Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-26

Franklin Fraser worn ard examined by Mr.,
Pierrepoint Witness resided in Montrcss,
prosecuting attorney there. Knew DR.. BisssIi.
his reputation for truth and veracity from issG
to 1852, about Montroee was bad, he was q OF
considered worthy OF belief.
N cross examination.
q. Il. Eidred sworn, and examined by Mr.
representatives resided in Montrose.
Penn Knew DIR. Augustus BisselI; his repu.
IAuon lor truth and veracity was very bad
n crosS.eXamiDa alton
Gordon z. Dimoch sworn, and examined by
Mr. Plerrepoint.-Witness was physician at
MonIrose. Penn. Knew DR. Bissell: his repu-
taton 1or ruth and veracity was very bad.
NO REORGANIZATION.
C. Cushman sworn, and examined by Mr..
Pierrepoint -Witness resided In Montrose,
Penn; had lived there 43 wears. Knew Dr.
Bissell; bis reputation for truth and veracty
was very bad.
No cross -examination.
Dr. n. Cobb sworn and examined by Mr..
rierrepoint. Witness was q physician in
Montrose, Pa. Knew DIR. BisselI; his reputa-
Hon ior truth and veracity was very bad.
NO cross examination.
PierrepoInt Witness resided In Montrose, Pa.
Knew Or. BisseIl. HIS reputation for truth
was very bad.
No cross examination.
J. Il. Fletcher sworn and examined by Mr..
Pierrepont. Witness resided in Montrose. Pa.
Kept q livery stable. Knew DIR. Bissell in
Bradford county, Pike township. His repu-
alton there was very bad.
BY Mr.. Bradley Witness became acquainted
with him in 1865 or 1861. At thar time he was
living in Bradford county.
Mr.. Pierrepoint said he desired to put in evil
dence here the Statutes at Large of 1865, vol.
18TH
Mr.. Bradley said the Court and jury took
coxnizance Of the Statutes at Large, and he
objected to putting the same in evidence.
Mr.. Pierrepoint said in these Statutes was
the act relating to the reward offered and the
withdrawal OF the same.
Judge Fisher said Of course he would take
judicial notice OF the Statutes at Large.
Mr. Pierrepoint said he did care how it got
to the Jury so it was before them.
evidence when the Court must take judicial
notice OF the came. He objected to it on the
ground that it was not rebutting proof.
Mr.. Pierrepoint said it did rebut the testi-
moDy OF Cameron. He haa testified as to the
reward being withdrawn.
MI Pierrepoint here produced the statute,
enu SAID be desired to put in evidence page
or der.
Mr.. Bradley said that was no evidence it
was simply an order signed E. D. Townsend.
and was no part of the statute, and he directed
to its admission.
Mr.. Darlington said the statutes published by
Brown and Little were the accredited books,
containing the acts Of Congress and of the
various departments Of the Government
Mr.. Pierrepoint said that order was as much
the act OF the Government as anything else
contained IN the book.
Judge Fisher, after examining the authorities,
SAID that book was printed by order Of the
State department, and he therefore would ad.
NIT it in evidence.
Counsel tor defense excepted.
Mr.. Pierrepoint then read the order of Cen
Townsend notifying ali persons to present
their claims for reward for the arrest of
Booth and others, and revoking the reward
and others.
george Green, sworn and examined by Mr..
Plerrepolnt.- Witness resided in WayerIy,
New York Had been constable Knew DR..
Bissell; had conversed with him abou. the
murder OF President Lincoln: the reputation
Of Bissell in Waverly was very bad.
Q.-Had you any conversation with him in
President Lincoln?
MIR. Bradlsy-Oh, hold on: that is not evil
dence. It'll bad enough to kill Bissell in re-
gard TO truth, without s'abbing him in this
way after killing him.
Mr.. Pierrepoint-W ell. take the witness.
gentlemen.
Mr.. Bradley.-We don't want him.
Mr.. Darlington said the prosecution had sew.
eral other witnesses, who were not here, and
they would now close their case, reserving to
Themselves the right 10 make tho application
to the Court to be allowed to examine those
witdesses when they arrived
understand.
Mr.. Carrlngton.-Yes. as have stated.
Mr.. Bradley said DR.. Bissell was an utter
stranger 10 him. He had Summoned HIM here
on information received from New YORK: and
now that violent attack had been made on
chance TO bring witnesses to vindicate the
same. The defence was taken entirely by sur.
prise to hear that the prosecution had closed
The prosecution had promised to provea num-
Der OF Things to-day, about the movement Of
trains between here and New York; and tn
defence, thinking they would occupy the Who'll =
DAY, mad summoned witnesses for to- morrow
morning. He asked the indulgence of the
confer md 6ofo
mine what they would do. He was willing
that the case should now 60 to the jury with
out argument. but desired that DIR. Bissell
should have chance TO bring some witnesse .
to yindicate his character. II he did not by
Tomorrow morning, he (Mr. Bradley won d
frankly ask the Court to be allowed to with
draw the testimony OF Bissell.
Mr.. Bradley asked the Court to grant them
an indulgence OF half an hour, for consulta.
ton.
Judge Fisher replied In the ALTERNATIVES: and
11:l5 the court took recess for aIf an hour,
On resssem bling at II O'Clock
Mr.. Bradley said the defense would be able
TO proceed bnt short distance with their sur
rebuttal, and it would be confined exclusively
TO the character Of DR.. Bissell. Some witnes ses
from Wayerly had just arrived and would
he examined, while waiting for other witnesses
who would arrive Tomorrow. the argument
could be made on striking out certain testi-
mcny.
The sur-rebuttal testimony was then com.
Airdh JGrris sworn and examined by Mr..
Bradley.-Wiiness resided In the village of
Waveriy New York. Had resided there %
years; had been Justice Of The peace. and held
other offices. Knew the Inhabitants there
very well. knew DIR. Augustus Rlssen for
Is years HIS general reputation for truth and
veraci'y among the most respectable part of
the community was very good. Witness would
not hesitate to believe him ON his oath Had
often dealt with him and kept Office in his
building and had opportunities to know hun
as wei as any man In the village.
Cross-examlned by Mr. Pierrepoint-Wit.
ness knew the men who testified against Bis.
sell Most OF them were respectable people,
Witness first knew DR.. Bisseli in Connecticut
Next kuew him in Waverly; he purchased
building and kept saloon. Wine IS had an
office In the same building. He did not prac-
tce medicine in WaverIy. Witness thought
some who testified against Bissell were per.
sons OF strong prejudtces, reiR sus preiudices
Never heard his truth and veracity cues.
toned. Heard many say his character was
ordinarily good. During the rebellion witness
did not want tho rebels to succeed was favor.
able 10 the Union side. Witness was the
means OF furnishing recruits to our army
army Witness was not on the Republican
side; had always been q Democrat.
z. Did you ever express yourself on the
subject OF the conspIrators who were tried.
Objected to by defense, and direction sus-
tanned.
Witness WAS not at Rochester during any
trial where Bissell was party. Had heard
about trial where he was interested. Heard
his character spoken OF then good.
q. b. PdnneH fworn ana examined by Mr..
Bradley. Witness has resided near w AVERY
for over 80 years. Knew DR.. Augustus BIS
sell. knew the people with whom he associ.
ated. His reputation for truth and veracitv
was good. Heard nothing bad about him until
II trial in Buffalo. Witness would haliavo mir,