Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-06-24

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| and asked what the object was.
The counsel forthe defence replied that they
| were testing his memory.
1 Mr. Merrick offended tn at he could test the
accuracy of the witnesses recollection and
| read from Rosooes Criminal Evidence, page
| 1871. - 'tf-
| Judg, Fisher said that the defense could ask
| If he had ever made different statement.
| Mr.. Bradley asked If they did not have the
l right to ques ton as TO any promise of reward
| or threats having been used. La ...-e-.
Mr.. F'ierrepoint said that weuld not object
to such question.
| Witness resumed-Said that the officer
when he made the answer that he had not
4 heard any one say that something terrible
| was going to happen. Got up very mad and
| said thath was guilty as an accessory the
punishment OF which was death.
BY Mr.. Merrick-Were there any threats
made by the soldiers at the time the witness
made tfe statement TO Col. Wells
Mr.. PIrrepoint objected, saying he had no
doubt what the answer would be.
MIR. Merrick contended that they had this
right, and that 1t was presumed the same
threats wsre in operation now.
Mr.. Pirrepoint said that ii the counsel
would say that the threats were made in refer
ence 10 this trial he would raise no objection,
but the threats made two years ago had moth
ing whatever 10 do with this case.
AT the suggestion Of the Court this was left
open. -rs
Witness resumed-Does not think he ex-
amiRed the carbfres, and dses not remember
that he testified that he took the cover off, but
thinks he testified to the peculiar construction
of the carbine, having seen the weapon after
Herold took the cover Off -
Mr.. Bradley contended that the defense had
the right to question the witness as TO any
threats or promises made, and II was compe-
tent to ascertain the threats made in reference
to evidence former trial. He cited Roscoe
on Criminal Euidence.
Judge Fisher said he could not see that the
questi w as relevant to this issue.
Mr.. Bradley said he wished to shew the con-
ditieu OF the prisoners mind, and contended
that the Influences used then may operate
with witness now. ... .. .
Mr. Pierrepoint SAID chat this witness was
not bribed one, for he was very unwilling
witness 80. - --i7' y 80 + :
Judge Fisher ruled that they could ask
whether he had been promised reward, or
whether he had been made the subject of any
threat as to his evidence on this trial, and NO
further. '.. 3.
The defence excepted to this ruling ...
Mr.. Bradley said, for the purpose Of bring
ing this question to direct issue he would
ask the uestion whether he was not threat
ened to be hung il he did not swear TO and
sign written statement prepared for him,
which statement contained the substance of
proof offered in this case"
Mr.. Carrin gton.-When?
Mr.. Bradley-Two years ago.
The prose ecution objected. - -.. ....
Mr.. Bradley asked II he did not also say that
he did so TO save his life, and whether he had
not said SO within the last three m months, and
If it were not for his previous examination he
would give different testimony now.
The question was overruled.
BY MIR. Merrick.-Was it a very uncommon
thing to conceal guns IN that part of the coun-
objected to by the prosecution and over
ruled.
[The witness was on the stand when our re-
port closedI
THE RIVER FRoNT-Harvey's Wharf-Ar.
rIved-Schooners X N. Fox, Dunn, and w.
l.. Dayton Mills, from Havre de Grace, with
COAL for Harvey, Clarke, and Given. Julia,
Dulany, from same, with coal, for H. Burr
Co.
Carter's Wharf.-Arrived-Scho Rox-
coal for j. b. Lord; Cooper, Galloway, from
same, 100 tons coal for g. T. Langley Son;
H. ID. Wright, Sittles, from Philadelphia 157
Pearl, Williams, to Alexandra to discharge
part of cargo. Betty Hooper, Jordon, down
river for wood.
Rileys rf.-Arrved-Scnooners Sarah
NJ Clayton, Waller, lrom Philadelphia, with
coal for Riley 6 Son. VIM. John, Street,
Havre de Grace, with coal fer J. b. Lord,
Mansion, White, from same, with coal for IL.
Fowler. . .F's.
Foagler's Wharf.-Arrived - Schrs. John
Francis, Atley, Yorktown. with scrap iron,
Havre de Grace, with coal for j. b. Lord.
CrOuchS Wharf.-Schr. Wheeler; Steamer
Virginia, Gregg, from down river with wood
for Baum, Seh'r John 7. Williams, from
Newberry, N C., with stone tor Vienmeyer.
BrolgnS Wharf.-Arriyed-Schrs. Octayia
Allen, Elliot, from Havre de Grace, with coal.
The steamer Hi Livingston arrived at ,
O'Clock from down the river with 8 large
amount of market stuff and a number of pas
sengers. ..
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CENTENARY COL
ensy IL yis OF a cen
Church, foot up as follows:-West George
town, ID. o., "a, 400, all appropriated to Dick
inson College. Georgetown, ID. O., S2,S4S, OF
which Sl.3iS is credited to church debts and
1895 TO the college; the Foundry, SI9,035, about
all to the increase of church property; Ryland
Chapel, s561, $500 tor the Metropolitan Charch;
Union, 1862, $500 for church extension; Wes-
ley Chapel S2i,663, of which S21 ,926 goes to
the rev Metropolitan Church; East Washing
ton. S4,313 of this SO GOO to church extension;
Hamline, $685., church debt credited, S257;
Waugh Chapel, 81 500 and 81 500 increase of
church properly; McKendree, S1,7S0, of which
$500 is increase &c. Alexandra, Va, S1,0s5,
OF which S1,C27 is increase of church property.
The total amount in the Baltimore Annual
Conference is shown to be S134,330.