The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-27

knew Dr. pi.ses reputation there for truth and veraey
70 be very bad.
No cross-examnation. a., p;errenout-
Am physician Of Montrose Pa; while d.
there his reputation was bad .a nv Mr. Pierre
A. d. Butterneld sworn and examined 1 ysssns ran1
pont-An resident OF Montrose, Pa DIT bssen iepu'
taton truth while he lived there was nv Mr. psrre
j. N Fletcher sworn and eas sha ornshp Of PIKE:
Psss had had reputation there for truth and yeracty
By Nr Bradley-first became acquAn,ed WIN n'ssen
IN IS6o or Is6l never saw him but twice In Aonuose
P'sseII lived az Leroysvle Pike county, about three
years at least his family lived there ana nc "as 'no''
part Of the time. .,,.r.o tho Irni,ad
Mr. Pierrepont desired 20 pu' IN e''~s"S' Wv
States statutes al large OF 1860.
The Court did not see why 1t should be offered IN ev,
dence when both the court and jury could take ohea'
cognzance OF the statute.
Mr. Psrrepont said they proposed to offer as evideree
the statute relating 10 the reward ID is oase "n" ia
Judge Fisher said he would take judicial notice Of it,
and could be read by the counsel as part Of Their agu
Inent.
Mr. Pierrepont said it did not matter much how got
in so II got before the jury.
Mr. Bredey insisted upon his objection 10 Offering
matter N evidence Of which the Court would take
judicial notice. Unless it was fact OF which the court
could take judicial notice he would ooect on the GROUND
that II was not rebuttBQ proof. ,
Mr. Perrepont said il would rebuff what Cameron said
in relation to the withdrawal OF the reward
page IT'S of the thirteenth volume Of the statutes at
large, the appendix OF that volume
Mr.. Bradley said II was not eVldchcc, az " was JUST
an order signed L d Townsend " was no part OF the
act Of Congress
Mr. Perrspont said il was Just as much the action
OF tho government as anything else in that volume.
Judge Fisher admitted the book as evidence. II was
published and sent under executive authority, and
all that was IN it was presumed 10 be verify
Counsel for the defence noted an exception.
George Green sworn aud examined by Mr. Pierre
pont-Lve at Waverley, N. Y. have been constable Of
have conversed with him about Mr.. Lincolns murder
Bssers reputation for truth is bad
Had you any conversation with him in relation to
his feelings regarding Mr. Lncoln's deaih2
Mr Bradley objected. II was bad enough TO kill the
man for truth without stabbing him aftcrward.
Mr. Perrepont-Oh, WE'LL take The witness.
Mr Bradlcy-rake the witnessl We don't want him.
Mr. Darlington here stated that there were several
witnesses who were not now present but were on the
way He would submit a proposition that they be al
lowed to examine the witnesses If they appear before
the case is closed.
Judge Fisher sud II a question o, agreement for
counsel
Mr. Darlington said upon consultation with his col
leagues then be would close the case but would reserve
the right to make application for the admission Of the
expected testimony.
Mr. Bradley said he then understood tho closed,
and he asked the clerk TO note The fact lie would
frankly, that after consultation they would pro-
testimony. They though, it due. however, to
Dr. Blssell TO give him opportunity TO re-
sst the terrible assault thai had been made upon
his character Witnesses the way for that
purpose. DR. Bsse had been recommended 10 him
Mr. Bradey) and he an utter stranger 10 him. and
il he could not sustain himself the defence would ask
leave TO withdraw his testimony He tdr. Bradley bad
supposed the prosecution would be engaged all day
examining witnesses relation 10 the connection OF
railroad trains and this early closing therei ore TOOK
him somewhat by surprse and he would therefore ask
the Court an indulgence Of half an hour for consultation
with part OF counsel for de ienco.
Judge Fisher compiled with the request, and at ten
minutes past eleven the court took recess Tor hail an
hour
Upon reassemblng Mr. Bradley said the defence would
DO able to proceed but short distance with evidence for
and that evidence would be entirely win
regard to the character OF DR. Bsse Some Of the wit
nesses had already arrived and others would arrive to-
morrow. In meantime they would propose to argue
questions heretofore submitted aud would then offer the
evidence rs II should arrive
Witnesses were then called for the defence.
Avail Jarvis and examined b.; Mr.. Bradley
Reside in Waverey; have resided tsere twenty three
years: was justice OF the peace there; have known
character for ruth and veraciy; Bissells reputation
or truth among the NEST respectable part OF the
munity Is very good; would not hesitate to believe
BY Mr. Pierrepont-Most Of the people who testified
against DR.. Bissell are as respectable as we have in
first knew Dr. Bisssll twenty five years
ago in Connecticut whom he boy; ten years ago
Bissell came TO waverey as ply scian he afterwards
opened saloon there, and afterwards left waverley
the people who testified against Bsse had religious
prejudlces against him; there was difficulty in the
church, aud they had some difficulty with Dr. B;ssell
zens; during the l WAS the Union side; have
never been republican, but have always boon demo-
crat
Question you ever express yourself about the
conspirators who were tried
objected to- aud objection sustained.
G. B. Pannell sworn and examined by Mr. Bradley
Reside waverley have lived there for thirty odd
years; know DR.. Bsscl; was Intimately acquainted
Win him for two years and knew his general repu-
aton for truth aud veracity heard nothing bad about
Dr. Bissel until the trial commenced, and the trial IN
Buffalo; from what know OF Dr. Bisseli would DO.
ieve him under oath.
By Mr. Picrreponi-I do not know what the trial in
Buffalo about; have heard people talk Ion
sth Tue Buffalo ,r,a 6u, could not say heard Or
3sse he practised hts profession and kept saloon;
never heard anything against Bsse as man OF truth
and veraciiy; he had some strong political enemies:
Bisse bears as good character Tor truth as ordinarily
good men bear
Nelson r. Penny sworn and examined by Mr. Brad
eyReside in Wayerey AID nave lived there six years
knew Dr. Bissell he thoTe, had opportunities
Of knowing his reputation for truth and veacity can
sassed while he Was there; would believe him under
By ur Perrepont-I live in wavercy village; when
irst vent there kept meat market. aud Afterwards
vas in drug store Dr. Bsse has dealt with me when
rst there he practised medicine; he afterwards
sept grocery Store and had beer saloon attached;
heard Bisselfs truth questioned till within the
asst four i've days; the gentlemen from waverlcy
who testified against Dr. Bissei are men OF good
character.
DR. G NJ Noble sworn and examined by Mr. Brad
sy- Am practising physician OF Wa erloy; have
SIDED there fourteen years knew pr Disscll scven
ig0 knew What reputation DR.. Bissell had, and his
character for truth aud veracity good from his
general reputation ] would moi hesitate TO believe him
under oath
by Mr. Pierrepent-Have been living in waverley
fourteen years aud practising med cine never in
dc,ed and never had cnargcs pre.crIed a-ainsl me
there anywhere for producing abortion; When DR..
Blsseu FIRST csme wsyerey he practi-cd medicine;
after pnclisin. short time no iato grocery
business; lhink Bissei let there Two or he yosr ago
attended Dr. Bsseis patients and have frequently
been called in consultation with him; called 10
suit Ia the family OF man named Curran: can't
member the names OF other parties, but remember
several occasions was called in consultation, do not
now why Dr. Bisseli quit practice and went 10 keeping
saloon the change had nothing 20 do with his ctarac
ter; could not SAY Dr. Bsses character was bad; his
good as that OF the witnesses who
here estify AGAINST him; from what Know OF nr.
5isseil would Deiisye him under oath without hesta
During the examination Nr. Perreront asked
wel, you tell us of party Irving after you, aud Dr.
Basel held consultations
Auswer-les, sir.
Mr. Pierreront paughng-well, now tell us Of PARTY
living sfter your consultation.
NJ. Bradley-Nou must not insult the witness, SIR,
and " III not ailo. u.
Mr.. Pierreponl-I asked the witness proper question.
Mr.. Bradley ito the Courtl-It IL rot the question
object To. bus Tue manner in which 10 Is put
Mr. PerTepOni-lhe question "a proper, and he mus,
answer IT,
Sir. Bradley, a witness shall not he insultcd, while
under my protection. who s OF a. good character
counsel. aud moves IN as good society.