Alexandria Gazette

TRIAL OF CLUVERIUS.

In the Cluverius murder trial yesterday the prosecution introduced a letter written by Cluverius to Lillian Madison in September last, in which he addresses her in kind terms, giving her general news, and chiding her for her delay in writing to him. The letter concludes by urging her to marry "that fellow," as he (Cluverius) thought it the best thing she could do. The poem found in Lillian's trunk was offered in evidence, but owing to its vile character it was agreed by court and counsel not to have it read in open court, but that the jury should read it themselves.

Charles Madison, father of Lillian, was recalled and testified that the prisoner had been visiting his house for about two years, the last time in July last. Concerning the letters sent by the well digger, Biggs, to his daughter, witness said that Lillian burned them, and that he scolded her for so doing. Lillian then left the house and went to her grandfather's; there was nothing criminal in the letters. Witness said he never made the statement in church before the congregation that his daughter had left home to attend school and not for improper purposes; he never had any trouble with his daughter until she became intimate with the prisoner; had looked upon them as lovers about eighteen months or two years.