The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-28

., This ease; think the subject Of energy Wa mon
TONED by me ON the exsmi- ation; have known Mrs
Mott two three years; she troubled good deal
8 Nrwros SWORN reside at the corner of Oak and
Allen streets close to Mrs Motifs; 1T Ms about
o'clock the day he died. saw the doctor; inquired
after entered the room In the presence Of Dr. Harden
brook, what the disease was that MIR died with
wos in the room which supposed front of the
room beside myself; when asked about the disease Of
Mr.. Mott, spoke In my usual tone, and somebody
either the doctor or Young man who was there
answered by saying it was congestion Of the brain;
offered my assisance the doctor spoke and said they
had persons engaged to watch and If they should
want me, he would call on me.
ApALlsr F1cH, sworn.-I am the wife Of one of the
partners of Mr. Mott; first heard of Mr. Motifs i'll.
ness aboct 10 o'clock Sunday morning in church;
called at the house of Mr. Mott about o'clock Sunday
evening was taken into the dining room; saw the
Doctor; asked particularly Of Mr. Mott; he said he
had q very bad night but was more comfortable; |
asked him II he would have return of the spasms; he
said he could not tel he said he feared much for
eli the sick there about O'Clock Monday
morning: asked him (thc DOCTOR whether Mr.. Motifs
dease was an affection OF the spine he said fes;'
on Tuesday. about A. NJ was there again and asked
the doctor If 1t not unusual FOR with that
disease to die in convnlsionsi he said "No; ! have
known many cases Of sudden DEATH" he mentioned
Of person whom he once was walking with, and
the pers dropped down dead; inquired If Mrs. Mott
would be able to attend the funeral; he said ''yes
heard the report that Mr. NJ died with the cholera;
he said he did not know what it could mean
unless spasms like cholera; and that Mr.
Mott did not have the darrhGa to make
it like the cholera about day after the funeral Of Mr.
Mott told the doctor was sorry Mrs. N. went to
Scottsyille it had made many unpleasant remarks
and eensures upon her conduct; when heard the
of her disease thought 1t WAS excuse enough
for her coming down to her husband bat when
fhe went Scotsvile knew not what to say Tor her;
the doctor said he not that her was
it had been reported to be- he sad MIS- N did not
what people raid; made use OF no other words
except as have stated
Cross, ramined-I was acquainted with Mrs. Mott
kUp The I'm "A
the last year past
DR. JysAp w Frrcu sworn I was one Of the part
ners Mir Mott ut the time of his death have prac
tsed medicine was absent at the time of his DEATH
| in the region OF ST. Louis.
Here long letter shown to witness by the Dis
trict Attorney which sent by DR. Hardenbrook to
the witness after the death Of Thomas Mott with
whom Dr. Fitch was partner Inc letter was read 10
the court and jury. The following is copy
ROCHESTER, Feb. 7, 1910.
lfy Dear Friend
rejoice in the mercy Of God who spares me, so I'M
worthy while many around me called by the mes
sepger account OF their stewardship and while
our friends who adorn the Christian life by their work
and conversation, entering upon seat OF happi-
ness beyond the endurance of this world proba-
onary is continued 1t will doubtless be source
of personal qualification to know that to the close
of life our friend proclaimed his trust in the mercy of
God and hope of salvation through faith
1t would be pleasure indeed to address you upon
any other subject, but this is truly sad one. Yet
feel it my duty, from the confidence yourself ana
family have been pleased to extend to me, briefly to
you the apparent Of the disease OF our
friend You already know how he complaining
during the summer and fall and at intervals appeared
improying but for some weeks past he has been
planning Of shooting pains along the vetebra occasion
ally extending to the ensform cartilage MS head u
and very slight vertigo eyes red, and sometimes Wild
dcations would be relieved for while, but return
again and his appearance has been noticed by many,
failing, still hope kept him sustained he looked
forward to happiness.
On Friday Of last week, determined he had better
remain home for few DAYS %nCh he bn
towards evening complained of weight In the rectum
and unpleasant sartlngs. About l0h T: NJ he called
up to see Mrs. Mott who was complaining, ana ne
threw himself upon the sofa his custom. While
sitting with Mrs. Mott, We thought he heard some ono
call but concluded it was outside but in n moment
more we heard loud noise and the first impression
was that some one had entered the house. immedi-
ately went down. and found him about two feet from
the sofa extended straight, entirely rigid and insensi
Bile; he recovered little until called up the servant
when he again went into spasms; Upon obtaining as
sistance from neighbor Parsons, bled him. which
casioned little relaxation but violent spasm again
returned. and we supposed him unable to recover.
By, however forcing some anti-spasmodics between
apparently, almost relieved, conversing and feeling
very comfortable He felt slight pain in the back, but
felt If he had recovered. So passed Sabbathday,
and all appeared going well. His brother-in-law
came down. and he transacted some business, under
the impression that they might return; but at H. he
was so comfortable retired for q while, and he fell
asleep although he said he felt afraid to do 80 At
nearly one, was called, and found him relapsng
Bleeding relieved him. and he felt if the spasms,
which thought would carry him of, were subdued;
but in few minutes they returned and affecting the
Y,
felt II my duty before his Int erment to make post
mortem examination. and found about two inches Of
the rectum at the very upper part In state OF uce-
ration which doubt the exciting cause of the
apparent tetanc commissions which were 80 violent,
almost beyond description, and destroyed him 1t was
my request to have counsel Sunday but he declined
it until Monday; and before that day arrived the mes
senger that set the seal of eternity upon the
tions OF life.
have been minute In this detail, as supposed you
would wish Your family are all well aud Mrs. Mott
recovering. 1t may be proper to inform you, that,
upon the arrival of Mrs. Motifs brother 1t Deem
ed prudent that he should make arrangement Of
his temporal affairs and which he had often before
spoken Of This he did. for the benefit of Mrs Mott
| hope not only to hear from you. but to you
soon your business will permit.
With great regard and esteem,
j remain yours truly,
JNO. X HARDENBROOK.
wv. FIrcH, MD.
Examination, continued-I received that letter when
! was at Grcenvillc, fifty miles east of St. Louis
she uld think it his writing and purports to be
from Dr. Hardenbrook and suppose and believe it is
Or Fitch ably cross. examined by II. X. Smith,
Esq, counsel for the prisoner which resulted some
what favorably towards the doctor
Miss AvLswoRTH and DAVID II. BARTON were then
sworn, but the testimony elected nothing OF material
importance more than sworn to by other witnesses
o. NJ BENEDICT, sworn.-Resides near MOTIFS house,
in this city, first heard of his death the morning he
died went to the house between eight and nine that
mornings Mrs. Benedict was with me; we rang the bell,
and Dr. Hardenbrook came to the door; never spoke
to him but once; he opened the door, and the first
mark by him was, We don't receive company re-
marked that that Mr.. Mott had died. and
called to tender services he said there nothing
to do there; asked bin what he died with he said con-
WILSON'S; Mrs Benedict asked him how Mrs Mott was;
the Doctor said she not well enough to any
company; we did not get in.
Cross-eTamned-I never knew the Doctor except by a
casual introduction to him in the morning; don't know
whether he recognised that morning not; don't
think he Miss Benedict before.
1t now being O'Clock motion was made to adjourn,
and the Court adjourned until u past o'clock to-
morning. At the adjournment, the District
Attorney announced that he through with one
part of the testimony and tomorrow would proceed
with the examination Of the physicians, who we're pre-.
sent on the post mortem examination of the body Of
MIR Mott.
Our Easton Correspondence.