The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-26

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TRIAL OF CHARLES H. ADoLrH FOR ASSAULT AND |
BATTERY, WITH INTENT SEDucE MISS AMANDA
+. GAMMoN.-MUMclPAL CouRr-Frday |
defendant was charged in an indictment containing
three counts, charging generally assault and battery
upon female named Amanda L. Cannon, with
intent to decoy her away, for the purpose OF Sc
ducing her. large number OF witnesses were |
called tor the government, from whose testimony |
the following case is presented II seems that on
the 18th of January, Miss Amanda +. Cannon, a
female Just eighteen years OF age, win form IKE
a syiph, eyes blue and sparkling, neck flowing and
GRACEFUL over which her hair Tell in curls, like floss
sunshine twisted into whirs her beautiful appear
ance better be described than In the language
of Mr. Boes, the defendants counsel, IN ms clos.
ing remarks, who, in describing her, SAID that It
seemed that 'the Almighty had so set his seal ana
stamp upon her, that he who looked upon her lnno-
cent face could not but lock with pleasure and re,
member after he has looked This female called
upon Madame Adolph, with her sister, on the l2th
Of January, to have her fortune told; this was ex-
actly week before the alleged offence was conf
mttted.
On the next day. and days after DR.. A. seen,
said several witnesses in the the neighborhood Of Mrs
Gammons Charles street. and noticed that
he looked up the windows of hr house frequently in
passing; the witness who saw him most was Mrs Gala
CHER VINO lived in house, and the language OF
MIR Bolles he TO look up wistfully at old Mrs
(iaag hers" week passed, and ON the 18th January
stranpe LADY called at the house of Mrs Cannon
private conversation with Amanda, telling her that
person wanted to see her upon some special business
which could not be transacted in the house. and
her her by appointment to this person III the
street 1t was related to Amanda as great mystery ana
thought to be great yseIy why this urgent bust
ness why meeting should be asked in the open
street, she agreed this strange lady by appoint
in Beacon Charles streets O'Clock
precisely and the strange went her ways; Aman
then discov the whole affair to her mother and her
mother determined to accompany her with her other
daughter, Adelaide. At the time agreed upon Amanda
went FIRST mother and other sister following her
Amanda reached Beacon street met the strange LADY, and
they walked along together In Beacon street, nearly III
front OF Mr. Lears' house, they saw abuggy wagon;
Amanda and the strange lady went upon side Of the
street. while her mother and sister followed little behind
! on the other side.
AS they passed by the buggy Dr. Adolph got out took
Amanda by the hand, and asked how she dlf Amanda
replied cannot stop talk" the Doctor still holding
her gently urging her towards the vehicle and
said you must" she replied again " shant" At this
crisis mother aud sister Of MISS Amanda up and
took her away with them. This constituted the assault and
duress but did not appear that the Doctor used any
force coercion except to squeeze her hands rather
hard. The next piece of testimony love letter,
signed Mrs E. L. Dudley which sent to Miss Amanda
Cannon on this evening. 1t was proved by the
testimony Of Mr. ugges Slack, collector OF the Boston
Morning Post to be III the ritng Of Dr. Adolph 1t
BosroS, Jan 18th, 1874
] As the circumstances which led to your acquant.
may appear TO You mysterious or even worse to
others 3picous, herewith unhesitangly explain
or nrayei the for the sake of my character
well your satisfaction. My husband, merchant OF
this city being acquainted with Dr. Pinto brought him
frequently our house About week ago we observed
visible change in the Doctor for he would though up
parently take dinner and tea with eat drink hardly
any and seemed to be unusually still and thoughtful
Suested him to explain to me the cause Of his misery i'll
ness unhappiness and being under great obligation to
him for the noble and generous assistance he once gave
| my husband, assured him that whatever were in my
power would contribute to his happiness. A sudden
thought seemed to fash Through his brainhe looked
serniy my and burst flood Of tears. Alter
pause, still weeping with great inward pain, he said
will you pledge me your honor and every thing sacred
| that you Will do me iavorW
promised and he informed me that accidentally he be-
came acqusnted with Miss amanda Common; that NJ he
loved her above every thing On the EARTH and said with
the purcst OF lovehat from the first moment he saw her
he had not slept hour at ease that he had for almost
whole days watched in rain, storm and cold your house,
for the purpose OF but seeing you and that he had done
every thing Imaginable to procure interview for the
extensive) to your commands and after having for
time continued to paint in the most true and candid man.
his pure and sincere love Cor ysu he asked me-, viii
you invite her your house in any public street,
so that can her once more and speak oherP en-
| quired OF him il Miss Cannon aware of the true
name and that he single man. if she the world
in general called him by other name and supposed
him I, be the husband Of certain lady. He AVOIDED the
answer repeated request farther asked him ii
he had any bad intention or if he believed you vrtuous
he flew almost in passion, and swore that no woman
yourself asked him If he would marry you should
you consent; and he assured with solemn OATH that
could he imagine himself happy to gain your con-
sent, he would do instantly, not waiting moment
After fully ncng myself OF his pure intention con
less my sterious and less cupable will make other
comment, but that my husband just informed OF
the high state of fever in which theD0cor lays his bed
bu, will add that should you doubt truth of the above
statement address through the Post Office line to Mrs
/ r.. L. Dudley, and Will substantlate testimony
l.. L. DUDLEY.
On the 18th of February, nearly month after this
| transaction, Mrs. Cannon and Amanda went into the
dry goods store OF Mr. Chapman, in Hanover street soon
after Dr. Adolph came in also. The mother and daugh'
bargaining dress, when DR.. A. spoke to
OF the clerks and told him to take any pay from Mrs
her daughter but said he would pay for the dress,
and offered to do The clerk however, refused; and
Mrs O. paid for it. Dr. A. said when they went out he
thought they the clerks might have done him the favor
! to let him pay for the dress.
4 he tunca Of al q eyiia pd
Mr.. Bolles, before closing, called witness who said
| that Madame Adoph and herself had called upon Mrs
Cannon on Wednesday evening, and, in the course Of
conversation, Mrs g. said that she had called several
times at Dr. Adolphs house since the alleged offence
for the purpose OF seeing settlement could bo made
| Mrs. Cannon was recalled by the prosecuting aor.
ney and stated the conversation at that time in little
different manner. Mr. Boes made very brilliant argu
nen for the defence. 1t iorcble and eloquent ap-
| peal sparkling with wit and sentiment. and ranging
from grave TO gay from lively to serene, and regret
that time or will not permit to present entire
| He conended generally that Dr. Adolph had committed
an indiscreton, but not crime, and il the jury construed
into the latter they would have instead Of $50 ndct
ments year, US many ms 1900 to attend to- Mr. Parker
followed for the government; Judge Allen finished hi
The jury retired, but brought back and re
ceved further instructions from the Court They
ordered also to bring in sealed verdict in the morning
that the result only known to themselves last
ming but as they separated in very short time, there
~ little doubt as to what the verdict VIII prove to be-
, THE CHINA MIssroN.--Letters received from
India by the late arrival at Boston, from England
the China Mission, arrived at Bombay in the brig Ante
lope the 18th of November after passage OF ninety
| one days from Boston, without disaster accident
Mr.. Cushing the Minister met with delay and hin.
derances in Egypt and at Alden the English steamer in
which he having aground He arrived, however,
| at Bombay in good health on the 18th. The Mission
| was treated with great respect by the Government
(Brish) at Bombay The troops turned out, with the
Commanders of the Army and Navy at their head. to
| ceive the Minister, and every honor shown him.
The Mission proceeded with the United States squadron
on the 10th OF November for Chna-Nat Intel Feb ~.
1
| From MExIco.-Thc u. >. Ship Vandaa, Capt
| J. =. Chaancey arrived at Pensacola the 9th
instant from Cruz, which place she left the 2Gti
ult The Vandslia left at Vera Cruz the u 3. Ship Vim
cennes Capt buchanan all we'll She was awaiting tn,
| arrival Of General Waddy Thompson, Minister a
Mexico, who expected down in q few days for In,
purpose Of taking passage in that ship for the Unite,
i Staies xn nothing Of inferesf |,