Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-01-29
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VI thcn was ncJluOuS, ana tnat the alleged
widow, Sareh, had never been married 10
Hickey. Learned the facts about Hickey
| because he had been requested to do so by
a party and when making these inquiries.
| Gilbert E. n. Falls was then at Washing
ton prosecuting the widow Hickey's claim.
BOYD's GUILTY KNOWLEDGE"
Col. Baxter read letters from Thomas G..
| Boyd to certain parties in Indiana making
inquiries at the Adiutant Generals office,
in that State, asking for Information of
James Davis, who purported to have been
a light completed colored man and that
he enlisted at jacksonville, Monroe coun-
ty, while they proposed to prove that the
Davis who really did enlist in the 9th In
diana regiment did so at Terra Haute and
was mustered into service at indianapolis
Mr.. Heiskell was recalled, having been
sworn saveral days ago, and Intercepted
as to whether Martha j. Upton was asked
as to her knowledge of the contents of her
claim for bounty. Replied that he asked
if she was and that she replied in the affir-
native.
Siias Pease was the next witness, and
was Intercepted as to his knowledge of
Payne's completely with the Bryson
claims. Witness stated that he had met
Payne, Carson and Boyd at a certain place
Heard Payne address Boyd and say:
TOM, you have had nothing to do with
making out the roll" There were 147
names on it, and something else was said
about how the thing was done, and the
proof made-thinks a,man named Broyles
was mentioned.
j. l.. Carson being sworn deposed as
follows; Heard conversation ut Madi-
sonville in which Payne said he and Nor
row had gotten up the Bryson roll, and
that there were upwards of 140 names
thereon. Another mans name was men
toned, he thought the name was Broyles,
but was not positive. Knew Susannah
Davis In business way wouldn't rely |
much on her, but for milking and cooking
regarded her reliable. Asked by Col. Bax- |
ter if she would practice q fraud OH the |
Answered that he didn't |
think she would.
Mr.. MARI was eXamed as credibility of |
Cole and Payne, and answered that he con- |
sidered them bad. |
The defense declared that that they eX- |
pected to prove that Boyd was really APP |
pointed by the County Court of Monroe |
county guardian of the minor heirs of |
Samuel Elliott, deceased.
The court ruled again that before prov |
ing the the existence Of children for whom |
he could have been appointed, it must first !
be pro wen that the defendant was appoint
ad guardian.
THOSE CHILDREN.
Judge Nelson wished to prove by G. H.
Bean, witness on the stand, that six chill
lren were brought to witness house by
Payne and Morrow who alleged them to be
he veritable children. Witness was then
shown an affidavit signed by two witnesses,
:. II. Bean and \. +. w. Payne, setting
'orth the number of children and their
names. Witness stated that he had never |
sworn to the paper. He Understood the
matter fully.
After considerable discussion the defense
ntcrrogated the witness, Bean. in regard
% his signature, but the question was ruled
irrelevant by the court,
Judge Nelson then wanted 10 prove Ivy
Nr. Hicks that Bean had signed the paper.
The court held that it was not material.
y. p. Reagan, witness for the defense.
vas called but did not appear.
Erasmus Reagan was examined ~ to the
character of Susannah Davis--said !. was
)Gd.
Defense proved by Griffith, witness,
hat Susannah Davis. character was bad
iidnt know T. r.. Cole.
KELso ON THE STAND.
J. II. Kelso, former magistrate and be-
ore whom q number of Boyd's claims
we're made out, was called. Judge Nelson
stated that he had heard the witness had
Jeen tempered with, but the defense re
5arded him as material witness.
Kelso being introduced stated that he
had been justice of the peace about four
FEARS. Knew Martha ]. Upton and had
Known her since 1868. Examined certif-
,ate bearing his official signature. Said
he name looked like his. Boyd, Martha
Upton and Prince Wallace, with six chill
lren were at his Office in Madisonville on
me occasion. The matter was in regard
% an application for pension
or herself and children There
vas some words about the matter afterward
when Boyd told Martha to take her papers,
'aying he would not prosecute her claim n
Ill, and threw down the papers. Witness
'aid that the oath which Martha j. Upton
oolS rs to the number of her children was
aiken Understandings, it having been
'ead to her. Boyd was present, and 50
was Prince Wallace. Martha had after
wards asked witness to get Mr.. Boyd to
attend 10 her business. He aftcrward did
20 and he attested various papers Think,
Boyd asked Martha on another occasion
I all her children Were alive to which she
'eplied that they were. His recollection
vas that the names of the them were given,
Witness don't recollecl the ages or sex
VI the children. He was examined rs 10
he signature of Oliver Charles.
Court then adjourned until seven
o'clock.
NIGHT SESSION.
In order TO expedite the business of the
Court, Judge Emmons decided on hold
ng night session, aud accordingly Court
at o'clock
After the list Of jurors was called i. VI.
(elsO witness for the defense, was cross
by the prosecution Being ask
81 if his signature of an affidavit in the
Elliott 80 a srannina a ranliaI fhpt mo I