Evening Star Newspaper, June 21, 1867, Page 1

————— eee SS... EO THE EVENING STAR 18 PUBLISHED DAILY (SUNDAY EXCEPTED) AT THE STAR BUILDING, Southwest corner Penn’a avenue and 11th street, BY W..D. WALLAOH. ~~ The STAR is served by the carriers to their subseribers in the City and District at TaN CENTS PER WEEK. Uopiesatthe counter, with or without wrappers, Two CENTS each. PRICE FOR MAILING -—Three months, One Doilar and Fifty Cents; six months, Three Dol- jars; one year, Fire Dollars. No papers are sept from the office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—published on Fri- day —One Dollar and a Half a Year. Ly ORS LOCAL NEWS. THE SHOCKING TRAGEDY YESTERDS, SO Another Sickles-Key Affair. = io Parameur ef a Guilty Wife Shot by her Hasband, es Thomas S. Smoot the Wietim. aan Henry John: the Avenger. sa See ‘Madame Aholiab’’ the Fectune Teller, a See The EXTRA STaR of yesterday, giving the particulars of the stocking tragedy on 6th street, caused a sensation in the community approaching that om the occasion of the simi- sar Key-Sickles affair, as tae parties were we Known in Washington, Georgetown, and Alex. andria, and have extersive and respectable Tamily connections. We reiterate e¢me of the particulars given by us yesterday, inorlerto make a continu- ous narrative, and to¢ntroduce the testimony at the coroner's ingust. Yesterday ziternoen, about balf-past two o’clock, the reportec?f pistol shots were heard by neighbors as coming trom the hoase225 6th street worth, between Maseachueetts avenue and K street. A few moments elapsed when a yowbg Woman <ame running ou: of the bouee, and cried out thata man had been shot. Another moment and 4 mau was seen comiag eatofthe house and walking quickty down ibe street. No attempt wes made by any ene to stop Bim, and he. woo proved to be the person tiring the shot, pt on, and making‘to the Cen- tral Guerdbonse, delivered himseif up to the officeriv charge, Thomas Smeed, saying that de bad shot aman whom he had found in bed with bis wife. In the meaatime the news spreads like wildfire im the vicinity of the house in 6th street, and alarge crowd soon collected. Drs. Behrend and Bowen had been sent for by some of the women in the house, and these gentlemen shortiy made their ap- pearance, and passing into the house, up the Stairs, into the room in the sé@cond story, north side, discovered the body of = man lying on tbe floor, literally bathed in blood. He was still breathing, but uneonscéous, in the fore- head, above the righteye, was discovered a bullet wound, and in the jaw was found an- ovber, 8 bullet haying passed from the left side of the jaw over into the right, and through doth. Wbe bulletin the ferehead was probed for, but only asmall fragment of it could be found, the larger portion of it being evidently embedded in the skull. Lieut. Kekloit, of the seventh precinct, who Bad been sent for, ar- rived at the house some twenty minutes after the ocourrence, and in a few minutes after his appearance the man breathed bislast. By this ime an immense crowd hed assembled, and it was s00n known that the man shot was one Thos. S. Smoot, a butcher, and the murderer as Henry Johnson, and the canse of the shoot- ing beizg the illicit connection of Smoot with Jobnson’s wife. The avenger in this case was Henry John- son, 4 butcher in Georgetown. and the de- ceased was named Henry S. Smoot, son of Hezekiah Smoot, butcher, of Alexandria, Va. Smoot served in the 17h Virginia (Confed- erate) infantry during a portion of the war. and on bis return to the District, being out of employment, Mr. Johnson hired him at S10 per week to assist birg mm the butchering basi- bess in Georgetown. Subsequently Johnson assisted him to go into business on his own account. While Smeot was with Johnson he seems to haye formed sn improper intimacy with Johnson's wife. but the iniercourse was managed so cautiously as not to attract her busband’s attention. The relations, however, between Johnson and his wife, as stated else- where, baye been unpleasant, and lately his suspicions have been directed towards Smoot. He discovered their place of meeting to be at the house of Aboliab Sewyer, whe hives at 223 ith street. between Massachusetts avenue and K street, in this city. The house is known to many as the residence of ‘*Mudam Aholiab,” the clairvoyant fortune-teller, who was no ether than Mrs. Sawye-, taking her husband's firstname. Readers of the Sfar will doubtless rember seeing in the sdvertising columns. the following card. ~MapaM AHOLIAL, a» impressed medium and clairvoyant, is Dow prepared to give life reading to ail who wish to give hera eall re- specting lost or stolen property, recovery of tbe same, love, marriage, &c. Can also pre- scribe successfully fer most ailments hnman fiesh is heirto, No. 323 sth street west, one door from K. The bouse oecupied by the Sawyers’ is a small. two-story frame, yellow front,owned by Jobn West, we colored plasterer, whoowns several houses im that vicinity. It appears Unat in October or November last Mrs. John- son took Smootto this house and introduced Dim as her husband, and engaged a room ibere, saying thatdt wes convenient for her to be in the vicinity of the City Hall, as she had Court busimess to attend to. She agreed to pay $20 a month fer the room, she finding meais for herself and paramour, it not bemg convenient for the Sawyers to furnish meals. This room, in wich/the tragedy took place, 4s & miserapie littie ceil 6 feet by =, barely jarge enough to accommodate a three-quarter | size bed, a bureau with toilet glass, and a wash-stand. It was, in fact, a little recess over 4 narrow stairway, and had not space fora single chair even. in these miserable quarters this degraded couple bad cohabited, at irregular imtervais, for months. and it is slated that sheeven sepplied her paramour here with delicacies from her husband’s own table. She also supplied him with money from her own pocket, being in possession of considerable means through the death of her brother in Georgetown. The husband, as Above stated, made the discovery of their ren- dezyons, and stationing himself opposite the bouse yesterday, watched until bis wite en- tered, when he followed her up stairs to the room occupied by the guilty pair. He states that he found Smootdyingon the bed divested of bis clothes, save his pantaloons and shirt, and Mrs, Johnson was seated on the edge of the bed, dallying with her paramour. Jonn- son said to the surprised pair, “How are you, Mr.and Mrs. Junnson !’ Smoot there- upon raised bimself trom the bed and'spr towards the burean, as if to get a pisto!, wht Johnson fired twice and snapped the pistol— an Allen & Wheeler six-chamber revolver— once. one ball tuking effect jnst over the nght corner of the right eye, and the other between the left jaws, about half aa incn back of the corner of the mouth. Smoect fell on the floor, and the guilty wife rushed out of the room and house, being apparemtiy fearful of her own life. Johnson, however, states that bad determined not to harm her in any event. He walked out of the house and made bis way to the Central Guardhouse, giving himself up to officer Smeed, in charge, saying that he had shot a man he found in bed wth bis wife. He Was locked up in the cell, where he walked the room, wringing his hands, crying, and speaking of the disgrace brought upon his family oy the conduct of his wife, and the ungrateful return made by Smoot fer all bis Kindness to him. Jobnson is apout forty-four years Of age, is a mild, plessant-looking man, with blue eyes and sandy whiskers and hair. Mrs. Jobnson is rather & coarse looxing wo- man, With red tace, large nose, red hair, and plump in figure. They have three children— a Pires) married, and two boys, aged 9 and Il. Henry Johnson was born and raised in this city, and was working at his trade of carpen. ter at the time of bis marriage with. Bis faith. Jess wife, Whose maiden pame was Crampbaugh. Her repptation was stainless up to the time. He had by his thriftand industry at the time of his marrage accumuiated some little prop- erty, and bimself and wife lived in a Rouse in South Washington, near the Arsenal, fora year ortwo very happily. They then moved into & house which had built on M street, near 24 b, pot tar north of the Circle, im the First Ward. Being very economical he cau- unued to accumulate property, and soon owned several comfortable building? adjoin- ing ‘bis residence. He had lived there only a few years when the neighbors begaa to sym- pathize with Johnson as an injured husband, and the rumors as to his wife's faithlessness Teaching hisears he lost bis former cheerfal- ness. although Be still maintained his reputa- tion as a good citizen. His wite’s brother, Jno. Crumbaugh, was at that ume making money rapidly at his business aa & butcher in George- town, and at bis solicitation Jobason moved to teat place, gave up working at bis own trade and commenced batcheriug, st which ‘he wae quite as saccessful as se carpesiaring. jus He lived then ittle Palle ‘west of the rove ‘3 act. 3 On the desth of John O augh. & year or tue since, wh Sia ace Ey ; fe utd ° une, & portion of if was fnd a large share to bis "Gre Jonmuoe Eben Vo, X XIX. + and her children. By a compromise between the parties, the handsome briex residence cor- ner of Frederick and First streets.Georgetown, came into possession of the Johnsoms, and they have been living tRere for & year or two past, their house being luxuriously farnished, and they in possession of every comfort which mouey can purchase. Their daughter, @ year or two since, was married at the solicttation of her mother and im opposition to her father’s wishes, at the early. age of 15 years,to a Mr. Head, ot Leesburg, Va, and jogt her busband by death a few monthe after vhe merriage. Johnson was domestic in his habits, steady and sedate, and Das always been go quiet ana inoffensive that no one would ever have anpRcees him capable of taking such a part as be djd in the tragedy ot yester- ‘day. ad, Aholiab, at whese house the shoot- ing took place, lived for a year or two during the war in a little frame building on Mont- gomefry street, in Georgetown. Smoot lived only about half an hour atter he ‘was shot, moaning freqwently. but uttering no intelligable words. Heis about 32 years of age, and has a wife and five children resjding on Prince street in/A lexandria, as also a widowed mother and two brothere, one a lawyer and fhe othera merchant Asstated elsewhere, he isthe son of the late Hezekiah Smoot, who carried on the busimess ot butchering in that Place formany years, and at the death of the father he (the deceased) took the business. For some time after jeaving Georgetown he kept a meat store on Maryland avenue. but after the cloce of the war he gaye it np and returned to Alexandria, and has been apparently living on good terms with his family there while keeping. up bis: diason in this city with Mrs. Jobnson. Following upon the shooting affair the police officers took possession of the prem- ises The Coroner was sent for, and Mr. Wood- werd arriving. a jury was summoned, con- sisting of the following gentlemen :—Aionzo Jobnson, (foreman,) Josiah T. Prather, Lewis P. Seabold, James McGay, J. C. Williama, Jobn H. Cunningham, Ebenezer Lord, James W. Gibson, Charles J. Columbns, Hiram Levy, Emory Ourand, and Geo. W. McEifresh—the two Jatier being policemen. Witnesses were at once brought into the room where the jury were, on the lower fioor. Dr. Bowen was sworn, and testiftea thatthe Rall lodged in the brain. There might be two balls. Got one fragment from the frontal bone Judge the bullet split; but the bullet killed bim Dr. Beicrend sworn.—Do not know the exact Position of the ball is the head; am not certain Whetber three shots were fired or not; Smoot was in a@ morbund state, but unconscious; there was much inward bleeding. John T. Hunter sworn.—l am e friend of Mr. Smoot: knew him and his tamily for twenty years: did not think it necessary to be present at a post mortem: did not think it worth while: he was dead: he has understood that he bes a wife and five children living in Alex- andria; married a lady belonging there. Mtr. Charles W. Huguely sworn.—I think the body up stairs is that of Thomas Smoot; seen him about six months ago; bave no hesitation in saying it is Thomas Smoot; I know his family: bis wife was a Miss'Grimes; he was a butcher: was carrying on Dusiness about a year ago: 1 know his father’s family. . A-oliab Sawyer sworn.—The clothes hanging up stairs did not belong te Smoot; they be- longed to other parties, Did not know whether Smoot owned a watch or not. The two had been rooming here since last fall; they said they were married: did not stay here constant- jy. She said she had a sict mother. Did net see Mr. Johnson until yesterday. Jobnson came upto me and asked me if his wife re- sided with me. I said, whoee wife? He said, mime. that was my wife teat went into your house. Mrs. Jonnson hai always said that Smoot was her busband, and she had always mtroduced him to ladies or gentlemen who were in the room, 8s Mrs. Johnson. She took a Bible on one occasion, and was willing to be qualified that Smovt was her husband. They cooked im the house when they were here. She came to my house yesterday: they both ewme to-day. I saw Jenson about 12 or 1 o'clock at the marker. ‘He asked whether Smoot,-was there, (meaming the house;) he said that Smoot haa forged a note for 280 or 34. He said, inreply tome, that ifhe would go to my house he would not kick up any fuss; it he wanted to bave her ie might. The wo- man rented the rooms; rented them last fall gor the first time. The woman called herself Kate. Did not know whether Mrs. Johnson could write er not. ‘Witness was here shown some handwriting, @ Jeter, which he identified as his own, and which was written tothe deteased by the re- quest of Mrs. Johnson. «He gave him the let. ver last. evening. The letter said:-—« Mrs. Jcbnson's mother is yery sick; is obliged to go hane soon and have trouble with Mr. Heas- toh about that pote; cannot stop to see you to- day, bui wants you io stop bere until to-mor- Tow, and she will see you between ! and 2p. m. Be sure to meet her without fail.” There Was no date to the letter, but was written as we buve it Mr. Sawyer was further questioned, and said bisown family coas#ted of his wife and four children, and a Mr. Willard, who beard- edwith him. Smoot last winter kept aimeat or provision store on ibe Island. 1 married Rebecca Williams: have had five children; tour are living. M-. John P, Millard, sworn.—My residence is temporary; I have been with thé burial corps under Col. Moore; am boarding n this house Dave been bere since Janvary. Mr. Sawyer bas been employed in the folding-room of the Howse: bis wite is here, and also his niece. I know Smoot; he was introduced to me by the name ot Johnson: thatiehim upstairs. He came bere transiently. 1-haye clothes in the room where he lodged; have lodged there my- self when he or Mrs. Johnson was not about. Mre..Jobnson is about thirty years of age: supposed her to be Smoot’s wife, they roomed together. I was in the vicinity of the post of- fice when I heard of the shooting. Mr. Sawyer was recailed, and said that Mrs Jonnson paid #20 per montn tor the room. ‘They bad the privilege of te parior and also of the -“itcben, They cooked in the kitchen every day when they were here. Sometimes ehe was uot present, and the witness’ family cooked zor them. He might have been in the room wath Mrs. Johnson—did not remember. Heard of the shooting on 6t# street from his niece, who was running after a policeman. Mr. Millard paid $25 per month for his board and lodging: slept on the sota when the couple were not at home. Smoot has been in the house for the lest month nearly every day. Mrs. Dorsey is the name of my nieee. ler husband lives with Judge Hughes. Smoot and Mrs. Jobnson were together when the room was Tented: Mire. Johnson did the renting; she spoke of law businéss as making it necessary te take areom convenient to the court. Had heard of Mes. Johnson not being married to Smoot, and questioned her abeut it some five or six weeks since, and she said-she was wil- ling to be qaalified. She said she had been living with 4 maa by the name of Johnson, and-that she Dad lett him. Detective Keiily swore.—Said tagt the prison- er stated In the Central G uardhouse thathe re- ceived informetion that his wife was living in & ceriain house svith Smoot. He went there, and walked up stairs and found the woman and man in the room together Smoot was un- dressed, and as soon as he (Smoot) eaw John- eon Re attempted to open a drawerin the bu- rena, and then the prisoner drew a pistol from his pocket and fined ene shot. He attempted to fire again when Ais wife caugat him, and the pistol snapped. . dirs. Eliza Redmon, who lives in Massachn- Betts avenue, Was BWOrn, ANd said thet a man came igto her place yesterday and asked who lived in the two story frame‘house around the corner; ene would not know the man ifskesaw bim again. Have never heard anything about Sawyer’s house. Have #0 reasons for my own sucpicions. Have seen the advertisement of Madame Aboliab as a fortune teller, and the Dumber was the same as Sawyer’s house. Mr, Millard, recalled, said that be never saw any ene inthe room with Mrs. Johnsen eut Smoot. Was never alone with her himseit. Mrs. Says. proteases to be @ medium, and ad vertit under the name of Aholiab—her husband's christened name. Hr. John West (colored) said he was the own- er of the proper , and had notified Sawyer to leave. [ the witness’ testimony was mo- tioned by @ juror to be irrelevant, and he was dispensed witb.) airs. Jane E. Dorsey (a genteel, intelligent Jooki oung Jady) was sworn, and said that Mrs. er was her aunt, and that she had liyed one year in the house. The les who occupied the room up stairs were and Mrs. Jobuson. He stayed every mghbt but Saturday might. He took bis mesis always in the house; come in the even’ 3 mae braskat fae ing’and divener day; som ae would 2) Bad aleo onasbunde. both by the name of Johan’ She had no friends coming to the honse at all. Mr. Sawyer 1s a poor man, has been ont of work some time. Mrs. Sawyersupports the family; she isa clairvoyant. Do nct see many people coming, 4s witness is away very much; both male avd female come. Mrs. Johnson mever had anything to say to them. Was iu the room adjoining the one where the murder was committed at the tame; was with Mrs. Sawyer. Saw astrange man enter the room; heard the reportofa pistol. Mre. Johnson came imme- diately out, bad on only a dress—no bonnet or ebawl.. Mrs. Johnson spoke to Mr Sawyer, #no said that it was her first husband; that he had shot her second husband. Ske threw up herarms and said, “Ob! my; be’s shot!’ Wit- bess ran out, when Johnson (the prisoner) passed out, and she tolda man to stop him, as be bad shot another one. She then ran baek, and when she came into the house Mrs. Joba- son was gone. Was very mncht frightened, and did not k.ow what to do. Then ran down the streetand met Mr. Sawyer, and informed him. Mrs. Rebecca Sawyer, who was up in her room, in bed, and unable to come down, was visited there by the jury,and her testimony taken. Sheesaid that her husband had been employed in the folding-room of the House of Representatives. He had been in a Michigan Tegiment She herself keeps boarders, rents rooms, and is a clairvoyant for the support of |‘thetamily. Knew Sawyer was outot work. Mrs. Johnson and the deceased came to board last fall at2 per day, afterward renting the reom and cooking for themselves. The de- ceased was introduced by Mrs. Johnson to witness as her husband. Mrs. Johnson was occasionally in Baltimore, where she had a law svit pending. Wasaware that Mr. Saw- er had written a note to the deceased: did not now its contents. Had understood that Mrs. Johnson bad been married two years. Made a living by clairvoyance. Saw the man who shot the deceased for the first time to-day. Saw bim going down the stairs after theshoot- ing with a pistol in his hand. Witness was told by ber mece thata stranger was coming up stairs, smiling, and thatthe room door of Mrs. Johnson was closec. She first heard a Doise, and then two or three shots of a pistol; she could not tell which. The witness rap out of the room and saw Mrs. Johnson, and she said to her, «Ob! my, my man is sbot.”’ The strange man then passed out of the room and went down the stairs, with the p{stol in bis band, preceded by Mrs. Johnson, The Witness ran down stairs and ran out, and said to € man on the pavement that there had been & man shot, but he passed on and dia not take notice. She them ran up the stairs and threw herself on the bed, completely exhausted Mrs. Jonnson bad told witness that the reason she did not live with her mother was that she did not like ber husband. Lieut. Adolpius Ecklof’ was sworn, and said that bis attention was called to the homicide About twelve minutes to three. Visited the house at once, and found two doetors in the room: Smoot was alive and morning, but did not speek; fad his pants on when he saw Inm lying on the floor; died a short time after- ward. Mollie Ann Day, colored, was sworn, and said she bad been in e@ employ of Mr. Sawyer about one week. eversaw 4 man or woman gointhe room; did not know whether any- body oceppied the room or not: swept the room out this morning: did not hear the report of 4 pistol; was not in the house at the time; a little boy told her: never asked who was killed or anything aboutit. [This witless seemed determined to know nothing or teli nothing about the case.] The evicienee here closed, and the room was cleared of al) but the coroner and the jury. in a short time they bad prepared their verdict and rendered it. The verdict was, “That the said Thomas Smoot came to his death in the city of Washington, on the 20th day of June, 1467, by means of a pistol shot, discharged by Henry Johnson.” After the inquest a brother ef the decensed, Mr. David Smoot, (@ lawyerof Atexancria.) who had-been telegraphed to, arrived and took charge of the body and persoual effects of the deceased. A low-crowned black hat, a fancy neck tie, & briarwood pipe, and breastpin, Jound im the room. were identified as belong- ing to the deceased. The scene, as presented to the view of the brother on entering tne fatal coom. was a shocking one indeed. The body had bled with great profuseness: and was lying in a deep pool of bloud. while a stream Of the same had crept to the chamber door, where it bad been spread and scattered by dovensef footsteps. The body was stretched upon the fleor. and so scanty was the space that it had been requisite to turn the narrow bed againet the wall. The head of the corpse wasraised upon a pillow,which was perfectly saturated with blood. A patcn of plastering war kpocked off the wall, near the head wf the deceased: but whether done by the deceased in Jalling. Oo} not, {8 not known. The pistol must have been held cloze to the face of the de- ceased, us it was peppered allover with marks ol the powder. The body was takeu by the friends of the decexsed to Harvey's undertaker establish- mention 7th street where it was wa-ked and laid out. The proportiens of the aeceased were very fine, and showed him to have been @ powerfully developed men especially abeut tbe chest’ and it required one of the largest sized =hérts to be found at a furnishing store to ecvelopbim. As usual when death ensues from a gun-shot wound there was asmile upon the face .of the corpse. The room was kept open tor airand numbers of persons, ladies included, visited the place to see the corpse. Some remark being made that the deceaeed Was @ bandsome man an Alexandrian present remarked that he never knew a Smoot of that family wko was not hand-ome. ‘The theory of some of the friends of the de- ceased ig that the affair was a “put up job;’ that Mrs. Johnson, gn collusion with her hus- band, had.made the assignation with deceased at a partéeular hour, and that the awite pio- neered the way for her husband to the ren- dezvous, They say that unless this arrange- ment bad Seen made, the husband would not have been éble, in a house strange to bim, to go directly to the room where the couple were. There seeme, however. to be po proof to sus- tain this theory. Smoot, it is stated by some ot the Alexzndrians, was decidedly religious before he entered the Confederate army, (i7th Virginia Infentry,) but (nat he got a good deal demoralized theve. ; A great crowd of people were gathered about the scene ef the tragedy on (ith street through; the afternoon and evening, and the pressure atthe windows.of the house where the inquest Was being Bed was so great that the police ‘were compelled to use strenuous exertions to keep them away so that the jury could have breathing room, Tha peopie of the neighbor- hood.speak of the house (Sawyer’s) as being an orderly one,.and nothing noticeably wrong about it save from the talk in regard to its being a fortune telling establishment. The fortune ‘eller, “Mrs. Aholiab,” who gave her testimany in bed, a stoutish, ma- tronly looking wonwan of not bad appearance, and sbowing much self-possession in giving herevidence. Herroom was plainly furnished, anda copy of the epiritnal paper, tbe “Banner of Light,” appeared to be about the only read- ing matter visible, with the exception ofsome Patent Office reports piled upon the top ofa ereiary, It was quite evident to those pres- ent at the examination that she must have been aware of the guilty mature of the con- nection between Smoot and Mrs. Johnson, especiasly as she had) formerly resided in Georgetown and knew Mré. Johnson there. The report tnat proceedings had been taken by Mr. Johnson fo prpenre a divorce is un. founded, or, if he did, it is certain that the case. Was never instituted im court. The rumer may . have grown out of the fact that several months ago otBer-parties of the same name residing-in - Georgetown were divorced by the court. Johnson, it is stated, came oreemally 0 this city from Virginia, and learned the carpen- ter’s business with Mr. Jos. Downing, with whom he worked about'the year 1843 to 1947. He st that time resided om the Island, where, justatter he was free, hebuilt several houses on ¢th street, netr the wharf This morning, the accused was visited by a number ef bis friends from Georgetown, and appeared to be in good spirits. He stated that he had done his best to avert this catastrophe, and that Smoot part Ah ger nim never to bave anything whi r to do with the woman. He also stated that he had some- time since, to please her, made over conside ml aay sty tag to — at -her reqnest; that ‘about five months ago they agreed to separate, and went to the office of Mr. F. A. Jones for the purpose. of to institute a suit of diyorce in her name; he, although having the best cause for a div. ‘agreeing ‘that be F y ‘be: cast is character rethor ihe shi tuiter igirepaiation. s that, when be {pre found the pecuess Mrs: fouusee oa the outside the cover, and Smoot in the ‘emMember whether bi 4 s00 “on He immediate! “gold, Hi yowaor ir. and Mrs. ‘Jonn. (oh they bad passed by,) when. the mit jemeea = mad with wae ex- ig WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1867. Sir P- Bed out ® saddle tosuit himself. He aig nor ike @saddle wich miltary stirraps. to kK the steel stirrop English eaddle He eelected a doubte rein bridle. He sagd he W wid retarn about Sor9 o’elock. bed ots susptcions aroused by Herold not re- urnrg About s0 O'clock Atzerodt came for bis horse. Asked: witness to have a driulkt. Atzeroct said 'o witness “It this thing Dappens 'o bight you will herr ofa present. Thought Alseredt leoked excited, Fottowed him to see inhe cong? find Herold. Saw Atzerott dis-- : hitch his horse and go in the Kirkwood ©; waited until bé came out and saw him fo up lth street. Taat was about ten minutes past ten o’clovk. Saw Herold coming down (be avenne from 15th street. Witness de- N&. 4,458. claimed, «What do you want?” and made towards a stand in the room At the time he (Johnson) entered the room he had nothing in his hand, but when Smoot moved towards the stand, he supposing that Smoot was atter a weapon. tred. His wite seized Bim, «rd he seeing that the man was not dead, “be cocked the pistol and fired again, butthe cap snapped, and he cocked and fired a third time. when the shot took effect. His wife had before the last time of firing commenced to scresm, and when he fired the last time she ‘went screaming from the room. He walked quietly down the stairs, went to the cor- net, Where he had previously seen a police- man, to give himself up, but not finding nim, be went down 7th street to the guardhouse, and gave himself up: He asserts that the re- port that he. before he went in the house, had seen from across the street the man undress himself is untrue, but that he went directly to the houce and up to the yom. This morning, the two Httle boys of the prisoners were admitted to the cell and had an imterview of some length, and when asked where their mother was, stated that they had leit her at the house. THE EXAMINATION AND COMMITTAL. At 12% o'clock to-day the accused was brought ont before Justice Morsell. at the Central Guardhouee, where there was a very large crowd of persons gathered who songht admission, and those failing hung about the windows. Messrs. W. D. Davidge and Joha H. Johnsen appeared for the prisoner. Officer Thos. N. Smeed was firstsworn, and testified that about 2% o’clock yesterday the accuced came in.and handed a pistol to him, Saying that he bad shot aman named Thomas Smoot, in a house on 6th street, where he had tound bim in bed with his wife. He appeared to be calm, and talked witb him. Mr. Davidge said that in behalf of the pris- oner he would waive any examination, as the homicide bad been proved. . ‘The accused was thereupon committed to jail,and topreventany crowd from follew- ing he was sent up in a carriage in charge of Officer Howes. It is understood that the counsel will imme- diately take measures to bring the accused before the court with a view to his enlarge- ment on bail. date is material to the ends of justice in this cause. Joun H.Surratr Sworn toand subscribed this Zist day of Jane, 1867. Test: R. J. Mrics, Clerk. United States vs. Jno. H. Surras Jona H. Surrati being duly sworn, says: Thatsince the cross-examimation of Sergeant Joseph M. Dye and since said cross-examipation closed he has been informed that said Dye is now uncer bonds to answer in the city of Philadel phia to the charge of passing countertei Money. That the testimony of said Joseph M. Dye.as he is informed, may be of much importance in this cause. and thatit is essen- tin] to the ends of justice that he should be interrogated as to said cbarge. Joun H, SURRATT. Sworn and subscribed this 2ist day of June Test: R. J. Mgios, Clerk. Meecsrs. Bradley and Merrick, counsel for the prisoner, also filed an affidavit im accord- ance with the ruling of the Court yesterday on their motion to recall the witnesses, Ho- bart, Blinn. a The affidavit states what they expect to prove by the witnesses, as above set forth in the affidavits signed by Surratt. Judge Fisher said he had examined the affi- dayits, and he thought the practice had been as stated by the Court the other day that the Witness be first examined in chief and then cross-examined by the other side, just such practice as one would suppose to be carried out by looking atthe torm of the subpoena, which said the witness must not depart with- out permiesion of the District Attorney. He bad always seen in cases of this sort that the witnesees must have permission of the District Attorney to leave the Vourt.and thought there ‘Wasno reason to depart from the uniform prac- tice. If Sergeant Dye was under bond tor passing counterfeit money in Philadelphia he did not think it wes necessary to kave the witnees here, but if necessary he could be sent for. Mr. Merrick asked if those witnesses were brought bere whose witnesses they would be. The Court replied they would be the wit- nesses for defence. Mr. Carrington asked that Mr. Smoot be re- called to makea correction in his testimony. Edward L. Smoot was recalled, and testified be bad beea told that he was mistaken in the gentleman who examined him at Winder’s Building. Had beer told it was not Judge Holt. Neversaw Jadge Holt in bis life: did not know bim. By Mr. Merrick:—Was told the gentleman who examined him was Col. Barr Quesiion.—Describe the old gentlerman who examined you. Objected to Mr. Pierrepont. Judge Fisher said he thought it was proper for the witness to be examined by Judge Holt, and he here would take occasion to say that any officer of the Government should use alt disigence in getting testimony and getting at ail the facts in an important case like this. Mr. Pierrepont said it was the duty of the Government to prosecute crime and find out who committed it. If a Government could not protectits citizens such Government could not protectitself. Mr. Bradley thought the Government had abundant means in the judicial department, without bringing in extraneous aid from any other branch of the Government, to seek out and bring to punishmentcriminals. He thought it the duty of every citazen to communicate any facts, but he solemnly protested againet any secret tribunal to investigate prooi, and probably .o create proof. He agreed as to matters connected with the army Mr. Holt had authority, but he denied that Mr. Holter the War Department had a right to investigate matters asto private citizens. There was a great difference between now and three years ago, when a great struggle was going on in the country. Under what law did Mr. Holt un- dertake toexamine into acase pending ina civil tribunal! If there was such authority he called for the statute. Holt was a private citizen. The prosecution must show some au- thor! for Mr. Holt’s investigating matters. Mr. Merrick said it must be shown that the party examining was a duly authorized attor- ney of the United States. udge Fisher said they could go en with the witness. It was proper toask a witness who he bad spoken to abont his testimony. Witness resumed :—Said the gentleman who examined him was an old gentleman with gray bair. Witress was examined in the room where «Judge Advocate General” was over the door. Mr. Carrington said the Judge Advocate General was not engaged in the prosecution Mr. Bradiey.—That bas nothing to do with ube case. The Court has called for another witness. If the District Attorney has any statements about this to make, let him make them under oath. Breok Stabler recalled for the prosecution Witness remembered one eccasion only when Snrratt bad a double team: saw at the stabie, conversing with Surratt, Booth, Atzerott, and Herold; hud a conversation with Atzerott; he showed witness 4 letter .rem Surratt stating— Mr. Bradley.—Stop; dou'tstateanything that WaAs in that letter. Witness resumed.—Atzerodt told witness he ‘had a letter from Surratt, and allowed wit- mess to read the concludimg paragraph. At- zerodtsaid he would not show witness the detter, but it was dated Richmond, and hesaid detectives were after him, and he was making dis way North as fast pe ponalbie. Atzerott caHed witness to the edge-ef the pavement and old him what he had. Witness asked Atze- rott to let bim see the letter. Did not remem- ver of anything being said as to where Surratt was He said Government detectives were aiterSurratt. Witness had a letter from Sur- ats telling him to call upoea Booth. Mr. Bradley.—Stop; that is notevidence. ,.. Judge Pierrepoint.—We will not introduce “that now, but will hereafter. ‘Witness resumed.—Surratt frequently asked witness if he wanted any money. Atzerott took away a blind horse. There was a bay harse taken at the same time. They were Sur- ratt’s horses, entered by him. Booth paia for their Keeping. Atzerott brought them thereto seH. Saw the one eyed horse in the Gevern. Ment stables on 9th street. Witness was here shown a paper: identified it as.an order in the handwriting of John H Surratt, (Exhibit No, 27,) as fallows: “Mr. Howard will please let the bearer, Mr. Atzerodt have my horse whenever he wishes to ride: also, the legginsand gloves, and oblige yours, truly, J. H. ScRRaTT, “541 H street, between 6th and 7th.” ‘Witness resumed.—Frequentiy the men went to the back part of the stable; their conversa- tion was carried on in an ordinary tone, he supposes: Cross-examined by Mr. Bradley—Booth took the horses at he (witness) received intorma- tion from Tratt that Booth would pay for and tade the horses away. Atzerodt conveyed to the’ mind of witness that detectives were after Surratt.. Did not remember when that conversation took place. By Judge Pierrepoint.— Witness went by the mame of Brooke; very often his name was Brooke Stabler. By a Juror.—Men oftentimes walked to the rear end of the stable. James W. Pumphrey called and sworn.—Wit- ness resided 252 C street; kept a livery stable at 244 © street, between 4« and 6th. Knew John Wilkes Booth. Came to the stable of ‘witness for a saddle horse; aid not remember — paed Said he wanted a good saddle horse. itness told Booth he was a stranger, and THE TRIAL OF JOHN H. SURRATT. Se gee Yesterday after our report closed, Dr. Wm. E. Cleayer, being under examination— Witness said it was through Conover he was made a witness; Conover told what 1 told him, and a man came to the jail to see me; 1 was so mad at Conover that I could have hit him over the head, and 1 did not talk to him for five or six days; I then talked to & man named Ashley, who came to see me about the case; Ashley was a short, stoutish man, and Conover told him about it; | told him all 1 tell here, but I failed to tell him many things 1 tail to tell now; saw Asbley at the jail in Conover’s company. L understood that Mr. Ashley is a member of Congress; he came to the jail to see me. I have notreceived promise of reward from any one for the testimony 1 should give. Mr. M. Eddy Martin wasgworn and examined by Mr. Pierrepont. Witness was a commer- cial broker, and in 1964 wentto Richmond, Virginia; witness was asked relative to a visit to Richmond, and asked permission to make an explanation, saying that Mr. Pierrepont bad promised that that opportunity shouid be afforded, in order that witness might show that-he was not there improperly; witness then made & statement to the effect that he had vis- ited Richmend with reterence to the sale of some cotton and tobacco, aad with the tacit consent of President Lincoln: witness then testified that while at Port Tobacco, waiting to cross, he was detained by the ice, and em- loyed aman named Andrew Atzerodt to get im across; witness also saw Surratt at Port Tobacco; was iatroduced to him there; Surratt remained there a day or two, but was not ob- served to speak with Atzerodt: this was be- tween the 7th and 15th of denuary, 1865. and bas not seen Surrat from that time until now; never saw either Surratt or Atzerodt on the other side of the river: atter remaining at Port ‘Tobacco ten days, and not seing able to cross the river, witness had an interview with At rodt, and accused him of duplicity and help- ing other people to cross; Atzerodt denied it, bat intimated that on the Wednesday night following @ large party would cross; witness asked Atzerodt what be meant, and he said he oould not say; witness came to the conclusion tbat aparty of escaped Cenfederate officers were to cross, and gave the subject no more attention. No cross-examination. Mr. Brooks Stabler was swern and examined | by Mr. Pierrepoint: Witness had charge of J. C.:\Howard’s livery stable. on G street, be- tween Sixth and Seventh, in 1565; witness knew Booth, Atzerodt, and Surratt! the latter put his horses at livery at the stable, and gave orders that Booth, but no oneelse but himself, should get the horees; Booth, Surratt, and At- zerodt came to the stable sometimes together and sometimes separately; Surratt gave orders that Booth and no one else should have the borses. Witness bere produced a paper in Surratt’s handwriting, and it was read to the jury. It was a note, dated Merch 26, 1865, and was wrilted by Surratt to witness, returning ateam which ne had hired, and requesting witness to let Booth have his (Surratt’s) borses. The order was offered in evidence. ‘W tuess caid he had seen Surrett ride out with both Booth and Atzerodt; had received another note from Surratt, and also one from Mrs. Surcart. Mr Pierrepoint suggested that it would be best to postpone further investigation until the note was produced, and the court thereupon took a recess until ten o’clock this morniug. | ELEVENTH DAY—FRIDAY The -triai ef Surratt was resumed in the Criminal Court this morning, before Judge Fisher, The jurors and the prisoner were brought in. at ten o’clock, and socom thereafter the Judge, and the counsel for tke Govern- ment and accused came in. The crowd in attendance this morning was larger than on any previous morning, and a large nunberof ladies secupied seats within the bar. This fact was spoken of among the lawyers and , those having business about the court. The jury has;ing been called— . Mr. Merfick presented to the court the afh- devits ofthe prsoner! asking that the witnesses Charles H. Blinn, Cerroll Hobart, and Sergeant Jos. M. Dye be recalled, as follows : The United States ve. John H. Surratty Stapreme Court of the District of Columbia.—John H. Surratt being duly sworn says that since the cross-examinatien of Carroll T. Ho- bart, a witmess called dy the’ ition, aid Bince said cross-examénation has closed. ae has learned that on or before the 27th day.ef April, A. D- 1865, the eaid Hobart detailed to adetective im the servias of the United States the circumstances testified to by himin this cuuse, as connected with two passengers on the railroad in Vermontapon which-he was conductor. aud which two persons he repre- sents were carried by himon said road from Essex Junction in said State of Vermont to St. Albans in said State, and that he there repre- sented that said men were oa the train, and carried trom Essex Junction toSt. Albans os the 2ist day of April, in the same year 1865. That from the testimony of said Hol and | Must give security or city references. About Ghories W. Brinn, it is now made to mpeke to] this tume vereatt aime Op and said let him the jury that said men were so carried om the | D&ve the vibe tness had known Surratt the 18th day of April, | ™S0y years. Surratt « e@ was going to gid road on Tuesday, amd to establish this dais correctly this is in- formed, is essential tothe ends of justice in this cauce, Joun H. Suggartr. . Swork and subscribed this 2ist day of June. Test; R. J. Meras, Olerk. United States vs. John H. Surratt—John H. ‘Surratt being duly sworn says that since the cross-examination of Charles H. Blinn, a wi: meas called by the prosecution, and since said take a ride with Booth. When the horse was saddled ani brougkt ont, Booth was at tne Pennsylvania House, but he returned got the horeeand wentaway. Did not remember of baving seen Surratt after that. After that Booth often hired @ saddle horse from wit- ness. Saw Booth on the 14th of April, 1865, About 12 o clock in the day he called at the stable of witness, and called fora saddie horse. anted the same horse he had been . cross-examination Closed he has learned that | That horse wasengaged. Asked Witnese if he op or before the 27th day day of April, A. D., | could not put the person off and let him have 1865, the said Obarles Blinn detailed the | the sorrel horse Witness gave him « little circumstances testified to by bim on the stand in this case as to the arrival of two mem at the Burlipgioe depot in Burlington, Vermont, their sl ay am in said depot, and his finding on the day the: fetta handkerchief in said de) marked with the name of J. H.Surratt. That #aid statement or account was given toade- pecnire in theservice of the United States, and at said Obaries H. Blinn then stated that bay mare. Had never seen mare, saddle ‘Gros iran ty by itr Bradle: “O85 -€: iv Mr. — Sarratt with his father often wien peer Aion) bos mat was Cap 1858-"$¥, * a r.—Was he a ff 1858-59? met bad ‘g Mr. Bradley.—Yes, sir. He is only 23. n0w. ‘Witness resumed.—Mr. David Reed ‘nad not said men bad slept in said depot on the night | been to the stable of witness more than halfia of Thursday, the 20th of ‘April, 1965, and not | dozen times in nis life ‘Was there longer Sakata i rach adios | mtr nett a get: cw e 8 8 i is led and 8 also stated that he had found said re sided at Naybre mee tw 13:b and 13 ebief op the morning of Friday, 2ist of April, 1865, and not on the morning. of Tuesday, the 38th day of April, as teatinied te in this case, me ee be aes wp gh hae hgelieory by jeath A stated curred Thursday, in the absence of Tmotber, who was in attendance upon said brother, ThisaMant further says tliat he is informed’ ‘and believes that the correct fixing of said a light-colored He ot that meres He manded the borse of him. It was then about ‘2 minutes, past iO o’ciqck. Witness waiked upthat way atter seeing Atzerodt go up 10th street. Herold would not give up the horse. Put spurs to his horse and went down F street. Witness went to the stable; saddled a horse, and went to the Navy Yard brioge After re- ceiving certaim imiormation returned to the stable, Did not know what became of the horses. The one Herold had was a light colored roan biack main and tail. Had never seen the horse. Atzerodt had a dark brown horse, heavy action, and very slow. He was blind in one eye Had sinoe feen that horse at Government stable, 17th and I streets, during the conspiracy trial. Atze- rodt brought the horse to the stable where witness was employed; he was brought there on 1he3d ot April; was sure about the date. Another man was with Atzerodt when he brourht tne horses. He was & man about § feet 7% inches, 30 or 35 years ofage, black hair and beavy black moustache and curly hair. No cross-examimation. John J. Toffry called and sworn:— Witness re- siaed in Hudson, N. J.,1n April, 1865. Was Lieutenantin V. R. C.; stationed at Lincola Hospital. On the night of the ith was going to his quarters at camp, one of the guards in- formed witness he had a horse, suddle and bridle, caughtin the camp. Witness got the boree and delivered it to General Augur. The horse was a large bay horse, blind in one eye. Witness found the horse between 12 and 1 o'clock. Going ta General Augur’s office tbe horse appeared much excited and quiver- ing. The Court here took a recess for a balf hour. . On reassembling— Norah Fitzpatrick was called and sworn.— Witness knew John Wilkes Booth. Did not know how leng she had been acquainted with him. Firet met bim at Mrs. Surratt’s, 541 H street, between 6th and 7th; thought it was du- ring the year 1865; met him there several times. Witness then boarded at Mrs. Surratt’s; board- ed there from October, isé4, until she was ar- rested in April, 1565. Witness wasarrested on the Monday following the dssassination. Knew a man called Port Tobacce. Did net know him by the name of Atzerodt. Met him at Mrs. Surratt’s: was less than one year before the assassination when she first Met him there. Did not remember how often she met him there; bad seen him there more than once. He stopped there one night; did not remember when that was. Knew Payne by the name of Wood; met bim at Mrs. Sur- ratt’s: only saw him there twice; he came there alonethe first time: me time in March wit- ness met him in the parlor; Mrs. Surratt, her daughter, Mrs. Hollohan, and Mr. Weich- man were in the room at the time; saw him the second time in Marck, saw him at the office when she was arrested. Wooa was the eame man called Lewis Payne. Witness saw before the military commission; witness xnew the prisoner; last time she saw him was two weeks before the assassination; never beard Booth, Payne, and Atzerodt con- verse together; had seen Surratt with them; went to Ford’s theatre with Surratt, Mr. Wood, and Miss Dean; occupied a box; Booth came to the box and spoke to Mr. Surratt; they both stepped outside the box and stood at the door; Mr. Wood joined them; the three were talking together there a few minutes; could not hear what they said. The box was an upper one; did not remember on which side of the theater; the conversation was toward tne latter part of the play. After leaving the theater returned to Mrs. Surratt’s; witness went to Baltimore the next morning. Did not know where Payne or Wood resided. Knew where the Herndon House was; remembers passing there with Mrs. Surratt, Miss Surratt, Mr. Weicnman and Miss Jenkins. When near the Herndon House Mrs. Surratt went in and witness with the others walked up the street and waited for her. Mrs. Surratt did not say she intended to gointbe house. Didnot ask her what she went there for. She remained there a few minutes. Did not know where Johan Surratt was at thattime. Did not know of John Sur- rait goiig to New York at any time. No cross-examination. George F. Chapin calied and sworn.—Wit- ness was afarmer in Stockbridge, Vermont; Moved there in February, 1966. Was in Bur lington April, i865, Left Buriington for New Haven, Connecticut, previous to the time when witness heard Of the assasination. Heard iton his way toNew Haven, white at Spring- field, Returned in the 3.15 train on Monday after the assassination, Saw Charles Blinn on Wednesday evening, when he returned, ar the Central Depot, in Burlington. Bling showed witness a handkerchief marked J. H. Surratt, No. 2; it was very dirty at that time. Witness wes here showed the handkerchief, and thonght it was the same. By Mr. Bradiey.—Witness gave the hand- kerchier to George A. Garnett the next week, on Tuesday. Witness was a detec- tive at that time. Had nothing to do with Major Grout. Did not know where Mr. Gurnett was now. Heard of the assassination on Saturday morning. Did mot receive the banckerchief direct from Blinn until Toesday. 25th April. Had the handkerchief Weanesday revieus, in the bands of Mr. Blinn. Mr. linn said he would take the handkerchief home and bave his mother wash it. Thought be eaw only one handkerchier. Mr, Blgn may baye shown witness two handkercyafs_ Did notremember. Did not make any state-. ment to an areport of it to Capiain Gleason. Went in pers of Charles Blinn to get the hand- erchief. Did not remember if Garnett took cown Blinn’s statement in writing. Thought saw Blinn Tuesday, 25th April, and got handkerchief from him with Gurnett. Vitness bere produced a diary and read on uesday April 25th. SawGurnett. Went to Plattsburg en steamer.” Witness heard ofthe assassination on Saturaay morning at Spring- field, Mass., betore he asked Blinn for the bandkerchief. Was appointed asa special on: Provost Marshal's force. Could not fix the time Blinn’s brother died, but it was after the handkerchief had been shown to witness, and before it had been delivered. By Prosecution,_The Wednesday on which he first saw the handkerchiet was on the 1 9th EXAMINATION OF COLORED ScHOOLs.— Messrs. Kimball and Newton, trom nine to eleven o’clock yesterday morning, examined the schools on Delaware avenue, between H and 1 streets, (lsland.) The Intermediate School is tanght by Miss J. B. Ford. the Pri- mary by Miss G. Wittington. The total num- ber ot scholars belonging to these schools is 1(3, of which £8 were present. Many of the scholars wore the badge of, the Langston Di- vision of the Vanguard of Freedom; this so- ciety being one in which the colored children pledge themselves to abstain trom the use of intoxicating liquors, the use of tobacco, and from Sil profane and vulgar language. Miss Ford’s school room was beautifully decorated With evergreens and flowers. The schools, which have been organized some two years, Sequitted themselves well in the examination. Their teachers manifested great interest in the success of their schools, and are deserving of ue eredit. om eleven to twelve o’clock, the private school tanght by Mrs. Brooks, on, H, dear 3a street, (Island,) were visited. and examined. The school numbers 40 scholars, 45 0f whom ‘wet@ present. The school passed a pretty g00@ examination, considering the advantages it, ‘ The sehool in ‘the basement of the Zion Wesley Ohurch, on D street, between 2d and Sd streets, taught by Misses S. F. and H. L. Lane, numbering 80scholars, 6) of whom were present, was next examined, and found to be in & prosperous condition. About twelve of the pupils of, this school wore the badge of truth and honor, which indicatés that they are the best scholars of the school; that they bave never been nt, Keep good order, an: always have their lesson ane hy i ._ ———e___—~ Grawp LAncenigs.— Wednesday, J.B. key was arrested by officer Yeatman, Seventh Ward, upon the complaint of James ‘Vanderbilt, charging Lokey with the rr : ofs wagon. The accused was taked to the of- ce of Justice Giberson, who committed him ‘jail for court. Troy Wallies was arrested by Officer W. H== Evane, or the Seventh Ward, charged with Siege? Ay | nga) clothes, jee pr asd Isaac 5 ner was i Seventh vere stat Bud was comaltGen ‘. POE RE CF ae jail for cour! BY THE Poticm—Lient. Tait and a Pea eee Bpon TD and =~) > DY. r Rich: where they ar- — Foes as Sort ar ae sat “BO F eTRas~T: MW. Harvey, : ies certainly deserves a. ' en neoeae a teem mand cool, whieh Sip equal iin size and aie ie eee of apenas Nag og . . ‘pafailing in summer a in winter, ‘Great is. °° 0 one. Thinks he may have made-