The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-07

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ICs'sy looking Presbyterian
Mr.. GnAHAM.-Coonel Morris-(silence1 Csptain
CarnsIloo answer) MIR. Morris (absent)
Mr.. JoRDAN-Gn an under tone)-Perhapa Colopel
Johnson would answer, or Mr. Mike walsh "a laugh
amongst his particular friends OF this very pertinent
LUcRErIa BADeEn, examiped.-Proved that she had
been present when Van Colt behaved ndeceny to
his wife, '.' "
CAPTAIN JOHN T. Cairns Of the Independence Guards
which gallant corps the romping plaintiff Leue
nant)-Have never seen any indslcacy the pert of
Van Colt to his wife have visited his house
with my wife. though have taken tea there.
JOHN Nj: keller, and a number Of other witnesses
of Vann Colt to his wife, but they saw anything
which they could say was ndelicate.
JAMES NJ. BORON, being sworn, stated that he had
been in Van Colts employ apprentice but had sub
sequently been employed by Polyhemus while with him
Ms van Cot after her separation from Van Cott placed
and broach but whether she left them be repaired or
not, he could not say positively.
bracelets or one whether the breach broken
not, believes it was cameo; they in the hands OF
bracelet and breach WORTH they were worth over
dollar; perhaps between five and ten dollars; think
.asy we're worth three dollars am the person spoken
OF by Folly mus In his testimony being turned away
Tor ins,ten,ion to his business "a laugh)
BY Mr. GRAHAM-polyhemus and had some difference
Mrs Esther BAILEY. wife Of DR.. Bailey and cousin Of
Mr. Van Co't-l have known Mrs Van Colt 81 ce her
marriage; have visited very frequently at their house;
loved Mrs Van Colt sister; have visited at their
house in Williamsburg when Mr.. sharp was present
Q-Were you present at whist party when Mr. Pardy
Al 10 not recollect hearing Mrvan Colt call his wife
liar any such party don't recollect the evening he
spoke of; present when Mr.. Van Colt used
any such expression; have slight recollection o. NJ
Van Colt saying something about his wife and Mr.
Q-Did YOU ever see any indelicacy mproprie.,
the part ofvsn Colt towards his wife'
Al never did; never saw him expose her person.
EMr GaAHAM-It has been stated here that you have
been kissed by Mr. Van Colt; state how it was.
west. the second time when he wa, going to the south
cousins and have been brought up children.
MIR. JORDAs-Did he kiss you because you and he
cousins because you and he had brought up
children or because you loved his wife sister?
Al suppose he took that liberty because
very intimate terms
Q-Did he not kiss you one hundred times,
Al might have said that he kissed me one hundred
generally present when he did SO; have him kiss
several ladies' he was rather light and frivolous in his
manners never recollcct his having said thing
about his wife not having children.
By Mr. GRAHAM-I don't to say he kissed me ono
hundred times since his marriages alluded to
by last three or four this frivolous charac
ter has left him.
BY Mr. JoapAsI don't mean that he has not kissed ms
but twice since his marriage don't recollect the
Der oftmes cannot say that he has kissed hun
dIed times.
liamsburg all my life time; have known Van Colt
mis- wife since their marriage; have been rried about
rage at their house; before Sharp there;
never visited there since let's never any inde
cate improper conduct his part towards his wife
any other female
Cross-examined.-I may have him kiss other f.
males besides his wife he may have attempted to kiss
me; won't that he did not Idare say he has kissed
M; saw him hiss Mrs. shonnarA
Mr.. MlssERo. husband to the last witness, sworn-I
have Mr.. Van Colt take improper liberties
with his wife other females.
@. by Mr. JoRDAN-Was 1t customary for men 10 XII S
other mems wives ut Van Cots house7
ANo, can't say was never saw him kiss my wife.
Q-You werejust married then were you not2
n I.
A-Why, yes; (another laugh.) yet did not see the
kissing she has spoken Of though suppose it was all
Asa 8. CRosBr sworn-There were Judgments obtained
against Van Colt during his absence.
The counsel going prove that the furniture
seized by friend under the mortgage il from
the Judgments; but the for the opposite side
acted, unless the judgments were legally proved
Mr. CANAAN, his argument here, menli Toned that the
fact of sale OF the furniture during the absence
Van Colt in the south, laid down in the opening
speech Of the counsel for the defence
Mr.. EDwARDs-I dont know that said any such thing
MIR GRAHAM Oh. yes You did. II very gsoi
speech ard that point not the least best of the many
MIR JospAN-well, don't recollect any such thing in
his speech. II you insist it, viii produce the He
rald in which was very fully and as usual correctly
reported . ,,.,. a,,,, :, .. ,,, ., NM, 49,.
put yourself to the trouble "a lsushJ
BY Mr.. G..HAM-l paid Tor Van Colt Judgment of
about $i00to Mr.. Duncan, and lie paid back; ais
paid his attorney, MIR. Shaw, $500.
Mr.. GRAHAM That's at least good trait in his cha
| rsc,er.
Mr.. TALLMApGs-Yes like to see such spirit; il ia
truly laudahle, and ought to be generally f,li,ved
Mr.. JorDAS-Yes, like it too. especially when
Of the coateral goes into my salamsnder Iush)
wrrrss He also paid further sum OF 500 to aao
Their person; have seen Mr. Sharp at his house.
Cross-examined-lkn know he paid the debt to Mr. Dun
can for he gave me the money and paid it myself
-Iknow j. because paid myself partly with Van
Colts money and partly with my own note.
| Q-Has Mr. Shaw that note Dow7
| A-No but If he had would pay it.
| Q-Have you paid that motel
| Ayes inshard chink, "a Iaugh)
o-Has Van Colt paid you all he owed you?
A-No, there is about 500 remaining un; aid.
Q-who took the2 furniture from Van Colts house at
| Williamsburg.
| A-Dr. Aicock. dental surgeon) and Mr. shaw the
DR.. JAmFs ALcocx-I had mortgage on the personal
property OF Van Cots it was on his household furniture,
horse and wagon end some diamonds held collateral
security the morgate was for Slooo it bears date the
Odd You any time take possession Of the persons
property included IN that mortgage, and when7
Al did in February, lsao, when Van Colt absent
in the South; had u conversation with Mrs Van Colt
at the time of taking possession Of the property.
QDid she at the time assent advise the removal Of
the furniture1
IL Yes, she did.
Mr. JoRDAN-we shall be Obliged then, to show tina.
It was compulsory-voluntary consent. "a lsugh)
before and after the removaI heard her assent; be-
lieye that il we. done by the sdvce Of counsel
Q-NoW the pam Engiish Is, INT you took to pre-
vent any body else taking III
A.No; the property was mine, snd nobody ese could
time was; she acted my agent in delivering tho
property to Mr. Acker the property delivered into
my possession in February, ls.a, and anaiy taken in
November, ls42.
Q-what did yos do with III
A.-1r Van Colt compromised for them, and got them
back again within eight days
Q.-Do yeu not know that those goods were kept away
until bis wife lett the housed
Al do not know that fact not positive to the
number Of days in which he comp think
within fortnight.
ArDRrw KRoPsEY, sworn.-1 was ut the ball NJ the
Tvoli; Mrs. Van Colt and Mr. Sharp both there.
Mr. GaAHAM-Tbere is an indecent lavity the part
Of the audience, which wish to call the attention the
Court to.
Judge KENT Mr. Graham, II you can point cut nuy
individual in the Court will commit him to prison
not for the sake Of your side the other but the