The herald., 1837-04-28

The declaration contained eight counts, for the
sustaining of which the following witnesses were cal
Elizabeth Brown, examined am acquainted with
MI arrell the defendant in this suit; also
quanted with Miss Jane Stewart; used 10 do wash
ing Tor both Of them; they seemed be very init
mate terms lhey have visited my house together;
seen mn ar ell ionde and toy with MISS Stew
arI have often seen him kiss her and make much of
ner; thought IT strange; this was in April or May,
1906 hey came several times TO my house; they used
70 SIT ey themselves usually was occupied and com
PEELED to leave them alone.
Cross-examined--l have never spoken to Miss Stew
art respecting her conduct; did think it was apv
business Of mlne; ! did not know Mr. Farrell was a
married man. if had should have objected to sucl,
doingss; never saw any thing very improper cannot
say what took place when was away; believed
them to be sweathearts
Examination resumed-Miss Stewart has kissed
MIR. Farrell IN my preseace ltwas done it were
in play and poungly; Miss Stewart did not seem to
be averse TO Mr.. Farrell romping with her. She is a
gay and merry girl; when they used TO sit together at
my house. they sat IN my bed room
discrimination resumed-The reason they sat
there because l had no other-roo | never
found the door fasteHed could have come into the
room whenever | wished; There no understand
ing the part OF Dir. Farrell that should keep out
OF the way.
Magdalen Ann Cook, examined.-I live near to
Mss Stewart; am acquainted with Mr. Farrell, only
slightly; the way became acquainted with him was
nng and met Mr.. Farrell; Mis-. Stewart introduced
hm to me; have often seen Miss Stewart and Mr..
Farrell IN company together snct; considered them
as beng engaged.
CrOss-examlned.-B being engaged | mean en-
gagged to be married; they appeared be fond of each
other; have never seen any improper freedoms be-
tween them.
Lavnia Russell, examined.-I am the wife of Mr..
William Russell; my husband keeps tavern at Fish
kill Landing; Mr.. Farrell and lady came to our
house; they represented themselves as man and wife
they slept togethe think the first time they came
to our house in the beginning of last July; they
came after that; they came IN August, and believe
also in September; when they came they always re-
presented themselves married persons; they invara
bly, behaved such to the other; they used to
fondle and toy together good deal; Mr. Farrell ap-
peared over ond OF his wife; they always slept to-
gether.
Cross examined-I am quite positive that the de-
fendant is the same person who came with the lady
to our house at Fishk landing; l can swear to his
being the man; did not take any more partic-
ular notice OF Mr.. Farrell than usually do of my
other guests; It is quite a common thing for married
gentleman and their wives TO put up at house dl-
ring the running Of the steamboats,; we cannot in
qure into such matters; have take the honesty
OF our lodgers that they what they seem;
suspected the lady who came with Mr. Farrell of be-
ing otherwise than his wife.
Mrs. Deborah Harris, cxamined-l am the mother
Of Miss Jane Stewart; Stewart was the name of my
first husband have been twice married; am
a widows in August last my daughter left her home;
| l understood she had gene up the North River;
went IN search of her; traced her TO Mrs Russell 8,
Fishkill Landing; from thence to Newburg found
her at tavern there; Mr.. Farrell was in her compa-
ny; they staying there and wife; brought
my daughter home with me.
Counsel-ls your daughter married TO Mr.. Farrell
| IOverruled[
| Cross cxamned-I did not know Mr. Farrell was
a married man until lately; | have forbidden my
daughter corresponding with him; this was from
points in his character that displaced me; am
fdent the defendant is the Mr.. Farrell DISCO
vercd with my daughter at New burg.
The case for the plaintiff here rested
The defendants counse called no witnesses, and
rested his chief defence on the chance Of his client be-
| ing the wrong man."
| The learned Judge summed up the case in a very
pcrspicuous manner and cha ged the jury that to
the fact Of the adultery being proven there could rot
| be possibility of doubt.
The jury Immediately found verdict against the
defendant for the adultery in the manner and degree
| as charged
PoLIcE-Very little was done yesterday in the DO
lice Our reporter CLEANED but the following
| petty cases.
Stabbing-A man named Tilford, was arrested
| by the watch for an assault on and stabbng Mr..
John Moneypenny in the arm Mr.. John Atkins was
the witness for the complainant and upon his deposl-
| ton, Tilford was committed for trial.
Again in T'rouble-Bill Spencer who day or
two since bailed cut, having been committed for
creating riot and staving in the door sf Eliza Cum
ningham was yesterday again bIought before the
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bance by officers Brink and Gilbert Hays.
"What is the mat with yon, Spencer" said the
magistrate.
Spencer-Pve been drunk.
Magisirate-SoI see; but what have you been about
| TO be brought here
Spcncer-Pve been drunk.
Magsitrate-And YOU are not yet over it.
| Sp3ncer-No; am drunk.
Magistrate-I agree with you-oficers take him
over.
Bill was accordingly conducted to bridewell
There or tive other petty cases, but utter.
ly unworthy Of reporting.
/ MARRIED.
Thursday morning 27th by the Rev Or Beuen Henry
l 4 .lafhE arofA \ Mcr Il.