The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-03-04
case Of Belknap; saw some Of the papers. II
called nj MI n was on one OF the ,iyil suits.

called NJ all " was On one OF the civil suits.
Chief re,umed-My, glass by which made
peculiar arrangement Of gas lights, &c.,
made expressly for the examination of papers.
Was examined at Paris, in this State, in nur-
der case. Have recently been to Chicago upon
IN important case. In Boston month rarely
passes that am not called into some of the
courts. Never undertake to give an opinion
upon mere examination without an inyestiga.
tion. Did not wish to come; came reluctantly.
Declined to give an opinion when these papers
were first shown me, until had made an inves-
tigation. They were left with me over night
to examine. ~ N.- A '
Elisha s. Clark-sworn. Reside In Liner.
ick. Was at Mason's store when John Holland
came with note and said there was something
wrong about II. Can't state tho particulars;
don't recollect. Think 1t was in the morning;
either evening or morning; think In the morn.
ing. Was there when he came into the store.
Think was standing at the desk In the South
part of the store. Mason vas standing with
me. Istepped back few PAGES to the cutting
table. Did not hear anything at that CONVEX
sation about the. amount for which Mason was
Thvmos u. PIacs-sworn. Live In LINER
ck. Think it was In March last that was In
Mason's store; been talking about thrce.quar-
ters OF an hour when Moore came in and went
to Mason's desk. Moore told him he had mote
which he wished him to indorse. They talked
some time together; did not hear much they
said. Don't know as can tell anything else
Moore said. Mason said you must get some
ono else to iudorse your paper for can't.
Crosssr.-Heard nothing said about New
York. Heard no such conversation rs that
Pottsdam was better place than Limerick
to make money, and that he was going there
and Moore must get somebody else to indorse
for him. Have some business with Mason; do
not call upon him for advice. First told 1t to
Felch. Mason first talked with me about il last
Tuesday. This was the first time, think. Don't
say that have not said so at other times. We
have some business together. Mason has
mortgage on piece of land have got. Have
some more have got. Told Moore.
To .Noore.-Told you so right there over the
rail; told you heard nothing about New York.
Sumner Dapis-sworn. Residein Limerick.
Am stage driver; drive from Limerick to Port
land. Commenced TO drive n year ago this
month, and drove until the last OF July and
then was off fortnight. My brother Albanus
drove then. have during my driving brought
packages Of money for Moore. During the
early part Of my driving Iitt the packages OF
money pith Mason; during the latter part I
ieH them all wiih Moore by his direction.
Moore waniea me 10 fetch The money 10 him.
IL utu uot llilu Httt w hNVp I" WV oNO
him. Ihis change tcas made in.dprH From
that time always delivered to Moore. Had
occasion to keep II one night once.
Cross.er.-Was Immediately after his sick
ness that Moore spoke about IL. Have heard
something of money being lost on the way from
the bank. 'e -.' .T...
.albanus Daris-sworn. A year ago last
spring commenced driving, and drove until
my brother last witness1 commenced. Had
brought packages of money to Moore, aud
some were not sealed. Some left with Moore
and some with Mason. Commenced imnedi
ately my brother left OF, Brought one pack
age while my brother was Off left that at Ma
sons store. II was the last Of July or the first
Of August. Moore came to me about an hour
after and asked what had done with the mon-
ey; told him LETT II at Mason's store. He
said he did not intend for me to leave it there.
and II brought any more to be sure and keep
II until saw him
Cross-er.-Hal not been on the line but a
few days. Can't say that II was Merchants
Bank money. Can't say. there were other pa.
pers. Have never said that gave Mason some
papers and notes ut the same time that gave
him the money. Part Of the time We had them
open and part OF the tim In envelopes.
Charles .Neai-sworn. Since the last of Oc-
tober have been In Portland most Of the time.
In August was with Mason rs clerk. Com
menced august Sd, and remained up to the
26th of October. Recolect during the time
was there Of seeing Moore In Mason's store
twice only. The first timo he was In there,
there was conversation among u number of
men about the means used for their exemption.
Can't tell whether he had any conversation with
Mason or not The other time was after the
failure. Moore came In with small button;
asked me IL had anything simi lar to that. He
Immediately passed out Of the door next to mo
as soon as he had inquired and told him wc
had not. '.ag JIi1.t. 3. u7 lr ~.
Cross er.--Can't tell the number Of hands
about that time. A young mar by the name OF
Small was also in the store rs clerk. Three
doors in tho store next to the street. He was
engaged In the clothing business Mt the time.
was engaged part Of the time In carr ying out.
Sumner Dapis-recalled. Don't know who
brought tho money which Was said to be lost.
The package was said to have been left al Mr..
.Noore's Office, rs I understood. My father
said it was; my father owns the line. The mon
ey going from S,co TO- Limerick oy the driver
would go by our line.
Fits Smaii-sworn. Live in Limington.
Have been in Mason's employ; commenced Feb
18th and Ieft August 90. Have seen Moore In
Mason's store during that time. Nevers saw him
there great many times. Cantsty when.
Thomas M. Hayss-sworn. This Is the In
strun,ent upon which the suit v. Mcdonald was
instituted. Moore entered the action. Paine
md myself were counsel for The pltf Was frst
retained in the spring IT 1852, not long before
the May term. Moore's name was on the dock
ct. Had no consultation with Moore about the
case, Paine made the declaration; special
declaration. Paine never withdrew from the
case. Did not understand that was to take
part with Paine. Was present at the time of
tho transfer Of the Jamestown property. The
deed was to Palmer. and some other papers
were made. The writings were executed on the
10th day of October last. o Burbank was in |
Portland ON the 9th day Of October preceding.
That was the time he took tea with Mcdonald. |
Know he saw Mcdonald during the afternoon.
That was after the agreement to transfer the
jamestown property. i had on interview with
stroat upon that day ana !. ADVISED Az, MasSr to
McDonaid and myself had concluded upon that
day. The adjustment had been made about |
year before. The difference of opinion was
sbout the amount of land; Mason contending |
that the amount was not there and Mcdonald |
thnt n Was. There had been o survey made in |
the meantime, and that settled the controversy. |
9oycrnmeut stops; defence resumes. aai
r. A. Bird--recalled. Reside In Portland
am no v employed IN the Custom House. Was
Clerk of Courts and Assistant Clerk Of Courts.
Have been called upon u number of times in |
court anil out. Have not made Il my practice
10 examine except when calle,l upon Have
heard Conner testiinvny; anof the same opin.
ion was before the roughnes. may be brought
about by the rouganess Of the pen, character
of the ink and sizing Of the paper.
Cross.er.-Undoubtly Il is also occssioned
by the manner OF carrying the pen. Have CON.
pared this with number Of papers said to be
his. Friday eve. First saw this on the stand
have never seen II till now. Did not have this
note whsu1 examined his signature Friday eve: