New-York tribune., 1870-04-14

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TESTIMONY OF CHARLES W. EASTWOOD
Tho ert witness called was Charles W. Eastwood, who
testified that he resided Lexington-ave ana was
dealer in woolen goods his place Of business being Oh
Canal-st.; not member of any frm.
O. Do YOU know Daniel McFsrlandt A. Yes SIR.
O. How long have you known him A. Since 1852 A.,
8 Where did You make his acquaintance. A. first
met him at Mr. John F. Cevelands, NJ
Yes Sir at my Office 2ls Canal-st he called there
he has been there several tmes IN NoNeoei 10 p
the last tme-perhaps week oefore 'ne s'oo'iNe
o. He came into your store A. Yes, Sin
o What took place A. He came IN tId sat down
vas sitting at my desk; down at the end Of the
desk and Commenced talking about his troubles in his
O. What was his manD.r on that oecasoni A. He
appeared very much excited spoke about business PUSHES,
and seemed TO be ery much excited about it commenced
talking about = he went over the story OF MS dono''
o. He pad often gone over those subjects A. Yes,
O. How long was he with you that particular occa-
sioIs A. He talked perhaps an hour or an hor au a
baf said must go home ne sap me car and he
said Iet walk up the street, II you are not In hurry
30 We seSna5 very much excitedNoh once by
the desk he his fist upon the counter before we
talk too loud as he would attract attention in the store
O. Did you notice the expression OF his eyef a. fes'
Q What it' A he had very haggard and &c care a
worn look his eyes seemed to be sort Oh staring " up
Ws Do eU%5a ToT sSy n he ddi A. He struck upon
NV desb and talked about Richardson, and he finally
started and walked clear to Thirty rstst and Lexing
tonave all the way up TO my house. ana stooo 'nefo
o. Now. Sir. from what took place that occasion,
what was your Judgment to his being rational OF r
tional at that tmei A. regarded him as inonoina
o. For how long before that day had you that impress
sion A. He had been in the habit Of coming into my
place for nearly years and he always TAXED upon
this subject and the moment ne commences E @an ~
he always seemed to get on this SUBJECT al once
O. He was perfectly rational upon every subject ex-
cept this onef A. Yes, Sir; seemed to be.
Q. What time was it he first came to your A. thnk
o. From this time down to November. 1869, how many
times did he call to y0u-would average once OF
twice a weeki A. No, don't think 1t would. Some
times be would in two three times week, then
q. one interview was repetition OF the otherf A.
Yes, Sir; always the same thing. ,.o.o, vo. Cir
sometimes toward the last he used TO speak TO me about
Richardson sometimes talked great deal worse than
@ Comparing the symptoms exhibited in May, 1859.
and those in November 1862 the latter were the most
O. In those conversations did he alude to the love of
that his life bound up in her. his greatest sorrow
that he could not provide better home and more
O. In reference to his affection for his two boys Percy
and Danne what did he say ON 'St r h Sdren lie
q. bid he talk to you on the subject OF Dannie being
O. Did he ten you about his inability to sleep at night
A. Yes, Sir.
In May he said he had not slept; think he told me in
six days ne said he got up and walked the streets
at nights he often wished himself dead ana on TWO or
three occasions told that he found himself at night
walking in his room; would not know where ne was;
Oh fire.
TTen'y third'' and SiA'ha'o IN August i'''' A. les
O. Did you have one of those painful conversations
uf I'm fhln
O. Did you walk with him any distancei A. Yes, Sir;
6i% HE% tenSeriy rSSy because p ptisd Rim
@ Did he tell you how much the habeas corpus had
throw trouble of his mind so that he would be prepared
to when the suit came it seemed to do no good
Mr. McFariandi A. No. Sir nothing of any account in
1855 into my Office, and asked me to take some
think it was mining stock Of some kind T.,
q DID you take IT. A told him ND did not want 1t
any other business with him.
these tmesl A. think he Was in the Re venue business
de1 know " %ners s2eH S s SfHs cSeI I
Q. Was you ever at his housef A Yes Sir; ne boarded
q. Were your families intimatei A. Not very; we
exchanged calls.
asta A. He came in while was standing at my desk
he came along said, How do you do sirf" jumped
viii be through in moment" he took chair and sat
down by the ssd so P Se bis Rse ala
then he said he had heard that Richardson about to
iVoroe for his cFaflsnds) Wife and he talked more
about Richardson used some hard language In reference
@ What was ti A. He called him damned lIber-
q Did he saw he would kill hint A. No, Sir
q Did he become exeitedi A. Yes, Sir and struck his
ast on the counter
other matters that he dscussed A. Not particularly
Redirect examination: Q, Did you use to see him and
@ What was their manner towards each otheri A.
O. Did She ever Use any endearng epitheti A. don't
O. Did YOU see this intercepted letter that has been
spOken ofl A. Yes, Sir. When he met Inc in May he
showed il TO me.
TESTIMONY OF SANFORD B. wAKENAS.
The next witness called Sanford b. Wakeman, who
testified that he resided in Jersey City, and remembered
having conversation with Mr. Mcfarland about the
O. what did he say to youa A. He run over the whole
story of his domestic troubles.
q. Told You about Richardson's having gone off with
three times; Percy was with him at the time.
q Do yon remember speaking about Percy, and com
mCnting upon his appearancei A. do.
Q; What tid he say A. He wanted Inc to hear Percy
@ When did this take place A. In the evening; it
was about g or o'clock.
O. What wa his manneri A. Very excited, Indeed.
q Did you observe the appearance of his eyel A. Yes,
sn: it was Wild and le shed tears cOpiousy.
q Did he stand stiuf A. No, Sir he kept walking up
O DO YOU remember his appealing to the Almighty in
reference 70 the fearful trouble he sueringi A Yes
sir; he said, "Oh, my God! what shall doP said he
O. Did You ever converse with him upon the subject of
bis drnkingi A. Yes, Sir heard him state that he had
. taste for drinking.
O. Do YOU remember the Sunday OF the 14th OF No
gember. 1869 having met Mr. Mcfarland in the Sixth
sye.g A. do, Sir
@ Do you remember his stating that he didn't expect
70 live lOngl A. do, Sir.
q. What more did he saw A. lie wanted me 10 look
into his eyes and II any evidence OF death.
q Was he violent at that time A. He was very near
frenzy.
G. Did you go home with himl A. Yes. Sir and stayed
with him all night
O. Did he talk anyi A. Yes Sir. until bed time; when
he went to bed spoke 70 him twice, and he did not
after about half hour he raised