Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-04-19

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;. was handed letter by colored man, and she
went into the ground without reading the letter
ana was gone an hour. When she came back
hey caine with her, and after handing her In the
The country, and witness drove Mrs. SickIes home
by the road.
ross-examined.-Drove out mostly every day.
hey met them nearly every day Left Sickles the
nrst OF July. The first time saw Kew was in pril,
ieSe The intimacy between them 1Key and Mrs
Slckies) was all the time up to July when witness
left lie visited the house daily after that time till
.ne mrs, OF July He visited regularly there, from
the middle OF April to the first of July. He would
come generally near the afternoon Some DAYS
when he came to the house il would be the first
time witness had seen him that day. Witness
always drove Mrs. s out about 1 O'clock and Mr.
hey generally met her on such occasions. The
days when he would meet Mrs $. he would not
come to the house. Some days when witness
would be late In getting the carriage, he would
Mr.. Sickles was three or four times in New
lork In those months. On the night Mr.. Kew
stayed SO late witness saw him come, and then
wen wen out 70 spend the evening, and when he came
while witness was away. When witness came
back he sat in the kitchen about an hour and then
went up the hall stairs to bed. Slept in the attic
w hen witness Went mp stairs it was about O'Clock
Stood at the head of the stairs some ten minutes
talking with the seamstress. When witness pass
ed the library door it was not locked witness
thinks. witness walked to the head of the stairs
ana spoke to the girl at the door; had little joke
with her. laughter, and then saw Mr. Kew and
Mrs Sickles come out and look out Of the door
and then lock it and 20 back. Was taking to the
girl about himself, something of that sort; some
joking language, probably Servants must talk
TO one another. After the door had been locked by
MIR Key, the conversation between witness and
Bridget changed to Mr.. Key and Mrs. Sickles
Witness heard the key turn in the study door
The sofa In the study is pretty large one and
covered with red. Is a very substantial piece of
furniture. Witness heard the noise in the study
from the head of the hall stairway. When Sickles
was out OF town Key generally came i'm the even
ing. Mrs Sickles was not out Of the CITY over
night while witness was there. Mrs Sickles was
here in town during all of the past winter. Mrs
Slckles came oh two weeks after witness came
and she was always here during the last winter
Don't think Mr.. Sckles was i'm New York during
all that time. Witness drove him to the cars and
thinks he went to Baltimore or philadelphia for
one night, but no. TO New York. Dontknow how
often witness drove him to the cars. During last
January and February Mr.. Key always visited the
house when Mr.. Sickles was away from home In
the ght. lie always came in the night when
Mr. Sickles was out OF town. Every night Mr..
Sickles went away Mr.. Key came to the house.
By Brady. When witness drove to the ceme-
te y before mentioned Mrs. : and Mr. Kew always
remained in the cemetery out of witness's sight.
On the occasion Of the fancy ball at Mrs. OWNS
Mr.. Key and Mrs. S. drove home together and
they drove down II street, by Mrs Sickles's order,
and to the National Hotel; and they remained in
the carriage some minutes, and then Kew got out
sion Mr.. Sickles was at home, in bed Mrs :
always gave witness the orders about driving
through back streets, and Mr.. Kew would ALWAYS
he in the carriage when she gave those orders
Witness drove To this court house once. from
Judge Douglass, and MIR. Key got out and came
IN the courthouse. and then lac returned to the
carriage and they drove off in the direction of
Georgetown. Has driven by the court-bousr fire.
quently. Has driven Mrs. Sicklrs to Mr. KEYS
house, in street. She always left her card there
for Mrs Pendleton, Mr.. Keys sister. Did not see
Mr.. Key on these occasions.
TESTIMONY OF GEORGE W. EMERSON
Mr.. Emerson testified that he is butcher knew
Mr.. Key for five years; knew Mrs Sckles; has had
stall in the market for thirteen years. Mrs Sic
kles dealt with witness twelve or fifteen months
Has seen MIR. Key with her. don't know how often
Once last session very early in the morning Mrs
Sickles came to Witness stall and ordered meat
and then went away. They came back after
wards, and Mrs. :. asked how much her bill was
and handed Mr.. Key her pOrtemOnnaie across the
stall, and told him 10 pay the bill. which he did
Witness thinks he gave the change back to Mrs :
Mr.. Slckles came to market with Mrs s oftener
this winter than last
II For continuation Of the proceedings, see
the Second Edition.
THE TARGET ExcURs:oN OF THE Presidents
MOUNTED GUARn.-Early yesterday morning the
Guards assembled on the drill ground at the Ar
mory fully equipped for duty. Shortly after elev-
under the direction of Orderly Sergeant McCutch-
Ell. which were witnessed by quite a number OF
spectators. and which highly creditable ike
To the training of the officers and the discipline OF
the men. About half-past IL. Capt. Peek took
command, and the cortege accompanied by Col
Hickey Of the District Regiment, took the most
direct route for Roach's spring. handsomely
decorated wagon drawn by two fine bay horses.
and bearing the gttering prizes for the best shots
followed the procession. After arriving at the
shooting ground, the target was speedily set up,
and the exciting contest began. Meanwhile an
extemporaneous table was arranged In shady
nook and sumptuOus collation. spread thereon. at
which those who chose from time to time refreshed
Themselves. Col. Hickey, by invitation, acted as
Judge OF the shooting match, and the prizes were
awarded as follows First priZe-PriVate r Ben
ter; second priZe-Private Joseph HodgsOn
third prize-(l uartermaster Sergeant J. A. King
beautiful gold ring was then shot for by the
honorary members, and won by +. Lutz. Several
hundred Spectators were assembled in and around
the grounds during the progress of the shooting
The company then. about live o'clock. returned
To the city. where they Were handsomely enter
tanned by the successful marksmen at Buffers Res
tlurant After which they returned to the armory
and were dismissed. The urran gements of the
whole affair was conducted with all the precision
that distinguishes the movements of regular troops,
and especial praise is due to the Quartarmaster for
the Zeal and ability with which he fulfilled the
duties of his department.
GRAND LARcExy.-Mr. Theodore Wheeler, of
this city, was robbed, few days ago, Of money
to S:ss}. His suspicious were fastened
upon slave boy of his, named Jim Smith, who
had begun to make himself scarce at home. He
was arrested this morning by officer J. f. King,
t. whom he confessed tie act and was sent to Jail
by the Chief of Police. ut the request Of his mas
ter. Ii was discovered that Jim had been making
himself very popular with colored friends. Dymeans
Of his masters money, spending it freely for their
pleasure Two of these. Joseph HUT and Bill
Moody, We're also arrested and sent to Jail and i'm
Hutt's house lot of clothing, jewelry, &c, was
found. which. because Of the probability of their
being stolen or purchased with the stolen funds
remains in the hands of the Chief of Police until
identified.
HEAVY WEAPoNs.--Some of the AmazOns re-
siding in SwampOode appear to have laid aside
the weapons they formerly used in the riots which
have occurred in their vicinity during year or
two past, and have adopted those of the masculine
. Roughs." We were shown a home made billy,
weighing about twice as much as those In ordinary
use by the "Roughs,' which had been used by a
female who, with two males, had attacked and
beaten man yesterday, severely cutting his head
in the FRAY. 1t made of four rattan strips
bound together with leather thongs, SO as To give
II sufficient spring and ball Of lead weighing
about half pound rough and uncovered With
such a weapon delicate female would be dan
gerous antagonist-much more dangerous than
when armed with the tongue only springy as it is