The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-25

proposed show that the witness had been offered
inducement OF fear favor 70 testify on this trial.
there was objection; but Il was proposed 70 show
thai he had testified at another time under the influence
OF threats, then there were objections.
The Court decided that the question OF threats must
have reference TO this trial only and 10 none thai pre-
The counsel noted an exception to the ruling Of the
Court.
Question by Mr. Bradley-Did you not state, In sub
stance and effect that you would be hung unless You
ngned your name TO written statement presented TO
your
Mr.. Carington-whens
MI Bradley-Two years ago.
Mr. Pierrepont said that the qnssuan had oesn once
asked and objected to-
The Court ssid IL had been ruled out
Mr.. Bradley said that it might DO fully understood
that was the question they proposed 10 ASK.
Mr. Bradley said they now proposed to ask the wit
within the last three months
Mr.. Pierepont objected
Mr.. Bradley said he proposed to add further % the
question: and the witness stated he would have
given different evidence II he had not been put in fear
and that II Il not for his previous examination he
would give different testimony The court over
ruled the motion and would connne the testimony TO
such threats or promises as were made in reference 70
this case now on trial
Cross examination resumed-I was requested to con-
ceal some guns; IL was nothing unusual for gentlemen
70 conceal firearms the military had taken all the fire.
arms they could 1nd and feared my house was 70 DO
searched don't know what MIRA suatts business was
down there on April II; when Mz Surratt IVES there
ana others were there, Is was also Mrs
Odnt; when first saw MIRA suran 10
ysrd; cont rsmsmSer seeing any chdrss and don't
remember who took my buggy after got homo from
Marlboro; was at Marlboro attending riai and after
court was drank good deal and went homo much
intoxicated laid down before Mrs. Suratt left suratts
vile; was 10 drunk had to lie down; drunkenness
drunk sometimes keep up the SPREE had been In bad
habits OF drinking when took possession OF the TAVERN
tun.,ey for me was nv own best cusomer the sun
up the next morning. and then took drink; did
not AZ my mind upon anything that happened the
night before until the soldiers came; when Harold
aud Booth there that night / had con-
versaiion, but have detailed It: put NO confidence
in Harold telling that the President had been killed.
because l thought ne drunk the soldiers came
early in tho morning, and after found what had hap
pened became frightened and went to drinking; do
not recoIec exactly what told Jarboe the detective
but think told him that the men, Harold and Booth
had not been there; did not wish to be witness in
the case, and might have said knew nothing about
il; Jarboe said there money enough in this to
make us both rich il would tell what knew about
got home, April IA, was carrying in some oysters
and fish, when l met Mrs. surratt; do not know
whether Mrs Oiut was near enough 70 hear the con-
versation: do not remember taking up Mrs.
Ofu's child; had been drinking when !
saw Mrs. surratt on the Tuesday spoken poke Of;
and Weichman near by; do not know that they
overheard the Conversations on the night Of the assass
nation aroused at twelve O'Clock by Harold calling
to me; gave him the whiskey do not recollect how
long had been asleep when was aroused Harold did
things: scknowiedce wen. to bed drunk. but think
know Of the conversation; acknowledge that drunk
enness blurs my memory and makes me forget things;
had not been q continuous spree before April IA,
because trying TO give 1t up, but broke through
think took several drinks Thursday, April 49, do
not recolect IL drunk Thursday night think the
shining the night Harold and his companions
think the shining when went 70 bed that
night, as did not take particular notice OF II,
BY Mr. Pierrepont-what is your condition this morn
ing, while you are giving this testimony.
Mr.. Bradley objected-He was before the jury. and
they could see.
The defence tricd TO show that witness was dunkard,
and what effect liquor had upon him.
Mr. Merick said the witness had himself stated the
fact
Judge Fisher sustained the objection
BY Mr.. Penspopt-witness had been drinking that
day. but had previously been trying 70 break on, finding
the habit too strong upon him.
Queston--You have thought good dsa, upon ihis
NJ nerrick objected and his objection Was sustained
ns; and " anscs5 . certain ,Ss sao.
when he first up; does not recollect whether he
staggered and fell not when talking TO Mrs. Surrat;
DOES not recollsct who drove him home; was sober
By the Court-Lquor has tendency TO make me for
getiu and therefore whom 60 70 testify In court
never do drink for fear should forget facts that
By MI Pierrepont-when I go TO testify avoid drink
BY Mr. Bradey-Many things happen when ! am
drunk that do not afterwards remember; think u was
1t eleven O'Clock when met Mrs Surratt In Union
town, on the Tuesday referred 20; Weichman was in
the buggy with her and Mrs. Onntt and child
were with me- when met Mrs. Surratt got out OF the
buggy and spoke TO her; the conversation was not
ried on in q tone Of secrecy; do not know whether
weichman heard IL not; witness could not tell when
Harold was at his house with Atzerodt and Surrat
less he had his books and bills; Harold then said whom
he lef that he on his way TO 1T y saw Surratt
again ON March rs think he came down with his
mother and another lady, they took dinner and Mrs
Surratt remained they came in a two-horse carriage,
and one horse think gray.
By Mr. Carrington--On the Tuesday referred to Mr..
weichman was In the buggy with Mrs suratt; do not
know that weichman heard the conversation.
Colonel J. Conger called and sworn, but his exam
nation deferred and the court then adjourned until
to morrow At ten o'clock.