The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-01-07

EXAMINATION OF BowLER-HE rs SENT
0S.-The examination of John Bowler,
charged with the murder of Charles II.
Rogers, in December last, was resumed
yesterday before Justice Lewellen.
Sallic White "a colored girl living of
Horner's) testified as to seeing Rogers at
tIorner's on the night of the murder with
Il man who called himself Bowler. The
prisoner looked very much like the man.
Her evidence was the same as that given
before the coroner's jury.
Joe Cooper Ia colorcd many testified to
riding along with the deceased and man
Ae called Bowler from Mannikin to Mr.. Rich
ard Aliens, where he stopped. He didn't
see Bowler's face by light, and would not
know him if he would see him. He de-
scribed his height, and Mr.. Bowden re-
quested that the prisoner show himself.
MIR. Thomas objected to this, and some
discussion ensued. The Justice, while not
objecting to the request, said it would be
inappropriate, as other witnesses for the
prosecution were present. The witnesses
were then required to leave the room, and
the prisoner confronted the witness, who
said "He was bout dat height.'''
Joe's evidence was given in a very
original manner, and excited much amuse-
ment. For instance, he said: "When 1
lefts desc gentlemen at dc gate of Mr..
Richard Aliens front gate l says |
gives you de right, gentlemen, and
l went on down to de stable whar
my son drives for dc canal-boat, an I
saws a large light through de chinks, an
vents in an says, Can take warm
and they says yes. The mex mornin' when
was comm long Istops at house, and
out comes a gal, and l took q warm, and l
was gwiue on, an I stops at branch
and gives my horse o drink, and saws a
very portly man Oh o very fine mule, an
says good mornin', and he never said
nuthin', an was sorry spoke to him.
4 boy whar was with him say he's deaf
md dumb, an I notice he didn't had no
whip nor spurrers, an I say Hi, how come
ne make dc mule 60 long? And st dat he
gin squeal, jess like pig, an, sir, de
mule dart jess rs same as q flash of light
uin.'"
Joe's evidence, however, was very clear,
with all his originality.
Here the prosecution rested the case,
and the witnesses for the defence were ex-
amued.
Ecrcana Gerard (sworn) testified that on
Sunday night after the murder q man with
black moustache and hair staid at his house
all night. He was about the size of the pri-
soncr. He got there between and 7
Ho'clock in the evening, and left about 6
in the morning. When he got there he
asked for room. lie got it, and asked if
everything was all safe. The witness replied
in the affirmative. He said his name was
Hawkins. lie looked like the prisoner, only
lie had black moustache. He had 10 pis-
tol. lie had on blacE sacque with light
pants.
| The pants Of the prisoner were exhibited,
but witness did not think they were the
pants Hawkins had on. He told witness
that he was going to Philadelphia or Alex
andria. He did not appear to have any
large money. His money seemed to be in
twenty-five cent notes.
Mrs. John Needham testified that Bowler
was at her house on Sunday morning the
9TH December. 1t was at about o'clock
in the morning. He staid few moments
and went away. lie did not say where he
came from or where he was going. His
moustache looked darker than at present,
but witness could not say that it was dyed.
lie called at the gate, and Mr. Needham let
him in. lie lit pipe, and after remain
ing a few moments went away. He said
he was going to lis wife Heard him say
about a week previous he was going to
Philadelphia TO commence business. and
that if his wife wouldn't go she could stay.
Saw him lay money on the table, but
couldn't say how much there was. 1t
seemed to be in five and one-dollar notes.
He said nothing about it. He laid it on
the table, picked it up. and put it in his
pocket.
Colonel Egbert testified as to his mode of
procedure in making the arrest Of Bowler
in Philadelphia. When he arrested the pri-
soncr, and conversed with him, he was i'm
pressed with the idea that he was either an
innocent man or a very sbrewd one. He
had on his person $40 and S. note.
Constable Talley testified in regard to his
action when he heard of the murder.
Here the evidence was concluded, and the
prisoner was sent on to answer Indictment
at the March term Of the grand jury.