The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-20

character: would bslisve hin On ossS.
Gross examined-DN nst ~ hin anywhere eiss, OK
Jacob BrinksrhoR deposed-i resided Il $40 Houston
street. In ls and live there still that Is next to the
house occupied By Caroline Ingerson-
Mr.. Van Buren-Diant We get through that point
The Chief Justics-I thought this testimony should
not be admitted 1t s ahrAnch which has been entirely
closed, and do not think 1t would be proper to open
again.
The evidence was, therefore. not admitted.
Jas w. Hale deposed--My residence Il West Thir-
teenth street. am in the forwarding business knew
VIM. "a Doty some six years; have known
him acquaintance for that time; never heard him
spoken I'll Of; had occasion to hear him spoken
Of; would have no hesitation to believe him cath.
Gross examinsd-He is not an associate Of mine;
knew the fact that he In the Revere Houee Boston,
knew he WAS steward In one Of the European steamers
and In the Croton Hotel
Charles swift deposed-I reside at sos Houston street.
/ keep Restaurant; know VIM. NJ Doty; know David
HOLSTERS think spoken to by Mr. Hslister, about
Nr Doty; did not then say anything to Mr. HOLSTER
i am acquainted with Doty since the fall of 1S46
Car you acquainted with his general character
Q.-Leave that out Of the question A. Leaving that
out Of the question: sheuld say his geseral character
good; would not hesitate to believe him oath; my
father, Thos Swift, IL out Of the city
Gross examined -.Doty has worked for me- he teok
the dining part Of my place for about month took
It from bin then because thought he couldn't make 1t
go; he worked for me aud Mr. Thompson after for
short time ss carver think only had him while
our carver wac sick have seer him very little since
49, he carved for until took the place in the Bow
cry have not heard people speak Of his telling large
stories OF blowing; don't think have said he
was blower said he pretty good talker; don't
said any thing about him lately it 60 that gentle
man who sits beside gou slr Robinson Mr. Van Bureus
partner
William sprstt dePosea. Il am produce dealer ia the
city market know Vim. NJ Doty since he in the
Crcton Hotel au acquainted with his general cbersc
ath' E'''' "0u'" NJ N'''A'' 10 believe N'm On
cross ezamined-I have seen him coming 20 market,
and on board the boat; had association with him
more than seeing him to market.
To Mr.. U Copor--! h0ve dealt with him
Sterhen A. Pearce--Nfy occusation Is tie iron safe
business have known WIN NJ Dc,y fer about twelve
years; am acquainted with hs general character;
think so far IS have had anything ia do with him his
character Is good; would have hesitation IN besv
ing him on oath
Cross-exauined--I have met him in the street and in
tel. at Chorlertcn
Q-pid he keep the hotel or the bar? A--The bar;
cont Know whether he partner in the house or
not; lived in Boston vas ia me crockery busi-
ness; was engaged IN the auction business there for
short tine; was at one time. agent for the Eavsian
Ale Company aod sold wines Gnd liquors don't reco
lect the year; am married; my wife Is living r
HrtgewateT she has been there years knew Doty in
Charleston never he ara anything against his charac-
ter there live in 80 Chamber, street In boarding
house kept by Mrs sbaDksna never heard sny thing
against Dotys character hero
William III, Doty then recalled by Mr.. O'Conor,
and depesed % Are you able by a reference ia your
books kept BY yoursefor CLERKS to fix the precise
date when you came 10 New York from Charleston, A
VERY nearly refers to his bookl; the last receipt
took in Charleston was Sd January, lS,,
A.
Pavilion Hotel there. in 1870 and commenced bunes,
On my own account in ISL curing the whole of the
year - was at Cha5ieston commenced in April, ~
with Iusbton in the Exchsrge in this city, and left him
in the fall lived in Nacdouga, street. my landlord
Abraham D Rich; remained hero till May, IA, being
little over year in tina, house, had only part of the
house; Dir Rich himself lived in the ether part IL;
this receipt (producsd) got from him. it given
me at tie time made the payment; it was given to
by Mr.. Richs wife.
Mr Van Buren, objected to the rsoep. He did not
see what it vas for unless u wa to cenhrm what he
Va ffa. Nv Dof- has
truly.
Mr. o'Ctnor said It was to fix dates
The Chief Justice remarked that il seemed to be ad-
mitted that he wa. not here in ~.
Nj oConor--They choose the other side 10 take
advantage Of Mr.. Dotys mistake in the year
Mr. Van Buren, ssid if they wanted TO prove tina. what
he steted occurred in a. and not 3 they should do
ty these receipts il they wanted to change the year,
then tle testimony was Irrelevant.
The CHEF Justice remarked that Il what Mr. Doty had
swoIn was true, There wa' mistake in the year.
Mr.. o'Cenor ,esd the receipt, which was for 50, on
account If So 80 fox h,hs rent it dated 18th
May, 80.
witue.s coptinue0--on my return to New York. I
brought my youngest sister here my mother ADD swo
sisters followed ! took premises for them FROM Mr..
rhiioosis Holly this receipt produced is for rent paid
him ior tLtir premises il is dated October. "A
safely az according Dy HOOK that the transactions
have described en- board the did not take plec,
the year ISIS II Ia u year went 80 my mother
in l;echsfter that was ia 1874 according TO my book
Cross eyaniped-Ny lat Ieceipt in Chsyle.ton IL s.
L. i. Doty
Al can answer that this way.
Ar. Van Eur, u Answer my question.
Grief Justice --Ap-KeE the question y, put to You.
AL did SIT my vile was hot tlcr5 6. that time |
do not know how long before that it that he had
lei; should think it more ;nan month it was
very near three months. p-Wgs there gambling at
that hous-! Alt was 10, allowed j mad two girts
named Julia thst worked there they were both
colorcd q Rave yeu oTresponded with one OF mem
since Al wrote 70 ~ them for bird she did
s.nd it think sent by mail did not send her
bird did LOT send her e pfesent Of any kind l
steward OF the stcspabsat Nortaerner 90 rot know
such boat the NoIthe,ner, commanded by Captain
that hes IN. steward Of tn. Atlantic did not ,end
bird ty him to julia my recollection Julia did not
write 10 me 10 my recollection ii had SOC letter
think should iecoilect getting 1t.
o--What Dc you mean by your recolecton!-(Ls ugh
teri
Nj oConor sad that it world be wei, If not more
than enc gentisms shoa.d participate in the cross
exsr.instioI.
Tne Chief Justice said tia: he did notice any
thing unusual
MI oConor There were some persons in the gallery
who participated in the examination.
Wines continued II did not write to Julia a
copd time t. ny recollection n not aware tha. she
j. married she ma no child ia know or
Mr. OConcr suggested to the Court that in the modi
fed code divorce cs,sed those in which
.an1tr and sssa9t caser they found that the SANDER
and t.suli ommed and they found the smount OF
tue ju-y betdes passing the guilt or Innocence or
til party r. tI the amount o: slimony II the jury
deliver er verdict without nding the amount OF all
r.ory. il cu.d b. material reiHt; and unless som.
understanding enterec into it would be like Civ
ing verdict 20 assault aud battery case.
without ststipg the amount Of damage In reference
tha: LIZ INTENDED to give sone evidence as to the
value Of ttiF gentleman Estate. Tue l. gi'lsure had
tsltn liz. power from the judges and gwen Il to tn.
.ary II lie NJ, oConor had been legislator he
would have done but III, present views that
!. would u un.ste that verdict should be given with
cut u. amount cfanony.
AT. Var nqTen sad the spckestioa Ma, quite new to
Lin hut he had 10 3tjeetion % It. lie would f.eler 10
Lave tie Jury pa. upon it.
Tt GLicf Justice afro said that The suggestion was
altogether him but II both parties agree It he
did 10; Why TIE jory, in ease they find certain
verdict. could rot sso pas. upon the question OF al
Iacry. In ca'P. Nhe., there children. however
tic Court Of CLansery this Court would be called
upon decide The jury could nst certainly mgEes
disro.l;ion OF ihe children.
Mr.. O'tonot.-Jnat. perhaps, misht be so. bit the
question q a!iucrJ /. mere question Of damages. IL
nigh t. ve:y doubtful verde. fit Ma rendered with
CO, tn qr.stion or slimouy.
III Clist Juhtice ala. the better way would b. =