Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-10

TEE conosra,s Isoursr over the dead body Of
John X. Howard, who was shot the night before
las, by PolIcs oficer, was continued yesterday
Jos,pA A. K..fsr testified that he was standing
near the front door OF Browns Hotel, and heard
rapid footsteps, and saw the young man run and
the officer pursuing him. Saw a fash from
pistol. The ofacer was not more than I've or ak
feet from the deceased when he fired.
Lstcis Reese testified that he was standing in his
store door and saw the deceased running round
the hack. and Is he got on the pavement he ran
towards Browns Richard Evans was the oficer
who pursued Howard, and stood over the corpse
two or three minutes after he shot. The young
man had not resisted at all He was running
eway- Evans was several yards from Howard
when be cred, but had been near enough several
timrs 10 have caught him by the head. As soon
ss the young man fell, witness, fearing from the
cries that there was going to be q mob, shut ND
his store quick and went home.
The prisoners were then all brought in the
room, and Reese instantly pointed out Evans
saying that that was the man who fred the shot
at Howard 80
Holdsa and Metre were each examined and
testified as to the arrest Of the young men, and
Howard's attempt to escape Neither of them
could tell who fred the shot.
Charles MeCarty sworn.-Testihed as follow
didn't saw be had killed him. witness and other.
were at Werners restaurant, and witness had q
glsss OF lager beer in his hand. Heard single
pistol shot, and going to the door saw people run
ming r an across the street and asked Evans n
he had fred. He answered Yes. This was quite
soon sfter the firing. Witness told him to give
him his pistol. He did so, and said at the same
time that he left the whole matter In witness
hands. $500
Daniel Coz testified that on the light McCarty
came to him and gave him pistol, telling him
to take care Of 1t till morning for him. One load
was shot out Of Ii. He gave 1t TO witness In
Werners bar-room, but gave witness no intIma-
killing Of Howard. Witness had no thought
about II till this morning. McCarty said nothing
about the killing of Howard, nor did any one
else at that time. Witness has no idea why the
pistol was placed In his care Saw Evans after
the shooting. He and Whalen came In the bar
room together, but neither said anything about
the shooting.
Charles MeCarty recalled and questioned by
captain Goddard, testified as follows III was In
Merners restaurant with several others. Omcers
Whalen and Evans came In and had something
To eat or drink. After this they went out. Wit
ness was sanding with glass OF lager In his
hand, and heard a single pistol shot Went oct
and saw crowd running. Witness ran over and
saw them In front Of hack. A man was living
there Several said he shot, and he WIS
carried on TO the pavement. Several cried ont
that u YVES No 81 who had shot Several police
present were pointed ont by the crowd who said
this, and this, and this In the man, Hang him
hang him. Witness said to Evans .Dick thew
after you; did YOU FIRE, II you did, give me
your pistol" Witness and Evans went towards
The middle Of the street, aud Evans gsye $780,
the pistol. One load was fred from II When
witness asked him IL he fred he said yes wit
tsss :. e n IN getting the pistol from him was
would catch him and find the pistol, and then
hang him. When he gave witness his pIstol n,
sa,a 70 wines that he left the whole matter In
witnesss hands. This morning witnes, told all
this to Capt. Goddard When witness ts,tiaed
before Capt Godda I'd this morning he said that
Eyns ~ giving Fitness the pistol said, s'My life
IS In your handt;n but witness ha, been thinking
rover SINCE and is now Of the opinion that be
salo, II rive the whole matter In your hands %
OEssy #haIsn testified that he and Evans went
and fAorrA n
ieaDLng against lamp post asked witness what
une II was witness pulled out his watch, and
opening 1t and holding 1t to the soldier observed
that u was two or three minutes past o. A pistol
was fired on, and witness ran over the street and
heard some one crying, "He's shot'' Witness
asked who shot him, and was answered that a
policeman had Great excitement prevailed and
much WAS said about hanging the police In the
midst Of the turbulence a soldier came up TO wit
ness, saving, 81 was talking to you under the
lamp post when that pistol fred - Witness
replied, "Wss your" and Immediately taking of
his hat, lifted up the b nd and showed him the
number on II (Sl). McCarty came up, saying to
your pistol " Evans did 50, and McCarty, taking
Ii, thrust Ii In his pocket saving "There now
yau,ye got no pistol Witness didn't know why
McCarty said so Had an idea that McCarty
would ask him (witnes,) for his pistol, and wa
going to tell him that he (witness) thong ht the
best man to have 1t just then was himself
in substance to the effect that Howard csm. to
his death at the hands Of Richard Evans
post mortsm examination was held Yesterday
afternoon on the body of Howard by Drs HELEN
waters, Began and Borland, who found that the
ball entered Howard's head at the back and
Little TO the right Of the center
Atthe suggestion Of the coroner's jury, who
expressed The suspicion that McCarty was an ac-
eessory after the fact, Justice Thompson held him
TO bail in 81 go for his appearance at 10 O'Clock
to-day. -
OF Neitze, Howe Holden, Boyer, Evans and Chas
meCerty, charged with completely in the murder
OF John Howard on Wednesday night last
was held before Justice Thompson assisted by
Josiice 6eioerson, at the jail at 10 O'Clock this
morning.
Quitea number Of witnesses were examined.
OUT tneif testimony up 70 the time Of our report
closing was In the main only corroboratiye of
mat before the coronsr's inquest yesterday.
TEE RECEPTION -Ls,t mig ht the President and
Mn Lincoln gave reception to the commits
stoned officers, and their families Of the Army
Navy, and Marine Corps and the Volunteer Militia
nowi this city. The assemblage was large and
u NAV readily be imagined that the scene was a
brilliant one indeed, where the gathering was
made up Of gaily uniformed men md women in
full evening costume. The reception served an
excellent purpose In enabling the ofacers to ma
ageneral acquaintance. The welcome by Mi and
Mrs Lincoln was hearty and cordial, indeed.
missioner Blake, Captain Goddard and he pre-
idents Private Secretary, Mr.. Nicoloy, were At
their post, also, aiding and abettng to make the
visitors feel at home In the White House AIR.
Grimsley, relative Of Mrs. Lincoln's was present
with Mrs. L., assisting to do the honors of the re-
ceptien room- OF the members of the Cabinet
Blair
Between nine and ten O'Clock Major Anderson
dropped In 50 quietly that at first few were aware
OF his presence. He paid his respects to Mr. and
Mrs. Lincoln, and then fell back to the rear Of
the oval room, where bis medium figure was
soon ecipsed by the taller proportions about him
Meantime there was buzz Of inquiry az 10 his
whereabouts. The President seemed to think
that bird that can sing and won 4 sing sbouId
oe maze 70 sng, ior he fastened In ques, Of the
Msjer, and leading him forward placed him bv
his side, where the eager crowd could have an
opportunity Of taking him by the hand For the
remainder OF the evening Msjo A nderson divided
the hosors The two young ger sons OF the Presi
dent, Masttrs Willie and Tommy,-fne inyenu-
Gus little fellows, Of and 10 years,-seened
especially Ito cotton' to the Majer and ~ wa,
mentioned Of one Of them that In sitting for his
Photograph lately he insisted upon having IL
taken with picture Of Major A in his hand
The press Of New York sends its representa
tves to the wars Amongst the Zouaves officers