New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-27
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
THE STOKES TRIAL.


Edward s. stokes were much more Interesting than
those OF any previous day account OF rev ana I'M
portant testimony tending show that he threatened 70
KIN Fisk SIX weeks before the act There was livery
skruish between counsel precptated by the strong
expressions used in the opening for the defense In
which Mr. Townsend stirred mp first Mr. Beach, then MT
Fullerton and finally Col. Fellows.
When the court opened Mrs. Mary Bissel' new Wiz
ness was called and little stir was caused IA court
owing 70 the always ready 20 spring INTO Ire
that her testimony vital IL turned cut an ordinary
niece news. however and was 70 the euect that she
resided ia Tgenty-thirdst in the house precisely oppo
~ tNe ore which was known the abode OF Miss Mans
field on Jan she noticed Col. Fisks carriage pass
and repass her WINDOW, but far abe could judge
tbere vac no one inside. She also saw coupe drive 20
she entrance Of the house, from which ahghted
nan whom she could not recognize Miss Mans
go onpeered at the window, but did not
omen n She was unable TO say whether any signals
ssa between the man in the coupe and Miss Mansfield
Tine man turned. reentered the vehicle, and drove on
ON the cross-exaninaton Mr. Trematn elected the fact
that the witness had been watching the street for an
hour and a half, and mentioned the circumstances re-
lated al dinner The witness could not positively
that IL is was Mansfield who appeared az the win
dow but thought that 1t was she.
Iohn Marshall Col Flsk's valet retOld his story given
az the last trial The only question which excited par
teular attention was one asked by the prosecution
whether stokes was in the habit Of visiting at Miss
Mansheds house. No. S59 West Twentyhird-st but it
was finally ruled out the ground OF immateriality
Sergeant Haggerty called and simply stated that Dr.
Tripler was absent in Aspinwan
During the interim occasOned by the nOn-appearance
OF witness Mr. Tremain asked the prosecution they
intended 10 call Henry DeCOrey che paror-man at the
Grand Central Hotel who received from Miss Hail the
pistol found on the Col Fellows replied that they
would take care Of their witnesses and would make
no promises Mr. Tremain commended that the prosecu-
ton were bound to call this witness, and that was In
the discretion OF the Court order not the opposite
side 70 place that witness on the stand Here ensued
slight strife between counsel, in which Messrs Beach,
Treman. Fellows and Townsend participated His
Honor finally ended the battle by saying that the OBJ
servations OF the gentlemen did good and we're GER
tanly addressed to the jury than to the COurt
Deputy Coroner Marsh was next called. and repeated
the testimony he had given the ifOrmer trial 10
analysis made Of the contents Of the stomach Of de-
ceased and the finding Of the wounds, and what
in his opinion the Of death-the pistOl-shot
wounds received on that memorable day.
After an examination OF George Bordine the inter
prefer formerly employed at the Grand opera House
the medium Of communication between Fisk and foreign
artists and dancers, the name Of Andrew Parker was
called out. This witness gave testimony OF startling
nature II was the occasion Of a little sensation in
Court which Stokes made his rst mpulsive speech.
Parker said he formerly managed hotel in Meadvle,
Penn under the Erie Company from which he was re-
moved by Fisk He Stokes about six weeks previous
EmbaI In the conversation which followed, the wit
expressed regret that stokes was having trouble
ton then gong on before Judge Bixby and Stokes
claimed, Fisk is id blackmaer, and III shoot him
The witness had scarcely uttered the words before
stokes started up red IN the face and excited ana saen
rigid crosse Examination followed IN which MI J man
did his best break down the testimony and rarked
expressively upon concluding that it TOO thin;
10 which Mr. Beach replied that he could not sheer It
away" The effect upon the OF spectators was
varied. giving IL full ana instant credence and
others hesatng partly from the nonappeaTanoe OF the
witness at the former trial. and partly from MS perhaps
nnprepOssessing face and manner.
then taken, and after IL Patrick MCGOWAN
was examined very briefly considerable talK then en-
sued the prosecution desiring adjournment, as they
thought they would rest in the morning and the detense
evidently ready 10 proceed. stokes HllhseI In.esteu
great from fear that they would adjourn
and more time De wasted AT Iast eoinproinlse was
non the end Of which time Mr. Conner Fsks private
eee{aS vac o Fo he sanno T nat they rested
NJ Torvrsend hersn his opening address. Abiding
IN the reaTEs Of MI FuIlerton in reference Stokes
MI Townsend proceeded 20 paint tsks character 10 Je
Iarkes eoors and dropped from that 20 the private
eonpse OF Fsk Messrs Fullerton and Beach, whom he
designated the gentlemen into whose POCKETS Use
had poured his money into whose ears he had thrust
bis secrets by whose advice he mad done acts ne was
himself ashamed Of" ., a..
Up started Mr. Beach. and, in tone OF vrtuous indg,
nation demanded whether IL was proper Tor the eo1hei
make such remarks. He was wiling provided nc
himself could have the same license in replying
Mr. Townseud-That's what we want We want 70
give them opportunity 20 explain something which
never VET has been explained
Judge BOardman I think the counsel goes outside Of
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plOyed in this II seems 70 me II Is not cacuate1
10 aid this Jury in the matter which is now 20 De pre-
sented II is rather calculated 70 distract their atten
ton from the true issues presented Wble am ways
very ndsposed 20 restrain counsel IN Ine me ~ re
marks winch they may choose 70 follow, shaII Iesl
much better satisfied II the counsel now and during tne
further progress OF the case cOLnne themselves az
strictly possible 20 the issues here 70 % re9 anu
Introduce remarks outside OF tAe case "ncn O HV'
really 20 before the jury. ,,.
Mr. T0wnsend-i understand the gentleman 70 OBJECT
II so / vii abstain from all further comments.
Mr. Beach, will not be put IN false position by the
counsel. md not object only rose 70 allude 70 tne
gross mpr0urety Of the remarks, and 70 ask IN DehaH
Of ny associate and myself that when come 70 address
the Jury may be allowed 70 answer as may ne as
posed answer these uniusnaDe eprOaehes OF cOun-
sci, and Will greatly prefer tbat you VIII Eve e ING
opportunity "a,
M Fullerton-There nothing IL my connection with
the case which am not willing 20 have known ana
whatever Mr. Townsend has 20 say let him speak.
mr. TOwusendI only wish 10 speak 10 the jury or re-
Uevfng their minds Of matters which came into
their minds the OF the opening on the other SIDE
The counsel spoke regard 20 an au1daVH Wblch had
been suppressed by Judge Pratt
Mr. FullertOu-l spoke OF no sucn thlng. At IL an III
Mr. townsend (continungl-suts and letters which
were suppressed only ask by whose advice the papers
drawn. - - -, o,-
80 a thousand times you cannot prove H.
Col. FeIlOws-WbOIn did mean, Mr.. TOWNSEND, Dy
associates OF Mr.. Beach," Did you allude 20 me
Mr. TownseDd-l supposed you represented the DIS
Col FeIlows-Ah! wanted TO know, for intended
well said Judge BOardman, decisiyey; ] guess
you would better proceed now, Mr.. Townsend ana the
later flushed his address without turther interruption
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
rrp ppOADWAY WIDENING.