Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-25
Proposition to Close the Case.

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IN attendance long before the opening OF the
Court, large number being ladies. The pris-
oner and jurors were brought in at 10 O'Clock,
and the Court was opened at 10 90.
ArtemuS Sterens sworn and examined by MT
CarTingtoD.-Wirness resided in Lennoxvtlle,
Canada; was farmer. Knew DR.. Mcmillan.
Had known him for seven years; knew per
sons with whom he associated His general
reputation for truth and veracity was very
good, so tar as witness knew.
Professor Hardness recalled Witness said
he desired to explain his testimony given few
days since. On the night OF April a. the moon
rose at minute and seconds after 10 O'clock
mean time. Ate minutes past 10 the moon was
about three diame'ers above the horizon.
Jos. ". Du Barry recalled, and examined by
Mr.. Pierrepont-Witness had the same records
with him now that he had when he was exsm-
med by the defense. On the 18th ana 18th aof
April, 1865, person could reach Washington
from Sunbury by the Northern Central Rail
road and the Baltimore and Ohio road by max
ing the connections; the Reading railroad ran
from Pottsville to Philadelphia. Witness knew
the Oatawissa road. but it did not connect with
the Northern Central road; it connected with
the Philadelphia and Erie road at Mutton, 10
miles west Of Sunhury. The Pennsyivania
railroad ran from Harrisburg to Philadelphia
There was another road from Harrisburg to
Reading, and from thence to Philadelphia.
The New York through train crossed the Read
ing road north of Philadelphia. The connect
ing road around Philadelphia was not in exist.
.ence in 1865. The Lackawanna and Blooms
burg railroad ran from Northumb erland 2
miles from Sunbury, and connected with
Philadelphia road Witness here referred to
his records, and testified that on the 18th of
April, 1868, there were two passenger trains
between ElmIra and Williamsport: they both
left about O'Clock from Elmira. There were
two freight trains; did not kEow anything OF
special train between those places. Witness
desired to correct his testimony of the other
day; he then testified that he was not In Ell
mira on April 18TH; since then, had sent for
some kilograms, and found that he had prom
ised to be in Elmira on that day, but was not
certain if he was there. May have been there
train reached Baltimore from Wllliamsport
on the morning Of the 14th, at 1885,
Cross-sxamined-Had no recollection of
coming from Elmira On an engine on the 14th;
aspecIal train went from Williamsport to Ell
mira on the 18th OF April; witness never saw
the pr lsoner at the bar before seeing him here;
did not remember OF coming down on an en-
CINE with other parties on the 18th; witness
could not recall the circumstances OF being ON
that tram The most direct route from Sun
bury to Washington was by the orthern Cen
fral road 10 Baltimore, and thence to Wash
Ington. On the night OF April 10, passenger
rain lett Sunbury for Baltimore at 2:I3 mid
night and reached Baltimore al 7:25 in the
morning. The running time for trains from
harrisburg to Philadelphia was four hours.
The time from Harrisburg to Baltimore on the
Northern Central road was about four hours,
abont the same time from Harrisburg to
Philadelphia, on The 18th of April a freight
train left Sunbury for Marysviils at $50 p. m;
there was no connection with freight trains
from Marysville to Harrisburg; Marysville is 5
miles from Harrisburg; that train arrived at
Marysviiie at 92o p. m: that was the last
freight train which LETT Sunbury on that date
passenger tram left at ~ Is midnight and
left Harrisburg at $3.50 a M. no trains left Har-
rsburg after 3 30 p n until $50 a. M; the train
leaving Harrisburg at $3.50 arrived in Balti-
more at FPS: the time from Harris burg to Re ad-
Ing was TWO and q half hours There was no
connection between the Catawissa road and
the Northern Central road; that road star ted -
miles from the terminus OF the Northern Cen
tral road.
George s. Koont- recalled. and examined BY
Mr.. REPRESENTATIVES. was general agent
OF the Baltimore and Ohio road al Washington
on the morning OF April II, 1865. The first
train lett Baltimore for Washini ton at 4 20 a.
m, and reached Washington at 5.i5 a. m. The
next lett at 30 g. m, and arrived at 7.20 a. m.
The next at q. IN. and reached mere at 8. 40 a.
IN. The next at $40, and arrived here at IO. 30
On the morning OF the 18th. the first train left
al els. and the next at 80 g. m. The trains
were detained atthe Relay House, by order of
Gen. Tyler, Tor two hours and fifteen minutes.
he tram which left Washing ten AT 7 80 reached
Baltimore ATTIC p. m. 1t was detained a the
Relay. The next left at Is. and reached Hal.
tlmsre at $50 p m. The next at Ills, and
reached Baltimore al Us p. m.
Cross examined by Mr.. Bradley Witness
assisted In searching each train.
Charles F. Hctm0rs sworn and examined by
Mr.. Pierrepoint-Wltness resided at Is Clin-
ton place, New Iork city. Knew DR.. Bissell:
mad known him since December, 1873 Wines
conducted suit against the Erie railroad for
him. He had never been the physician Of
r..
IN Eimna on April Hub, 1865. hunting wit.
nesses for his suit Witness went to Mr. Ea-
toms ON ce yesterday, who was the counsel
opposed to witness IN that case, received GER
tain letters which he had written TO Mr.. Ea-
ten on the i1th. 18th and 18th OF April 1865,
and they confirmed the opinion of witness that
DIR. Bissell was in his office in New York
city at that time. Had heard the character OF
Dr. Bissell very much canvassed. His gene.
raj reputation was very bad.
Ey Mr.. Bradley---Had no disagreement with
DR.. Bissell about that SUIT; ne seemed per-
ec.ly satisfied, and received -, 100 in money.
HIS general character for truth was bad: wit
ness heard 1t discussed i'll 1864 or 1865, about
The time this SUIT was being settled. Two OF
Eissell ) witnesses came to see witness, and
he heard them discuss his character After
ne suit was settled he went to board with
Mrs Payne. Did not thu nix he was actively
Engaged IN getting up testimony for that case
III April, 1865. Witness always told him not
TO talk about his case. Witness thought he
vas IL his office On April 18th Did not know
since the suit was settled. Bisseil called to see
witness last Sunday morning, and again yes
teTday afternoon about O'Clock.
Or. HR Elmer sworn and examined by MI
PiHrrepoint.-WIness resided In New York:
ka~w DIR. Bissell: his reputation was very bad
people speak very badly of him
BY Mr.. Bradley.-Had heard him called
common liar Had heard q dozen or SO speak
Of him within the past two years.
BY MIR. Pierrepoint.-Heard only one opin-
ION about him
Mr. PIeTrepoint.-Witness had a saloon with
Dr. BIssel at 100 broadway. Mr.. Faulkner
also had an interest. Bisselrs character
was bad Never heard of a worse one.
Francis II. ArchdmbeGu sworn and examined
by Mr.. Pierrepoint- illness resided in Mon.
Teal, Canada. Had resided there eight or
hlne years; was an advocate. Knew Mr..
Nagla, who testified In this case. Had priv ate
conversation with Mr.. Maggie. Met him on the
morning OF the day he left Montreal He said
be had been summoned 10 testify In the Sur
Eatt case, and was 10 take a number OF wit
Eesses with him. He said he had received a
certain amount OF money TO pay his ex penses
and the expenses OF the other witnesses. Knew
-. Marie. His representation was coed Wit.
ness had studied law with him in the same
othce
T. Logan sworn aud examined BY Mr..
SierIepoiRt-WItnpss rsmem bered the condi.
non OF he moon on the nigh OF the assassina-
non; before the moon rose it was clear: about
one hour after it rose 1t wa very bright.
Bv MI. Bradley.-Q Did you see the man
IA the moon. Mr.. Logan
did not know there was q man in the
moon
q. Did you see the shadows in the mosng
A. did not come here to be quizzed about
nonsense.
Dir. Bradley oh, we'll. all this is a matter
Of moonshine.
Witness.--It seems 10 be your policy to make
nonsense and moonshine OF ali they testify
10 against SurTatt.
u IN. H. Brayton sworn and examined by Mr..
PIerrepoint.-Witness resided in New York;
knew Or. Bisseil; his character for truth was
very bad.
BY. Mr. Bradley.-Witness was produc e
commission merchant and resided at 243 west
1.'h street: had business transactions with