The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-25
PHILADELPHIA. Julv "a. 1876.

PHILADELPHIA, July "a, 1916
Another shower Of rain fell in the course of last
night, but the sun poured down upon us this
morning with considerable warmth, when al
lowed to pierce through the masses of clouds
which occasionally intervene. So far, however,
we have had no rain.
The trial for rape was continued upon the re-
assembling of the court yesterday afternoon
The evidence for the prosecution fully substan-
tiated the truth OF the assertions of Miss Sparrow.
as to what had occurred after the commission of
the crime by Taylor. She bore an excellent cha
racter previously, and if the evidence of her mo-
Their is to be credited, was brought up with the
greatest strictness; not being allowed to keep
mems company, nor to be from home after dark
On the evening In which the outrage was COM
mitted, the mother became anxious because
Mary had not reached home at the usual time
and dispatched an older daughter after her; the
latter finding that her sister had left the artificial
Hover establishment of Mr.. Stewart, where she
was employed, proceeded to hunt for her, but
While doing so saw her walking towards home
with gentleman named Burrows. On hearing
TINS the mother went out to meet them, and
when they came up accosted the companion of
her daughter with some rudeness, mistakiny him
for Taylor, whom she had heara spoken OF, and
disliked. Mary, fearing scolding from her mo-
ther, fled, and after walking about SEINE time
alone Went nome put could not get in. 1t was
ed her place OF refuge for the night, which she
imprudently accepted and fell a vict n to his de-
signs. VIM. 5. Stokes, Esq, the Attorney Gene
raj, prosecuted the case. The counsel for the de-
PENDANT was VIM. ID. Barns, Esq, and his cause
was managed with much ability there were
however, out two Wltnes SEES examined and scarce
ly anything was elected to exculpate the defend
ant. The case was delivered to the Jury in the
evening, after being fully argued, and after a
snort absence verdict of guilty was returned. 1t
Is supposed that he will be sentenced Tomorrow
and as the law allows from two to twelve years
imprisonment, not much less than ten years can
be expected, as Judge Parsons is not disposed to
be lenient in such cases.
The girl named Ellen NJ Woodwork, who dis
appeared from this city about six weeks since, ma
king 1t appear by note and some clothing lett on
the wharf, that she had committed suicide bv
drowning, it is said, is now living in your city,
she is represented as an extremely artful woman
and the motive which induced the act is sun.
posed to have been for the purpose of clearing a
friend, who had entered security for her appear
ance at the next court
The public school vacation com mences TO-DAY.
and the youngsters of both sexes are already won.
dering what they will do with themselves for the
next five weeks. The teachers are OF course more
systematic IN their arrangements, and are prepa-
Ing Tor Jaunts into the country, spend their no.
hdays In recruiting for resumption of their la
borious duties.
The stock brokers had better have vacation
at once I'LL the return of the members Of the
board from their summer quarters, if to-day's bu.
slness is any sign OF what is to take place.
Sales or Stocks at Philadelphia.
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