New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-03
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
THE MCFARLAND TRIAL
NINETEENTH DAY.

STOUT, AND MRS. RUNKLE, FORMERLY MRS.
CALHOUN.
The Mcfarland murder trial opened yester-
day with a crowded house. An unusually large number
| OF ladies were present-the space hitherto devoted
their use at the further end of the Enclosure being
completely illed-so full, indeed, that many could md
seats and compelled to stand during the entire
session. Outside Enclosure the seats and even aisles
were filed
The session OF unusually interesting owing to
the examination Of nr- Runke, formerly Mrs. Calhoun,
who questioned at considerable length upon all tho
fac t. relative to which have excited much
interest Among the other witnesses was Marx h.
C"Brick") Pomeroy. His answers created no little
amusement did also the replies Of his crossexaniner
Mr.. Graham.
At II O'Clock the Recorder was promptly in his scat az
the District Attorney, Judge Davis and Mr. Gerry
DR. Vance and Dr. Hammond sat by the side OF the Pris
oner his Percy, and were interested listeners
throughout the entire day. Mr. Graham arrived late
and Immediately sought the desk OF the Rscorder WIN
whom he remained considerable time, whether apollo
giving expainn his conduct OF the Friday BEFORE
not known. -
TESTIMONY LUTHER horton.
Upon the opening Of the Court the prosecution called
Mr.. Luther Horton, who resides at Eighty fourthst,
Eighth-ave He examined by Judge Davis, ana
testified he United states Marshal in 1862 and
acquainted with the prisoner who at that time held
the position Of Commissioners OF Enrolment.
O. Did yon at any time see him intoxicatedf
Mr. Gerry-fot. Nonor VIII note our objection anu
exception.
A. saw him on ore occasion about II o'clock in the
forenoon on the Broadway and Chsmbersst st;
he condition that he could not walk; took him
home IN q coach.
Q. Was that done at his request or on your own mo-
toni A. On my own motion.
@. How came you to take him home'
hr GsFTyi Gsfet F. nat not competent
q. Did you have conversation with him on the way
ng BY the Recorder-what was his physical condition.;
talked loudly didn't seem TO have the use Of his limbs
Gross xanined-Q You made deposition on the aa-
&sFa fG%i' the prisoneri "A: Yes, Sir. ~
A. whose 0 A. f0ua not q hardly
say did, the parties came to my house. and who 1t was
Q. Do You know Mr.. Runkei A. No, Sir.
Q. Did you know the late Mr. Richardson A. Never
O. How many parties came to your house to take the
| testimony A. think there were two. c
O. Were they connected with the United States Govern
mentl A. 1t Is 30 long ago have forgotten entirely
q. DO you know how they to come to yOui A.
q Were you friend of McFarlands at that timei A.
O. Did these parties call you and take testimony
q. Had you any previous notice that your testimony
to be gyen A. had not that was the first heard
VI il.
Q. Have you seen the parties sincei A. No, Sir
When did you first learn you were to be witness In
weeks before this trial commenced.
g Who served it on yoai A. A deputysn hs 49,, A.,
you have any On with reference Me- t. the '
O. How came you to be in DemonicOs ON that occa-
sicni A went there to get drink -
Q; Did you get 1T A. No, Sir; went there to meea
@ Did you see Mr.. Mcfarland drinki A: Ibid not;
O. Then you do MT know that lie drank ut AM A. NO,
O The only ground you your oeiIci aIv~
toxcaon because his legs were unsteady A. ies'
s' q Was he entirely alonei A. He eamo in alonei
stood there when he cane in.
O. Did you see him converse with snyonef A. No.
O. Don't you remember having seen M Mr.. Mcfarland
there on that occasion in company with Col McIoe' a.
9. How long was you with hunt A. Long enough to
get a coach and take him home.
Q. Do you know Capt Tnrnerf a. NO, sir.
TESTIMONY JAMES CAMPBELL.
Mr. James Campbell was next called by the prosecu
ton, and examined by Judge Davis. lie testified az
follows
Ireside in woodslde; Incver saw the prisoner but
once, my knowledge, when saw him III my store In
Newark.
A. He asked me if knew Mr. Richardson, who , VS.,
living in wGOds tie could GGd ina! ds s him ne Mr.. Mr.
Ryerson, who lived there and could give HIM tic mior;
t"an his wife and he should shoot him sight; that
all rsn.e,or being sad he might have been there i've
Cross examined-Q Did he mention the James
A. Alden. who was a musical tcacberi A. Yes, sir.
O. Did he say that he had been to Mr. Alden, and Mr..
Alden referred him to youi a. don't recolect
O. Did lie say anything TO You that he bad been robbed
of bis child, and he mea to get it backl A. don't
collect; won't undertake say that he said II Richard
him. a he was somewhat excited but talked nteigeny
O. Do you remember what his principal object In conf
5. Do YOU know how you came to be O witness heret
A. Yes sir about week before the trial MT Douglass,
who lived at wood.ide, to and informed me that
my evidence would be required IN this case
O. Did advise Mcfarland not TO execute his threat
against richardson A. No, Sir
e. Didn't you think he was merely excited and would
not carry his threat A. can't answer; should
advise "a friend not to do such thing.
TESTIMONY OF RYERsoS.
Mt Ryerson the individual mentioned in the testimony
Of the previous witness, called, and examined by
Judge Davis. He testified that he lived IN woodside;
that the prisoner came to his house In November last
about O'Clock in the afternoon, the day after Thanks
giving he inquired about Mr.. Richardson's place; told
him did mt believe Mr. Richardson's place was for sale
he said yes 1t was ADVERTISED Tor tae IN ant ,h
went to ask me who occupied Mr. RS house; told
him Mr. Richardson had been to Kansas ana expected
dren had gone somewhere didn't Know wnere, wren
s Mf Il NEVER saw him at amy other time think this
the 10Th, Oh Thursdays 1t WAS the day after Thanks
giving. -
view was should think 20 minutes half an hour.
O. Were You acquainted with RE hardsonf A. Yes, sr;
O. What family had hct A. Three children and house
keeper, and another woman to do general work.
Q. Did the prisoner tell you who he was when lac came
theret A. No, Sir; nor where he lived ,,u ,;.,s,.
Crosse xamined-Q You don't know Mr.. Nchards""
O. When did he 60 awayi A. In september; sometime
in the beginning Of the month IT.
his return A. Two three days before Thanksgiving;
he was aw ay about Ave six weeks Think thrust have
oee When sns did he 60 away before that that you under
stood he went to California A. In July think .,
O. How long he home from July before he went TO
Kansasf A. About month. -.
q. Did ever see the woman there tnat assumes 'no
name Of sasn s 5y aneye that BY tho
name Of Dannie A. Yes, Sir; nrst saw MN thefe