The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-24
THE VASnscroH TRAGEDY.
THE TESTIMONY CLOSED.

Public Opinion in Washington as to
the Result,
&C., H., 10.
SPECIAL REPORT 10 THE HERALD
WARRINGTON, April %, 1859.
In spte Of the tremendous lae prevailing, the court
reom was crowded at ten ococt, as was generally
pected the trial would close 70 day. The prosecution have
lost time during the ast three days. and this morning the
Court had to wait time before the District Attorney
appeared.
The witness 80 anxousy expected by the prosecution
United States Senator Brodhsad, Of Pennsyvania-
nothing to say.
1.-THE testimony closed bott eide" " was proclaimed
by the Judge the infinite satisfaction Of all concerned
The prosecution with great breviy gave their opinions
on the law applicable TO the case, and at the close, Mr.
Stanton to reply for the defence, and made eo
qucnt discourse three hours long.
Mr. Brady TO speak on honday, when the District At
torney will briefly wind up the case
The Judges Instructions the law will be Short and
the case will certainly 60 to the jury on Monday.
There are conflicting opinions tho verdict. Some
think will be mmedate and others not, whilst not
few persist in the idea that the jury will disagree.
PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE COURT.
WASHINGTON, April %, 1862
Whether owing to the tempestuoua condition of the
weather. or whether 1t be indication that the interest
In his protraced trial s subsidtng the pressure for
admtance into the court by means great
on the Previous day. The general impression yesterday
seemed 70 be that the trial would be concluded today but
now thought that the argument tho instruction.
will be 80 spun puAns ~ prevent That contamination.
No. A.
wness in Court in the custody Of tho Marshars officers
! Col. VIM Schouier Of Boston, s also in attendance
having been teegraphed by the prosecution To come as
| witness.
The Judge was in Court somewhat earlier than usual
but the District Attorney did arrive till hafpast ten
Previous 70 his arrival Mr. Carlisle notified the Judge
that Mr. Brodhead n Court and explained the cause
Of his not having been here before He was subponaed
to attend on the 4th Of April, and on the 4th he
received letter from the Deputy Marshal requiring his
attendance here the same day. The evidence being sa-
factory, the attachment was discharged.
EXAMINATION OF EX-SENATOR BRoDnEAD.
Richard Brodhead, examined by Mr. Carlisle-I am &C.
quainted with Mr.. Hckies, though not intimately saw
him on the day Of the honicde was walking out and
met my friend Haldemar, Of Harrisburg, and walked
together called at Judge Blacks to him. and were
shown to the bacK paror seated but for mo.
ment when Mr.. Sicklcs came in; after SHAKING
uu00uCeQ n.
who editor Of democratic paper at Harrisburg; few
passed between Mr. Sicklee and Mr. Haidemar on
the subject Of Pennsyvana politics, but very fsw which
commenced the conversation cannot tell; called Mr.
Slckles attention to mud his boots and rem arked
that he unfortunate in crossing the street. he he
do so Mr.. Bademr observed after he left the room -
| Mr.. Brady-No, leave that out.
scarcely taken his seat whom heard foosseos on the
etars be Immediately arose and stepped cut to set
the person who thought was Judge Black he was out
tiVnasf q tom TnSy
much excited; asked him what was the matter
/ Mr.. Brady-Asked who?
Witnese-Judge Black.
! Mr.. Brady-Was Mr.. Hckles present.
Witness-No
Mr. Brady-Then say nothing about IT,
witness-Mr sickes oat some time; where he was
do not know afier while he into back par.
lor from the front parlor; Mr. Haldemar and myself
stepped up 10 him Mr. Haldemar acting spokesman;
seeing that be without friends Mr.. Hademar rendered
him services to 20 with him 10 the nnagistrates
be thanked @ us asked IN. him ~ was a. osaDe offence he
would be; he then added, sFor God knows would be
justified" or, 81 could not help ~; which the pre-.
cise expression he used cannot remember by this
time M Gillette came In, and think Mr.. B1uerworth
also asked whether Mr.. Key was dead Mr. But
Mr. sckles then musered something about there being
wretch les In the world % and seemed considerably
excited the carriage having been sent for and New
York friends having arrived, Mr. Sickles LETT Judge
Blacks, and Mr. Haldamar and myself renamed; that il
the last saw Of Mr.. 0cies; believe have stated ali
the facts that now ossdf 70 my mind.
Mr.. Carlisle to Mr.. Brady-He Ia your witness, gen.
temen.
Mr. Brady--I have nothing 10 ssk, STR
The witness made explanation the Judge of his
attendance in obedience 70 the subpoena, and the
Judge declared Il satisfactory.
CLOSE OF rRE TEsrrMoNY-rHE INSTRUCTIONS OF
THE PROSECUTION AND DEFENcE.
Mr. Haldemar the other witness attached not being IN
attendance, the District Attorney declared the testimony
closed on the part Of the prosecution.
Mr. Brady-0ur testimony is closed.
The N5ee--You are closed on both sidesg
Mr.. Brady-Yee.
Mr. C.rl,seI would state ths, the District Atornev
o the room shortly after the adjournment Of the Court
and your Booor knows his residence is Ia Georgetown
therefore had no opportunity Of conferrng with him Az
bonr Iast night, Aer ten O'Clock received COPY
Of the points which the defence mean 70 rely not In
the nature Of instructions, but IN the form Of law.
The JuegcI will give time to the District Attorney 10
Some minutes were parsed IN the examination by Mr.
oud and Mr Carlisle Of the Instructions prayed by the
ferred tosefhsr and with the prisoner.
Mr. o.rlislc proceeded 70 read tho Instructions, Gas
would ask the Court 70 sivo the Jury,
The following ip.rnctons, ~ prepared By the District
tons given by his Honor in the case Of bay
II the jury believe from the evidence that the decsssed
was kuIed BY NE prisoner by msans Of ieaden buc.
tnchargcd from pistol, such killing implies malice In
law and 10 murder.
That the burihon Of rebutting tho presumption Of malice
By wing circumstances Of aoviatou excuse or iust
acaieu rests the prisoner and is inoumben, on him
70 mako out such circumstances satisfaction OF the
Jury unless hey arise out OF the evidence prodaced
against him.
rhai every person y presumed to he Of sound mind
until the contrary proved and the burhen OF rebutspg
this presumption rests on the prisoner with the addition
OF the following
II the Jury behave from the evidence that the decsa,ei
previous TO me day of bs death had ntcrcourc
with toe wife ~ the prisoner; and further that the do
ceased he day Of bis DEATH shortly boore the prisoner
let hs house, made Signals inviting TO further act or
sois " sdaby, wbseh sad signals or portion Of hsm