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He made a Uving by doing busi- ness up and down the Welland Caual, sometimes on rafts, sometimes in tow- ing schooners. He was perfectly well known t3 all the men concerned in the working of the canal. Occasionally he would be away from home for a week or so at a time, when, possibly, he committed crimes of various descrip- tions, as Blowes, one of the gang concerned in shooting Mr. Nelles, stated that he confessed to him that he had killed six men before he shot Nelles. How- ever, this was the first deed of blood with which he was thought to have bean connected. He shot Nell«« on the Talbot road, a few miles west from Cayuga, on the 18th October, 1854, and immediately took to flight, as did also the party with whom he was at that time confederated. He proceeded in haste to Buffalo, whither he was traced and where the constables in pur- suit arrived on the 19th. These constables were placed at the various outlets to the city, some at each railway station, aud some at the wharves. The following* is Chief Constable Campbell's own statement : " Oa the morning after the murder, the news was brought into Cayaga about eight o'clock, aud I, as high constable, prepared to follow the murderers without delay. 1 found plenty of men ready aud willing to assist me in the pursuit. 1 selected five, aud we proceeded to the Cayuga Station, where we found they had started for Buffalo by the four o'clocli A. M. train. Here Robt. Flanders joined our company, and we went by the next train to Bulfalo. Oiir train was behind time aud laid over at Ridgeway half an hour. When we got to Fort Erie we saw the Buffalo and Niagara Falls train pass down on the American side, which it has since been found contained the objects of our chase. " We arrived in Buffalo about four o'oloclt P.M., and at once got the Police on the alert ; and telegraphs were put in operation east aud west for the apprehension of the murderers. The Canadiau constables were siugled otf with the Buffalo police, and every outlet from the city was closely watched. We soon got traces of the gang having been at the U. S. Uotel at three o'clock, and of course concluded they muHt still be in the city ; and during that night places from the first Uotel to the loweut groggery were searched. There were races three miles east of Buttblo' at the time, and two of the constables were sent out there, but returned again in less than two hours." Townsend then went to the Falls, and thence to St Catharines, where he and Lettioe stayed for a time^ while King and Blowes went on to Hamilton. The 2 Sunday following, information was given that Townsend and Lettice had driven from St. Catharines to Pelham, in a buggy. Here it was that seven or eight men surrounded him in a ten acre piece of bush, when he made off at one side between two men, armed with guns, he having a pistol in each hand, and threatening to shoot if they attacked him — an incident quite melo- dramatic, if it were not real. The police from Cayuga and Canfieid imrae- dietelf'Started for Pelham, and on the Sunday night stayed at Wellandport, a few miles west of that place. The next day they learned that he had left sans ceremonie, and had taken ship from St. Catharines^ to Oswego. In this adventure he seems to have acted shrewdly, whereas he generally succeeded in eluding the grasp of the law by straightforward daring. Constable Flanders was j^pointed to follow him up, while the others retuiiied. Mr. Flanders iuamed from the lock-tender, wlio knew Townsend perfectly, that he had shipped for Oswego on board the Westchester, a sailing craft In St. Cathai'iues, moreover, he had traded away the watch, stolen from Nelles, for a fur coat and gauntlets, to a Mr. McSioy (who was killed at the Deajar- diu'S accident at Hamilton). Mr. Flanders telegraphed to the Chief of Police at Oswego, and rejoiced in spirit, thinking Townsend was this time certainly in a tmp. Inquiring of seafaring men, he learned that the winds had been from the East, and that by hard riding he might catch the steam- boat at Niagara, and thus amve at Oswego before the Westchester, and thus make a sure matter if possible more sure. This was done, but in the morn- ing, when the Westchester came to Osw^o, no Townsend was on bou-d. — Mr. Flanuers remained and saw every cask and bale unloaded^ much to the annoyance of the captain. In the evening, however, when the captain, after doing his business, was eating his oysters quietly, he ramembered. a man who got on board his vessel at the looks, and whose features and clothes corres- ponded to Townsend's, but who had, at Port Dalhousie, jumped on board another vessel bound to Kingston. Thence he may have jumped on shore, as he had accomplished the end of putting his pursuers on a false scent By the evidence of his brother-in-law, at the trial, it appears that instead of pro- ceeding to Kingston or elsewhere, he made good a retreat, during the night, and was secreted in his brother-in-4aw's house some six or eight weeks, during which time he was visited by at least one member of his family — his youngest sister Frances . It has been frequently asserted that he was seen at this house disguised in woman's clothes, and now this is rendered very probable. Not long afterwards constable Yeoard, of Brantford, and constable Flanders, of Canfidld, with the assistance of the Hamilton Police, caught Blowes at a house of ill fame in Hamilton kept by a woman known as ** Limping Jenny ;" King was taken near the same city, and Bryson about 70 miles north of Toronto. The two former were hanged at Cayuga; the latter was sentenced to death, and had his sentence commuted to imprisonment for li^ in the Penitentiary. Previously to this, however, Mr. Gainer, who lives near Port Robinson, was robbed by Townsend . Mr. Gainer followed up the robber and caught him at widow Jordan^s, of that place. He got a constable named Ritchie, and shewed Townsend to him. Ritchie, wishing perhaps to have all the re- ward offiwed (ot the capture, arrested Townsend at the door. Townsend J tice had at seven nade otf in each ite melo- i imiue- andpdrt, had left In this iiccetded yonstable d. Mr. cdy, that aft In n Nelles, e Deqar- Chief of his time .he winds e steam- and thus ihe morn- board. — ch to the »tain, after man who 168 corres- on board L on shore, icent By ad of "pro- the night, )kB, during s youngest this house )le. 9 FlandeiB, Howes at a ag Jenny;" s north of s sentenced li^ in the ; Robinson, and caught led Ritchie, J all the re- Townsend 8 diteateoed several times to shoot hini, unless he let go his hold, and in another moment or two actually carried out his threat, drawing a pistol from his coat and shooting Ritchie in the forehead, killing him instantly. Towns- end then went up the Canal, and traces of him were found up to the close of the year. However, it is possible that the depredations committed at London, Markham, Woodstock, J8 foot — which are additional jjioofs to his identity. I shall further prove that at the time of his committing the murder he was disguised with a por- tion of a buffalo robe, to imitate whiskers and moustaches. I shall further prove to you that he said he never was in Canada ; and I shall also lay before you most incontrovertible evidence that he has long been a resident of Canada, and of this or adjoining counties. He was identified in Cleveland and Toronto, and by many most respectable parties since his arrival here. — In Toronto he asked of a witness, who at once identified him, if Townsend had ever told him of him and his cousin stealing a bo^.t. The witness re- plied that he did tell him of it, and that they had sold it in Cayuga. No, said the prisoner, it was sold in Dunnville. The prisoner, as I have stated, says he never was in Canada, and yet when informed that Blowes and King had been executed for the murder of Mr. Nelles,he expressed the greatest horror, not only in his speech, but in his countenance. I must also direct your attention to a very important fact, that up to the first day of the Court, the prisoner could have entered his plea that he was rot Townsend, and set- ting forth who he was, but that, in opposition to the earnest advice and offers of counsel and assistance, he had refused to do, and h/id pleaded to the indict- ment — the name of Wm. Townsend. Had he ta!c me ttom prison. This prosecution is carried on on b'EPS — He did, sir. The day after, I was let into the prinoner's cell. I did not say, I know you are Townsend, because you have holes in your ears I did not oxpuct that if there were no holes they would have been closed up. Townsend had wcvrn rings during the nine months I knew him. Some of the officers spc^e to me when I entered the cell. I said to them the man was Townsend. I expected to see Townsend when I came up. I wondered to see how he would look. Brown said he would know him, n'-ver mind how he would look. Brown beard his voice the day he WHS sliaved — he said " that's Townsend." Brown did not see Townsend until he shiivcd Uira. I spoke to Brown about the prisoner while we were coming from the Peiiitenliivry. I have always snid I should liiie to see Townsend caught, ijut did not think I should be an evidence against him, uutil I was coming up. It has never oc- curred to me that the government thought the others were led into crime by Town- end. I was led to crime by him. Peo^e ought to think Townsend was the worst of them. I think human jui^tice ought to be satisfied if the principal in the crime were lumg. When Brown and I wore toraitig up, we did not talk about any transactions wo had in company with Townsend. When I first saw Townsend here I was t(ild "the ])i'iiat chvinge in TowiuKud. The Townsend I knew kept company with BlowM and King and be Is the man now iu the douk. Ho had the power of imitatiag dlffer- «ut dialects. Was first acquainted with Townsend when ho was driving cab. Jl ine "if I knew Cross-Examined bt Mr. Freemin.—I lived with n^iy mother at Hamilton. My brother lived there to. He had r cab on the stand. He kept the family. I have been before the Police Court at Hamilton, hut not when my mother lived there. I became Acquainted, with Townneud firom his visiting my houHe. He was there {^out three years ago. I saw Townsend and Bryson In Hamilton after the murder, and spoke to Townsend. They said they had just mat. I saw Prjson afterwards, and he said he was glad he had eat away from Townsend. I never saw them together again, nor did I see Bryson afterwards. When I ^aw Bryson the second t!me it was two or three nights i^fterwards, he then said ho was going to his father's. I heard of ""ellis's death. I heard of Brvson being arrested near his father's, back of Toronto. knew Blowes and King , Blowes was arrested in my mother's house. Nellis had en murdered before I saw Bryson and Townsend together. Mr. McLogan first poke to me about giving evidence at this trial. I heam nothing of any reward be- ides that which was offered to the Constables who took Townsend. I recognized ownsend as soon as I saw him. I understood they Were going to show me the pri- Isoner. If they would tell the truth, every one who knew him would recognize him B Townsend. I know nothing of Townsend's family. I expected to see Townsend hen I came here. I came here to be a witness. I expected to see Townsend in the IX. When I first saw him I knew it was Townsend. He wore a moustache when e was In Hamilton, but I do not know whether it was falstt or natural. I see no bange in him since I saw him in Hamilton. Ellrn WrNDMai. sworn.— The prisoner is the man they call Townsend. I saw him in Hamilton two or three times. I knew Bryson, Blowes oud King. Since then I ave been living at London. Since I came here I first saw the prisonor in the dock. have no doubt in my mind that this is the man whom I saw in Hamilton. Gro8b-Exa.mtned by Mr. Freeman. — I remember hearing of Mr. Nellcs being killed. lowes was arrested at Mrs. Arnold's, where I lived. Nelles's murder was talked of hen when I saw them, I do not know that they were atr the house afterwards- ownsend stopped about half an hour each time at Mrs. Arnold's. I had conversa- lon with him. Mr. Logan brought me here. He first spoke to me yesterday morn- ng. I heard where Townsend was. Peter Brown sworn. — I came from Kingston, from, the Penetentiary. I once lived t Caynga Station. My sister lives here. The man in the dock is the man whom hey call William Townsend. I used to see him frequently every day. He does not rink. I have seen him treat other persons. I have In on in the Penetentiary for ix months : was sentenced for three years. I am a burbtr by trade. Townsend was 00 young to shave. When I was hcr'> he had a moustiiiohe. I can tell his voice any fhere. While in my cell I recognized the priNoner by his voice, tlie first evening I ame here. He was cursing when I hoard him. I wont into his cell yesterday aftcr- loon. He showed his features more plainly when shavid. L hud previouslv seen the irimner at Cayuga and Hamilton. The prisoner has been present when I have been ilaying cards. I should Identity tlie prisoner anywhere in the world by his coiuite- lance and features : ha is paler and thinner now than then. Townsend was an ex- ellent hand atmakini; handsprings and singing negro songs. To Mr. Freeman.— t never heard the prisoner speak anything hut English. Some- Imes he spoke a little " on the Scotch order." lie could not di.ceive me by speaking ,ny way. I should know him even it' he spoko with an Irish uccent. I could not re- ognize him by his whispering or his breathing. (Laughter.) 1 have been tried Itogethcr by a jury three or four dlflerent tinum: flrnt ut Ciuciunatti, then at llaniil- on, then here, onc(^, too, at Brantford, and lastly in Toronto. I did not speak to any me convict in the Penetentiary about Townsend. I was told, when I left, not to alk coming ale .g. We did talk, Uiough, in the coach coming from Hamilton to this, ryson and I did not talk about It in Toronto. Bryson spoke to the man in charge f the coach coming h«re, showing in what part of the woods he and others itud teen when they were going to rob people. Bryvun asked me yesterday what 1 bought about the prlsoucr. I said I would keep :ny counsel until I came into the 'ourt House. I did not wish anybody to know what I lhou;;ht before I came to trial, kave not intimated to any one what I thought, except to the guards whocame with e. I told them I meant to Keep my own couuhoI^ I told Dryt>on Iknew Townsend )y bis Toice. Tbere woo a cell between Bryson'i and mine. Bryson shouted to me 12 '• Do yon Iiear that voice ?" ' 'I afterwarda told Bryaon I had seen the man, and he was Tcvrnsend. I also told the Solioitor-GeDeral so. I used to live about Cayuga Station. I used to know Townsend well. He used to be much like one of bis sisters. He favored them both. They were alike in features, hair, &c. I was at Fiddler's Green once iu company with Townsend, at a horse race. I see no other change io Townsend than his being paler and thinner. Townsend is only 25 or 26. I don't think the prisoner is older than that. I never heard Townsend read ; understood he had pretty good learning. He used to converse but little. He had travelled along with an exhibition dancing nigger dances. I knew htm when he was about 19. He used to be often from home ; once he was away between two and three months.— I heard he was at St. Catharines among his friends. I don't know that he ever was on vessels, but I have heard it said he had been sailing on Lake Ontario. Fridat, September 25. The usual rush was made on the opening of the Court doors, and every available space was at once occupied. After the jury were sworn, hia Lordship said that he wished to refer to a matter that had c-me under his observatioa, by communications from two magistrates, who had placed in his hands a statement that very large bets had been made upon the issue of the present case, and that there was reason to fear that some of the jury were mixed up with so disgraceful a proceeding. If such were the facts, he would inform them that such conduct was highly reprehensible, and would disqualify them from acting as jurymen. If such was the case, it was essential that they should at once leave the box. With one exception, the whole of the 2ianel declared that they had not made any bets. A juryman then rose and said that there was one of their number who had asserted in his presence that he would take a bet that the prisoner was not Townsend. The juryman referred to said that he h<\d made use of the" expression, but he had not made any bet. If, however, it was objected to, he would rather not sit on the case His Lordship observed that the offer was a very improper one, and no juryman should form, much less express, an opinion untfl the whole of the evidence had been adduced. The subject then dropped and the case proceeded. The first witnew) called by the Solicitor General was — Thos. Brunt.— Witness has lived in this country 30 years ; knows Bryson. (Bry- son was brought info Court.) Saw him here at the last examination and also recog- nized prisoner as William Townsend ; these two men, with three others, called at the house of witness who was then living near to the rusideuce of the late Mr. Nelles, the night before the murder of that gentlemant they got breakfast and then went westward; the men took their breakfast by themselves, although witness had pro- vided for them at the public table, but they said that they wished to bo alone ; they took some cards out, and commenced playing; I cannot so distinctly swear to Townsend, but Blowes and Bryson were two of the men. Burton Waft — Lives in Gainsborough, twenty-six miles from this ; the prisoner] very much resembles William Townsend, or the man who was then represented to me as Townsend. Four years ago last winter, witness met him at Ur. Diffln's, in Pelham, near the Short Hills ; be had a mark upou his foot, which he showed to witness at the house of DiflSn ; the reason of his doing so, witness had a scar on his knee, which he showed to Townsend, who th'^n said he had one on his foot : that soar was on his right foot ; witness saw that scar when he went over to Cleveland ; is positive prisoner is the same man ; the scar was right along from the toe to the ball of the foot, (describing it.) Tub Solicitor Gknkral to the Court— It is desirable that your Lordship should order the prisoner to retire, in order that the examination may be made. Mr. Frekman —Let it be in open Court. HU Lordnhip dirticted the Sheriff to bring the prisoner round before the witness and jury box. Prisoner to Mb. Freeman — I wish the witness to give a more particular desorip- tion of the scar. WiTVBss continued— The usar commenced fl-om the joint of the Iftrge toe, up to th« bait of Uio foot. fo 18 Prisoner having been brought round to the jury-box, bared his right foot, and dis- Iclosed the scar as described. Its appearance was quite clear, and had a reddish ap- Ipearance at its termination on the instep of the foot. I I'octor Baxter was called to examine the foot, and declared the scar to have been Iprodaced from a cut. I Examination resumed. — Recofrnized prisoner soon as seeing him at Cleveland, |and at once spolce of the scar, and it was then examined in presence of prisoner, but the scar did not appear so large as when witnesi? first saw it. To Mr. Freeman. —Witness knew prisoner about four years ago at DiflSn's, at the cooper business ; tbinlis Townsend had large toe joints, so much so as to be seen tlirough his boots ; before witness went to Caledonia did not know that the man there bad a scar on his foot ; no one there said he had such mark ; witness first ptated there that such mark existed ; Townsend did not point out the mark himself; b doctor examined his foot; it is not by that mark alone that witness recognized pri- soner as William Townsend ; firmly believes prisoner is the man from his general appearance. Jos. BR00K8.-^Lives in the townchip of Pelham ; has lived in this part of the bountry 11 years and is 59 years of age ; the prisoner used to go by the name of Villiam Townsend ; knew him in the township of Seneca, where he was working for ireorge Robinson, harvesting, raking and binding ; he practised slcight-of-hand and her feats ; knew him first at the Cayuga station, at his step father's. 'By direction from the Judge, witness then described the scar on his brow to the as above the eye-brow, and proceeding to the prisoner pointed out a similar nark on his brow, amidst silence and deep sensation in the Court. Mr. Freeman put thia witness to a sharp cross-examination as to his having |)racti8ed the finding of water by looking through a stone. SoLiorroR General Smith wished to know if the finding of the water had any- thing to do with his cross-examination in reference to the finding out of the murder. His Lo«08hip — I cannot perceive its bearing. James Cornwall. — Has seen prisoner at DitSn's, at Pelham ; and seen him there Repeatedly ; the last time I saw him was the night after Mr. Nelles was murdered ; there was another man in a buggy with him, and I was told that a man west had peen shot ; heard after that Townsend was the man that had murdered Nelles. frisoner is that man Townsend. To Mr. Freeman. — Have seen the prisoner ; saw him at Diifln's ; saw him again ^t Bradley's store ; there was a sbootiug-matcb, and he wanted to bet on it : witness I working with Martin Knowlos at farm work; saw him next at Cleveland, and rore to the best of his knowledge that he was Townsend ; the hands of prisoner jrere of a deep brown, bis eyes a dark blue ; saw a mark over his left eye ; did not |bserve if he bad one on his cheek ; the mark turned up from his eye brow. To Solioitor-Genbral Smith. — I noticed that mark at Diffln's ; he might have had mark on his jaw, bat his handkerchief was over it.— -[Witness then pointed out the jiark as described on the brow of the prisoner. The Solicitor-General then placed ritness a short distance from prisoner, and he then said he could not discover this ^ark.] Charles Brooks — Lives at York, on the Grand River ; has lived in this part of lie country 14 years; knows prisoner's name is William Townsend ; first saw him at lanboro', ten years ago ; he was then 15 or 16 years of age ; was then living with ps mother, and thence he went on the lake sailing, and came back iu the winter, and I on the lake again the next year ; came back and commencud a perambulating 10 ; witness had lived at Dunville ; went then to learn the coopn-iuff business ; he I for some time at St. Catherines, and witness saw him at Difflu'.'^ at different times, [id frequently at the Canfiold »tatiou ; he wont about with shown performing various latt ; he had a mark over his left eye. [The prisoner was here directed to turn his t eye round, when witness said he could not nee the mark ; on ^eing directed to up to him, ne at once put his finger on the scar, but said it was not so large as icn he first saw it.] Have frequently conversed with prisoner ; was up^n such in- nate terms as to shage hands with him ; when I last saw him he could imitate sev- Ul voices ; witness is an American ; has not seen prisoner ftom the death of Mr. lelleB to the pieieat time. i4 To Mr. FBBEMAV-^Have a dia^nct recollection '^ 1V)wii8end, and drinly bdiievcs the prisoner to be him ; he anawera my recoUectlua of Townaend. ezceptiitg that bis I hair is a little more ourly, and he is a iUtlo thinner and paler ; the raacl^ on hid face I may have been there without my iwelug it ; it is possible the prisoner may be another I man, but Biich is not my opinion. I To THK Solivitoh-Gknkbal.— He might have got that scar on hia face after I saw I him. I Jambb McIndob— Lived in Dunnville 12 years j knows the prisoneir ; it is WiUiani| Townaend ; fir;it time I Haw him was 10 yet^rn ago ; be was on board the Mohawk ; he was then 16 or 17 ; have known him working at the building of the present Town I Fall ; since then have frequently seen him passing to his Ariends at Canboro' ; it 'w\ three or four year-s since I last saw him ; there was a scar on his left cheek; it was a burn ; I cauuot see it here ; (passes to prisoner and points to the scar) ; I have seen him at least fifty or sixty times as he wafi passing ; the general apftearance of prison- er corresponds with my recollection of Townsend ; witness is a merchant , Towus- end boarded at Cameron's ; witness passed there when he was working la going U meals. To Mb. Fbgeman. — I was at ClevelaQd on business when Townsend waa in custod; there ; gave evidence thvre ; I may have had some conversation with hia step-father) as to the murder ; he is a highly respectable man ; if he says I did, it is ao, but ' don't recollect it. Davib Yocnq — Lives in Caledonia ; has done so some years past ; has a farm and] keeps a taveru ; knows prisoner as Townsend ; saw him frequently ia Caledoaiu, three years ago last spring ; he was a player and had a show ; be did not atop long, but went west ; bad a violin player, and on his return he said he died in ChaUiam; several other persons with Townsend got up a tavern in Caledonia; did not tbciil notice any mark on prisoner's face ; have seen him also at Bryant's tavern or late ; talked with him ; novur saw him drunk ; he left apd afterwarda came ba^ to Abeij Young ; often saw him in McDonald's vhoe store ; the last time I saw bin^ in Gale dqnia was a few days before Mr. Nelles's murder ; the next time I saw him waa ii the cells ; Abel Young wa.-« with me, and said he was the man. To M , Fbkbman.— When I saw him in the cells, he was changed more than I hi expected ; Abel Young remarked he had altered very much, if he waa Townaend said that he was Townsend, and I think so now. ' Lav( Lattimrb. — Lives in C^edooia j knew prisoner aa Townaend three ye«rs la«i sprinp; ; he with several others had a kind of a concert Uiere at different places ; hr had lived at Hess's tavern ; I particularly noticed him placing the tamboiuiae the character of a nigger; was at my house at times fixiag his tambourine along wi John Hess ; I saw a soar on th^ left side of his face ; have seen it also since he hi buun her« ; would have recognized him without seeine the scar ; saw him in tl siiriug, but not afier the mueden^of Nelles until I saw nim here and at oooe kue liiia. To Mh. Staiix. — Ik) not think it wo^uld be difScult to see a scar on bla cheek ; cao' not say that I noticed it when I first saw him here. Ak;m LATTiMioK. — la wife of last witnesa ; the prisoner is William Townaand ; bi was showing, darky featj at Hess's tavern ; l^ave seen him playing the tambourine he. had a scar on the left side of his faoe ; saw it first time he came there and oftui noticed it ; once asked him how it came tnere ; he did not say ; (looking at pcisonei closely) perceive the scar looks quite natural ; I do not quite recollect u ho told un how he ^ot the scar ; usud to call himself Townseud, at^d every body eUe I heaix called him so; he came from Canboro'; do not perceive much change in bim, excep that he is paler and uot quite so fleshy. Janjb PtNKKBTON.— Lives 13 miles above Caledonia ; while there saw aome pei formance; saw elevei^ of these performances; saw William Townsend there; could no ,. say surely thut the prisoner is the man ; he appeared rather darker; did not leu } ^^' prisoner my dress ; did not peroblve any mark on Townsend's face. ownsi Geobok Forhkh.— I am Gaoler at Woodstock. During the Asaisies of 18A4 tb Sheriff caqie into Court with a telegraphic despatch. It ran, — Another murder ha been committed, supposed by Tov^nsenu. The murderer is known to be in the trail bound west. Arrest iiiiu. it then went on to describe biin. I got four men to as aid, w Thos K'n ca ue. I 16 drxnly bdievwl ceptiog tbat bis I aaxk on his face I ' ni«y be aQotb«r I face after I saw r ; it is Will«aiii| Jie preseat Town! Canboro' ; it i»l tcheelc; it WAsal ar) ; 1 liave Been! •arance of prlAOiil erchaat , Towu»-| :iag io going to| id waa in cuatodjl ith liis Btep-fatberl , it ii 80, but I| : ; has a farm andl ly in Galedoolal ^d not stop longi died in Chatham I lia ; did not thcnl t'8 tavern of late f :arae back to Abel [ saw him in Calel I saw him was iul 1 more than I ha was Townsend ; nd three yeans la»j iffiarent places ; bi he tambooiioe iij i)ourine along wit? t also since he ha t ; saw him io th and at oooe kuev kT on his cheek ; caoj [am Towos^d ; w gthe tambourint! me there and oftt" (loking at piciaoiiet oiloct ffhe tolduif body eUe I heai-t uge in him. exce] jerc saw some petj nd there; could nr rker ; did not ' ' je. AasiMS of 1854 thi jtother mai'der bt u to be in the trai got foar men to » sist mc. We arranged to enter the cars one at the forward end of each. I went into tbe forward car. About the middle of the forward car, I saw a man at whom I Rook- ed intently. He paid to me, " oh ! I know wl^at you are at. You take me to; be Townsend." I said " yes I do." " Oh, Raid he, I do favor the description very much; I have been taken for him once before to-day, but I'm not be. I am going w«;Bt, and come from the ea^t of RochcHter." He was so well dressed and had such a smile on liifl face tbat I did not arrcHt him. I went to take counsel with the other constaU^s, and when I went into the car again he was gone. That is the man (pointing.) We saw him again, afterwards, on the platform, and concluded we would detain him< He said it was very hard, for he wanted to go west. We said it would only i^* ior a short time, tor people were coming on the next train who could identify him._ ^e then stood still while the train was moving away, but, as it bad attained a g«Ki(l T^<' of speed, he dartipd away like a deer and Jumped on the last platform of th,e la^|rent features. Townsend's eye-biows nearly met, and were dark. Townsend's eyes were much darker and smaller than this man's. His hair was Indian and straight. To THE Sol. Gen. — I saw him last the week before the murder of Nclles. He had no moustache and no appearance of beard. His looked more like a smooih woman's face than a man's. He was, I should suppose, of the same size as this man. I never observed particular scars on his face. Caleb J. Tuknbb. — 1 have seen Wm. Townsend frequently. I should know him again. The prisoner does not look like the man they told me was Wm. Townsend, one day at the station. I think the prisoner is not the man. To THE Sol. Gkn. — This was a month before the murder of Nelies. I never .spoke to the man in my life. David Qdiok. — I knew Townsend for 20 years, or so. 1 uad a perfect knowledge of his features. I don't think the prisoner is he. If that is Townsend he has a cut on his left arm, a little scar there, which he told me one of the sailors made on h's tlrst voyage. He had no beard tlien. I saw him the next night after he had douo the murder at Stinson's tavern, St. Catharines. I did not then know he had committed the murder. I was in the Police at the time. I did know a short time — a few min- utes afterwards. He had a beard and a moustache then. To THE Solicitob-Genkbal — The scar on the left arm was an inch and a quarter long. I have not looked at this man's arm. (Looking at prisoner's arm). There is no scar there. Tbos. Wbevkb. — I have known the Townsend family for many years. I knew them particularly well. I lived on the lot adjoining theirs. I knew Wm. Townsend per- fectly well ; saw him thousands of times. The prisouer is not that man. He has not the slightest resemblance. He had very heavy eyebrows, small dark eyes and a low forehead. To THE SoLiciTOB Genebal. — Am no connection of the Townsend family ; he would be about 24 now ; there was a little mark, I think, over Townsend's eye ; he never shaved to my knowledge ; he had a little down on his face : he had an awkward foot ; 1 have a brother, who, I believe, was a companion of Townsend's ; I don't know where he is now. NEI.SON Campbell. — Knew Townsend 10 or 12 years ago ; knew him well ; last saw him three years ago last April ; had not seen him for tiiree years before that : had previously wrestled with him many a time ; I don't think, but I know I should tell the man if I were to see him ; saw the prisoner to day for the first time ; he is not Bill Townsend. Tuohab SMTm. — Knew Wm. Townsend; I am a son of Ezra Smith's; my brother married Townsend's sister ; Townsend resembled Elizabeth very much ; I nevto knew of any mark about Townsend ; I have seen him barefooted, and every way ; the prisoner does not resemble him. ^ HuiAH Holiday. — Knew Wm. Townsend ; saw him frequently ; the person 1 BpeidK of ia the one alluded to as having killed Nelies ; should not take the prisoner T .U.l,,!,l.l, I . J .ljp,iijpil nai 20 i [ , t to be the Wm. Townsend I was acquainted with ; never knew or heard of more than one. To THii: Solicitor Genehal. -I am under the impression that Townaend had a biaclc eye. It is very surprising to me that so many persons should have said the prisoner is Townsend. Robert Kino. — Knew Wm. Townsend : knew the family quite well ; owned a farm in Cayuga township, adjoining his father's place ; saw TowiiHend very often ; the prisoner is not he ; he docs not resemble him in the leaHt ; Townsend had a low forehead, and this man has a high one ; his chin was thrown up mure. — I looked at him in the cars particularly ; it was a dark grey ; he was telling me how to ride in the cars without paying. To THB Solicitor General. — His eyes were not blue. I call " grey " a shade off black. — The conductor did not ask him tor any pay in the cars ; I don't know whether he favored him or not ; he had no beard ; he had a few scattfring hairs on his fac3 ; some of my people had lost some cattle just before this car ride ; we bus- peoted him of being the thief. Satdrdat, Sept. 26th, 1857. Job STRonntDOE testified.- -I reside in Canboro', and liave lived there 12 or 15 years ; am a farmer ; liave often seen Townsend ; he was a fireman in a steam sp.w mill, which I now own • often saw him there ; he used to " lire " half the time and skate the rest on the mill pond ; knew him during a course of years ; he was attending shows the lust time he was alH)ut our place ; think I saw Townsend within a tew months of the murder, and I am positive that the man I knew was the one who was said to have committed the murder ; I would not, and could not say the prisoner is Townsend ; should expect to see, as Townsend. a small man with dark ejcs and straight black hair ; did not notice any scars on Townsend. To THE SoLiriTOK Gkxkral. — When I see a man as often as I have seen Town- send, I should know him again ; the prisoner's face looks like a man's of a different breed altogether (laughter) ; can't tell who the prisonyr is ; never saw him until I saw him in gaol ; Towiisoni would now be between 20 and 30. Martha Stewaut. — I am married ; I kno'" Bill Townsend ; first saw him during service, in Churi li. when he was a little boy. While ho was in her Majesty's service, I used to see him every day for a long time. I was living with one ol the officers of the " Mohawk." at Port Maitland. The captain used to say he was au excellent good boy. After that I saw him at Penetitngui.shcno, at Dunnville and at the station ; I last saw iiira about a fortnif^lit before Sir. Nelles's death ; ho came up and shook mo by the hand. The prisoner in the dock bears no reMomblance to Townsend whatever; he is fair ; Townsend was dark ; Townsend'rt hair was like an Indian's. To TUB Sol. Gkx. — Townsend had not changed much from the time I first saw him to the last time ; he had grown, but was still Hill Townsend ; he had no scars that I know ot ; I never saw the prisoner, at all, before I saw him in gaol ; Town- send used to speak through his nose a great deal. John Veddkb. — 1 reside nearly two miles from the Townsend family, whom I know; became acquainted with Hill Townsend when he was in the mill ; he fired and I sawed. We both boarded at his '>rotlier-in-luw's tor about a month ; remembers the time of the murder ; saw Townscno about a month beloro ; should know Bill Towns- end anywhere ; the whole of the family favor him, with the exception of one, — Jane; his hair was dark and straignt ; his eyebrows and eyes very dark ; he used to talk a good (leal ihrough his nose : the man in the dock is no more like Townsend than 1 am, or any other man in court. I have not the slighest doubt in my mind. I knew that Bill Townsend was the one suspected of the murder of Nelles. William Brown. — 1 know the Townsend family, but 1 never spoke to any of them. I have seen the man they called Townsend. but I never was in his company but once. That was at a " barn raining" a'.iout three weeks before Mr. Nelles was murdered. I then had ample opportunity of seeing him. lie camu to the burn raising at about two o'clock, and was there at twelve when 1 left. He never looked up so that you could stare at him ; ho had a rmall dark eye, I feel quite positive that the prisoner Is not he. Natuan Holt. — My brother made me ae(iuainted with the Townstind fatnily, but I had previously kuowu Bill Tuwusoud i was Hwimioiug with him three tiuies and iww 21 ell ; owned a ride : we sub- the Btatloii ; I his feet ; ihey were very large, with big joints ; I think I have bis face iti my mind ; he is not the prisoner ; his eyes were not jet blacic, but they were very darli and small. To THE SoLicrroR-GENERAL. — I am here under the charge of a constable, for get- ting money under false pretences. W;>.. B.Crdmb— Knew Bill Townsend well : woiked with him about two months about four years ago ; saw him after that time, and, lastly, about six weeks before the murder of Nelles. Townsend would now be about 24 or 25 years old. He had dark hair, dark eyes, very low forehead, and heavy brows. He talked through his nose. The prisoner is not the man. I swear to that. To THB Sol. Gen. — I did not know Bryson or any of the gang ; this prisoner therefore may have been in their company without my knowing it ; he may have shot Nelles for aught I kuow. Charles Walker. — li'isidee in North Cayuga ; was the reeve of that township last year ; lived ten miles from the TowuHond family, and knew them well ; knew Bill Townsend about six years before the murder of Nelles ; have seen him in his father's hause ; he was once in my house ; have made shoes for him ; I measured him; he was of a dark complexion, small features, small dark eyes, nosevc.y prominent; saw him last 18 months or 20 before the murder. One night I was coming up from Canboro'; the stars were out; I commenced to talk about the stars; told him about the North star, and the Great and Little Bear constellations. The Sol. Gbn.— I don't want to know anything about the Great or Little Beax .— (A laugh.) Witness ~I don't want to be insulted, Sir.— (Then continuing, to Mr. Start.) Townsend had knobs about the toe-joints; the foot was awkward. To TUB Sol. Gen. — Never noticed any scar on his face. It is, perhaps, seven years since I measured his feet. He used to grease his hair and keep it pretty slick. He did not brush his hair down ; but had a low forehead. I'ettr Schram. — Have known the Townsend family for about 15 years. Knev.' Billy Townsend, whom I Siiw very often ; ho was at my house to a paring bee two weeks before the murder. He came after dark, and stayed until the bee broke up. He had jlack straight hair, a low forehead, heavy eyebrows, a dark eye. a sut ken mouth, and wiiH broiul across the cheek bones, although his head was small. I Lave taken a good look at the prisouur. When he looks me right in the face he doe^i not look the loaHt like Townsend. When he turns away I see a lettle look that resembles Townsend. I swear, however, the prisoner cannot be Townsend. Townsend was very quiet, never looked a roan in the face, and talked through his nose. To Mr. FuBRifAN. — The man I have been speaking about is Townsend, to whom the murder of Nelles was attributed. Robert Flanders. — Was at one time a constable in this township ; in 1854 and '55 I cxerciHcd the duties of this office ; was born near St. Catherines ; knew the family of Townsond in ).83fi : the family was then residing at Port Dalhousie ; Itccame acquainted with them through living in the same place ; am not in aii^ Way connected with the TowuHend family further that 1 have a cou< hair wax i\nt exactly black, but so ranch so that I could not tell a lock of it from one of his mother's ; Frances, his sister, was very much like him. but his forehead was low. Afli . the murder of NelleH, that same night. I saw the four asnociates and Tovnsend togefhi.r ; they were in my house or barn near Canfleld station ; my lot a(yoined Townwnd's nlepfather; whh in bed when they Clime ; George Gibson brought I hem there in a double waggon; be kept a public liouse in Cayuga ; they enquired for the cars, and, as I went to Ihc bam, they came out, as I th(u:ght, to take a train going west ; but when the train bail passed they came into the housc> ; got them something to eat and then went to bed ; they did go by the Eac' rn train; l )M>lieve it was atmut three hours behind time ; at about I I o'clock m.xt day the rumour of the murder reached my place, unoonnect.4'd with any one '^ name; ihu number oi persons correxponded with the numU'r wlio had bcttu thcrv ; 1 Ihcu thought the perauns who bad been at my place were the gang ] ■>..^- m ^mmwrnmnia a' tpeoMoonttable: iQtberB'Wbo Hall and another came to me and said Townsend and another had been in Pelham ; by the descriptions riven at P(»tbam, whither we went, I felt sure one man was Townaend ; at St. Catherines I heard that Townnend had traded a watch awar , which was afterwards identified as Nelles'a ; heard be bad gone to Oswego op a vessel, and was made certain by the locic tender (who had linown him) th.^t he had gone, and in the " Westchester." Telegraphed to the CJfaief of Police at Oswego, and went thither myself, per steamer. Here, after the vessel bad been cleared, I was told that the man had jumped fi-om the ''Westchester" 'n board another vessel, bound fbr Kingston, uist as it was leaving Port Daibousie. * * When this prisoner was arrested, I went to Olevclacd, on the receipt of a telegraph from Mr. lies. I Lad never Itiiown Mr. Ilea before. He aslied me to give a description of Townsend. I said I would rather hear him do so. He then said he had blue eyea Said I, tbat'u not the man. He afterwards wanted me to go over to the trial ; 1 mid I would, for the satisfaction of the public, if be would pay my exponaes ; he said ho would not only do that, but give a large share of the reward. When I went the second time, I was shewn into the cell ; I at first thought they were showing me the wrong man. Afterwards, 1 told every oile he was not the man ; had to pay my expenses back ; When I came back, I was ridiculed, and many, even of my own friends, said how wuh it I did not identify him, for I must know him. Thus taunted, I put a letter in the Bufifelo Express, offering to bet $1000 that the man was not Townsed. That was not taken up. To THB SoLioiTOR-GiiiEBAL. — Bryson would have a goodknowledge of Townsend; he had, I think, a little soar on his lip ; his mother said it was a cowlick ; don't recollect a scar on his eyebrow ; never hoard until lately of any of the Townsead family being called McHenry. John Charlbs Glarkb. — I lived in Canboro' from 1847 to 1868, Sj^ miles ft*om the residence of the family ; saw Townsend once or twice a month for a year or two ; he is not Townsend; no man, I should think, could mistake him. for Townsend. Townsend's Hhoulders were S(]n;ire ; his hnir was a little darker than this man's; his eyes were small ; I fancy ho hud a little scar over his left eye (looking at the pri- soner close) ; Townsond's scar was a little like the prisoner's. THE TOWSEND FAMILY IN THE BOX. Mrs. Dbwar. — (Mrs. D. is Townsend's mother ; she has black hair, and does not resemble the prisoner), — Am the mother of William Townsend; he was 25 the 7th August last. He could read, but not very well; ho could write, but a coarse hand ; he understood about writing ; he was a poor speller. lie left my house five or six days before Mr. Nellcs's duath, ns 1 heard, to go on some exhibition. I saw hiui once cfter that, the same night that Mr. fiolles died; ho said he was going away by the three o'clock train ; he had come from York and was going away ; 1 sliould not see him fir six or seven years. There was one man with him, a stranger. When I camu hero 1 did nut expect to see my son. The prisoner is nut my son, nor in be like him in any way. William wai like all his siuters, but he was particularly like his sititer Frances, who sits there. His eyes and hair were a little lighter, but passed for black, lie had no scar that 1 knew of upon his person ; bo may have hud a little scratch. Hu had what is called acow-liok just near his hair. He ha«l large joints on his largo toes, which showed Uirough his uoots. He had on ius arm somewlit*re near hiH wrist a couple of letters of bin uanio, with a small anchor, in pale color. To TMB Solicitor Ornkral. — My son came to bid me good bye. He had been talking about gohig away, tbroiigliuut the summer, but not mo soon. My son had tho letters " W. T." on his arm since bo was in the •• Mohawk." My son lived away trum bonie as muoh as at hnin<>. His fatlinr died and left him to the world, lo work his way. My maiden name was Wright. I had uo oounootiou named MoHenr)> or Uaary. 23 Mm. E. 8uiTB.—{Uxn. Smith is Townsend's eldest sister.) — I am a manned woman, daughter of the last witness. I saw my brother last iu October, 1854. I never heard that there was another Wm. Townocnd. I am sure I should know him if I were now to see him. He had some letters on his arms, put on with India ink or powder, or something of the kind. The prisoner is an elder man than my bro- ther, and does not at all resemble him. Frances Towmbknd. — I am a sister of Mrs. Smith, the last witness. I should know my brother William as well as any of the family, if I were to see him. The prisoner is not he. I think I saw my brother about a week before the murder. — My brother had no scar upon his jaw ; he had an anchor and his name on his arm; he had lumps on his feet, which showed through his boots. David Dewas said — Am the second hiisbaod of Mrs. Dcwar : sboald know William Tftwnsond if I were to see him ; the prisoner is not he. Townsend's hair was not so dark as his sister's ; the prisoner's hair is not black. He had no snob 8car as the prisoner while be was at home. Towusend's feet were large and he had lumps near the joints of his toes. TOWNSEND AFTER THE MURDER. John Fnm. — Saw Townsend the same night as the murder was committed at his mother's house. Mr. Freeman : 'Have you seen Wm. Townsend since ?— Witness : Yes. — Mr. F : Where ? — Witness : I won't answer. — Mr. F. : You must toll. I leave it in tJie iiauds of the Cou't— His Lordship : Yes, you must tell. — Witness: I saw him at my place (sensation) ; the prif^oner is not that person. 7b the Solicitor Omeral,—S&Y/ Townsend several wceki) after Nelles's murder ; he remained at my house for some weeks ; I secreted him (excitement). Mr. Fneman. — I submit, my Lord, that as the witness replied to the previous (luestion by order of the Court, he cannot now be held to criminate himcelf by these further questions. Witness continued (hesitating) — Frances, his sister, saw him at my place; his mother carao there one*! ; others of the family may have come there ; he bad a pistol, a single barrelled one, but I threw it away. Frances came to the house alone, in the fore part of the night. Wm, Ilarvft/.— aayi Townsend a few weeks before the murdor ; have a recollection of hiscounteuaneo ; he resembles Mrs Smith most of his familv. This man's head and features are larger than his. (He proceeded to describe Townsend very minutely.) Adam Weaver. — I have lived nearly 16 years on good terms with the Townsend family. I have a recollection of Towiiseuirrt foiituros. I saw him 8 or 10 days before the murder, Townsend had a dark eye and dark brown hair coming down low on his forehead. The prisoner is not he. Wm. Wininff. — I know the Townsend family. I recollect William's features. — The prisoner is not he, I am sure. He was very much like his sisters. To Ihe Solicitor Oeneral.~-l was intimate with him. I knew nothing about a scar on him, and nothing about a blue mark on his wrist. Harmun Haines. — I have no doubt i should know Townsend if I were to see him. The prisoner is not he. I don't think Townsend could have chuugcd so as to be like the prisoner. To the Solicitor General. — The eyes, forehead, and eyebrows of the prisonoi are ditteront from Townsend's. William Hainei.—l live near Cayuga station, half a mile fh)m the Townsend family. I knew Townsend ; the pWsonor is not he. John Wining. — Knew William Townsend and the other members of the family. — Ho resembled his sisters Elii^aboth and Frances. I should know the man if I were to nee him. TLe prisoner is 'lot he. (Jeoryt Montoffue—S.w/ Mr. U'rdsall when he returne*! f)rom secinit the prisoner ; he said he did not take the man tc be Townsond when he looked him in the face, but be thought he did when he locked at the side uf his person. JiMph HMr—\m » pence ofleer of this ooanty ; can't say I knew Townsend ; H went to GleTeland when this prisoner was arrested ; George Buck (a previous wit- ness) went with me ; we went to see the prisoner ; Buck said he was positive he should know Townsend : he said when he saw the prisoner he was much changed, but he thought it was he. I thought I knew the man ; he jumped up and shook hands with me, saying, " How d'ye do, Joe 7" I had seen him in 1852 cooking on lioard the Powhattan, of Gieveland. I swear I saw this man there and then. O^inye Oibton. — On the night Nelles was murdered, a party came to my bouse in Cayuga ; there were five of them, and they asked me to drive them to Cayuga sta- tion ; Townsend was one of the party ; the prisoner was not one of the party ; they had their coat collars up ; I knew none but Townsend , he paid me for the whole. Jacob Flandtri. — Knew Townsend ; prisoner was not the man. Peter Bordou and his wife severally testified to knowing Wm.Townsend, and that the prisoner was not he. So did Thos. McCoy, Lafayette Parker, Thos. Flanders, Thos. Caroll, Wm. Reed, Alfred Canfield, Q. W. Messmer, James Flanders, and Wm. McLachlin. Mr. Freeman called upon the prisoner to show his arm to the jury ; no marks were discoverable. Mr. Freeman then stated that that was the case for the defence and he did not think it necessary to address the jury. His Lordship said that after all there was only one question to decide, which was whether the prisoner murdered Nelles or not The fact of the murder was proved by the first two or three witnesses, and all the rest had reference to the identity of the prisoner. The Jury then retired at half-past three on Saturday afternoon, and shortly after- wards the Court adjourned until 9 o'clock. It was 10 o'clock before his Lordship re-ascended the bench. He immediately sent the Sheriff into the Jury room, to learn if a verdict had been agreed upon. The Jury thereupon entered ttie box, and one of their number (Mr. Hopkins, of Cayuga), informed his Lordship that, not having agreed, no foreman had been appointed. He, however, had been requested to act as spokesman. He and a considerable majority of the jury were of one opinion as regarded the verdict; others again entertained one entirely contrary. — One Juror had been unable to make up his mind how to decide, and wished his Lordship to express his opinion by which the Juror would be guided. His Lordship refused to give his opinion, and asked Mr. Hopkins if there was no probability of their agreeing. Mr.Hopkins said that the minority were so firm In their opinion that no unani- mous conclusion could be arrived at. One of the jurors Is said to have asserted that he would sit on his seat until ho was carried out a corpse, rather than convict the prisoner. Hin Lordship then said that he would not send the jury back to their room, because he was unwilling to force any of them to give a verdict contrary to the dictates of their consciences. Ho would, therefore, discharge them, although this would have the cffo't of delaying the gaol delivery, which was so much desired, until the next assizes— to be held In six months' time. His Lordrthip then informed the prisoner that he would have to remain In gaol until tlie next asHizes. In case, however, that he could procure satisfactory evidence that he was not Towiiscnd, or could show who ho was, lie would admit him to bail. This delay, at firHt, seemed to disconcert the prisoner exceedingly, and he after- wards expressed 'als opinion that " It was the d — — dest piece of business ho over oome across." On Sunday he was writing letters the whole of the day. "Tbu division in the jury was as follows :— For Conviction, 7 ; For Acquittal, 4 ; Doubtful, 1. MAMUtM: ramm at tn "nuKuii uaaniua nam," nm wuuam f9 ■'^RPWWiPSPf iviowt wit- ositive he Anged, but look bands 1 board the ly hoose in iayuga sta- arty ; they e whole. d, and that Flanders, aders, and no marks the defence I which was ^aa proved identity of ortly after- is Lordship ry room, to he box, and p that, not a requested rere of one contrary. — wished his liere was no btno unani- 9at until he their room, trary to the thou^it this ich dosirtid, tnain in gaol )ry evidence im to bail, nd he after- B8S ho ever Lcqaittal, 4 ;