Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-06-28

plished actor on account Of having erysipelas
| in his leg. had retired from the stage, and was
| engaged in the oil business, and wanted me 70
| give him q pun, but refused 70 write the
| article He did not name the paper in which
he wanted it inserted. Witness was here
Oross-examined by Mr. Bradley.-I am a
| native Of Baltimore. Was educated a. Elli-
cotts Mile, Md. When left 81. Charles
College, 1862, / accepted situation as teacher;
afterwards taught at little place called
Texas. 1 met St. Marie on the Sd of April,
1863, at Ellengown. During Holy week, 1868.
introdneed % I s.. Marie. Vislted Texas the follow
ing Christmas. Never visited Ellegown with
Surratt but once. l sought the position of
teacher al St Matthew's Institute left il be-
cause i was not treated right / resigned. /
had charge of the school. Mr.. Murphy was
an assistant. My position IN the War Depart
ment was in the office of the Commissary Gen.
eTal OF Prisoners. On the 9th Of January. 1864,
/ was boarding AT the house of Mrs Handy,
and took lodging at the house of Mrs. Sly; then
went to board with Mr.. Purnell, a colored
man After being there three or four months
went to board with Mrs. Surratt. At St.
Charles i studied for The ministry; still
keep mp my connection with the church,
though not nay studies for the ministry
Question.-Was not Mrs. Surratts character
as II Christian woman exemplary.
Mr.. Pierrepoint.-I object
Mr. Bradlsy.-i put her character in issue.
You have assaIled it.
Judge Fisher.--I do not see that it is respon-
sv- TO anything brought out on the examina-
ion in chief.
Witness sresumed-She treated me as kindly
as treated her; i was sick there one night;
Vas nursed by her; saw respectable citizens
v Sit her house; would not like 10 state who;
tb ose gentlemen might object; rather WIget
was a frequent visitor; her brother: sometimes
one or two isters of charity; Mrs. Kirby, Mrs.
Dean. On the night OF the 18th OF March, 1865,
1 was In Mrs. Surr ats house with Mrs. Sur
Iatt, Miss Anna, Miss Fitzpatrick, ars. Hol-
lohdr.y Payne came ins ne was the only enc I
remember. Fix the dale, from the fact that
10 ovasr, hafr o shn ar n
remembered the 18th from the play at the the.
ater-Jane Shore; John Surratt told me it was
played; do not remember who was there on
the 18th of March; i was out that evening;
that might Surratt and were at the theater;
Booth and John McCulloeh played al the
military trial fixed a different night Of that
play; saw the afidavit Of John McCullocn,
saying he was not here on the I'd of April; 1
said before the commission as near as j
could remember it was on the 26th Of
NJ oh mGuocs ss ss'e on Apr ss ss
McCuiloch's ahidavit. l am positive /
met John McCulloch. Was introduced to
Br. Mudd In the winter of Is6i-5. Could fix it
by going to the National hotel and seeing " hat
time Booth occupied room 81. Did not 20 to
the Pennsylvania House TO look at the Regis
ter TO fix the date. l never saw the Register
OF the Pennsylvania house. Did state at
the Commission to the best of my recollection
met DR.. Mudd about 18th OF January. 1t was
short time after Surratt was employed at the
express office have been to the express Of
flee to zee when that employment was. Know
Mr.. Ford. proprietor OF the theater. Was In
Carroll prison with him. Conversed on this
subject with him. Did not remember Of him
telling me made mistake about the perA
fermance Of Pizarro. Remembered Surratt
was at work on holiday when we had turkey
tor dipner. know Surratt was employed by
duced TO Mudd Surratt went to Port Tobacco
in the early part OF 1865. know my introduce
tion to Mudd and Booth was previous 10 that
have thought over all these points for the
a & IN mn hoy
Ford when Jane Shore was played. Did ask
Mr.. r.Carlin about IL; asked him at the conspiracy
tIial. He told me- 1 swore to what / remern-
bered, not wha he told me. He corroborated
my recollection. Went to the conspiracy trial
with Mr. John NJ. Lloyd one day; may have
been two or three others: don't remember;
did not lock in Lloyd's face when he WAS
talking with Mrs. Surratt in the buggy; did
no, ask Lloyd in what tone Mrs. Surratl spoke
to him; did tell him testified that she spoke
in q whisper. He expressed astonishnent;
said nothing else to Lloyd; I did not hear
that conversation; l did not ask Lloyd 10
correct the testimony: left no clothes for the
wash at MRS Surratts after the 10th of April;
did not state TO Mr.. Lloyd or Mr.. Ford left
clothes at Mrs. Surratt's to 60 in the wash.
In the early part of FebI uary, 1865, Surratt
went to New York and saw Mr.. Booth; it was
between the let and 22d Of February; 1 cannot
fix the date positively: cannot fix il within
ten days; did not know if he went to New
Y ork twice in February; did not tell me W hat
he went for; lady came back with him; he
did not tell me he was going to bring lady
on with him A few days after he got back
he told me he saw Booth; / don't ember
how long after his return: / don't remember
Mr. Bradley.-You have testified as 10 dates
about some things, l want to see what you
know about others.
Wltness.-He was in New York about two
days and nights. He and the lady arrived in
the afternoon. She did not come into the
house. Don't know how she came to the house;
did not see her en- that occasion. Know she
arrived in the afternoon from circumstances.
His sister asked him if he had seen Booth.
He said yes. 1 have never been told by any
Off Ger OF the Government that II L did not tes-
ufy 10 more than had i would be hanged too.
never had any fears Of hanging sir. did not
run away.
Mr.. Pierrepoint objected to these questions
Mr.. Bradley.-We expect to Show that this
witness is testifying under threats.
Mr.. Pierrepoint.-We withdraw the objec-
MI Bradley-Did not an otficer of the Gov.
ernment tell you SO in the presence of Mr..
Maddoxl
Witness.-lt is news to me-
Cuestion.-Do you know Mr.. John A Bing-
Answer.-Yes, sir.
Question.-Did he say any such thing to you1
Mr.. Pierrepoint.-We object
Judge Fisher.-I thought you had with
drawn the objection!
Mr.. Pierrspoint. - We had; but now he
brings in persons. .
Mr.. Bradley.-We expect to show he ia con-
ducting this case, and making the preliminary
examination Of witnesses.
Judge tlsner.-l ruled the other day that ia
inquiry could be made as 70 threats or induces
ments held cut to witnesses to give testimony
before the military commission; bnt as to
threats or inducements held out to them for
this trial, they can be questioned.
Mr.. Merrick-When any officer OF the Gov
ernment takes down the written statement of
q witness as to what he is to testify, stating If
he don't say so and so he shall be hung, is it
not proper TO bring il ont in evidence
/ Judge Fisher.-Yes, If you bring il down
past that Military Commission. Yon NAV ask
the witness it he is Influenced by fear or
threats in giving his testimony. You nav
inquire in reference to the trial Of John H
Surratt. -.
Mr.. Merrick He was charged in the indict-
ment before that Commission.
q. DO you know Geo. T. Jarboel
A. met young man in prison named Jar.
Doe. Father and son were there.
On the morning after the assassination /
went to Mr.. Richards of1ice and made state.
ments to Messrs McDevitt and Clarvoe. Did
not tell Mr. Jarboe was arrested by one OF
Bakers detectives, and taken before Secretray
Stanton. Ahe expression is perfect news 10
me. 1t is amusing to me. On the Goth of April
Imet Mr. Burnett; he invited me to his offic
and told me Mr.. Stanton would like to see
me. 1t did notteH Mr. Jsrboe was taken be-.
fore Mr.. Stanton, and tnterrogated about
what know ahbut mir t.