Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-06-25

same condition as when taken from Booth
The carbine was an ordinary careine, seven
shooter. He had some pine shavings, da-
guerrotypes, some tobacco, a little Catholic
medal, pin, with the inscription, dan Bry
ant to J. w. Booth 1t was crystal set in jet
Witness did not know what the Lone Star
Lodge pir was; the pin was bent while in
possession OF witness.
Question by Mr. Pierrepoint-How was it
bent!
Auswer-In my pocket
Question Well, how was 1t bent! You
did not sit straight on the pin, did you!
Laughter
Answer.-It was in my coat pocket, and bent
by sitting upon 1t somehow. Withe7s here
Identified the pin found on Booth. Witness
was here shown the diary. and testified that it
was in the same condition as when he first
saw it. Witness was told to examine the
leaves cut out. and testified they were out
when he took the diary.
Mr.. Pierrepoint then read a copy of the
diary (the same published in the Star a few
weeks since.) mr. Merrick holding the orI-
giDal diary
After reading the diary MI Pierrepont said
there was letter on leaf C ut from the diary
which he desired to read, which commenced
My Dear (here piece was torn OFF, The ques-
tion was put to witness if he knew about that
piece being torn off, and if it was the same
Witness replied be did not remember about
the letter.
Mr.. Bradley.-That was not in the diary
Mr.. Pierrep oint.-We will not read that
now. but will offer 1t after a while.
The contents of the pocket in the diary, con-
sisting OF a number OF photograph cards and
papers, were removed for the purpose of sub.
mitting it to the jury. 1t was then examined
by the counsel for the prisoner, and submit
ted to the jury and examined by them.
Mr. Bradley said he desired that the diary
and other articles offered in evidence be left in
the custody of the Court
This was agreed to by the counsel for the
prosecution, and it was placed in charge OF the
Clerk.
A large number of bundles Were here placed
on the witness stand, and the witness was
told to take out the articles which he took
from Booth. Witness first identified large
bowie knife, and testified it was the same one
be took from Booth. He next identified the
compass taken from Booth, and next a piece
of map taken from Herold.
Mr.. Bradley asked for the pistols
Mr.. Wright, from the Judge Advocate Gen.
erals Office. who had charge OF the articles,
stated nc pistols were in his custody as hav-
ing been taken from Booth.
Col COnger, cross. examined by Mr.. Brad
Eyewitness was not Intercepted before the
military commission as to all the articles taken
from Booth. Thought he was shown things
and asked If they were taken from Booth
Witness did not remember whether or not he
spoke OF the diary there. Witness gave the
diary and all the other articles taken from
Booth and Herold TO the Secretary of War.
Witness examined the diary carefully on the
steamer coming up the river.
Ques'ion.-Look at The cut leaves, and see
ii some have not been cut later than the others
Witness, after examining the book | cam
hot see that they do made no memorand un
of the condition of the diary; it was in posses.
sion OF witness from a. m. to p. m: ne yer
saw 1t again until he was subpGnaed before
the Judiciary Committee; had been in the city
since his examination before that committee;
thought it was six weeks ago; had seen the
diary at The Judge Advocate Generals Office,
about the 10th instant: Colonel Barr was
present at the time witness examined it
there; had examined it very carefully before
the Judiciary Committee; witness took the
diary from Booth himself: Booth asked for
helng stopped up; witness told HIM to put out
his tongue. but there was no blood there. did
not remember Booth saying Herold had moth
ing 10 do with II; witness did not put any
mark on IL; the carbines were often rubbed by
the saddle: witness saw a mark on il, and took
il 10 identify II by; identified the compass by
some tallow or candle grease on il; identified
tne knife by spot of rust, which was
said to be blood: witness did not think
IL was dnough; witness put no mark
Witness knew nothing OF the horse Booth had:
he had no horse when witness found him; did
not hear him speak OF having killed his horse.
tain things were placed before him and asked
DO you recognize suchl'' Did not remem .
ber of anything being sa i'd about the diary.
By Judge ePlerrepoint-The carbine was un-
loaded by witness in tue War Department. it
had eight cartridges in it,
BY Mr.. Merrick.-The diary came in posses.
sion of witness between six and seven o'clock
Inc articles We're taken from his person about
that time. He was shot about three o'clock
The court, at half past twelve, took recess
for thirty minutes.
On reassembling at one o'clock
Wm. f. Wheeler vas sworn, and examined
by Mr.. Carrington.-Witness resides in Chic
opee, Mass; knew John Wilkes Booth by
sight; saw him in Springfield, and in the fai
of 1864 sawshim in MentreSl saw Booth cross
the street from near brokers' Office near ST.
Lawrence Hall, ia company with another
man; did moi know the man; he was a large
man, rather thick set, flushed red faced man,
with dark hair; saw the man afterwards and
he was pointed out to him; his name was
Objected TO, and objection sustained.
BY Mi. Bradley-The prisoner is not the
man referred TO
Luther Byron Baker sworn.-Witness now
resides at Lansing, nj ichigan, and in 1865 was
employed by General Baker, provost mars hal
OF the War Department, a detective Had
been in the army as lieutenant and quarter
me- ster Of first District of Columbia cavalry.
Witness was one OF the party who went in
pursuit OF Booth, under the command of Cen
Baker. Does not remember the date he left
Washington. but left in company with Con j.
ger, Lieut.. Doherty, and 90 or 25 soldiers;
received orders from Gen. Baker to go to Belle
Plain and search for Booth and Herold Oh.
tanned transportation for the command: ar.
rived at Belle Plain about ten O'clock and
went on the bluff; Cenger then took the lead.
say ing that he knew the country: witness and
Conger went with about half or three -fourths of
the command under assumed names making
calls, and preteR ding 10 have lost their frienas
who had crossed the river; at daylight threw
off these ch aracters, took frPshments at DR.
Ashton's. and the party separated; Doherty
and his party going towards the Potomac and
witness and Conger went towards the Kappa
hammock; went 10 the house Of one Turner;
left Conger there and went to the ferry and
asked man if they had seen any citizens
or a lame man. The fisherman, named Raw.
ings, said he had; and witness showed the
pictures OF Booth and Herold, which Raw.
iings identified. Learned that they had been
there the previous day, and had asked him to
take them across; but he refused, saying that
he would have to attend to his net. Three men
came down-Confederate soldiers-and they
went across with them. Took Rawlings as q
guide. As soon as he received this informa.
ton, sent word to Conger, and thew fer
ried across the river, taking Rawlings as q
embarrassing him to save suspicion, at his
request.
Mr. Bradley asked how much longer this
narrative was. and the witness was directed to
come at once to the capture.
Witness sresumed:-Wentto to Bowling Green:
saw Captain Jett. and from information re.
ceived went to Garrett's. On going to q side
door-after l2 o'clock at night-an old man
put his head ont, asked what was the matter
Witness told him never mind and to light a
candle. He did SO. and opened the door when
witness presented pistol, and asked where
the two men were who had been stopping
there, and he replied that they had gone to
the woods. Conger came in with a rope and
threatened to hang him II he did not tell the
truth, A young man came in and said
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