American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-11-25
LcOnespondenee Of the Bal,lmore cnsperl
WAsu,Ne7oN. Nov. "a. 1896.

WAsHNeToN, Nov. "a, 1896,
The Fan Ness Case Mss Fowler, the step.
sister OF the plaintiff, was again re-eTamined !
tins merning. lleI sister described, she sand, |
The appearance Of the Alderman who perform
cd the marriage ceremony. lie was somewhat
advanced in years, his face was rather red; he !
had an intelligent countenance, and wore a
long brown coat. Her sister did not mention |
to her that he wore spectacles She said, how
ever, that she was married in ParlOT or sitting
| room. The Alderman had book in his
hand.
An advertisement was read, dated Sep
! TENDER 2, 1916, signed Macy A. Van Ness, Of
lerlng reward Of $1,000 TO the person who
married Gen. John P. Van Ness and MRS.
| Mary A. ConnOr on the 9Th of August, coming
| forward and proving the circumstances, be they
what they may.
| Miss Fowler examined several letters which
She thought were written by her sister, as also
! the superscription ola letter She, at the re-
quest Of Mr.. Btapiey; sat down and wrote sew
eral sentences which he dictated. He proposed
to let this "superscriptiOn" 60 TO the jury.
Mr. Brent objected, and said he would not
Y Osscxamlne the witness without sceng the
conents Of the letter.
MI. Bradley stated that his object in asking
! the lady to write was to show the capacity 10
pcrpelrate forgery.
Il The advertisement, it appears, was written
by Col. Lee, the former counsel Of the plain
tiff, and signed by Mary A. Van Ness
After long debate, involving the question
whether the contents of letter should be ex-
posed, the Superscrlption of which was proved
to be that Of the plalnuh-Nlrs. Van Ness
c the Court decided against it; but the letter wa
t Subsequently shown to Mr.. Brent by Nr. Brad
= ley. Ii was letter signed Mis- GraVesurcI
v addressed to q. P. Van Ness, asking to seC
: him about business.
) Miss Fowler was further examined, and al
k ter she left the stand
g., Ma ior J. 7. Andrews examined letters, say
l. ing that they were in General Van Ness
d handwriting, but disguisGd some less disguised
e than others. He had half dozen signature
ID OF General Van Ness, and they were all differ
e, ent
I'd Miss Serena Conner was recalled, and un
10 derwent an examination and cross examnl
or ton.
Mr.. Mclntire was shown letters, and said h
' thought General Van Ness wrote them all
re thought it was evident some of them were in
$ dlsguShed hand, He was the first book keeE
l. er the Bank Of the Metropolis over had, an
ut was there for ten years. There was u unifoI
e. nifty in the writing that could not be mistl
10 ken.
TO Mr.. Brent saiG that the examination OF wi
- nesses iol the plaintiff would probably be cor
r. cuded in an hour tomorrow msrnng.
III The court at O'Clock adjourned.
10 Capt. Walker received a thousand Of h
- friends last night at the Oid-Fellow's Hall
=" The greeting was interestingly enthusiastic
His acknowledgment was in these words:
"My friends and fellow citzens:-A thoug
u not in the habit Of public speaking, yet mus
thank you for the warm manifestations of al
is probation exhibited towards me. What ! hav
Of done was no more than my duty. claim t
Il have done nothing more. You will, therefore
receive my thanks for tho warm reception
n have met with"
y, Capt. Walker is apparently modest and VI
y, assuming, and looks as though ho would shrin
on back at the fash of the percussion cap. b.
in appearances are decetful. The mention of h
re- name means all that is brave, fea rless and ga
~ liant. lie was escorted TO his quarters. A Il
wee and ball was rendered in compliment, b,
st he declined the mark Of respect, in consequence
os of his short sojourn and press Of business ST
10 seral eloquent speeches were made on the OF
h; casion. If Capt Walker had thrown out h
ks banner for recruits, he would have had grea
ir; success in making up company.
nd A Meeting Of the Friends Of Ireland too
er place last night at the City Hall, and con
nd mittoe was appointed for each ward, to max
at subscriptions TO relieve the suffering poor
that lovely island. c.