Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-08

the companies Of the 69th Regiment P. z. (yet
erans) It is said, also raised, guaranteed, 100
io"ards the expenses, and suggested to the Coro-
ner that her coffin should be silver mounted.
The excitement relative to this tragedy, though
not feversh, YET seems to be widely extended.-
we heard the affair alluded 10 10 all ports Of the
city yesterday In the cars, in the exchange in
all places of business that required our pTofes.
slonal attendance, the Continental tragedy was
chief topic Of conversation of course, this
afternoon great crowd will be present to wit
ness the last sad rites paid 10 the remains of one
whose fate has enRrossed so much attention.
THE EvIDRscF
AZ four o'clock yesterday afternoon Coroner
Iaylor called the jury to order, at the Central
Station, Fifth and Chesnut streets The office
was well fl led The following evidence, some
OF II important, and therefore interesting, was
elioitel
II. ID. G. Miller, sWOrn.-I reside at 8lb Wal.
nut street was not in the Continental Theatre
until after the arrest wss made l was in Banck-
ers saloon at tho time of the shooting.
(rhe prisoner was now brought from the o,ll.
chair was handed him, and he seated himself
Tie looked little tresher than on the day be-
fore lie was calm as could te expected. His
aged father and an older brother were provided
with seats on the bench within the bar
Charles Logue, sworn-Reside at 80 south
Ninth street am carpenter at the Continental
ihealre was standing in the first entrance on
the stage ready to shut the eceue heard no
quarrelling; heard u pistol shot, and then saw
Two ilashes, and after this saw the dead woman !;
.his IS all know | neser saw the young man
befOroi went to the box saw that the woman
was dead we took her body back on the stage
the prisoner was then in the custody of Officer
Sparks, and two of the city police one Of the
girls told me on Saturday night after the shoot
ing, that she heard the young man threaten to
shoot the deceased.
The most important witness was not present,
and the Coroner adjourned the further inyestiqa-
tlOn Before the jury separated, however. the
witness appeared, The case WAS then continued
and the following important testimony was given
in;
Robert Hoedlsy, sworn Il reside at 1929 Ellis
worth street; l was at the Continental Theatre
On Saturday night.
By the Coroner. Now tell the jury how you
came 70 lend the pistol 10 the young man. Tell
them all you know about the shooting.
Witness. Between and O'Clock I went to
the theatre to see the performance; l met with
the prisoner, and two other parties were there
hhd pistol in my pocket, and | lent il to the
prisoner; said that he wanted it for self.pro &C.
tion; be said hat he saw Maggie in the box, and
he was going there; he thought maybe some of
the men there might attack him, and he wanted
the pistol to defend himself, as he was going to
speak to her; he was afraid that the man with
her would draw weapon, and this was the rea.
son why he wanted the pistol it vas then that
lent him my pistol; this conversation took place
OF the bar; he went away and l remained at the
BARI l saw Officer Sparks and him together as
he was going toward the back Of the theatre
SOW the prisoner go down to the box where
Maggie was, and there | heard three shots ia
quick successloni ! had no Idea that woman
was shot thought the man was shot, and not
Maggie when heard the shots it was not more
than hve minutes after lent him the pistol
when lent him the weapon We were standing
about the centre Of the bar he appeared 10 be
somewhat under the influence Of liquor ; we both
drank at the Continental bar; saw him on Sa-
turday at the Red Robin and several other places;
1t was between and 4 O'Clock when saw him
ut the Red Robin / do not know whether Mag.
gle was there or not the place was pretty full;
heard no qnarrelling there be played game
OF euchre with me and Others, and drunk gin
cocktails; he made no remarks 10 reference to
Maggie three barrels of the pistol lent him
were loaded about month ago two OF the nip-
pies were broken; lent tue pistol to another
party, and he broke the two nipples
Question by the Coroner. How did the prison
er know you had the pistof
Answer. Well, presume be saw it.
9, Are you in the habit of carrying loaded
pistol
A. On Friday night man relieved me of
my watch, and got my pistol in case l should
meet him,
Q. Will you answer my question: How did
the prisoner know you had pistol; did you
show it to him :
a. can't say how, ualess he knew had it I;
he asked me to lend II to him, and did, for self
protection.
q. Did you mention to Mcguire that you had
lost your watch, snd that you had pistol, and
was looking for the man who took your watch 7
A. No, cir.
Q Did you expect to use that pistolf
A No, sir, except ths man who stole my
watch dlew one on mo.
q ~ ja,Os. Nov tell as how did he know
you had pis,oi
A. Well, dV not know cannot account
for that unlsss nc sav nc with the pistol pre-
vlOusly.
Q Had you any conversation at the Red
Robin about the pistol
A. No, sir had no conversation only about
euchre there was no RllusiOn made 10 any diff
Guilty the prisoner had with Maggie.
Coroner to prisoner. Mcguire, do you wish
10 ask the witness any question
/ Prisoner, rising from chair, replied in q calm,
low tone, scarcely audible, "No, sir"
Question by juror TO witness. Did you ever
hear the prisoner threaten Maggie
Answer. No, sir
Mr. J. r. White was now called. His evil
dence was entirely without point
Hoedley, recalled-The Coroner handed him
pistol and asked him to look at IT, The wit
ness examined II very closely, and then said -
"7his 10 my pistol-n is the one / loaned him."
This witness was required to enter bail in the
sum Of 81 900 TO appear at court
The evidence here closed. The jury retired
into the office of Mr. Franklin, chief Of the de-
Iectiye force, and in few minutes agreed upon
the following
VERDICT:
That the said Margaret Baer, deceased, came
to her death from pistol shots, on the evening oi
April %, about o'clock, at the Oontinenta
Pnealre, three shots having been fired by William
Mcguire.
THE ARRAEanMRNT.
The verdict having been duly recorded, the
Coroner and jury and members Of the press, and
attending police officers, proceeded to the cell
wherein the prisoner was confined. His father
was seated beside him. Both arose TO receive
the officials. The following sceRe took place:
: Coroner TO prisoner. What is your namef
Answer, (calmly) William Mcguire.
The father suggested that he had a midd
name. Yes, responded tbs young man-Ander
son. This was said in very low tone.
Coroner. How old are youH
A. Am in my goth year will be 20 year
old on the 7th Of next June.
Coroner What do you do for living
A. Ihelp my. father at blacksmithinG 1 haV
fired up on the Baltimore Railroad.
Coroner. Well, William, you are charged wit
having committed the murder Of young wona
at the Continental Theatre, and the jury hav
rendered verdict to this effect. 1t, therefore
= becomes my duty, as the coroner Of Philadephil
: to commit you TO prison to await your trial,
q The prisoner slightly bowed his head.
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