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Dixon, Ill. (Illinois, United States) (search for this): article 14
rmed with a navy revolver, which he pointed at Dixon and fired. During the firing Forde advanced sdifficulty, but to go and have Forde arrested; Dixon's reply was, "Well, come and take a drink;" thistol in his hand; raised is and pointed it at Dixon; when first seen by me he was on the sidewalk,red seven times out of a six-barrelled pistol; Dixon's revolver snapped once or twice, and he drew e before he fired the third time, Dixon fired; Dixon's pistol then snapped twice, and after that hebuilding; where I found a crowd gathered round Dixon's body, who was then dead; am confident the maarrived on the spot immediately after, and had Dixon's body removed into the room of the Young Men'Christian Association, where he took charge of Dixon's papers and personal effects. The Commonwhich was shown him was one of the papers upon Dixon's person. Witness replied that it was, and sts nearly simultaneous; if anything, he thought Dixon's pistol went off first; witness said he was t
Washington (United States) (search for this): article 14
his judgment, Dixon about the same number; Dixon fell while in the act of cocking his Derringer. On his cross examination witness stated that his attention was drawn to Forde by the remark of O'Donnell. J. W. Robinson deposed: Was not present at the shooting. What he knew of it was what he witnessed from his office window. Saw Forde about three feet from the curb; heard a pistol report from the opposite side of the street, but did not see by whom fired. Forde's pistol snapped, and then he took deliberate aim and fired. Witness saw nothing of the transaction before; that was the last shot fired by Forde. Cross-examined: Knew Forde in Washington city. Was employed in the same office with him, where accused was regarded as a faithful clerk and an honorable man. He was also regarded as a quiet, peaceable man. Geo. E. Vest was the next witness called, but was found not to be present. After some controversy the Court adjourned to meet at 10 o'clock this morning.
James (search for this): article 14
ot apply to me to look out for Forde; he did not visit Manassas Hall to look for Forde; I believe he went there to get a drink; I have heard that it was Mr. Clarke who called out "look out, Wash; " there might have been half an hour from the time when Forde was on the corner till Dixon came down from the Capitol; had Dixon fired first, I think be would have hit me in the back of the head; I got between them, in the hope that the fear of hitting others would cause them to cease shooting. James E Goodwin was the next witness sworn.--His evidence with reference to the shooting was, in substance — As Dixon and myself were about to start from corner near Manassas Hall, saw Mr. Quarles and Forde coming towards the gate leading out of Capitol Square; observed that as Forde came out of the gate he drew a pistol from beneath his overcoat, and advancing to curbstone, opposite corner where Dixon was, he placed his right foot against the curbstone and stoop with his left foot on the flagging
Randolph (search for this): article 14
resent: Recorder Caskie, and Aldermen Sanxay, Gwathmey, Timberlake, and Jonse. The first case taken up was that of Robert S. Forde, on the charge of shooting and killing Robert E. Dixon, in this city, on the 24th day of April last. Messrs. Randolph and Crump appeared for the accused, and Mr. R. T. Daniel for the Commonwealth. Dr. Peachy was the only witness for the Commonwealth ascertained to be absent. Several witnesses for the defence were not present. Gen. Randolph, prisoGen. Randolph, prisoner's counsel, asked a postponement until Thursday, to afford time to hunt up witnesses believed to be in the city. The Court refused to continue the case, but sent an officer after absent witnesses. The witnesses for the Commonwealth were then sworn. Washington Goodrich was the first witness, who deposed: That on the 24th day of April he met Dixon on the corner of Main and 12th streets; was called aside by him and asked if he had not been standing on the corner of 10th and Bank
Peachy (search for this): article 14
Examination of Robert S. Forde,charged with the murder of Robert R. Dixon [reported for the Richmond Dispatch] Hustings Court, June 9, 1863 --Present: Recorder Caskie, and Aldermen Sanxay, Gwathmey, Timberlake, and Jonse. The first case taken up was that of Robert S. Forde, on the charge of shooting and killing Robert E. Dixon, in this city, on the 24th day of April last. Messrs. Randolph and Crump appeared for the accused, and Mr. R. T. Daniel for the Commonwealth. Dr. Peachy was the only witness for the Commonwealth ascertained to be absent. Several witnesses for the defence were not present. Gen. Randolph, prisoner's counsel, asked a postponement until Thursday, to afford time to hunt up witnesses believed to be in the city. The Court refused to continue the case, but sent an officer after absent witnesses. The witnesses for the Commonwealth were then sworn. Washington Goodrich was the first witness, who deposed: That on the 24th day of A
Gwathmey (search for this): article 14
Examination of Robert S. Forde,charged with the murder of Robert R. Dixon [reported for the Richmond Dispatch] Hustings Court, June 9, 1863 --Present: Recorder Caskie, and Aldermen Sanxay, Gwathmey, Timberlake, and Jonse. The first case taken up was that of Robert S. Forde, on the charge of shooting and killing Robert E. Dixon, in this city, on the 24th day of April last. Messrs. Randolph and Crump appeared for the accused, and Mr. R. T. Daniel for the Commonwealth. Dr. Peachy was the only witness for the Commonwealth ascertained to be absent. Several witnesses for the defence were not present. Gen. Randolph, prisoner's counsel, asked a postponement until Thursday, to afford time to hunt up witnesses believed to be in the city. The Court refused to continue the case, but sent an officer after absent witnesses. The witnesses for the Commonwealth were then sworn. Washington Goodrich was the first witness, who deposed: That on the 24th day of
Robert E. Dixon (search for this): article 14
but for threats made in a letter written him; Dixon told witness he did not desire to spill any make another drink with him, which was declined; Dixon went in and took another drink; after he came hen the page saw him he would have been met by Dixon; Dixon did not tell me he came down there withDixon did not tell me he came down there with a view to meet Forde; he said he had been informed by the page that Jack O'Donnell, Wash Goodrich,m; be was cool, and said to me, "I surrender;" Dixon did not apply to me to look out for Forde; he rom the time when Forde was on the corner till Dixon came down from the Capitol; had Dixon fired fiDixon fired first, I think be would have hit me in the back of the head; I got between them, in the hope that theat the Coroner's inquest. He was present when Dixon discharged Forde; the Journal of the House was Witness said he thought he would, but advised Dixon to be prepared, and if attacked by Forde to dethree times, and, to the best of his judgment, Dixon about the same number; Dixon fell while in the[32 more...]
Washington Goodrich (search for this): article 14
cer after absent witnesses. The witnesses for the Commonwealth were then sworn. Washington Goodrich was the first witness, who deposed: That on the 24th day of April he met Dixon on the cor corner; witness was facing towards Main street, and whilst talking some one shouted "Look out, Goodrich," and turning round, saw Forde on the sidewalk of the north side of Bank street, near the gate e with a view to meet Forde; he said he had been informed by the page that Jack O'Donnell, Wash Goodrich, Major Harris, and Forde, were standing on the corner together; he had come down to see if Fordtanding on the corner of 10th and Bank streets on the day the shooting occurred, when Dixon and Goodrich came up; was introduced to Dixon, who asked him to take a drink, remarking at the same time thathing, he thought Dixon's pistol went off first; witness said he was the party who cried out to Goodrich to "Look out;" Forde fired three times, and, to the best of his judgment, Dixon about the same
Sanxay (search for this): article 14
Examination of Robert S. Forde,charged with the murder of Robert R. Dixon [reported for the Richmond Dispatch] Hustings Court, June 9, 1863 --Present: Recorder Caskie, and Aldermen Sanxay, Gwathmey, Timberlake, and Jonse. The first case taken up was that of Robert S. Forde, on the charge of shooting and killing Robert E. Dixon, in this city, on the 24th day of April last. Messrs. Randolph and Crump appeared for the accused, and Mr. R. T. Daniel for the Commonwealth. Dr. Peachy was the only witness for the Commonwealth ascertained to be absent. Several witnesses for the defence were not present. Gen. Randolph, prisoner's counsel, asked a postponement until Thursday, to afford time to hunt up witnesses believed to be in the city. The Court refused to continue the case, but sent an officer after absent witnesses. The witnesses for the Commonwealth were then sworn. Washington Goodrich was the first witness, who deposed: That on the 24th day of
Knox (search for this): article 14
" and turning round, saw Forde on the sidewalk of the north side of Bank street, near the gate of the Capitol Square; Forde was armed with a navy revolver, which he pointed at Dixon and fired. During the firing Forde advanced some three feet towards the middle of the street, on the curb; Dixon did not advance, according to recollection of witness; did not leave pavement until he fell; staggering to the right, he fell in the gutter, near the door of the Christian Association. O'Donnell and Mr. Knox were on the corner while witness and Dixon were conversing, and he thought they were there during the shooting, but when he looked round they had all left. Cross examined.--When Dixon came to me and asked with reference to Forde, I do not know that he was hunting for him; he said he had just been told by one of the pages at the House that Forde, myself and others had been on the corner together; he said he was in the Hall of the House of Representatives when he was informed by the page
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