The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-04

/ I cant tell what frock she had on
Q-Did you see any clothes on the spot before you
picked Mr. Ven Colts clothes from where you say the
ireck was tskeni
Al cant tell you il there was don't think there
Here the witness attempted TO explain herself but
Mr. Jordan observed rather ary that she the
stand 20 the finding OF the dress OF Miss Wsldron
in such strange proximity 10 the linen Of the gay plain
tn This made poor Rschellook all sorts of ways She
however, appears TO think that she is doing all Tor the
best and with honest intentions
Q-Do you know what Miss Wsldron came down to the
kitchen tor before breakfast
Al DONE know; IsupPose to get her dress
Cross-exsmned by Mr.. GRAHAn-I got the SUBJ opa
from ths smiling faced, good natued looking man. with
thin sandy har setting the ratings (poi ntng to Of
YES, ,mssnns Me- Edwsrds,: did not answer the door
on the evening be called to see Mrs Jackson.
Odd you ever see any ismilarties between MI Al
bert Van Cot and Mary Waldron1
Al never saw any improper conduct offered ny the
plaintiff 10 Miss wsdroni never saw her kissed by him
or huKged-no, nor nothing Of that sort, no-now.
Q-By Mr. JonpAs-Did you ever see them drink col
Zee out OF each others cups1
ANe never d,d "a roar never saw them bite each
others tosst (sno,her rosr) saw them butter
zach others bread (slmost a shout)
Mr.. JoRDAs-I am done
MI. GHsaAs-l tank u was high time.
Mr. ssTs recalledvsn Colt and his lwife separated
shou, the later end OF November or beginning of De-
c.mbsr, there neither bed bedding sent to Mrs
MrEpw.HD.-May n please the Court, the defence
rests here MISS wsldron, with smile OF satisfaction,
whispers 10 he lady IN bsckp with gold spectacles,
Who siutrn,ly engaged in reading the Herald" She
whispers in return and confidential nod follows, as
j
Foa rnE PLAisrFF.
Mrs HAsssr PLAss, the lady In black, swsrn.-l
IsiI resided with her in Orchard street, together with
my tussand from May ls,2. up 10 the fall also boarded
Q-Did YOU ever see Van Colt, during the time you
boar ed ., ks house take any liberties nth his wifef
A-Nohng more than q husband has a right to taks
with hs wife, have no knowledge OF his having ever
attempted 10 her clothes do snght else which
might be termed " indecent fsmiliares" was gene
rally home. Mr.. sharp generally left in the morning
lfOIf or tan IA
used % return.
o-Hsve YOU ever seen SIR. sharp take hold of Mrs.
Aye IN Orchard street. during the absence OF Mr..
Ven Co,ii wouli rather be excused In stating In what
way; cannot rccolisct distinctly how It wssi he took
hold OF her bosom, cannot reooilect how he did II;
think Mrs Van Colts clothes somswh hat dsordersd
but am positive; tins in the front parlor; can't
tell the hour OF the day whc,her 1t was in the morning,
or the evening am not mistaken IN the fact OF seeing
him hsnole her bosom can't be positive that saw him
do than once have seen sharp more than once
Of the house in Orchard street ssnttell the number OF
times.
An argument OF considerable length here followed,
the right OF the plaintiff introduce testimony
IL was, however, ruled down ty the Court.
o-By Nc JosDas-Did you ever see Mr. Van Colt kiss
A-Icsnt cay that did; may have him kiss other
ladies BESIDES his wife, hut can't tell who they werei
have him take hold Of other ladies', but cant
tell exactly; do not know that Mrs Van Colt dressed
rather loosely ia consequence Of her being subjectto
episptic fls; think IL did hurt her 10 be tight.
THIS witness underwent long and close examination
az 10 the conduct OF sharp towards Mrs Van Colt but TO-
oil queries her answer was"non committal cant say
II don't knew "perhaps so;S "I'm posve" "won
swear to "which rather puzzled the learned counsel
who ia somew hat remarksbs for the pertinsciy with
which he adhetes to witness until he can get dir.ct
either pro But he was here fairly non
plussed, and began 90 the terms"My Dear Madam
'Do try recoliect something" sc. which showed lit
tie tarness TAe result OF the examination that
was unwilling 10 describe scene between sharp and
csiehat Mrs Van Colt displaye ed degree Of shame
and mortca'ion and that Mr. sharp made some remarks
which she could not be induced 60 repeat
tGa1fh <fu orch ri "A
originated between herself and Mrs Ven Colt about
something which DR. Bailey had sPoken-MIs. Van Colt
supposng she cold TO her In consequence, and not
spoogising the breach became wider; that though
unsnd feelings existed her part yet she wished TO be
Distant she bad heard the stories which DE- Bailey had
circulated about her Previous coming into Court she
met Mrs Van Cot and told her much that she enter
tsined no unfriendy feeling 20 her.
Olive you not said TO Mrs. Van Colt my dear little
creature have unfriendly feeling towards you"
A-when the black man wa, giving hrs testimony. .
said TO her, poor ce1r little thing pity you-I do not
recoleci ssyip any thing more 20 her
Mr. GaAsas mere observed to the Court that the course
Of the counsel in reprimanding the witness, not
proper or Iegsltha, II was bullying the part Of the
counsel.
Me Josp.s, rising hastilyA gentleman in using the
term bully. 10 in danger Of becoming black guard
Judge kr,r Trapping very loudly with his penknifet 10
command silence as both the gentlemen were endesvor
ing to make themselves heatd) ssd require and com
mand you both 10 1T down and drop the matter have
patiently listened TO these frequent side attacks Of coun
STAIR.
Mr. GaAHsN.-l have appealed frequently TO the Court
for protection the side attacks OF that man. and feel
have right TO defend myself from any attempt to
sure me, The Court has no right TO do So and wish
10 be distinctly statea by the Court whether nclud
ed in the ensure which Il has just pronounced.
Judge K,sr MIR Graham, ! think you should no,
did include you in the remarks I made.
Mr. GRsHsM.-Does your honor include the other man,
who such harsh terms
Judge Kssr snly, DO think that he 10 very
much IN fault, and dad include him In my remark
mr. GnAHan.-Thsts enough though feel have
MIR. JoRsAr made some remarks about his throwing
back larger hsn thrown him. bat the Csuri
ommandei suthoritstyely that nothing further should
Cfossexsmin .tion conciuded.-Mrs Van Colt shoot
hands with ms fet sorry that she was obliged TO listen
Whist the black SAID.
Mr.. JorsAr interruptng her; Madam, you nov spssh
out loud enough for me 20 hear you ana glad Of ~ and
hope you will remember this during the rest Of the
animation. Go on Msssm, and answer my question
without bringing In your own feelings We have ns,hins
Mr. GslH.M objected to the question pu, by Mr..
dan, snd th're the matier ended.
o-By Mr.. Gs.H.s.- Whist wer. these rensrh'
which you have characterized 90 ndelicsie and which
you say passed between sharp snd Ven Couf
A-They were no, delcs,. and don't wish 10 repes'
then sharp has been At Ven Cots house irequsnu,
Q by Mr.. Josp.s- DoyOu rscOIlec, Van Cot ehssius
A-No DO not, no IA not hesitate TO tell n he had
kissed me. but DO not remember thst he had.
judge kssr then informed the jury that the court
adjourned. andt after this evening he would Ions
az they desired
Co.. RICHARD NJ. JoHSsox publish, SAYS
the philadelphia Sentinel, with great pleasure the
following letter from Com. Elliott, IN answer 10
letter OF invitation addressed to HIM by the CON-
mittee Of invitation, Of the tuends Of Col. X. NJ
Johnson. The letter will doubtless be gratifying TO
the Colonel and his many warm admirers
wssr Cs,srss, Pa oci. a. iss.
Nv DEAn Sra
am IN the reeeip, Of your favor Of the ss,h would
give gree, pleasure 10 receive and sccspt the invns
ton Of the Commtee Of Arr.nsemsni TO NEE, ny oil
faithful and vslues irend Col Johnson Who hes
yet been known 10 abandon the trail enemy g.
sert friend. My FIRST acquaintance msds wnh ths
Colonel few minutes after the close battle of the es
October 1873, slung IN blanket, usei Litter. he
clothes drsnched with blood.
My isthsr had been taken from large and dspsn
dent family by probably the hand ho ed the in
dian forces, and whom Col Jshnson ssg OF this have
doubt, from inspection OF the body a fecum.ei
and the slaughtered animal which the Colonel rode aus
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