The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

1saimsny OF Jacob Wagner, John M Sec.
10y, Louis PeoIe, Coroner Woodward,
@. b. A. Balkley, Jesse B. haw,
Major Hopkins, Mrs. Nancy Brown.
Arguments Of Counsel Upon Important
Legal Points.

u1noe tho commencement OF this memorable trial. The
interest does not sbate jot, bat rather becomes in
1ssaAed from day TO day There s so much time con-
ssned by counsel in arguing the questions that arise that
bst Ne real progress made and weeks may yet eapse
hsebre the trial can be brought 70 close.
e reporter Tor the Associated Press regrets that his
desire 70 give faithful reflex Of public sentiment here has
exposed him to the charge OF bias and partslity
end that one Of the New York evening papers Al
tributes 70 him unworthy motives. He dsclaims any
pvejudce whatever In the matter, and repels
the gross insinuation made In the Erceixg Post.
Ae claims 10 be far above improper influence any
q the editors propretors Of that sheet He regards
being within the province of his duties TO represent the
nanestaons OF public sentiment II in this public
sentiment happens TO predominant largely on one sde
md he 80 represents it, the fault not fairly attribu
table 10 him. He confidently appeals to his report to
ssw that nothing bearing against the prisoner, in
dease or arguments of counsel, has been omitted or
surred over He has intended be thoroughly impartial
md regrets that he should been misunderstood
and misrepresented.
me Court was opened at half past ten O'Clock soon
asr the prisoner was brought In looking less careworn
han hitherto.
TESTIMONY OF JACOB WAGNER.
Jacob Wagner, the locksmith, recalled, aud examna
sa continued by Mr. Brady who said he understood the
witness wished 10 make correction Of his testimony
wiane@-No spoke TO me but the colored man;
heard Nr. Pendeton's name mentioned; this gentleman
(pontng 70 Mr. Lee Jones, lawyer, who sits by the side
= the prosecuting oounse is the man took TO be Mr.
Pendlaton. (Mr. Jones gave a nod Of assent)
Cross examined-It the coored man who sent for
10; went in by the back door, the front door lock-
cd tried TO unlock the back door, and found
ocked the lock had not been broken; this about
week after Mr. Keys death; the gentlemen spoke of
were up stairs, think; do not remember their coming
down. nor did 60 up STAIRS saw them In the yard and
60 sys nU. OIL
10 Mr. Brady-Tbe lock put on was quite different
kind Of lock from that took off,
10 Mr. CArljele-I know JOhn Gray, the col0red man;
he there; do not know whether was he of
the gentlemen who told me 70 take off; saw the two
gentlemen look around the lower part Of the house,
Ihen 90 up stairs.
TESTIMONY OF JOHN NJ sEELEY.
John II. Seeley was next examined by Mr.. Brady-Ire.
side in this District and painter reside on street,
thirty yards below the corner Of Fifteenth; the dis
tanse between the back gate of my house and that
q $50 Fteenlb street is about fortynve feet; w.t.
the taking off the lock- the opening Of the back
or the front door, because, thousht ths key had
been lost Mr.. Chas Lee Jones and Mr.. Pendleton were
present. of them directed the locksmh to the
lock on the front door know gentleman nrmed Poole,
he went with into the back yard; when the locksmth
went 70 work remove the lock ne Two gentlemen went
i.et .''' n'a'' n0'n'ns Oh ''s '0A''''' 0 the ne"
Cross examined by Mr. ould-Tnat was the first time
had in that house after Mr. Keys DEATH 1t was be.
tween the 9th and Sh OF March, the ocksmh got into
the yard through the lot Of yellow woman was in
ry the back door, and he said he found unlocked do
not know Of my own knowledge, only from rumor that
up TO that time we walked into the room WY towards
the front door, do know which Of the gentlemen gave
the direction about replacing the lock with now one and
Mr.. Brady-Never mind that.
Wituess-These gentlemen stayed some twenty twen
hve minutes about the house; did not hear any other
remark msde about the lock, any order given to
the change OF or what 70 be done with IT. the
mark understand was that that lock had better be
taken of and new one put on 10 place OF 1t.
TESTIMONY OF LOUIS POOLE.
Louis Poole was next examined by Mr.. Brady.
w,tness-I lived, February last, street, between
Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets in tho house Of the last
Witness know the brick house 3so fifteenth street.
was present when the lock taken of think it was
the Monday Tuesday week following the death OF Mr..
Key assss reaas.oa 'Snes seslsy the coiorsa cd man
lock 10 b taken from the door and replaced by
one.
identical language made Of by Mr.. Pendetou that
eccAs'onP
Wtness--I cannot exactly say but he directed the old
lpek 70 be removed and q new one put on.
rhe curtness Of this wness style OF response elected
s oDss
went stairs and examined that portion OF the house,
Odd you know that others had beenS
wtuess-No, sir knew that Mr.. Key went there, and
knew that Mrs. -
District Attorney nterrupting) did not ask you about
that CAughter.) My question bad reference TO the
time subsequent 70 Mr.. Keys death.
mr. nss snd 1Ia ai1 w. no1 go mere WIN
and the reason knew il WAS Mr. Pendleton--
Mr. Carlisle Cnterruptng) is not necessary 10 state
that There no doubt about It's boing Mr. Pendleton
Witpess-We went there account. The re-
mark made by Mr.. Pendeton made In our presence
M Carlisle (sotto voce)A curious way Of suppressng
EXPERIMENTATION OF Mr.. WOODWARD.
Mr. Woodward, the Coroner, was recalled and ex.
amined by Mr.. Brady.
Q-Hsd you in your possession, at any time, any pa
psrs, cards. memorandums, anything Of that kind be-
Wtoess-No; lat Monday, in court, gentleman asked
neM was aware that DR.. Miller had taken papers
The inquest held about half past three thought
made thorough examination OF Mr. Keys person, and
% was NOT told Sbou hsr
found.
TESTIMONY OF @. II. A. BULKLEY.
Rev. Q. Il. A. Buckley examined by Mr. Brady-I am
clergyman and reside in Westminster Connecticut have
known Mr. sicklcs 1885, associated togcth
h the New York University; Mr.. Sckies was in our
clan pursuing his studies In the department Of bellies
tres pursuits being since that time DIVERSE we have
not cultivated an acquaintance but we have recognized
each other az We met.
Q-Do you know the liability Of Mr.. sckes 10 Intense
and sudden exctement2
Witness-Yes, sir.
The District Attorney objected 70 proof Of excabty,
unless II went 70 the extent Of insanity.
Mr. Brady did not propose prove excitabity but he
bad heard before That IN such cases the temperament
proved BE proposed IN addressing the jury speak
them about insanity In all its various forms. Some
are unacs for few days. for years. and some are
hcurably insane. And he believed any Of intelli
gence can express opinion on tho different phases
ton Of man. bearing a tendency 70 insanity is
fair matter Of evidence. He wancd 70 prove that Mr..