The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-07
Circuit Court.
Before Judge Kent.

MONDAY, Nov. 8.-nan Cot VS.. Sharp, Grim. Con-
This goes bravely and the opinion that
ID knoweh Like Father Miller its end has been
predicted several times but II is put off for
nient season The chet item Of interest to-day the
examination OF the fair Mary Waldron, whose testimony
concluded Her position in this the close
connection which she has borne 10 the parties at
and her stake in the verdict has created for her an
interest and sympathy which will do much in smooth
log the rough path she has to travel in defending
character and honor public court ROOM while it is yet
painful to think that the same testimony must
the fate OF the unhappy wife, who for years her
psnion and her friend. She is we'll sustained by Mr.
Graham, who is determined to shield her posi-
BILE from the Efforts which the defence will make build
their success upon her overthrow Her cross-examns.
ton will he trying one; will commence Wednes-
day morning The Counsel both sides are dsputinp
every step with apertinacity and warmth which gives
promise Of mighty effort in summing up the case.
To-day being the Election Day, the Court have Id.
summoned for the term discharged until Thurs.
day morning sttbe opening Of the Court
FoR rHs PLArsr'rr.
william K. DoDGr, stir NEIL am OF the firm OF
Phelps. Dodge & Co know Francis Bsnn, since about
he has been assistant sexton OF the Second
Avenue Presbyte Church for about two years; sm
member Of that church have seen him every Sab.
bath, whenever he has been In town.
Q-Do you know what his general characters isl
Al have had opportunities previous to the last two
three yesrs his genera CHI racter and never
knew aught against III II was good would believe
him upon oath.
years since; he has been at my Sabbath hool scho
lar and ia my family as a whitew asher ne has once
whtewsshed my house, about six years since; have nc
Knowledge Of his character among his associates The
church Sixth street Second Avenue; he ceased
be sexton, in consequence OF his moving ont OF town
live in New Jersey. never heard him called Dy any
other name than Francis Bann don't know what life
what business he led he might have whitewashed
he church never was ut his house.
NlILo Roor affirmed Il know Bpnn the col,red man
within the lat three have FRI quently seen him
Ne has been member of the church Of which am q
sexton have employed hin, under SEXTON for abou,
tUo years SO far as have been acquainted with him
MS Character stends fair never heard word az anst
him would believe him on oath az would be-
hrve any other member OF the church
Cross Evamsed.-l employed him TO ring the bell
make the res NC have frequently sent him to collect
nils for me he pail for his services do know
ne attended camp meepgs sell segsrs heard
fhs attending horse races; his being member OF the
church does not sfect my testimony regards his cha
acter
Mr.. GsAHAM here offered prove by this witness hat
'hortly rthe time Of the black man witnessing w.
scene IN the garrett bed in Orchir street. ne mao
convefs-d with this witness on the su'j'ct. =,
The CouRr allowed the evidence 10 he given on tn'
rounds Of precedent
Q-Had you conversation on the SUBJECT WIN rrancf
B,nu in 1917 II So what time OF the year was ~
A-Yes think Il W a. about the month OF May; ! ~
not recoect exactly what he doing for me he toll
me he had white vashng that day his words were
III have seen things today where have been whitewash
in which made me 70 bad He ssd was in Orchard
street; don't remember that he told me the number o.
tbs house.
JOHN AL,o,, swom.--l have known Bsnn since June