Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-04-12

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TESTIMONY or HON. ROBERT wALkER.I =
Mr.: Walker testified that he has resided in the
District Of Columbia many years. Was in this city
on Sunday, 9th February Knew Mr.. Sickies
many years, but had not seen him for six months
prior to that date. Came here as Senator in 1886.
ana spent much time here till rs, and has resided
here the most part Of the time since. On the day
In question, saw Sickles about 3, or % minutes
past O'Clock I'm the afternoon. Saw him in the
hack room Of his house in this city. II was the
first time witness has been in his house since he
occupied It, TWAS the back room of the FIRST story
MI Sickles, as he came in, appeared excited
then there was something strange and unusual
about hrs manner, and his voice was strange He
took witness by the hand and thanked him for
calling. Sickles instantly became very much
convulsed, and threw himself on the sofa and
broke into an agony Of unearthly sounds, screams
Interrupted by violent sobbing. His condition
appeared very affecting indeed, SO much SO that
witness apprehended that he would become insane
should his agony continue. He expressed great
agony at the dishonor which he said that Key had
brought on his honor, and especially in view OF
his daughter. Witness was about to 90 for a
physician, when the sobbing began gradually to
cease till 1t finally subsidized. Witness remained
there half an hour or more; accompanied him to
perhaps Mr.. Butterwofth.
CrOss-examined by Ould. Beside witness and
Sickies no one was present at first but Butter
worth. Thinks the Mayor came in next, and
took place, no one was present but witness and
Butterworth. When witness first went to the
house no one was in the room but Mr. Butter
worth. Witness conversed with him some five
minutes, when Mr.. Sickles came in Witness
was deeply excited himself and never was SO
much so as on that occasion.
At this point the prisoner was observed to be
exhibiting strong emotion, which soon increased
TO violent sobs, and at the request Of Mr. Stanton
he was removed to the Marshal's office, half borne
upon the shoulders Of Messrs. Emanuel b. Hart
and Isaac Bell of New York .r....-
The incident created great excitement in the
courtroom. Mr.. Stanton and Mr.. Walker ap-
pcared to be deeply affected, and a young Juror
was observed to be in tears After few minutes
absence during which the sObbings Of the pris-
oner were audible all over the courtroom he re-
turned, accompanied by his friends. and followed
by his father bearing glass Of water.
The witness, MIR. Walker. demonstrating
sent for Mr.. Goddard. After a time he became
calmer, but he did not resume his natural appear
ance and after time the sobbing was renewed.
Witness could describe Mr.. Sickles's grief i'm no
other way than by terming il an agony of despair
His screams were Of a most unearthfy character
He was in Il state of perfect frenzy. His agony
was deeper than grief-it exhibited much more
strong and alarming symptoms than witness ever
observed. During these expressions Mr. s alud-
ed to the dishonor to his wife and child particu-
larly as to the dishonOr which had been brouch
upon the latter Hecalmed down gradually. Wit
neSs's impression Is that Butterwortb pronosed IN
send for Mr.. Goddard. and Mr. Sickles said h.
was ready to 20 with the magistrate Witness
went with him to the Jail because he feared the
commissions would be renewed; witness remained
in Jail with him from one to two hours There
were very few persons in the Jail while witness
was there.
After the violent paroxysms subsidized, but brief
period elapsed before the magistrate came in
Witness don't think any one but himself and But
terworth witnessed the violent commissions lust
described. Probably about 10 minutes TRANSFERRED
during which time witness and SiCkles and But
trrwOrth remained together. Witness was first
shown into the front room, where there were sew
eral persons whose names witness does not reneIn-
Der. Witness thinks he then went through folding
doors to the back room, and the doors were all
closed. at least during part Of the time The first
person witness has any recollection of seeing after
meeting Mr. Butterworth and Mr. SickIes was
the Mayor, Mr.. Berret Thinks the Mayor came
first alone
Witness does not know where Butterwortb Ia
now. Saw him last week-sone day towards the
close of last wcek-here in this CITY; has not seen
him since. Thinks he saw Mr.. McBlar on the
day of the killing. Is not sure ne saw him at
Sicklcs house. Don't remember whether he was
in the front room when witness first went in Wit
ness remained several DAYS in town after Key,s
death. Thinks he remained till the Saturday pre-
ceding the sailing of the steamer for California
when witness went to Philadelphia During that
time witness saw the prisoner in Jail two or three
times. Did not go to see him every day Witness
quarters of an hour.
Questioned by Brady Has known Kew init
mately since witness first came to Washington
After reaching the Jail, Sickes' grief was renew
ell, but not violent as the first paroxysms at the
house were. Witness thinks he was alone with
him then. or perhaps Butterworth may have been
present. This second outburst was nothing like
the first one for violence, and it only lasted some
five minutes.
TESTIMONY OF FRANCIS MOHUN.
Alderman MOlun next called Resides m
this District and has resided here about 40 years
Was introduced to Mr.. Sickles some three wears
ago, and ever since has known him when he met
him: Is familiar with his person. Saw him the
day before Keys decease. 1t was near shutdown
Witness was standing in front of house owned
by him on the avenue, near Adams express office,
and Sickles came along. and he looked to witness
TO be in a very excited condition. and witness
thought he appeared to be laboring under some
high excitement. Witness thought more of
this till next day when he heard that he had killed
Mr. Kew, and then witness spoke of the circum-
stance tn some friends.
Cross-examned by OuId Sickles was going
from the Capitol west. His wild appearance ex-
cited witnesses attention. Did not see him be-
tween that time and the subsequent occurrence
He was walking rapidly, more SO than witness
had ever observed him before; his whole head
seemed to be in motion. Witness had heard GER
tain rumors which caused him to observe him
MIR Carlisle. ''Never mind about rumors,
At this point the jury took short recess.
II For continuation Of the proceedings, SC,
the Second Edition.
Graceful AND USEFUL BRIDG Z has been re-
Gently constructed over the canal at the termina-
ton Of Maine avenue. II leads from the avenue
to the public garden west of the Capitol grounds.
and is a great convenience to Parties residing In
that section of the city. Ii is intended for pedes-
TRANS only, and while it has light and highly or
namental appearance, ii is substantial ana dura-
bic. II is suspended from abutments of blue roc
of gneissod description, at elevation of about
TIN feet from the surface of the water and its floor
is gained by an ascent of six stone sters at eac
trmnus. Its length is seve ltyeigh feet and width
about ten feet and the material is wrought iron
the slls, beams, ties. &c, being of the II and an
gular shapes, now used generally in building, by
which weight is dispensed with without dunn
ishing the strength. The entire weight of the
structure Is estimated at between fourteen and f-
teen thousand pounds, and il has the capacity to
bear some eighteen thousand pounds weight In
connection with this subject, It may not amiss to
mention the necessity existing for the construction
of similar bridges over the canal at the intersec-
tons Of Sixth, Ninth and Thirteenth streets. the
absence of which is a matter Of serious inconve.
nience.
POLICE MATTKRs.-Before Justice Clark-Mary
Dunlop was arrested for profane swearing in the