The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-15
THE "CROQUEl" MURDER.
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The Trial Of Charles Carson at
s-s Stanton, Va.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN COURT
The Prisoners Envy, Hatred and Malice
:. Against His Victim.
Miss Graham's Part In the
Drama.
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OPENING FOR THE DEFENCE.
0insbsll Threatens to Cowhids Carson and tho
no sao@ y. Ground he Trod On.
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4 CHAPTER on, VIRGINIA CHIVALRY.
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Loaded Pistols, Excited Brains and
ea Unwise Damssls.
The Last Aot-The Case Given
to the Jury.
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Verdict Of Murder In the Sec
'a0 Ond Degree.
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I TEN YEARS IN THE STATE PRISON
Verdict Of Murder I'm the Sec
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TEN YEARSINT THE STATE PRISON

TEN YEARS IN THE STATE PRISON
1s.ess a 6rAuNToN, Va, March 8, 1871
II IL almost impossible 70 depict with any Just
degree OF accuracy the scene on the opening OF the
osannton County Court House this morning. The
sensation produced on the previous DAY had spread
Ake 'wndnre"-h 30 common term be allowed
ana the court room was taken possession OF at
least an hour before the time named for continuing
Ne trial; ana not only were the benches usually
allotted to the public completely filled and the
spaces ON the galleries crammed to their utmost
capacity, bus the space set apart for c0unsei was
oiso invaded. 80 that the gentlemen engaged on both
sdes In she case were confined in smaller quarters.
Those first as the door, Of, course. rushed In and
sook the most prominent seats, and indeed, be 1t
said. many OF the Rentler sex were among the
forsmost TO take M POSITIONS, IRON which,
Sney starred NOS until the closing OF the Court In
speaking Of the ladies l mean to infer that they
were not OF that class who usually frequent our
Courts because they are DESTROYS Of seeiug some
criminal twisting aud moaning under the judicial
eorture, but were Of the cute OF the surrounding
country, arriving in carriages in many instances
md wearing costumes patterned from the latest
oaaanauons Of the naodtste, ana adorned after the
0ost artistic styles, with jewels. and cohre CONNIE
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0nctly heard from the bar. the perfume from nun
lEeds OF. handkerchiefs nlled the room, and thus
while one might be delighted 10 look across over the
0ass of features and behold so many striking ana
lively countonanccs, adding charm TO the scene
pnd N incentive TO decorum and consistency, the
Atmosphere was rendered delightful, reminding one
moro Of grand reception than trial for murder.
no representative gentlemen OF the town and
Aeaehborhood were also IN attendance. These were
= many instances In the galleries, and manifested
m intense interest," in the proceedings throughout
~ day. As ususual In cases Of this kind, there
were certain representatives Of the great iun-
vashedn occupying seats on the bencncs VINO, dur
No the day gave evidences Of their presence by
frequent acclamattona. loud whispers and signin.
sAns innuendos.
~ q 1Hs JURY AND THB PRrsoNEn, % l-
TIE Jury In the care OF the Sherin, were conveyed
% the Virginia Hotel after the Court closed last
Ovening, and their guardian pro tenn. was duly In
Dtruoted that NO communication with them would
~ permitted, nor any conversation allowed
win outsiders relative to the trial. At ten
minutes to ten O'Clock this morning the
DhenG conducted them to their seats In the
eoart room, where they remained standing for
q ntnute. conscious OF being well scanned - the
0oet prominent persons engaged In the trial. on
whom IL would devolve 10 determine whether young
Carson should suer FOR the death OF Cllnebeil, or
whether he should return 10 his trends under
verdict OF acQuittal, leaving nothing but his own
Conscience to appsase Tor the determination Of
1ellow being, and The burden OF such accusation,
which usually-nay. invariably TO an in.
llvidual alter an ordeal Of this nature. They
locked fresh ana well and certainly did credit to
fno1r host.
Tns prisoner. Charles @. Carson. was brought into
Court BY the jailer, and, with the exception Of
slight paleness, there was no apparent change In
nim. He was tasuly attred Ia On evening suit. ana
ocFupulousy clean. His father had previously en-
tered the space within the ratings. The unhappy
son looked iurtively around at his friends and
me audience; then. with great coo!ness dsliDera.
M careworn ana anxious parent. At this moment
tnere great excitement In the Court those being
for or AGAINST the prisoner expressing themselves
COMMANDING THE SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
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een O'Clock and ordered the crier TO open the Court
Al she parties were present, and the second act in
the drama began, the commonwealth continuing
the examination Of witnessed
John street tcolored) testined-knew Cnebell;
home place during as JSy there were sc some snres
O. four working there together, thresbug;
carson talking to some Of us; we were ali in
the kitchen. telling. Mrs. Carson goodDy, Is
ne kitchen. with ms S't coat Cd; saw saw pistol
IN lis NIP pocket Ills mother expressed surprise at
eoolng MN Win IL anu ASKED What ne was going 10
90 with IT; he said nc would show them some time
what lie would 90 with 1t; his mother then left the
room; he tod US then that he had heard what per-
cons had been say ing about him; said lie was going
10 0Ieenville and would settle with Clinebcli any
way he wished. and that when ne drew his pistol on
any one ne INTENDED 10 shoot; this was the second
tune saw MIN with pistol; was working at Mr..
Cilnebes wnen young ME ChneDell was killed; TINS
vas the only talk had with Carson; was then Nv.
ing at Greenvllle and worked OUT by the day: We
nnlsned tnrashing on Friday evening; II was Satur
DAY morning when we were IN the Kitchen; the
kitchen adj0lns the h0use there were present Mrs.
Corson, VINO lett soon alter young carson came IN;
George Mcdowell, Meredith Meade. David curtis
and myself; we were all sitting down wnen Cars OIL
entsred; Carson had gone IN the mouse before
- entered the Kitchen; old Mr.. ClncDei! had gone
TO thc depot; young Cllneoell mad left; don't know
where Carson and Clne0en lodged heard they
tne held; could see it when ne leaned forward on
hm horse; he had been to the mousse after CneDei
loft aud before saw the pistol; Carson began talk:
me- that morning about what UlineDell had said
O0ut MIN; that he had heard Of that
DAMNED BIG TALK OF CLINEBELBs."
N1elnG Sharply questioned as to his position the
witness became confused. anu IN stating the position
the room with himself He Suddenly stopped and
exclaimed, II see place where you are trying to
CATCH me-" The witness throughout was reluctant
9 testify and ~ was with difficulty any thing could
be gotten out OF him. Finally succeeded in eciting
that Carson said Cinebell had whipped him and he
nad not liked him since; said he nad no irienua IN
tnet country and was gong 10 leave; that ne was
kolng TO Greenville to settle some little matters
that ne had heard OF; that Clnebel and Giles were
doing some big talking about INN. and that he
would settle II In any way they wanted TO; that II
Any Oh them opened their mouths TO him ne would
INTENDED TO shoot 1t; said he had NOT been sent ior
out went OF ms own accord tbcng pressed up0n
this p0inD; said he had been sent for yesterday
morning. pps reinsad 10 LeI who came for him,