The New York herald., 1868-04-28

months: she had never been insane before that; she
was about fifty years Old understand the prisoners
mother is dead she was over sixty years Old at the
time speak of had had many children; she WAS
very nervous; saw the sister four 10 SIX tlnes; saw
her three or four weeks ago. she had recovered ifom
her illness.
DuriIed G. Chase, examined by Mr.. Mitchell:-I
am a telegraph operator at Syrccuse; have de-
spatch and answer sent the Sunday before the
homicide; 1t was sent to Mr.. Barto; was brought by
John L. CuVler; the last one was sent Oh Monday
about noon; the first one on Sunday was delivered
Frederick Douglass. examined by Mr.. Parker-I
am a physician; reside at Rochester; was In the
army for four years; first knew prisoner ut wash
ington In September 1861; he was then captain; lie
was a complete personhcation of good nature, Wit
and humOr; first noticed difference In the last Of
1882 or first OF 1883, and after he had received an
injury; saw him frequently in the hospital;
LETT the hospital often saw him In his tent; he was
not capable at all times OF going upon marches he
from cOnstipation l noticed decided, marked
change, slightly in 1928, aud decidedly marked in
1864; when before Richmond he was me-
lancholy; seemed detected and cast down; was
very reticent; his eyes were detected; red
and yellow; his complexion was dark, his skin sal
low; did not then know his state of health; l next
saw him In 1885, at Rochester, at reunion OF the
officers; he then was pleasant at times and sad at
others; thought he was odd and singular in his
Crossexamlned by Mr.. Tremain-I heard of his
being injured the first time, but don't know when or
where.
The court took recess until three O'Clock p NJ.
The court met at twelve minutes past three
Frederick Douglass was recalled and examined by
Mr. Freeman-Saw the prisoner In the hospital at
Sew6ern n IN in the fan Of 1892 before the raid; had
did not examine the prisoners person; he often stated
his case to me- he generally on all the raids went on
horseback; prescribed for him. he always appeared
rational; judged he was man OF melancholy
disposition from his being cast down and the state OF
his health; saw him afterwards at Fortress Mon
roe; was going to enter into conversation
with him, but his manner repelled me; / next
saw him at the reunion Of oiicers at Rochester,
hrInH htnk hA
drank some Wines the BANQUET 'u Continued IA until
eleven O'Clock; he remained until 1t broke up; there
were thirty or forty present; had general cOnversa
tlon with him walking about the street; that time
We talked about Texas, Petersburg, &C.; he said
nothing irrational; he changed from one subject to
another abruptly.
Edward ID. Leonard, sworn and examined by Mr..
Parker-Am physician; was in the service with
General Cole; remember his being brought to tile
hospital at Newbern N. c., injured; tried to intro.
duce the catheter but failed; he complained of dill
Guilty of breathing; was restless and irritable
Cross-examined by Mr. eedgwick-l was then hos.
pltal steward; had graduated in 1851; compounded
medicines under the direction Of the surgeon; it
the first time attempted to use the catheter; the
prisoner took 1t from me and introduced 1t himself.
James Ellis, Jry sworn and examined by Mr.. Nit
1862; was first private and afterwards captain his
health was poor in October or November 1884;
tention to details, but would be excited when there
was any talk OF moving the regiments went to
Texas with him about the middle of June, 1885;
he seemed more cheerful but said he was
afraid of sea sickness, as vomiting brought
on distress in his abdomen; he laid down
good deal In Texas when he came to any quarters
he almost always lay on his back, with his head
lower than his feet; remained until the regiment
was mustered out; he returned not with his regi-
ment, but came up the Mississippi to avoid sea sick
ness; he was very retful In his spirits altogether diff
ferent from when first knew HIM.
CrOss-examined by MIR. Tremain-First knew pris-
oner in December 1883, on General Buffers staff;
next saw him on the Sd of January, 1864: saw him
almost daily and conversed with him; saw nothing
irrational from February to May; we were at Nor
folk; prisoner had command of regiment he rode
out of camp nearly every day and received the re-
ports; went from Norfolk to City Point; he was
ganizing the cavalry brgade his conversation was
rational; his wife joined him in February March,
she went to Texas with him and returned, think,
IN September, 1865.
Several other witnesses were examined, but their
evidence was mainly In reference TO the mental con-
dition OF the prisoner. The court adjourned until
tomorrow.