The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-07-10
THE sURRATr TRIAL.

The following is the conclusion of Mondays
evidence:
James G. Clifford recalled and examined by
Mr. Bradley. Witness built the theatre; was
in the theatre the night of the assassination;
witness knew Booth from his boyhood; never
saw Surratt until he saw him here; saw gem
tleman come down and call time; he was con-
nected with the theatre; he coined own from
street; he was to go on that night for ma
tional song and asked Mr.. Cariin what time it
was. and Carlin stepped up and looked at the
clock and said it was ten minutes past two
O'Clock; he stopped there few minutes and
then went in; other persons had been standing
around at the time but if Booth had been there
was used as signal for changing scenes; the
stand for the benefit of tho carriages Of the
theatre was "A feet long and one end rested
on curb; lamp was placed ON the curb
stone near the centre of the platform; the YES
lbule was about feet long; the clock was
placed on one of the piers in the vestibuie.
Y. v. Hess was called and sworn.
Witness resides in Philadelphia; In 1865 was
connected with the company performing at
Ford's theatre; was assigned the song alter the
American Cousin that night; it was to be per-
formed for the President; was in front of the
theatre during the evening talking with Messrs
Clifford and Carlin; was standing opposite the
stage entrance; went back into the theatre af-
ter talking with them; asked then what the
time was, and Carln replied ten minutes past
ten, and witness replied, repeating the words,
that he would be wanted in few minutes, and
went on to the stage, and two minutes after
ward heard the report of a pistol. Never saw
the prisoner until now; did not see him on the
night or the assassination; witness was sure
that Cariin announced to witness the time of
night.
A. j Carlin sworn-Reside in Boston; was
costumer at Ford's theatre in 1865; was at the
theatre from o'clock A. M. until after the as
81 estimation, except at short intervals; on that
r.Irtnir artt "a 1l,a
oDd act, witness went over to the o. p. side
and went out to take drink with Clifford and
Dyott; remained few minutes and witness
Went out the front way; Booth had just got a
drink and passed out the front way; did not
see him afterward; stood there sometime and
MIR. Hess came cut and asked what time it was
and witness stepped into vestibule and look
ed at the clock and told time twice; don't
think that at the time any one was sitting o8
the front platform; in a few minutes man
came out and said the President had been
shot; never saw the prisoner at the bar before
saw him here; no one looking like him called
the time that night; while | was standing
there did not notice that Hess looked a little
pale when the time was announced.
Mr.. MerricA here stated that the defence
was disappointed in not having several wit
nesses present that were expected from Baiti
more, and have no witnesses that they could
put on the stand without breaking the contin-
uity of the case, but that hereafter the defence
would have their case so arranged as to have
no further Interruptions. .as
The Court then adjourned until Tuesday
morning. .ff.E
WASHINGTON, July 9.
SurratPs trial was resumed this morning.
b. x. Eastman, sworn. Am professor of
mathematics at the National Observatory.
Witness detailed the astronomical condition
of the night of the assassination, Moon could
not have illuminated the north side of any
building that night If house stood west of
corner and faced the north it would be en-
tirely in the shade.
Jas. r. Ford, sworn. Was in charge in the
theatre the day of the assassination. He de-
tailed the events as they occurred during the
day. Never saw the ladies of the Surratt fem
lily; never saw the prisoner at the bar.
Question by Mr.. Pierrepont-During the
rebellion what side did you take?
Mr. Bradley objected. ma
Mr. Pierrepont said they had right to ask
that question to show the animus Of the wit
ness and show whether he took sides for the
rebellion or against it, aEGEst
The witness declined to answer the question,
but afterwards, after consulting with Mr.. Mer-
rick, offered to return to the stand and answer,
but Mr.. Pierrepont would not have him ans
wer then.
Mr.. Dixon, Chief Engineer of the Fire De-
partment, was sworn, and testified the night
of the assassination was very dark and the |
sky cloudy. Il
A. Keisicker, sworn. Resided at the corner |
OF 9th and FL streets in 1865 and resides there |
yet; was in front of the house the evening of |
the assassination till about II o'clock; the |
night was cloudy; heard no conversation that |
night proceed from 541 H street; had there |
been conversation would have heard it.
James Lamb, sworn. Was scene painter at
Ford's theatre in 1865; day of the assassination
was at work all day in the paint room; the |
curtain was not let down all day; it could not
have been lowered without his knowledge.
The Court stated that he had received a note
from James Ford, who testified yesterday,
wishing to explain an answer made by HIM
Mr.. Ford was placed on the stand and said he
was always loyal and was in sympathy with |
the North during the rebellion. RI
ID. H. Bates, telegrapher, testified to tele |
gram being sent to Vanderpool in New York, |
summoning him to come to Washington.
By Mr.. Carrington-But the telegram was
ruled out of the evidence. Vanderpool had
testified he came as witness voluntarily.
s. A. Owens +. G. Clayton, Joshua Lloyd, |
Charles Kimball, Il. Culvert, Col. O'Beirne
and Samuel Browne testified as to the general
want OF confidence in the truthfnlness and
yeracity OF John Lee. They would not be-
lieve him under oath. ..l /
Mr.. Merrick endeavored to offer the case of
the trial and conviction of Cleaver, but Mr.. !
Darlington objected as new trial had been
granted. /
A discussion arose on its being allowed as
evidence, pending which, owing to the sick
ness of MIR. Bradley, the court adjourned till |
tomorrow. |