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

TESTIMONY FOR DEFENCE.
EVIDENCE OF WILLIAM BADGER
William Badger the Hrst witness called for the de-
fence. Examined by Mr.. Brady.
Resides in Philadelphia is Navy Agent Of the United
States Navy Yard there has been 10 that
for two years. knew the deceased very well, and knew
Mr.. sickles equally WE'LL have known Mr.. sckes
his return om the Court Of St. James, Secretary Of
Legation.
Q.-Do you know what the relations between Key and
sckes were in regard to friendship or association
Witness Their relations were, far my knowledge
extended, of the most intimate character.
Odd you know the wife Of MIR. sickIes?
witncss.--I knew her very well indeed
Q.--Were you OF dinner party given by Mr.. Sckes
the 10th Of February Last shortly before the deceass Of
Mr.. KeyY
Q-MMr sickles private residence In Sixteenth street,
Witness-Yes.
Q-was Mr.. Key at that dinner party9
Witness-He was.
Q-The guest Of Mr.. SickiesP
WitDess-Yes.
Q-Was Mrs sickes at the table?
WItness--Mrs. Sckes was at the table, and Mr.
Sickles also.
Q-what other persons were there as guestsP
Mr.. Carlisle thought this not material
Mr. Brady wanted TO show that Mr. and Mrs Pendleton
members Of MI Keys family, were AZ that dinner party
and friendly relations with Mr. Sickies family.
Mr.. Carlisle held that that extending the matter
beyond Its proper limits and argued against the aim
already suffered too much in this matter should not be
unnecessarily brought into this inquiry.
Mr.. Brady argued to its admissbiy on the ground
that Of acts Of friendship between the parties
might be offered, and quoted Judge Crawfords ruling 10
the Of Jerboe He dsclamed all intention of bar
rowing unnecessarily the minds the family Of Mr. Key
None could sympatblse with them more than he; hui
where mar is on trial for his life, his counsel
would not be true to their duties IL they
Re offered this evidence with view, also, TO the effect
which this lately remembered act Of friendship mus.
Keys perhdy. He must have thought, as julius Cesar
thought he fell OF the foot OF Pompey statue,
ing, the blood dropped from the point Of his friends
The Judgc-lt is proposed to prove that members of
Mr. Keys household guests OF Mr. SickIes the
dinner party, at which Mr. Key present. the lob
of Februry, with view TO prove the intimate soca
relations that existed between the parties. fhe
rule, I have always understood it, and l
viii and acts Of kindness must be confined 10
the parties Immediately concerned. Mr.. Keys being
there evidence to the jury Of act OF kindness the
part of Mr. Sickles towards him; but do see,
cannot perceive how the of his sister or his
ers husband there can go to prove the same thing l,
appears to me that the evidence should not be e
ceived.
Mr. Brady-Did you remain there until the company
left the table, and did Mr.. Key also remain
Q-About what time did the company separator
Witness-Approximating TO eleven O'Clock, should
think
10 the COurt-Ths was on the 10th of February, l
think
u.
Witness-Do not think ne left before did, he left about
the same tme do not think saw him again that even
ing; the last time saw Mr. Key when he CUES.
Of mine a hop at Browns Hotel, where stopped.
Q-When was that?
Witress-Tbe llih of February, thnk--thc next day
after the dinner; Mr. Key was there, and Mr. aud Mrs
sickles, as guests Of my daughter.
Q-Did Mr. Key come there with Mr.. and Mrs Sickles9
wtness-No; think he came short time before or
after them.
Not cross-examned
EVIDENCE OF JOHN B. HAsKN.
John B. Haskn called; examined by Mr. Brady--where
do you reside?
witness-In westchester county, New York
Q-You member Of the House Of Representatives?
Witness-Yes, sir.
GLOW long have you known Mr.. Sickles9
witness-Between fifteen and twenty years.
Q Did you know Mr.. Keys
Witness-I did, think was introduced by Mr. Sickles
to Mr. Key in the month Of March, Immediately after the
Inauguration Of President Buchanan.
Odd you become well acquainted with Keys
Witpess-Qaite 80.
Q-So TO ride out with hm9
Witnees-Yes.
Q.-You know Mrs. sickiess
Witness-Ido.
Q-How long have you known herr
Witness-About twelve years.
Odd you visit frequently at the house Of Mr. ckpsS
WitnessI did frequently during the session previous
the last my lady visited there, also, when she in
ODD you meet Mr.. Key theres
Witness-I did.
Q.-Was he frequently therep
Witness-He was.
Q-Whep did you last sec Mr.. KeyY
Witness-I las. saw him at the Opera, when pccoomni
performed ] think in the month Of February last
Q-How long before his deceased
Witness-Twe or three weeks.
Q--Was he aloneY
witnese-I think he was.
Q-Do you remember having any conversation with
him that evening"
Q.-Do you recollect whist party at which Mr. Key
WASP
Wtpess-I dc.
Q-At whose house was it9
Witpess-At Marshal Hoover's this was shortly after
the naugu alton Of President Buchanan; Mr. Key and Mr.
Siokles there; II party of gentlemen excl-
siveIy; all the gentlemen were acquainted with each
other.
Key al that time about Mr.. Keys officer
Wness-Sicklcg on that occasion mentioned and urged
his resppontment to the Office which he held
Of his DEATH and sad that he believed the President would
Q-What did Mr.. Key say To thasp
Wnness-Mr Key thanked him for his intercess0n aud
hoped be would persist In urging his claims for reap.
pointment.
Q-How would you characterize The relations between
| Mr.. Key and Mr.. Sckles, az TO degree of intimacy?
Wtness-Very much like the degree Of intimacy exist
ing between myself and Mr. sickles that Of closes,
| and nearest and dearest character
Q.-1lad you conversation at any time with Mr. Key
about correspondence between him and Mrs Scklcs9
Wtness-I had.
Witnessl think the Sunday night following the CORES
pondepce; Il was in the month Of February or March
Q-what the conversations
| lObjected to and allowed
Wtners-This conversation one of Mr.. Keys seek
ing and was at residence Tnrd street. In this CIT
just after correspondence had taken place bet ween Sick
les and Key II was IN relation 10 story inquired into by
Mr. sckes; Messrs. Key and McEhone called on mo nj
my residence; the topic Of conversation this CORES
pondence twas introduced by Mr.. Key, on which occa-
MIR. Brady argued that the evidence was proper He
wanted 70 show that this correspondence did not interrupt