The Portland daily press., 1870-10-03
The HaIIowelI Murder Cnse.

The editor of the Hallowel Gazette reports
the result of an interview with Hoswell the
Hallowell murderer, one day last week. He
talked freely of the past life of his wife and
himself, and said that he had often been jeal-
Gus of her, and they had not lived happy to-
gether.
He is now entirely broken down and in
most wretched condition-n literal hell,
victim fthe undying worm and unquenchabe
fire.
He also had a conversation with Mrs. Hos
well, previous to her removal to her mothers
house in Carmel, and gives the following as
the conversation that took place:
Where were you born?
In Wellington, Me-, of American parents,
and am 80 years of age. My maiden name
was Norton.
How long have you been married TO Hos
we'll?
Nine years, July Sd. We lived in Amesbury,
Mass. before coming to Augusta.
Have you had trouble with Hoswell before
last summer?
Yes, several times. Once in the fall alter
we were married in July. He took my own
money and posted me in the papers.
Has Hoswel had detective watching you
that you know of?
He has told me so.
Did you know that he was Jealous of Iaf-
lin?
He said he did not think Latin meant any
good in coming in there SO much: he did NOT
think meant any harm.
Is there any truth in the story that he cot
angry with you at the time you were sere-
naded soon alter you were married?
Yes, he got mad with me because a gentle
man passed the cake to me, and after going
up stairs he tore up my dress.
What are your feelings towards Hoswell
now?
think that he ought to be confined. but
should not want him hung.
Do you think that justice demands that he
be hanged?
Yes, do.
Then you believe in hanging?
do not. Ii he had killed me- and l could
have spoken l should have said not hang him.
Ii HOswell should be acquitted would YOU
consent to live with him again?
No, never; nor would want to see him,
for think my life would be in danger
Do you in any way feel that you were tie
cause of Lafin's death?
No, l do not. If Mr.. Latin could speak he
would say the same.
Would you clear Hos well if YOU could?
would clear him from being hung.
Do you know who Hoswell meant when he
said there were two others that he wanted?
He said that he would have revenge ON Dr.
Thompson and Mr.. Fowles.
Latin was neighborly and friendly, was ne
not?
Yes, he was.
As you were getting into bed on Monday
night was the tap from Latin on the window
or door?
On the door.
Hoswell had no. cause for saying "What
would you do if you caught a man in bed
with your wife," had he?
He had not.
How long was Latin in your room that
night?
Only few minutes.
Did you ever know Latin to 60 home and
leave his back door unfastened?
No, not that know of.
HAD any other man called on business at
the time Latin did do you think that Hoswell
would have killed him?
1 do. 1t would have been the same with
| any man.
Do you know if Hoswell read the McFar-
| land trial?
He did. 1 borrowed the papers for him to
| read it.
Did you ever hear him say. anything about
the case?
He said it was just right and he would have
done the same thing.
Do you think he thought he would be lusti-
fled in killing a man that he was suspicious
| Yes. Had he caught me riding with a man
| he would have shot him.
Do YOU think he could control himself
| when in these fits of passion?
| do; for when l would scold him he would
| calm down.
| Do YOU think he has watched YOU beforep
| He said he had watched me frequently.
Had he any religious belief?
He used to so to the Baptist and Method
ist church.
Did he ever get Intoxicated?
Nc, never saw him drunk,
DID you ever hear him say ANYTHING about
capital punishment?
Yes; have frequently heard him say that
II they committed murder they ought to be
hung.
Was he ever arrested for any crime?
Only for burning me in Piermont, NY,
but got him clear.
Were you divorced from your first hus-
Land?
Twas.
What was the cause Of your getting di-
| worse?
Adultery.
How long before you married Hoswel after
you left Smith?
Two years.
How long have you been intimate with I.,f
lin? WIN ''''
Have known him some months.
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