The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-29

nl private, for the officers ut the Ferry knew it, the
Captain of the Water Guard also and had the counter
sign and searet any persons but the inh abb
ants aud common mem thought at first it good
but thought otherwise upon the Generals mentioning
that it was known as have mentioned. The General
also said Major ker;e had agreed to send him boat to
the creek at Colonel Hays landing place but had
it, and he did aot know the reason; upon which Mr..
Smith asked if would take his and ride wn
to the ferry, whether the boat said
he might send his he ordered the negro get the
gone, my self and my brother concluded not go but
both afraid TO tell the General of It, and did not go
to him. and the time passed away Until the negro
When he came asked him what concei ming the
boat and he said he did and he brought letter
from Major Kierce to the General upon which told my
brother would go up and tell the General had no
mind go and as going up Mr.. Smith in the
entry, and told the General wanted speak with
me and he passed out to the stoop, and
to the General who sitting by table with pa
per, and on his speaking to me- acquainted him had
mind to go, late, and said would rather go III
the morning General Arnold said he must go to Head
Quarters by O'Clock in the morning, and If would
not assist when required for the good my country
and Congress he would put under guard
Upon which MIR. Smith came in aud went out and just
after this Mr. Smith out the s.oop asked my bro
tner aud my self If we would have dram and gave us
each one aud afterwards the General came out and Mr.
Smith and myself and brother there together The
General and Mr. Smith talked together but what they
said do not know they Withdrawn from us; the
distance cannot estimate but such distance
could not hear what they said, they talked low
be two minutes, may be less. My brother, MIR.
Smith and my SELF went down to the landing about half
mile below Kings Ferry and passed off the boat and
think pretty midnight we got tf
Mr.. Smith had whitsh coat, pretty large one
which think have him wear before. Mr.. Smith
told US on the way, that when came board the
sell we had nothing to do but to stay board the long
boat and when asked questions to say nothing all
When we came to the vessel they hailed u.s. and Mr.
Smith answered " halo" some such word but
think not the word Friend aud upon hnC asked
Ferry to Dobb.s Ferry and they ordered
us to come on board Immediately When we got along
side OF the ship Mr.. Smith went board and staid
little time, but cannot say the exact time it might be
quarter OF an hour little longer but the time
cannot say was asked several questions by who
came on board the boat such as where from
and going to, and what man he who board,
but would them, and told them TO ask the
person who ON board and at last orders for
every man. who board the boat belonging to the
ship to come out Immediately. Mr. Smith after little
time board the boat aud another with
him. who had dark colored coat which looked upon
to be watch coat thought wasa watch coat because
Shore at place called the Long Glove about six miles
from stoney Point, where landed and MIR. Smith
up towards the bank little way from the water heard
MIR Smith and the person in the talk little ON the
way ashore, but how much cannot say, and did not
understand what they said did not any by the
bank Mr. Smith staid little while there back, and
the other went up who did not afterwards
When Mr. Smith returned, he staid it'll u.s. and came up
with my brother and in the boat place called
Crom's Island in Hayerstraw Creek When we landed
stepped out and got down under bush and drowsy
and had conversation with Mr. Smith, about returning
Mr. Smith, about returning to the vessel with that
afterwards and declare have Mr. Smith from
that time until this day. General Arnold promised
fifty weight Of -four for going board the vessel but
it, Mr.. Smith did not promise thing it,
Mr. Smith after his return did not desire TO keep
cret Upon the Boat coming along side the vessel the
tide food, and all three upon legs keep
ing the boat from the side of thevessel and board
said come on board, upon which Mr.. Smith went. did
hear Mr. Smith enquire for any person upon his going
on board but lost sight Of him Immediately he up
deck After got out from the ship Mr. Smith told
In. m tpprpd ths
boat himself The time arrived at the Long Glove
90 not know but il was about when we got to
Croms Island, and when we got to Mr. Smiths house II
was after day light We were not hailed on our way
down, but by the ship; neither were We on way re-
turning When came TO Mr. Smiths house, after our
return from the ship to the best of my knowl saw
General Arnold, come out of Mr. Smiths house and 20
blue white breeches am sure he was the same
man who ! saw before went on board the vessel who
was called General Arnold as well as can Judge from
my knowledge Of men. Mr.. Smith gave a sheepskin
when left his house and carried 1t down to the boat
and he and my self muied my with it. and my broth
mufied the other and after returned to Croms Island
Mr. Smith told us to take the sheepskn of from oars
and throw the oars upon the grass of the sheepkns
The Court postponed further procc edngs of Mr. Smiths
trial until tomorrow, and adjourned until that time ten
o'clock A. NJ
The Court met according to adjournment. MIR. Smith
being unwe and having declared he had susenance
this morning. he requested the Court to his
trial Immediately, but to adjourn for short time which
the Court did until IL O'Clock this day.
IL O. CLOCK.
The Court NUT according to adjournment Mr.. Smith |
being ndsposed with ague, and having declared he
incapable attend his trial this day account of it,
he desired the Court not TO but to postpone
until Tomorrow which the Court did, and adjourned
til tomorrow nine O'Clock A. NJ.
THIRD DAr, Oct. I'd.
The Court met according to adjournment and resumed
the trial OF MIR Smith.
Colonel JAmrs LIVINGSTON produced the part of
the prosecution and sworn.
Q-Do you know Of there being Ia intimacy between
Mr. Smith and Benedict late General Arnold
Al supposed there from the passes he had from
General Arnold Mr.. Smith was at my quarters two
three times within fortnight and three weeks ago, and
previous to General Arnolds going of 10 the His
stay was very shot and he produced pass from Ge
neral Arnold to pass by the guards at all times he also
had order from General Arnold for light boat the
quarter master, at Kings Ferry, and General Arnold
quesed me to that the Quarer-mastcr furnished him
with a light boat If there one to be had. MIR Smith
then informed me- that he upon plan in conjunction
with General Arnold to gain intelligence OF the utmost
importance and that he expected to meet gentleman for
that purpose Dobbs Ferry but did not mention the
time when he expected to meet him. He then agreed
with the Lieutenant Of my guard boats to have watch
word that the Lieutenant might let him pass ut any
time by day night by the boats without his being de-
tanned neither heard any thing Of MIR, Smith
until last Friday night week just after dark He stopped
at my marquee for few minutes. asked him where he
going. He said up towards General Arnolds that
route and gave him letter TO be delivered TO General
Arnold and another to Governor Clinton, he had IN
formed it likely he would go that route. then
urged him TO stay awhile and take supper drink OF
grog. He then informed me that there was gentleman
waiting for him, who had just rode and was in hurry
10 get off, and informed his business was very urgent
and did not insist his staying any longer. He then
rode Oft and did the person, who was with him,
u ueing dark and he having rode forward. |
NO you know of Mr.. Smith having made use OF the
guard boat OF watchword7
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