The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-15
THE TESTIMONY.
PRISONER BAILEDiN THE SUM OF q, 900

A want of time and the excitemant ere
ated by the shooting Of Mr.. John d. Smell
ings, by Andrew Monteiro, Esq, in iron
Oh the Custom-house, on yesterday, pre-
vented us from giving as full report G
TINS case as its importance demands.
Both OF these gentleman are known pro
minently IN this city, and have large circl
OF friends and acquaintance throughou
she country, who will regret to hear Of thi
most unfortunate affair. Their intimacy
both OF personal and business character
has, Tor number of years, been so clost
as TO create surprise in the minds ofmany
persons that 1t should have terminated SC
tragicaily but to the more intimate friends
OF the two gentlemen, it was no surprise.
More than two years ago Mr.. Monteiro
ana Mr.. Snellings became partners in busi.
! ness, which was conducted most agreeably
between them until few months since.
when,. ior private reasons, they dissolved
their business relations. The dissolution
OF their business severed all friendly rela-
tons, and caused such remarks as resulted
IN the shooting of yesterday.
The evidence before the court illicited.
III relation TO the manner in waich the
shooting was done. corroboratcs the pub
iiShed statements made by tho several ma
pers.
The examination of witnesses was con-
tined to George G. Wilde, Henry Hunger
ford, and Andrew j, Parrish, the first two
citizens OF Richmond, the latter from Char.
lottesville.
The condition OF Mr.. Sncllngs being fa-
vorable this morning. and the fact being
brought to the judge, whose duty it was to
OBTAIN his testimony, continued the case
until Thursday, January 18th, 1872, and
on application Of the prisoner, he was bail
cd Tor his appearance at that time, in the
sum of $4,000. Messrs. Louis F. T,os-
sieuX, Dr. A. Monteiro, and E.. b. Howle.
were offered and accepted as securities for
Mr.. Montelro's appearance at the time ap-
pointed. We have heard but one express
SION IN relation to this unfortunate affair.
and that Is, that the prisoner was justified
In the act. This is due to that sentiment
which pervades the entire Southern couD-
try, and to the habit of carrying deadly
weapons.
There are few men raised in the South
who will take beating from their physi-
cal superlors, and to do so is to lose that
prestige which men so much admire. There
Is general regret that such an occasion
should excite our community at this time.
but there is great feeling of relief at the
prospect of the recovery of the wounded
man.
Mr.. Monteiro considered himself injured
by Mr.. Snellngs, whom he has frequently
charged with taking advantage of him, al |
legng, whenever he has spoken of the case.
that he would as soon have expected one OF |
hlS rhildrau fo yxyropor bi,,, A. Naoll..~
Hearing that Mr.. Monteiro had made |
such remarks refecting upon him, Mr.. |
Snellings, as our readers were informed |
Yesterday, about l O'Clock found Mr.. Mon
zero, standing with group of friends, on
he steps OF the Custom-house. lrritated |
,y remarks, repeated to him, doubtless, by |
'ome busy-body, Mr.. Snellings made the
stack upon Mr.. Monteiro, resulting in the
shooting OF the former, as detailed by us
IN yesterday. Both of these gentlemen
ire men OF families, who, together with their
numerous friends, are sorely distressed by
his unfortunate tragedy.
Alter the shooting, Mr.. Monteiro was
lrrested and taken to the Second Police
'tatlon-house, where he remained until
his morning, when he was brought before
Police Justice White to undergo prelim-
nary examination.
Mr.. Monteiro bears marks of a severe
,low near the right eye. as well as several
Light cuts In the same region. The eye
vas considerably black and swollen, and
9r. Montelro appears greatly fatigued and
1cared by the scenes through which he
as passed.
AT the hour of going to press, we are in
orned the condition of Mr.. Snellings is
'lite favorable to his recovery, and that
nless he takes cold the chances are largely
q his favor.