The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-21
Aatiunal Rspublitau.
Maryland AHnirs.

lno bhtlmore Gun says
The trial Of Francis Hart, for the murder Of
Columbus G Fornshili, was resumed yesterday
morning Mrs. Maggie Fornsbil, the widow Of
the deceased, testified in substance that the
prisoner had made certain remarks relative to
herself, which had reached the ears Of her hus-
band, who demanded an explanation Of Hart
several days before the tragedy, and tho latter
denied all knowledge Of the affair: the matter
was again repeated to Mr.. Fornsbill, who on the
day before his death said he would bring Hart
before her they came together and quarrel
followed, and Hart fred.
Dr. Milton N. Taylor testified that he found a
pistol wound about six inches below, and to the
right Of the nipple Of tho right breast, which no
doubt caused his death.
james Frost corroborated the statement OF Mrs.
Fornshill, relative to the cause Of the difficulty,
and stated that he was a barkceper in tho en-
ploy of the deceased, who kept restaurant at
No. % West Baltimore street Fornshill left In
search Of Hart, and after some time returned
with him; he accused Hart Of having said some.
thing about his wife tho latter denied II, and
after some words Fornshill knocked Hart down;
he also kicked him; Hart arose and witness saw
pistol in his hand be fred twice; Foinshill
died In a few minutes.
Tho Baltimore Commercial has the following:
The trial of Francis Hart for the murder Of
Columbus c. Fornshill, was resumed yesterday
IN the criminal court. The prisoner was brought
in pnd took his seat In the dock, with the same
calm and attentive demoanor of tho two previ.
Gus days. J. II. Saville, clerk in the estab.
lishment Of 7. j, Brown, jew.ler, at No. 90
Baltimore street, adjoining ForDshills house,
testified that Fornshii came staggering into the
store, exclaiming, II am shot save me, save
me-" Hart followed, and he stepped between
them, and policeman Tumblsson wrested the
pistol from Hart. Officer J. II. Tumbleson tes-
titled that no met Hart and deceased as they
both went down the street, and was standing
near Fornshill's when he hoard the shot short
time after; he arrested Hart. Mrs. Wood, en-
gagged at the establishment of George d. c.
Neal stated that she was passing BY, heard the
shot, and saw Forushill run out, pursued by
Hart. Coroner Thomas d. Sultzer testified as
to the holding Of the coroncr's jury.
The State closed its examination of Witnesses,
and the defence introduced Hugh Marshall and
J, II. Daughter, officers Of the Maryland peni-
Tertiary, who Identified the pistol taken from
Hart as belonging to the pcnitentiary, and as
having been issued to FOrnshill, as one Of the
night watehmen Of that institution. WIN, +.
Menke, a compositor in the Gd=eiie Office, testi.
fed to the fact that Forushll caue to the Office
and called Hart out short time previous to the
occurrence. jeremiah Cottrell testified that he
met Fornshill three quarters Of al hour before
the difficulty occurred, and asked him II he had
seen anything Of Hart! Witness replied no; and
the deceased said that Hart had said something
against his wife, and if he denied 1t he would
knock his brains out, The court adjourned I'M
til this morning at 10 o'clock, when the trial
will be resumed, During the day the court
room was thrOuged by spectators, who seemed
to take a great interest In the proceedings.
The body Of the young lady, whose condition
in a supposed trance we noticed several days
ago, was yesterday carried to the cemetery for
intermont. 1t still displayed the remarkable
phenomenon Of life in death.
The HagerstOwn HeydH says:
A correspondent at Hancock informs US that
protracted meetings have been held for the last
six weeks in the Methodist Episcopal and Pres.
hyterian churches Of that town, which have
been attended with most gratifying results. In
the Methodist church they have been conducted
By the pastor, Rev Coleman Savidge, assisted
by Rev. Rice, and have resulted in the CONVEX
sion Of ninety. i've persons, seventy OF whom have
joined the Church, embracing young and old,
fathers, mothers and children, The interest
manifested in those meetings has been so great
that merchants and mechanics closed their
places Of business to attend them.
Ga Tuesday night last Officer Clary committed
to Jail young man named George Rudisill, on
the charge of knocking down 4 Mrs. Dutrow, who
lives near Smithsburg, and attempting to violate
her person.
The Cumberland AHeganian says The ereo-
ton in our city by the Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road Company Of Il mill for the manufacture and
re.roling Of railroad iron 10, as our readers al
ready generally know, assured. The PROPOSE.
ton Of the city to transfer the requisite LANDS to
tho company for the purpose was laid before the
board Of directors at their regular monthly
meeting in Baltimore on Wednesday last, and
at the same time the necessity for such works,
in view Of the difficulty Of obtaining iron Of a
satisfactory and uniform quality, was urged by
Mr.. Garrett, president Of the road. About
$1,000 Of the total expenditure will be betrayed
a.. nj. l. Dill.
leaving the amount Of S26, 500 to be provided
for by the city, which, with the expense incurred
in getting up tho bonds, &c, will probably
make IN aggregate Of the cost Of the contem.
plated improvements to the city of s27, 900.
A little boy of Mr.. Jonas Beachys, residing
about two miles east Of EVANSVILLE, on Saturday
last fell into a tub Of boiling water which it,
mother had just prepared TO do some house
cleaning with, and was so badly scalded that it
three years old.
The Marlborough Ga=st'e says;
On Saturday near this village, Mr., Timothy
Ryan was killed by the accidental discharge Of
his gun, in drawing il through or over q fence
he had hurriedly crossed while in pursuit Of
game The lead entered his head, and he died
instantly. A little son was with him, and n
faithful dog guarded his body, refusing to per.
nit strangers to approach his master until some
Ryan was an industrious and honest man, and
has left widow and Eve small children.
The Westminster Adrocaie says The woollon
factory Of Mr.. Elias X. Frank, in Hampstead
district, Carroll county with all the machinery
and apparatus belonging to the same, was en-
tirely consumed by fire on the night of the 9th
inst. His dwelling house, which was situated
near by, was also on fire. but was saved by the
exertions Of his wife aided by the timely arrival
of neighbors. Mr. Frank was absent from home
at the time. lie had purchased the property
about year ago, and had made additions to the
building and put in new and valuable machinery,
Ills loss is about So, 900. lie had no insurance
Mr.. William Stultz, sr., has purchased tn,
mills about one mile from MON Bridge. known
as the Klinefolter Mills, for the sum Of sl7, 900
virginia News.
The Lynchburg Nsms says: The Manassas road
is SO far completed that II will reach Strasburl
in two weeks after the weather opens and worl
Is resumed, It Is estimated that in q month
nfter reaching Strasburg tho cars will run t,
Mount jackson,
The Messrs Peyton, we learn from the Gov
ington Times. are pushing ahead with improve
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