New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-04
THE BUCKOUT TRIAL.
EVIDENCE FOR THE DEFENsE-THE QUESTION OF
INSANITY.

Years 1870 resumed al tne
Plains, yesterday.
Pho Beta testified for tho defense know the pris-
oner Buckout; 1 remember him having fall from his
wagon, probably year two before the tragedy his
horses away stopped them soon afterward saw
Buckout coming along the road he asked why TOOK the
horses from the wagon told him that the wagon was
broken; he incapable Of guiding the horses he
appeared out OF his head the next morn
ing 1 went to his house and saw his wife
washing the wound he had received by tho
fall the wound was about three-quarters OF an
inch long the back Of the head which bled consd-
eraby Buckout remarked that he did not think his head
right; heard Buckout complain afterward about
his head not feeling right him at his house In tbs
latter part Of November; he got and went out OF tho
room; he said that he did not feel we'll that no owed
some money and would pay 10 If his creditors would give
after him. that he had friends when remarked that
he had friends enough he did not to be OF sound
mind; had known MIN for eight or nine years spoke
to his wife in his about IT, she asked me II dld
not think he was Eighty. and said that Thought so
this Mt the latter part OF November 1869; don't
| think BuCkOut said anything
| Isaac Yerks examined: lived at Sleepy Hollow on
the ist OF January 1870 in the same house with DuGo
and his wife; worked on the farm on shares was
there when BuGkout went away Ia Ap ne bia sn
away until he had left went away In the morning 10
| that he had shot at hawk twice that morning and
missed Il said it was too bad saw that he looked
down-hearted. and kept within the house, ana ddnt
have much to say; he usually lively and cheerful
remember going to the OF Buckout one evening
after Christmas of 1862 several persons were in the house
at the time; his eyes looked red and Wild he talked ana
laughed IN silly manner, not as he usually had Done
thought he talked and acted strangely not as ne hau
done before; he left tic visitors in the when he
went up stairs he did not hid them good night Bacsont
complained for several days before this Friday night onot
being well; think 1t was Monday. after Christmas Day
when first heard him complain OF not feeling well; ne
complained several times during the week particularly
about his throat being hot be thought he had eaten and
drunk much at Mr.. Rendalrs on Christmas Day;
saw that he was different man from usual put qua
know what it meant on the best OF terms;
ut ssns TO 0e bat ac 0n tn seSg
put some apples into the wagon that morning, and
that appeared rational as ever might have said
to Stephen Leggett that saw no change in Buckoufs
manner New Years morning.
Charles McCabe, testified: | know Isaac Buckout,
lived with him six weeks in the Fal Of 1s6f he came up
where slept Thursday night after Christmas; he
think lie had pistol also he stood over the bed and
mS to o % m m ad p h ne one
the house for him he said he heard wagons coming;
wife she asked me not to leave her alone with him.
Mrs Almira Weeks daughter of Ira Miller testified:
was home at my fathers the st of January. 1870
when Buckout came; | first saw him come running
through the back gate; saw him run and fan on my
he and father then came in aud down; mother said
"f You killed Charles Rendel what did You do it for 90
heavily; kept urging my father to take him to his
came in he looked so wild dropped the wood aud ran
from the room had known him for eight years. and
Ann Eliza Birdsal testified: have been wit
ness on this before at Benjamin Buokout's
1t was day that Isaac Buckout went 10 Browns
l Isaac when he came 10 the house that DAY; saw
something was the matter with him, and when asked
him what it he said he had left home, never to go
back n because things did not suit him. he asked me
II had anything In the papers about him; he said
papers full OF his case; he showed me piece
which he said just fitted his case don't know what be-
came OF the paper laid the table with the other pa
pers; the article about physical paying attention
TO ySpas LADY he Td ne was AFRAID the articles h"o
o. What was Buckont's appearance A. He was very
quick and hurried, and his eyes had wild look; had
known him long time; had never seen him look SO
thought he acted Wild and was afraid to stay alone
with him; him two months later at the same house;
PnePe B"ek0% the T S Of S BENJAMIN a B st
years was Intimately acqaained with his wife; was
acquainted with three four previous to her
to Bnckout and his wife; visited Mrs Buekout once
thing peculiar in Isaac Buckout few years after his
marriage heard him say something about my husband
Crosse xamned-I understood BuckOut To lnsinuate
against his wo's virtue the day he went to Browns;
heard him her In the way about after
his marriage; heard him say at his mothers house,
that my husband rather intimate with MS wfo they
disappfoved OF all of his asserons that accusation
rather broke of the intimacy between u.s. my husband
and myself did not speak to him for nine or ten years
On that account; we became reconcied during his
fathers illness during the time Buckout was at Browns
wont with Mrs BuckOut TO lawyer, Mr. Cobb at Sing
Sing, TO about Mrs; Buekout getting divorce
don't know whether BuckOut knew that we went;
think stated at the former trial his remark about com
hitting suicide.
beside my husband being intimate with his wife.
Samuel Martin testified: was never examined before
az Mny me said they had not used him well at home that
since his fathers death he had had no friend he would
Park in NewYork In june he said his wife had agreed
give him divorce; he looked Wiz ana put his eyes
said he would have TO leave the city as the noise hurt his
head; in my opinion he acted irrationally.
Alfred Lawrence constable, was eXamlned; and, as
other witnesses present. ny consent OF me
former trial by Elizabeth Yerks read and ad
itted as evidence for the defense In regard TO tho
rr,.tionay OF Buckout the testimony was III corrob-
Grafton OF that Of the preceding witnesses. ,.,
Christie Kramer testified have been acquainted with
MT BuckOut about five years am his nextdoor neigh
Dor; visited Buckout at Browns; was sent by, mis-
vile to tell him to come home 1t was two OF three
weeks to s s6e ne Hollow again he said she
the bed for other folks aud She might enjoy herself
Mr. Rendes; he said he would her there he
appeared he always had when we used to talk
Cross e1amined-I never any change. or any
strange action about Bnckout
Isaac Hammond testified: know Mr. Buckout when
SEQ him; his uncle Isaac Buckout lived with my father
years, about 40 years ago. my iather nyes IN MOUNT
co I'D not OF him. and was frequently sent for
help; had to tie HIM he was very violent at times
wears when he ded his attacks lasted two or three
days his conversation was not rationale lie looked very
Mary stilson testified was a witness for the people
at the last trial am daughter OF Christie orame f.
Browns he acted II he did not know me- after had
been there @oeat his e eSss looked Wild saw him
a"i 40 before was visiting at Mr. Yerks on the LIST Of
ABOUT i:so heard slam, and scunling OF feet in
Mr. Bnckonts sitting room did not Buekout at all
back 10 door and Mrs. Buckout lying on the
floor. - ,,. ,,,or - On. d.,oraant te.t
oed: visited my brother frequently after his arrest mp
to the LIST OF May; his mind seemed confused on the
day after he had trouble with Mr. Ford he called me
mn 10 the cell door said he wished to tell me some
thing he said he overheard me making contract WIN
tna doctor to take him off, he said the doctor asked Inc
400 and offered $780, and tho doctor hnaly agreed he
aid he also heard make contract Win a man 10
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