The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-02-20

bar Next at Mr.. sssys Hotel in stamford until tbs
18th of January last.
Mr. JoRpAN-Did you live there voluntarily or nvolun.
tarly7
Mrs: MuLER-l lived there of my own choice thought
should be more and wished to be away from the
family, so as not to be Influenced by them.
Mr. JoRpAS-When did you leave Connecticut
Mrs MILLxR-I left Connecticut on the asth Of January
last. FN
Mr. JosDAs-Did you leave by fsros or otherwise
Mrs MnLER-I left by force.
Mr. JoRDAN-Byswhom were you taken away
Mrs MrLlEa.-By my husband, Mr.. Miller.
Mr. JosD.N-was he aided by any other persons and
Mrs MnLER.-He was aided by one person of the name
Of Brown, and by the driver presume there were
Mr.. JoapAr-At what time of day were you taken
away
Mrs. MILLrR.-t about II O'Clock in the morning
Mr.. JoRDAN-Did you resist being taken away2
Mrs MLLrR.-l did all could to prevent being taken
away.
Mr.. JoRDAN.-Were you carried out of the house
Mrs. MILLER was.
Mr.. JoRDAN.-Who took hold of you to aid Mr.. Mil.
Mrs MILLER.-I don't know that any one took hold Of
me except Mr. Miller, and Mr. Brown. who oosened my
hands from the bannisters.
Mr.. JoRDAN.-What vehicle were YOU nut into
Mrs MILLER.-A barouche-It stood on the opposite
side from seey HOTEL carried the street by
Q-How were you dressed
Al had on q morning dress-nothng else. There
them on because thought could be easily traced
without them
Q..were you conscious during that time, did you
Al was perfectly conscious Of my state and condi
ton.
Al did called for help but stopped my cries for
help sometime before we got to Harlem Bridge; though
it was OF no use rsceivsd no aid thought they took
Q.-Did you callto any particular person for aid
petitioned TO the driver for help but he told me
Q.--ers you driven from stamford slow or fast7
A-Fast The fast driving continued till got to New
York as fast as the horses could comst might not have
Q-'where you taken when you arrived in New
A.-whsn we arrived in New York, the barouche was
driven into Mr. Miller's fathers stable.
This was about O'Clock, P. NJ The stable is in the
rear Of the house. and was carried by Mr. Miller from
Q.-How long were you kept there in the house
A,-Till early in the evening. was taken away from
Q-Who went with you
A.-Mr. Miller and HIS sister,.
Q-Do you know who drove the cab
Al don't know who drove the cab.
Q.-Where were you takenl
Al WIS taken to Miss Wellers in Donnick street, and
remained there two or three days.
Q-Did you remain voluntarily at either Mr. Mer's or
OF use to he otherwise and remained passive because
had frequently asked for aid and didn't receive it, and
nv constraint because thought should be pursued
Immediately and would be useless made attempt
for those reasons was kept locked at night Miss Wei
ler's. / cant say to the day time. was taken
from Miss Wellers in carriage to the depot on
the Opposite side of the river. Mr. Miller and gentle
men, (Mr. Craig, and Mr.. Bruce thinkJ accompanied
We got into the few miles beyond Jersey City
We proceeded to Philadelphia. Craig and Bruce lei
at Philadelphia-I and Mr. Miller went From Phi
ladephia took the railroad to Baltimore the next
morning-from Baltimore to Norfolk by steamboat. Mr..
Coles accompanied think when the cars started from
Jersey City, noticed him at Newark and he went with
us to Norfolk.
Odd you go voluntarily or involuntarilyf
NtIvyn yonto0 oIn tvUv ahaC
wished to 60 home but could not 20 home, ii
immaterial to where went. think we in Nor.
not communicate any that travelling against
my wishes. On arriving at Norfolk communicated to
snsa s .s
bands intention to take to the West India isandshe
Island of Martinique. He told that such was his in
tention the second third day after arrived at
Norfolk think that he talked about it before got to
Norfolk consented to go with Mr.. Miller to the West
Indies because he told that might Immediately
afterwards to my friends and he would then let 60 for
ever.
Q.-why did you not go with him
A.-Because thought there something going on
that didn't understand and had rather return and then
asked protection from gentlemen the house, at
Q-who were these gentlemen you speak Oft
.A-Captain Geen, Captain Gardiner and Mr.. Hunter,
that sHosld not 60 unless / went voluntarily There
good deal Of conversation there between these Off
and Mr. Miller. Mr.. Miller ultimately consented to
the interviews between Mr. Miller, and all three OF those
Navy Officers On one occasion went into the parlor,
They wished to know if felt safe to return with Mr..
Miller to New York told them that did. Mr.. Miller
said he only wished to be assured that was acting from
my:own impulses and not influenced by my friends at N.
York These gentlemen informed me, that they had
quested the Captain of the Empire that he would have
Yonkers that first told Mr.. Miller that should leave
him afterwards told him at Sing Sing publicly, and
by my friends Alter that he Attempted to carry me- of By
force. This was last month. The affidavit which then
gave published in the Herad then understood, and
understand contains the facts truly did not first
consider it safe to live with him but since have been
with him now, he having treated me kindly, and offered
harm, although could not be happy to live with him.
He has made threats since he has been with this
time but if le him, he has said he would get me again
Miller SAID he should be revengeul against nay friends
if did not return to New York with him. :,
Q.-Is IT your wish or intention to live with Mr. Miller
A. shall never live with him.
ding every influence that been brought to bear upon
you7
A-Iis.
Q-Do you beleveit would be safe fer you live with
him his wife, unless you complied with his wishes,
and particularly in regard to certain $40 600 note
Judge STEVENS decided that the question should be
stricken out.
Q-Do you consider it safe for you remain with him
as his wife, unless you complied with his wishes 2
A-No, do not think he would be kind if would live
with him. unless complied with his wishes though do
not consider that my life would be in danger former
ly did
Q-what has altered your opinion your life being
in danger7
A-Because frequent opportunities have recently offer
ed and he has evnced disposition to nure me- except
compelling to 70 with him.
Q-Has he expressed any wish to you to the course
he wished you should take relative certain $40
note that he pre.ends to hold against your Uncle Wells
Ale wished me to confirm it III were asked the quss
ton IL II was given.
Odd you consent to do SGT
A.-No, did not.
Q-Have you consented?
A-No have not.
Q-Dd he ever make any threats against you if you
exposed the transactions relative to that note 2
Ale did at frst-he made the same ss were stated
in my former affidavit, but he hos made any
Q.-Have you disclosed to any one whether that note
was genuine or not7
Al never spoke off until after the death of my uncle
and when found he would not give It up told my fa.
mily then told them II forged note spoke Of il
as forgery within my knowledge; my husband
said my uncle gave the himself and me, but he
did not give II in my presence | said 1t was forgery