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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 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
Goodrich (search for this): article 20
s was about to detail what was said to him by Goodrich on the ground. Goodrich was then called,Goodrich was then called, and in reply to a question, stated that he had no recollection of making any remarks at the time. witness asked Goodrich if he saw the firing; Goodrich said he did; witness asked who fire first, to which Goodrich replied, "it is impossible to tell; I saw Dixon's pistol first, and I judge he firede sure that he was right, witness again asked Goodrich who fired the first shot, when he repeated whamong them Mr. Richardson; was satisfied that Goodrich told him that he first saw Dixon's pistol andstreet on which Dixon was standing. Wash Goodrich, excitedly.--I wish to make a statement. I ws not so; he tells a lie. The Court told Goodrich to stand aside. Mr. Crump asked the Cour positively." I. K Chase, deposed: Heard Goodrich say, in a crowd in front of the Treasury builin reply to a question as to who fired first, Goodrich said he could not tell who fired first; that [7 more...]
Chase (search for this): article 20
ed: On the morning of the shooting was sitting in one of the rooms of the Treasury Department; owing to defective hearing did not hear any firing; reached the window in time to see Dixon fall; heard Goodrich tell Fiquet "that it was impossible to tell who fired first." Witness then asked Goodrich what 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 cannot say positively." I. K Chase, deposed: Heard Goodrich say, in a crowd in front of the Treasury building, that he could not tell who fired the first shot; Goodrich repeated it twice; his statement was substantially that detailed by Mr. Fiquet in his testimony. B. F. Ficklin, deposed: Was passing Treasury building after the shooting, and saw a crowd standing on the steps; saw a man in the crowd whom he since recognized as Goodrich; in reply to a question as to who fired first, Goodrich said he could not tell who fire
Churchill (search for this): article 20
l and efficient officer; witness was not very intimate with Forde, but knew that he stood high with his party, and enjoyed its confidence; was an earnest Secessionist, and in the canvass of 1860 took an active part in polities. Mr. Clarke bore testimony to the character of Forde, and knew him to be high-minded and honorable. Other witnesses bore similar testimony. Dr. Beasley deposed: Was acquainted with Forde; had known him since 1858; witness resided in the same county with Judge Churchill, who was married to Forde's mother; accused visited the family of witness; Forde's standing at home was very high, and as a young lawyer had a fine practice; as a politician the accused took an active part, and was on in 1860 knew that Forde had sacrificed as comfortable home as any man in Kentucky on account of his Southern-rights views; his mother had all the time been a warm secession lady, and witness had felt some anxiety about her, knowing that her husband was a strong Union man.
B. F. Ficklin (search for this): article 20
tell who fired first." Witness then asked Goodrich what 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 cannot say positively." I. K Chase, deposed: Heard Goodrich say, in a crowd in front of the Treasury building, that he could not tell who fired the first shot; Goodrich repeated it twice; his statement was substantially that detailed by Mr. Fiquet in his testimony. B. F. Ficklin, deposed: Was passing Treasury building after the shooting, and saw a crowd standing on the steps; saw a man in the crowd whom he since recognized as Goodrich; in reply to a question as to who fired first, Goodrich said he could not tell who fired first; that Dixon aimed first, but his pistol snapped; that he thought Forde's pistol was the first to go off. J. G. Moss, deposed: Saw Forde at the House of Representatives on the day Dixon was shot; he came to the House and asked for Gen
Crump (search for this): article 20
irst report witness heard was so loud he supposed it was a shot gun; it might have been simultaneous pistol fire; there was a clear distinction between the sounds of the first and second fires; saw smoke twice from the side of the street on which Dixon was standing. Wash Goodrich, excitedly.--I wish 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 Goodrich to stand aside. Mr. Crump asked the Court if any one was to be allowed to come into this Court and intimidate witnesses? If such an act of indecency, indignity and outrage is to be tolerated, let it be known. He trusted in God that there was not a Court in the Commonwealth that would pass by such an offence in silence. The Court mildly reprimanded Mr. Goodrich, and cautioned him not to do so again. Mr. Randolph, in a rather excited manner, said that if witnesses were to be bullied by Baltimore Plug Ugli
George G. Vest (search for this): article 20
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, and after his excuse was given he was informed by the Court that a fine of $20 would be imposed upon him. The witness replied that he cared nothing for the $20, but would test the right of this Court to impose a fine upon him. Witness then deposed: Had two interviews with Dixon previous to the shooting. Deceased told him that he expected to have a difficulty with Forde; that he had been detained here in Richmond
Johnson (search for this): article 20
der." Witness thought Forde was the coolest man he had ever witnessed under the circumstances, and witness thought him the bravest man he ever saw. Cross-examined.--The first report was not at all similar to those subsequent, as before remarked, it sounded more like the report of 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 of the way; Forde was standing still. Col. Johnson deposed: Was in the room occupied by the President in Treasury building; heard the firing, which was rapid; went to the window; could see nothing; had heard four shots; in a short time saw Forde, who had a pistol in his hand, moving it as if following the movement of some one, but from his apparent coolness did not think he was principal in the shooting affray; he did not fire, and put up his pistol; some one came in and said Dixon was killed. Cross-examined.--When he first heard fir
Fiquet (search for this): article 20
ed; had several conversations with Gen. Reed about the difficulty, and a day or two before the shooting went with Gen. R to hunt Forde, who could not be found; the last interview with Dixon was at the Capitol the night before the shooting. Mr. Fiquet deposed: Was sitting by window in third story of Post-Office Department; heard a report which he at thought or a shot gun; soon after heard the report of a pistol; throw up the window and saw a man standing near the curb on Bank street; heardut cannot say positively." I. K Chase, deposed: Heard Goodrich say, in a crowd in front of the Treasury building, that he could not tell who fired the first shot; Goodrich repeated it twice; his statement was substantially that detailed by Mr. Fiquet in his testimony. B. F. Ficklin, deposed: Was passing Treasury building after the shooting, and saw a crowd standing on the steps; saw a man in the crowd whom he since recognized as Goodrich; in reply to a question as to who fired first, G
Richardson (search for this): article 20
ich who fired the first shot, when he repeated what has already been stated. This could not have been more than twenty minutes after the occurrence, and near the spot where Dixon fell; one or two other gentlemen were in the crowd, among 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 heard was so loud he supposed it was a shot gun; it might have been simultaneous pistol fire; there wasction that they would defend themselves with their own right arms. The Court required the counsel to take his seat. Mr. Randolph preferred to stand up. After some further interruption the business of the Court was resumed. --Richardson, deposed: On the morning of the shooting was sitting in one of the rooms of the Treasury Department; owing to defective hearing did not hear any firing; reached the window in time to see Dixon fall; heard Goodrich tell Fiquet "that it was impos
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