mostof the New York wit
nesses summoned for the defence are to sup
port the character and reputation. Woold-
ridge is the principal witness for the de-
fence. ....s
The object of the prosecution in summon
ing West and Dillon is supposed to be con-
nected with the marriage of Sickles. There
is a doubt as to the admission of justifca-
tory evidence, and long argument is an
ticipated on that point. If not admitted,
the trial may end on Tuesday or Wednesday
next. If admitted, it will occupy week
longer.
Judge Crawford took his seat on the
bench at twenty minutes past ten, and the
court was then opened in the usual antigua
ted style of "Oyez, oyez," by the Deputy
Marshal, Collins Lee, of Baltimore The
Judge of Appeals, of Maryland, occupied
seat beside Judge Crawford. There was
great stiffness in the crowded court as the
arrival of the prisoner was awaited. A
quarter of an hour elapsed before he came
in accompanied by the Deputy Marshal and
several friends. He took his seat in the
DOCK and then the names of the jurors were
called. All answered.
The first witness, Eugene Pendleton, did
not answer. The District Attorney repre-
scented to the Court that Pendleton, an i'm
portant witness, was slightly i'll at his resi-
dence in Georgetown, and was probably the
only other witness he would examine as to
the facts of the transaction If sick, he
would not, of course, insist on his being
present, but he was an important witness,
and he was anxious to have his testimony.
He asked that an attachment might be issued
which was granted.
Witnesses were examined by the United
tota tha ean Tod xr-;t1
the killing.
The coroner produced the bloody clothes
of the deceased, and several brass keys, a
handkerchief, opera ? lass box and Der
ringer pistol, the last having been handed to
him by Mr.. Fowler, snortly after the trag-
edy.
The production of the clothes of the de-
ceased, stiffened and stained with blood,
caused perceptible sensation in the court
room.
The District Attorney, in stating the case
for the government, yesterday, dwelt upon
the following facts: l.. The number and
character of Sickles weapons. 2. The un-
armed condition of Key. 3. Sickles wear
ing his overcoat on a warm day to conceal
his magazine. 4. Keys supplications for
mercy.
Eugene Pendleton, the witness who had
been absent in the morning, appeared, and
was sworn, and testified; | was not present
on the death Of Key; | was near the place
where he was shot, and saw two of the shots
fired; was walking on the south side of the
Avenue and got near tide east gate leading
to the Presidents house my attention was
arrested by hearing the report of a pistol
one man retreating and the other following
him up; the one nearest to me succeeded in
forcing himself from the other and ran into
the middle of the street followed closely by
the other, who at the same time threw
something from his hand; afterwards re-
cognized the one who retreated as Sickles;
Sickies fired again, and the shots seemed to
take effect; he started to run, when he fell
or laid down on the pavement.
The physicians who made post mortem
examination testified.
They showed the bullet extracted which
produced the mortal wound.
An earnest passage at arms took place he
tween Ratcliff and the District Attorney
the former proposing that the United States
put on the stand R. J. Walker, Butterworth,
and Woodbridge. The latter explained that
| the witnesses who had been examined were
those who were returned by the Grand Jul
ry on their presentment.
Mr.. Magruier argued that these witnesses
should be produced as witnesses, in order
that the defense may have an opportunity
| to cross examine them, especially Mr.. But
terworth, on whose oath Mr.. Sckles was
committed.
Mr.. Carlisle replied. earnestly resisting
the motion, which the Court overruled
The Court then sdjourned.
The Hon. Reverdy Johnson occupied a
seat, to-day, behind the counsel for the de-
Tense, and was frequently in consultation
with them.
Col. John c. McCann was also in court
| during these proceedings.
The court room was more inconveniently
crowded than on any other day.
WASHINGTON, April 8-P
| Lord Lyons was to-day introduced by
Lord Napier to Secretary Cass, and it is un-
derstood his formal presentation to the Pres