The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01

Amos Dear sworn-Tnree four days days before the
death OF Mrs Johnson prisoner called 10 get lemons ana
observed be would not be surprised 10 bear OF pr
soner's) wife's death any moment
Lucinda Huff sworn-Accused wanted her TO cert "
that he deceased wife liable TO attacks Of insanity
accrsed that hs wife had not been put away de
Gently; wtness replied that she bad been buried dc
s, T @ bsa baa 90 nn no c @
ness had not tied Johnsons house Tor SIX months
decent woman could do 90; enough lady there
and believed the repors THE person here alluded 10 s
Miss Molly SDreves niece Mrs. Johnson, deceased
Upon being asked by the prosecutor II ths lady in
delicate way witness replied that she looked as married
women sometimes DO never knew deceased TO be sick
except in her confinement.
Mrs Hopper sworn--witpess called at Johnsou's on
hearing Of his wifes DEATH did In the performances OF
duy q neighbour johnson said II IL had not been for
Gearings long tongue he would not
but who ord NJ
Mrs. Harris sworn-One month before her death de
ceased was atuapg herself in presence Of witness
on ber excellent health witness thought her very
John Corbin sworn-saw accused in bed with Mics
Shreve at different times Mrs. Johnson lying in
trundle bed, with her children; lighted candle
and held for MISS Shreve to read letter she lay 10
bed with accused, Mrs Johnson being then in
trunde bed; never heard Mrs. johnson comps ain
Of connection between Molly shreve and her husband.
Here the prosecution presented some letters from Miss
shreve TO Johnson but they were ruled out by the Court
Miss Susan Eet sworn-Heard accused say 10 his wife
that he did not marry her for love- but for money and
The trial had progressed thus far up To Tuesday even
ing, when the Court adjourned
Wednesday morning the Court met at nine O'Clock.
Professor Rogers by request explained what called the
ceored tests for sychnne by actual experiment before
the jury.
Elijah Houghon sworn for defence testified to harmony
between prisoner and deceased Thos Smith, for defence,
testified TO same effect.
Dr. Kinsey's written statement, admitted by agreement
Of counsel evidence, stated that prisoner did obtain
aoes from him four days before the death Of hts wife,
Thrift sworn-Defence endeavored through this wit
TO prove that instances OF sudden death had occurred
m the family OF deceased, but failed
Daniel Updike for Defence testified TO harmony Of do
mestc relations between the parties in 1851, after her
confinement the health Of deceased was bad but subse
quently improved
Harily (rebutting testimony for prosecution sworn)-
On the 9th February, 1858, deceased told witness Mr.
Jobneon passed many nights from home prisoner
marked he intended TO get another wife, deceased asked
witness what bis wife would say he were 10 take ayoung
girl his lap and kiss her; accused said deceased
angry because he would not any children by her,
Here the closed on both sides, and summed up
to the jury.
The Jury retired and in from ten TO fifteen minutes
turned verdict of murder in the first degree
The prisoner then remanded to jail and Satur.
day sentence passed. and the 18th Of May the
day appointed for his execution OF all the persons
posing the crowds in daily attendance the trial the
wreched felon johnson exhibited the least emotion.