Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-16

This witness, when asked by the Common
Wealth's Attorney what the smoke around
Dixon looked like, replied, 1T looked like
smoke. :
J. B. Taylor testified Was standing in
front Of the Eldorado house on last Friday
talking with Robert Violet, who called my at
tention to Dixon, who passed by us, going to
Alexanders corner; watched him and saw
him run his right hand under bis coat on
the left side, two or three times; when. he
reached the corner he paused little,
and then, turning at right angle crossed
Cameron street, and continued to walk
down Royal street, until the Market house
shut him out from my sight; Maddux and
Grigsby were at this time standing on the flag
ging across Royal street; soon after Dixon had
over, I think saw Maddux shoot twice think
Dixon paused little on the South east corner
| of Cameron and Royal streets from the first
to the second shot was longer interval than
from the second to the third the first report
was the loudest
George Thompson, testified, about quarter
past twelve on Friday last was sitting In my
house, which is on the west sideof Royal
street. two doors from the corner OF Cameron,
close to the front door; heard shot, opened
| the door, looked out, saw Maddux shoot twice
Mr.. Stu nc advised this witness to study Law,
and Gen'l Wells advised him to study under
Mr. Stuart.
Richard Smith testified; about twelve
O'Clock on last Friday was standing on the
pavement in front Of the City Hotel talking
with DR.. Maddux on business Grigsby came
up and said come Tom, want to see you;
they then walked towards the corner, and l
followed them to the corner, when stopped
they continuing to walk across Royal street;
they stopped when about half way across the
street T; first saw Dixon on Alexander, S corner;
as be was crossing the street be put his hand
under his coat~tWo or three times after he
had passed the South west corner OF Cameron
and Royal streets, and had gone fifteen or
twenty feet from the flag poll which stands on
that corner, saw him pull out his pistol and at
the same time heard Grisby say there's Dixon;
and step aside; Maddux instantly turned, and
drew his revolver as he wheeled; Dixon step
ped off four PAGES pretty lively in the direc-
ton of the wagon, after he bad leveled his
pistol; when Grigsby stepped aside In one
direction did SO in another; the interval
than between the first and second shots was
greater than the second and third, and the first
shot made the loudest report.
Job McVeigh testified; after the difficulty
at the Mansion house between the parties,
from my knowledge Of Dixon's character,
cautioned Maddux to be on his guard. Objec-
ton being made by the prosecution to the
reception of this testimony. MI. Stuart said
that the object Of the defence was to show that
Dixon was hunting for Maddux to kill him, and
that all evidence tending to substantlate that
fact should be received that Dixon's depos-
ton had been received as evidence, and that the
testimony Of Mr.. McVeigh should be admltted.
Gent Wells replied that the fighting qualities
Of man had nothing to do with his reputation
for truthfulness -Dixcn might have fought
from his childhood up and still have his char
acter for varacity uninl peached- Henry Clay
had fought duel, but no body ever accused
him Of lying. Mr.. Stuart, here said, no but
he was accused Of bargain and corruption.
Geu'l Wels-''by thivss and Williams; Mr.
Stuart-''by the Democratic party; Gen,l
Wells then continued to show that no evidence
had been elected to indicate that Maj Dlxon's
deposition was unreliable.
Y, K. Brent testified a week ago last Mon
day evening met Maj Dixon on the steamboat
wharf; walked UP to be Court House with
him during our walk he asked me to point
Maddux out to him if saw him. | thought
Maddux had gone to Richmond, and told him
Cant. J. 2. L. Westcott testified: on the
evening of the shooting called Tor the second
time at the City Hotel to see the wounded
man the first time [ called COL Mcclure
informed NE that the Doctor requested that no
one might be admitted into the room: On
entering the room saw getleman lying upon
the bed apparently in great distress; asl ap1
preached I saw Dr. Stuart near the head OF
the bed. the first words distinguished were
s;good Dr.-please gentlemen rub my leg;
at that time Dr. Stuart and one other gentle