Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-01-31
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go; told her he would come next day and
! bring her some provision; gave her some
money to pay her lodging, and ifit storm
cd said he shoaA prefer her staying at
some house; this vas @nees noon when
Paine came, he dined and they left say
one or two o'clock; went on Wednes-
day with wife with Col. Bowen as con-
templaied; found Maria rear tent whore
lodged; Muddy brook tent; thinks there
were two ranges Of tents, and this in ou-
ter range: went into that tent where her
trunk was; there was a distinct apart
ment for ladies in this tent; she went in
TO that part with wife: she dined at the
common table, and the provisions we car
ricd her were put in common stock; saw
her in conversation with members of the
methodist persuasion; names Rebecca
Burke and Samuel Boyd of Providence;
she introduced US to MrLinsey Of Taun-
ton; she returned home on Friday with n
young man, lad, an apprentice to wit
ness; he sent him for her; Maria had
charge Of his business in his absence,
settling bills, receiving money, etc.
Here Mr. Staples moved the court to
ask witness whether Maria communica~
ted her situation 10 witness before she
left Woodstock, as fact.
Letter produced is from Sarah Maria
Cornell, and is in her hand writing.
: Maria was methodist, and was in re-
gular standing--produced certificate
from class leader in Taunton---carried it
to Mr. Virgins, who read it aloud in
church--dont know that she attempted
to join any other society. We staid one
day at Mr. Virgins. He told sister
Cornell if she wanted certificate he
would give her one--the talk about at
tending MuGdy brook church, produced
this conversation--she was a good tai
loress.
LUcRETIA RAwsoN, testifies that her
sister Maria was at campmeeting, when
witness was there, but did not 60 with
her. Maria was not at campmeetmg on
Monday, but al home with her--witness
went on Wedne sday--met Maria as we
were going into camp ground--said she
expected us earier-we went directly in
to Muddy brook tent, with the provisions
we carried for her--she introduced wit.
ness and Mrs Jones, and others not re-
collected Methodsts were the only
persons she introduced her to, as con-
oeived at that time--went into the inner
tent and laid down there, being sick
She showed where to put things--she,
Maria, returned on Friday towards night,
with lad, an apprentice to Mr. Rawson;
she left on Tuesday, either the first or
second of October last--she introduced
witness to Mr.. -, and was told by
her that he was the brother of the
preacher.
Mr. RAwsoN says she gave as re eason
for her unwllingncss to remain with us,
her distance from Muddy ybrook 3 miles,
Virgins miles.
Dr. THoMAs WILBUR, Of Troy, testi-
fled that the examination before inter-
mcnt could scarcely be called an exam
ination-did not examine the trunk Of
the body-did not on first or second ex-
animation, examine privatcly--shc had
consulted him as physician, Mr. Sta
pies inquired for what she sought medi-
cal aid, but the court refused to receirc
an ansuer;) he observed to her that il
would be unsafe for her 10 take the oil of
if it did not kill her out right,
it might destroy and ruin her health for
ever; she did not take oil Of tansy but
desisted at once. Tansy water and tan
sy tea, and essence Of tansy are used,
Dut never oil of tansy to my knowledge;
thought the fntus was half grown-a-
bout half the period of CESSATION, it might
lot be more than four months; noticed
he tghtncss about the neck, and talked
II, whether Glove hitch or not-did not
lear or attend to the conversation about
he knot-dont rccollect any converse
ion between Durfee and Cooke; all he
ecollccts was about the strng-his OBJ
ect and that of the jury appeared 10 bo
merely to ascertain her situation.
VIM. PEARCE, said he carried Avery
across the ferry, from Bristol to Portsm.,
Dec. 90, about O'clock; on nearest road
rom Bristol to Fall River; he stated no
business or destination; he asked during
he passage where the coal mine was wit.
,ess told him and thinks he pointed to
,im where IT was; he stated no reason
or inquiring-did not sec him after he
ot to the wharf; gave him no direction
bout the coal mine, except as above
omcthing was said about coal--Avery
ad on surtout coal, rather browner
ian the one he now wears--stated that
}. Browning had been up to Bristol to
ct boat to carry coal--vould not say
was not the same coat he now has on;
nd no bundle--had no spcciacles as no
links--wiIl not swear ho ever saw Av-