Glasgow Courier. — 1857-02-12 (Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland)

THE CASE OF STABBING ON THE MOUND.  John Pellet Waterston was placed at the bar charged with Culpable homicide, as also assault, in so far as on the Ist January, 1857, he did vvielsedly, culpably, and recklessly attack and assault the now deceased John Chi istie, labourer, residing in Bakehouse Close, Canongate, did, with a knife or other sharp instrument, stab or rot him on or near the chest or other parts of his person, and did otherwise maltreat or abuse him, by all which, or part thereof, the said John Christie was mortally injured, and immediately thereafter died, and was thus culpably killed by the said prisoner: as also, time and place libelled, he did attack and assault Martin Garrett, labourer, residing in Whitehorse Close, Canoncate; Patrick Smith, residing in Morrison's Close, High Street ; and Patrick Murray, residing in Brown's Close, C rassmarket ; and did with a knife stab or cut the said Martin Garrett on or near the shoulder, to the danger of life, Patrick Smith on or near the face and aim, and Patrick Murray on or near the thigh, to th 3 effusion of blood and the serious injury of their person,. The prisoner, a young man of highly respectable aps pearance. and who had been out on bail, took his place in the do k, and gave in a plea of not guilty. The Solicitor-General and Mr. Fordyce appeared for the Crown, and Mr. G. Young for the prisoner. The prisoner's declaration being admitted, no proof was called on this point. Martin Garrett, hawker (a lad about eighteen), deponed—l lived in Whitehorse Close, Canongate, I was out in the streets on New-year's morning. I was in the Lawnmarket shortly after twelve o'clock. I was with John Christie, Patrick Smith, Patrick Murray, John and Walter Barrett, Michael Grellis, and Michael Smith. We left the Lawnmarket about a quarter to two in the morning. We went down by Anderson's Close to the Mound. I did not see anythieg take place in the Lawnmarket with some lads coming out ef a close. I do not recollect any of us taking hold of them. I had very little dunk—nut more than a glass of spirits. As we were going down the Mound some of our company who were before me were standing, and, as teas going bye, this man (the prisoner) stabbed me on the left shoulder. That was the first thing I noticed. I did not see him before he stabbed .me. I did not observe any disturbance between him and our party. sifter Wateiston stabbed me he stood for about a minute and then ran away. I did not see Waterston stab any one else. It was very dark at the time. I did not see any one strike Waterston or throw him down upon the ground. I cannot say if this could have happened without my seeing it. 'Waterston ran away down the Mound, and I told them I was stabbed. I saw Christie run after him to make up to him, and after running about six yards I saw him fall. I went to the Police-office to get a piece of sticking plaster for my wound. Cross-examined—l do not know Michael Moran. I could not say if he was with us. I know David Murray by eyesight, but not by name. (A laugh.) Shown Michael Moran. He was among the party that night. I suppose David Murray was with me, but am not sure. I suppose John Moran was there, but do not know. I could not say if there were any others besides those I have mentioned. We were walking about the streets and drinking some. I saw no one on the ground. , Waterston was not on the ground that I saw. Christie was among the company when I came up. I did notsee him do anything wrong. I told lies at.the Police-office, because I thought it was the readiest way to get the sticking plaster. By the