The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-10-30
Common Pleas.
Before Judge Ulshosfer.

Der. 9s-Ssrah Steele Vs. Lewis Francis-BTsaeh Of
Marriage Pvomise.-This case was resumed The Court
in attendance, and the case seemed TO good deal
Of public attention Miss Steele appeared In Court, and
Lady Of Her
was extremely lady like and dignfed. She accom-
panied by several ladies' who seemed to take lively in
The Counsel employed took their usual places
Messrs Jordan, Cronen and Norton for the plaintiff;
Messrs Grard and Haskell for defendant.
M The opening speech delivered part of the plain
tiff reported in yesterdays Herald should have been
I'M ~ renorted The was
stated to reporter
Some delay alter the usual time for commencing the
proceedings took place, whom
Mrs join DAY was called and examined by Mr.
GIRARp-I know the defendant Mr. Francis; know Miss
Steele; never them out of the house together;
saw Miss Steele at place Long Island about seven
eight years ago; asked her why she and Mr. Fran
els had not 60. anober occaso sh
said well as recollect, "she thought she would
be better of by not getting married and bringing up
Cross.eramined by Mr.. JonpAs.-This conversation
took place before invited to the weddings as well
can recollect about week before the wedding;
they were keeping company before this seven or eight
to be married. Sarah - and she answered. she did not
mean to marry;" had the other conversation with her.
some seven or eight years ago.
Miss CATHARINr DAY testified that she had CONVEX
sation with Miss Steele and that she said she did not
mean to get married; she saw them together and Miss
distan she did put her around his neck
and kiss him, would not call this coolness; thak his
affection for her much greater than hers for him. no
showed 1t more never her refuse to walk with Mr.
Francis Of such times as modest discreet lady would
agreeable or not never heard her cali him her dear
never saw her hug him or kiss him. her was al
ways the same towards himi never saw her with any
other man. never anything in her manner towards
Mr.. Francis inconsistent with her usual modest de-
meanor think should behave differently towards my
sweetheart. (Laughter)
To rHE Counr.eHe continued his attentions down to
few months before his marriage; his attentions towards
particular up to three months before his mar
CroseIamination coninned-She said at our house in
New YORK since we left Long Island that she newer
sister Margaret present. believe but am not cor
tain the conversation By my asking her
company with him for several years and give such
answer; understood they we're engaged to be
Mrs WIN. DAY exsmined by Mr.. Characterised
that she know the parties some eight years; heard
nothing her more than any other member 70
mily-his occurred in the year lSa4 can't say what
nothing in her to indicate that they to
be marred have known her to be absent from the CITY
some weeks and months; Mr. Francis then came to visit
the family.
Crosseransinea by Mr. JoRDAN-Hs did not visit the
family often as when she was present. can't swear
if they engaged his attention was the to-
wards the other members of the family, when saw him
there as was to her Miss Sarah and Miss Jane Day
aunt died about eight years ago and got married to
Mr. William Day in about year afterwards; Miss Steele
boarded at the expense Of Mr. William Day during
the first year, since that know nothing of her
MIR. JoRpAN.--Had you any objection to board Miss
Steele without payin her board7
Mr.. ;IRARp.-l object to this question think 1t Is In
delicate.
Mr. DAY, the husband, here came forward and offered
to explain
The CouRr would not permit him to interfere
Mr.. JoRpAN.-Did you, madam at any time object to
Miss Steeles stopping in the house without paying her
board
WrrNEss.-I did know that the ladies' of the house
have fallen out with Francis have not fallen out with
HIM the ladies of the house fell out with him because
they alege his conduct has been base towards Miss
Steele
Mrs. HANNAH DusLor testified she received Dagusr
reotype Likeness Of defendant from himself
The defence hero rested
REpuTTING
Miss JANE SEYMOUR examined by Mr.. JoRpAN-I know
the parties in this suit resided at Mr. Days was the
intimate companion Of Miss Steele; supposed there
courshp existing between Miss Steele and Mr.. Fran
els he visited her twice week supposed from the
whole OF their conduct that they attached
Mr. EARLE also testified in relation to the attention and
attachment existing between the parties, when the
rested.
Mr. GiaARp summed up. The will be finally sum.
med up this Thursday forenoon when
His HONOR will charge and give the case to the jury.
The result is looked to with good deal of interest
Adjourned to this forenoon
Before Judge Daily.
Ecer Bosh-The jury in this case already noticed,
rendered verdict for plsntif-s2oo dansss' anu SIX
cents costs.
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