The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-01
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house. and they could have whatever there was: Wit
said nothing about making the wedding the same
as he would for daughter; nothing about fur nshiue
horses, 60 No further facts ELECTED from this
witness. Prosecution rested.
BENJAMIN f. HGNsoN sworn-This witness worked
for Wyman In 1915 and became acquainted with fIar-
riet there. He said he soon observed she was very
fond of the men His evidence was derogatory to the
girls character for virtue and chastity
REnEccA FUR, sister Of the defendant. sworu.-Is
acquainted with the parties in this suit Was at home
at her mothers Mrs Northruplin Fayetteville, on last
Thanksgiving day. Harriet Mott visited there that
day, and was brought there by Mr.. wyman. Charles,
the defendant, home about sun set did not re-
gain there over half an hour. He did not return
home that evening and night Slept with her that
there until Sunday Afternoon following whe her mo-
Their came after her Defendant usually spent the
tabbath at home, and he and witness went to church
toRether His Sunday EVENINGS were usually spent
at home Sometimes they were spent at church and
sometimes at Mr.. Wyman,s. First saw Harriet a year
ago last spring, at her (witnessO fathers She came
there with Mr. Wyman. Her brother boarded in the
family previous and after that time Harriet has
ed, a well behaved young lady
HANNAH NoRTnnUr mother of the defendant, sworn.
drawn out except that the defendant usual spent
his Sunday evenings Mt home and that Harriet
peatedly told her that she QIsrrieD and defendant
were not engaged to be married The last versa
ton che had with her the subject In March last
when Harriet told her that Charles and herself had
never had any conversation in regard to matrimony,
and that she expected to marry him. Harriet's
mother bad spoken to witness about making match
between the defendant, and (witn0sGl
replied that Charlesss to little for having
wife at that present time. The mother thought Har-
ret would make Charles good wife Had various
versatons in regard to 1t with Mrs Mott. After Har-
ret's cor dition discovered Mrs Mott and illness
had further conversation in regard to Harriet and
Charles Mrs. Mott said that if Charles would marry
Harriet, Mr.. Wyman would make a splendid wedding
for them; and that Mr. Wyman would not begrudge
giving Charles $4,000 or So 600, So Witness replied
that If Charles guilty he would marry Harriet; il
not he would not marry her. =
Dr. WoRpEN, sworn.-Was present at his Office
when conversation took pace het wee Inhn w
man and the defe ndant. MIR Wyman hroached the
subject Of the srps condition to Ncrthrup. Mr. wy
man stated to Charles that If he would marry the girl
ne would get him up wedding, and wonld let him
have the use of his horses and carriage Wyman sd-
vised Northrup to marry Harriet
Defence rested.
Rev THos CAsTLEroH, sworn.-Knows Harriet Mott
ness's family for short time Her character until
this affair, he had always regarded as good
sTErHEN w CALDWELL, sworn Harriet livedin wit
ness family six months, two three years ago.
Character good 30 far as he ever heard.
EW. futile sworn Knows Harriet; has known
her four or five years She bad both visited worked
In witness family. Never knew anything against the
girl
WILLIAM BoLroN sworn.-Resides in Syracuse and
knows Miss Harriet Mott. Has known her for about
five Her character good as witness knows
Dr. WoRDEN, re- caled-Is not related to defen dant
in any way except through Adam and Noah Was
never applied to by Charles to produce abortion
Testimony here closed
Judge Gray's chsrgeo the jury brief and to the
purpose The jury retired at about half past three
were unable to agree upon verdict They will pro-
badly come into court with sealed verdict this morn
ing Syracuse Star, Oct go
City Intelligence.
THE Close OcToBER--THE WEATHER. &c-The
weather, yesterday was any thing but pleasant The
morning was dark and foggy, had been several Of
great was TIE fog, tlat the boats which bring the
Eastern mail to the city and which due on Mon
aay night, did not arr We until yesterday mornipg;and
those due at early hour yesterday did not
arrive until nearly noon. The Albany and other
beats ofe the North river, in the dHouty
The day continued dull and heavy until about four
O'Clock in the afternoon when the wind changed to
the west ard the clouds began to dispense The air
became chilly, and gave promise of approaching cold
weather Soon, however, the clouds again gathered.
and all hope of fair weather then seemed lost nd the
h'gbt grew on dark and unpropjtious The last Of
Octtb was dark and dreary but tn duri the
year has furnished delightful weather generally
Indian Gun with all its beauties has been most
iavshly given and though angry ut the plea ures
Whion me had nfed October took her leave with
her appearance and it yet remains to be seen what
tounty OF pleasant weather she will bestow Upon the
events which will take place within her limits, the
eyes OF the whole country turned in earnest
hope Scarce week will have passed whe the whole
nation VIII assemble to choose the hgheet oioer in
ing Of the scale, hangs the hope of thousands Men
aIrayed in political strife seek in anger the blood of
their fellow men; while all the de vices which art can
invent are brought into requsiton secure each the
object OF their aim. The two great arms of the ma
ton fuuggle each TO tuppress the power the other
Nearly the whole country, too will be called in public
thabBsgiyiDg for all the blessings which n aracious
ioVi0ebce has so beautifully bestoweS in driving out
the horrors Of and in the salvation of the country
from distase, restilence. and famine Her chilly blasts
will, in great measure rob the fell destroyer Of his
power, and cbeerfulness and joy will resume their
places on every countenaDce. r6e boar frosts of old
winter VIII appear, and vegetation die The cheerful
hearth will be sought, when at the merry laugh
and solemn prayer will both 60 up one to waste in
ar the other to be caught by the of the great
Eternal Before the last day of the month sbalI roll
around many changes will have taken place, and
nature assume a different aspect.
FUNERAL oE THE REV. GEoncE BrsEpIcr The
funeral OF this worthy divine of the Baptist church,
TOOK place yesterday afternoon, at the church
Of the Rev. DR. Cone. in Brooine street He was
long faithful minister off the gospel, and had by
his upright and Christian depor for himself
large circle Of admiring friends. The church was
crowded TO its utmost capacity aud many
obliged to remain outside. As n minister he was a
man Of no 1dnary endowne nts, and his demise has
LETT void which will not easily be filed OF high and
beloved by all who knew him.
OcrANA HOSP Co. No. 36-The members of this
company gave grand levee, last night, at their
house in Madison street. Their carriages obtained
at cost If about 81 oC0 to the pany was pre- sent
ed for nspec lion, and certainly the superb md
beautiful IRE apparatus in the city The entire iron
work Is heavily plated with silver while the springs are
most brilliantly FURNISHED. The front co ntains a
painting OF the goddess Of the while the bears
perfect representation Of the High Bridge which
the Croton water to the city The reel most
beautifully ornamented and FURNISHED and pre-
sents appeara peculiar only TO that apparatus
The whole affar looks more like beautiful parlor or
nareDt than to be used throuz fair foul weather
in the subduipg Of the raging element On this occa
sion, the ege most tsstefuy decorated;
but The hall far eclpsed in appearance the evee
II was brilliantly Illuminated will several chandeliers,
tetdes the sparkling eyes of the fair asses who
tbropged it. table spread not with wine strong
drink but abundance of choice cake and lemonade,
JreteDted beautiful appearance; and its contents
parlsken Of with good by the many charm
irg ladies prefent. The whele affair Of such a
character ns TO reflect the highest credit upon the
company, and could not, for pleasure, be SURPASSED
The man Of leathern and shirt Ct red appeared in
the costume OF me citizen and more gentlemanly
and cheerful band cannot be found throughout the
citys vast extent 1t was happy evenin lad and
laste, and its pleasures will not be forgotten
TrAnrsMEN's GUABDs.-A target corps Of this name.
commanded by Captain Mitchell, passed the Herald
once yesterday afternoon, and made lns appear
arce. Their muskets were Ia ndtomly decorated with
HOVER, and the target told how tue their aim.