Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-24

At the time, and asked him II DC got 70
Richmond in time to see Speaker Pol
lard, and he replied that he had not
seen him since the evening before.
Did his father ask him about his
hand?
His father asked him how he hurt his
hand. and he tprisoner) said that he
hung his watch-chain in it that morn
ing when he went to get on the train,
and that was how he scratched it.
Did he, or not, say anything about
feeling badlys
He said he was not feeling very
we'll, and that be was going home.
To Mr.. Pollard: No, sir; he did not
say what business he had with you
(Pollard) in Richmond did not men
ton what it was; said he had not seen
You before the evening before.
Where were you when you heard the
conversation!
was in the store a few feet from
him and his father.
THE STORE.
What is the size Of the store?
never measured it, but judge from
its appearance that it is about lsx32
feet.
Who was present at the time
do not remember. His father vas
in a chair near the stove.
Was that the first time Mr.. Gu
verius met his father that day?
I do not know. ! saw him tClu-
verius) three times during the day.
Did they shake hands9
IL they did did not see them.
Did you hear his father say anything
about his looking badly?
/ do not remember his saying any
thing about it.
Which Of his hands had the scratches
on il?
! could not say which.
Did you not tell some one that you
thought they were on his left hand?
] don't think said it was the left
hand.
WHICH HAND.
Look at that gentleman behind you
Mr.. Minterl and see if you recognize
him?
Turning his head, looking at Nr. Min
ter: | think do.
Did You tell him that it was the left
hand?
] don't think / did.
Mr.. Evans Did you tell Mr.. Willie
Courtney that his father shook hands
with him when he was in the store!
] don't think did.
Mr.. Meredith Turn around and see
if that is not the gentleman?
Looking at Mr.. Ainter: think it is.
He looks like him; he was in a top
buggy with Willie Cluyerius when |
saw him.
The prisoners brother?
Yes, sir.
TORN-NoTE REHEARING.
Mr.. Meredith: | desire to make a
motion that your Honor will rehear us
on the admissibility Of the note, and
ask that We be heard this yesterday
afternoon.
Judge Atkins consented to grant a
rehearing, but put it off until Monday
morning.
The court then adjourned to meet to-
morrow at half-past . A. NJ.
The Poetry Produced In Court.
The following is the piece Of poetry
spoken of by Captain Epps as having
been found in the pocket-book of
Cluverius when he was brought to
Richmond under arrest. 1t is in news
paper print:
Ans FOR the Best
I'm pencil believe this is true and
he wv" or an M II is very family
written
by TUPPER.
AIS for the best! he sangulne and cheerful,
Trouble and sorrow are friends In dis
guise:
Courage forever is happy and wise;
AIS for the best-Ifa man would but know
1t.
providence WISE cS us All 10 De DieNt.
| This is no drea-n Of the pundit or poet,
Heaven is gracious, and-alls for the best
AIS for the best! Set this on your stand
ard.
Soldier OF sadness, or pilgrim of love-
Who 10 the shores OF despair may have
WANDERED.
A way-wearied swallow or heart-stricken
dove.
| Ails for the best BE a man. but conhding
Providence tenderly governs the rest:
And the frail bark Of his creature isguidlng,
Wisely and wariy, all for the best
Ais for the best then fling away terrors,
Meet all your fears and foes in the van
| And IN the midst OF your dangers or errors,
Trust hike child, while you strive like
man.
Ais for the best unbiased unbounded
Providence reigns from the east to the
west;
| And by both wisdom and mercy surrounded,
Hope. and be happy that-Als for the
best!
The Letters.
Counsel for defence have had &C