The New York herald., 1872-07-09
OPrNIVG PROCEEDINGS YESTERDAY.

The opening proceedings Of the fifteenth day OF
the trial of Edward 8. Stokes for the killing Of
James Fisk Ir were awaited with feeling almost
akin to anxiety. The jury, prim and frcsh-looking
after their days rest, entered the Court about the
usual time, and arranged themselves for COM
Portable sitting. Crers and Court officers were
running TO and fro in ali directions, keeping tho
crowd In order and fixing the seats 80 rs to make
the most room for the pressing throng. Judge IN
graham slowly wcnded his way In, ana took his
seat on the bench.
THE PRISONER STOKES
preceded by the Sheriff. entered the Court at half
past ten O'Clock, and sat behind his counsel. 1t
was noticeable that as Stokes walked In Mrs Mans
field looked towards him eagerly, her lips mean
while moving, rs II to say, "Mhat change has
taken place !" The crler made his Characteristic
call to order, and the trial was resumed.
GEORGE BAILEY RECALLED.
The first witness called was Mr.. Bailey He Is a
middlc-aged man Of very respectable appearance
when placed on the stand he stated that lie met
Stokes opposite the Grand Central Hotel, and was
speaking to him. when Stokes looked up towards
the hotel and saw lady at the window; he ex.
claimed "O George, there ia lady whom met
at Saratoga; | must go and see her; come along
with me;' said l had not time he took hold OF
S ana z saw y SH & y q Fss s s s0
When the prisoner was called as witness in his
own behalf the excitement III the Court reached It's
eliminating point. Stokes quietly walked up to
the seat, and, having been sworn, testified fol-
lows (he little nervous at lrst but soon gave
his evidence with distnctness) -
TO Mr.; Tremain--You are the prisoner in this
Q. What is you age' A. am thlrty.four.
q. Where were you bornY A. Phliadelphia.
q. Where did you 60 to from Philadelphia A.
Q. Where did you go to- A. TO q friends, on
q Did YOU come from college here A. Yes sir.
q. The Pennsylvania Couege' A. The Phlladel
N THE DRY GOODS BUSINESS.
O. What business did you 20 into9 A. Tue dry
goods business, at rs Water street.
Q. How long did you continue in that business ?
Q. Did you then 20 Into the oil business A. Yes,
Q Where A. Hunters Point
u How long did you continue In that business 2
A. until the time Mr.. Fisk turned me out OF Ii.
Inc District Auorney--I object.
o. Wnat date was 1t when you left that business
A. January, 1870 or 1871; 10 was 1870.
! q Two years last january A. Yes, cir.
! n w,.B BECAME ei AoQuANrEp WITH rIsK.
~ Mnen o.d you hrst become acquainted with
nih mT, tsSf * ,r, A. first became acquainted in the
Q. Where A. At the Erie Railroad Office.
Z. Did yoa have any business relations with him
prior to THIS alleged homicideS
| The District Attorney-I object to that
Q. State generally what was the character OF
! those relations.
Objected to and ruled out,
@. We're your relations friendly and intimate
Objected 20 and excluded.
! Mr.. Tremaln-May we not show your Honor the
/ mental condition OF the prisoner the business
transactions Of the prisoner with the deceased and
| the effect the treatment by Fisk had upon Stokes
Mr.. McKeon offered the evidence under the plea
OF insanity, on the broad ground that owing 70 a
corrupt judiciary Stokes was unable 10 regain his
rights, and let the jury estimate the effect OF his
losses and wrongs upon the prisoner. 1t was well
known that one Of the Judges was impeached aud