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Dixon, Ill. (Illinois, United States) (search for this): article 20
uld go with any one, and was willing to surrender to any one; returned to where Dixon's body was lying; heard Cardozo remark, "he has been after him all the morning,ked who fire first, to which Goodrich replied, "it is impossible to tell; I saw Dixon's pistol first, and I judge he fired first." To be sure that he was right, witnong them Mr. Richardson; was satisfied that Goodrich told him that he first saw Dixon's pistol and his impression was that Dixon fired first; first report witness heh to make a statement. I wish to tell this witness if he says I told him I saw Dixon's pistol first he says what is not so; he tells a lie. The Court told Goodwhat was his impression with reference to the firing, when the reply was "I saw Dixon's pistol first, and as a matter of course I think he fired the first shot, but a musket; could not hear the snapping of a pistol; there was an uncertainty in Dixon's movements; be moved about on the sidewalk, as if dodging or trying to get out
Washington (United States) (search for this): article 20
inarian. Maj Magruder deposed: Knew the accused, who was his kinsman; he was a young man who stood well in the estimation of every one; was regarded as a quiet and peaceable man; rather amiable and gentle in his disposition; knew him in Washington city, where he held a clerkship, to which he was appointed by Mr. Guthrie, who selected accused on account of his personal knowledge of his qualifications as a clerk. Alex. K. Marshall deposed: Knew Forde in Washington city, where witness boWashington city, where witness boarded at the same house with him for two successive winters; his standing was as good as that of any man, and witness regarded him as quite a promising young man; believed him to be a brave, spirited man, but quiet and even gentle in his disposition. Mr. Abboct deposed: Knew Forde in Washington, where he sustained a high character as a clerk and a gentleman; always believed him a man of quiet, peaceable habits, and not disposed to seek a quarrel with any one. Mr. Cary deposed: Was at
Cardozo (search for this): article 20
heard seven shots and one soap; could not be positive; if the first sound was a single shot there must have been seven; if double, there was, be thought, eight; was the first one to approach Forde after the shooting, except one, a gentleman who advised him to escape; Forde's reply to this gentleman was, "I am not going anywhere," and surrendered to witness with the remark that he would go with any one, and was willing to surrender to any one; returned to where Dixon's body was lying; heard Cardozo remark, "he has been after him all the morning, and I tried to keep him in my room, but could not." When he first saw Forde he was standing about seven feet from the curb, on Bank street, in the act of stepping back to the pavement, firing as he went; when Dixon fell, Forde was in the act of putting his pistol up; Dixon started towards Forde with a menacing look, and fell after he had taken the second step. Geo. G. Vest appeared, and was asked by the Court why he was absent yesterday,
Magruder (search for this): article 20
ccused was a Lieutenant of the same regiment; thought he was a quiet, peaceable man; was popular at home, and was regarded as a young man of more than ordinary intelligence; was a member of the Secession Convention of Kentucky, and a member of Gov. McGoffin's staff; was a practising lawyer, and at one time edited a newspaper; on one occasion witness was sent on an important military service, and selected Forde on account of his high opinion of him as a brave man and disciplinarian. Maj Magruder deposed: Knew the accused, who was his kinsman; he was a young man who stood well in the estimation of every one; was regarded as a quiet and peaceable man; rather amiable and gentle in his disposition; knew him in Washington city, where he held a clerkship, to which he was appointed by Mr. Guthrie, who selected accused on account of his personal knowledge of his qualifications as a clerk. Alex. K. Marshall deposed: Knew Forde in Washington city, where witness boarded at the same house
George W. Thomas (search for this): article 20
Examination of Robert S. Forde.charged with the Murder of Robert E Dixon. [reported for the Richmond Dispatch.] Hustings Court, June 10, 1863. --Present: Recorder Caskie, Aldermen Sanxay, Gwathmey, Timberlake, and Jones. The examination of the witnesses in the case of Robert S. Forde for the shooting of Robert E. Dixon was resumed. Geo. W. Thomas deposed: Was coming out of the Treasury Department, and was attracted by the report of a pistol; ran out upon the pavement; saw Forde fire; Dixon was not in view from where he stood; did not see the first fire, but heard it, ran up as fast as he could; Dixon was then staggering on the pavement and fell, whilst drawing a Derringer; then went across the street to where Forde was standing; some one came up and told Forde to get away; he said he would not leave, and surrendered to witness, who stand with him until Constable Freeman came up and took him off. Cross-examined.--Could not distinguish whether the first fire was
Robert S. Forde (search for this): article 20
Examination of Robert S. Forde.charged with the Murder of Robert E Dixon. [reported for the Richmond Dispatch.] Hustings Court, June 10, 1863. --Present: Recorder Caskie, Aldermen Sanxay, Gwathmey, Timberlake, and Jones. The examination of the witnesses in the case of Robert S. Forde for the shooting of Robert E. DixRobert S. Forde for the shooting of Robert E. Dixon was resumed. Geo. W. Thomas deposed: Was coming out of the Treasury Department, and was attracted by the report of a pistol; ran out upon the pavement; saw Forde fire; Dixon was not in view from where he stood; did not see the first fire, but heard it, ran up as fast as he could; Dixon was then staggering on the pavement anrt was prolonged, and be at first thought it was the fire of a musket; saw Forde fire four times and Dixon twice; he went over to Forde and said to him, "My God, Mr. Forde, what does this mean? You have shot that gentleman, and I am afraid you have killed him." Forde replied, "I am sorry for it; I had a difficulty with that gentle
Freeman (search for this): article 20
f the Treasury Department, and was attracted by the report of a pistol; ran out upon the pavement; saw Forde fire; Dixon was not in view from where he stood; did not see the first fire, but heard it, ran up as fast as he could; Dixon was then staggering on the pavement and fell, whilst drawing a Derringer; then went across the street to where Forde was standing; some one came up and told Forde to get away; he said he would not leave, and surrendered to witness, who stand with him until Constable Freeman came up and took him off. Cross-examined.--Could not distinguish whether the first fire was a double shot or reverberation from single shot; after that the shots seemed to alternate from one side of the street to the other. The second shots were nearly together; thought he heard seven shots and one soap; could not be positive; if the first sound was a single shot there must have been seven; if double, there was, be thought, eight; was the first one to approach Forde after the sho
Alexander K. Marshall (search for this): article 20
e on account of his high opinion of him as a brave man and disciplinarian. Maj Magruder deposed: Knew the accused, who was his kinsman; he was a young man who stood well in the estimation of every one; was regarded as a quiet and peaceable man; rather amiable and gentle in his disposition; knew him in Washington city, where he held a clerkship, to which he was appointed by Mr. Guthrie, who selected accused on account of his personal knowledge of his qualifications as a clerk. Alex. K. Marshall deposed: Knew Forde in Washington city, where witness boarded at the same house with him for two successive winters; his standing was as good as that of any man, and witness regarded him as quite a promising young man; believed him to be a brave, spirited man, but quiet and even gentle in his disposition. Mr. Abboct deposed: Knew Forde in Washington, where he sustained a high character as a clerk and a gentleman; always believed him a man of quiet, peaceable habits, and not dispos
Jones (search for this): article 20
Examination of Robert S. Forde.charged with the Murder of Robert E Dixon. [reported for the Richmond Dispatch.] Hustings Court, June 10, 1863. --Present: Recorder Caskie, Aldermen Sanxay, Gwathmey, Timberlake, and Jones. The examination of the witnesses in the case of Robert S. Forde for the shooting of Robert E. Dixon was resumed. Geo. W. Thomas deposed: Was coming out of the Treasury Department, and was attracted by the report of a pistol; ran out upon the pavement; saw Forde fire; Dixon was not in view from where he stood; did not see the first fire, but heard it, ran up as fast as he could; Dixon was then staggering on the pavement and fell, whilst drawing a Derringer; then went across the street to where Forde was standing; some one came up and told Forde to get away; he said he would not leave, and surrendered to witness, who stand with him until Constable Freeman came up and took him off. Cross-examined.--Could not distinguish whether the first fire was
McGoffin (search for this): article 20
t occur to him that there was any difficulty; when be heard fourth shot he was satisfied that an affray was going on; had known Forde slightly for about ten years; had served with him in the army; witness was Major of the 2d Kentucky regiment, and accused was a Lieutenant of the same regiment; thought he was a quiet, peaceable man; was popular at home, and was regarded as a young man of more than ordinary intelligence; was a member of the Secession Convention of Kentucky, and a member of Gov. McGoffin's staff; was a practising lawyer, and at one time edited a newspaper; on one occasion witness was sent on an important military service, and selected Forde on account of his high opinion of him as a brave man and disciplinarian. Maj Magruder deposed: Knew the accused, who was his kinsman; he was a young man who stood well in the estimation of every one; was regarded as a quiet and peaceable man; rather amiable and gentle in his disposition; knew him in Washington city, where he held
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