The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-10
THE FORREST DIVORCE CASE.
Superior Court.
Before Chief Justice Oakley.
CATHARINE n. FORREST VS.. EDWIN FoARIeY

The Chief Justice said that ct the rising Of the Court
yeisId,y the dicussion pending to whether the
person whom he went to As to the claim Of exemp
ton ON the gIound that the reply would be degrading,
some question is reached to the nature his visit.
Inc court mad canvassed the subject and to the
conclusion that the name will not in any degree tend to
degrsde and that the question Is competent Az to the
nature Of the engagement be proper whom that
is asked, to inquire how far it would pertinent 1t is
however unimportant and might or might NOT aect the
witness As to the present question the Court thought
the witness bound to answer It, The Chief Justice
then explained to the witness how far and under what
circumstances he might decline to answer.
Q--Whst was the name Of the person AIS I be-
fore said, do not remember and would here make an
pursued by the examination, in abiding to the
most painful circumstances OF my life, which occurred
twenty years ago that said more than intended.
Q.-Where was this engagement Al have no dis
tinct recollection.
Q.--Do you know Mrs Robinson Of Watts street A.
I decline answering
Mr. Van Buren, called on the Court to direct
1he Chief Justice told him to answer.
@. repeated Wtness.-I do; she resided some months
ago in Watts street believe No Il. Q.-What ID her
occupation? Al should call her actress; have
not seen her for some months have visited her O.
For what purpose
Mr. O'Conor Objected to the witness answering, even
II he inclined
Chief Justice asked the counsel the purpose Of the
question and decided that the question not
ry and would only administer to the appetite for scandal
Q-Was 1t Mrs. Robinson you went to see, the even
ing you dined with Mrs Forrest, Al should think not
for my engagement up town but what the precise
nature is cannot recolect have not consulted
sci since the stand yesterday have spoken to
Mr. 0Conor, from the nature of your examina
ton found it necessary to protect myself.
eff you not able to give the name Of the person,
the nature Of the engagement how could you say the
would tend to degrade ysu' A-As before
said, you confused me that did not know what
said, own you confused me and you obtained your
object; and when | said possibly 1t was woman, did
that answering about the would degrade
me. said did not recollect the name.
Q.-When did you first recolect that Mr. Raymond
wa - nj q pnCe. ma r
recolect; l have spoken to Mr.. Raymond generally
the matter, but that particular point; the
hour Of carrying the from calculating the time
when arrived arrived at about nine o'clock and
left It before not with Fortescue at Mrs For
there supper laid out. wine and usual refreshmen;
! can't say that there spirits Odd you know,
when you came to the stand that Mr. Raymond had ties
tilted TO the hour Of carrying up the tray A-Yes
read in the newpapers not the carrying up Of tho
tray but the time Of breaking up Of the party Q-why
didn't you Mr. Forrest when he asked you You
were going to England! Al thought it affair
of his; gave him direct answer gave him other
answer bearing upon going to England, afdavn pro-
duced this is my affidavit.
Mr. Van Buren, read the following part oft
was walking to the post office September rs 1850 at
ton street in Broadway passed Mr.. Forrest stopped
opposite post in position to peruse the steamer
nounsements fixed upon it. The first intmaton had
Of his increased proximity to Gas did not notice
his turning back) was his exclsiming in abrupt and
excited manner, When are you going to Englaud,' or
are you going to England" repeated in the alb
rupt way several times. | somewhat surprised By
this singular greeting and my first impulse to pass
without replying but to avoid being misconstrued
first beeve) said you addressing Mr. Forrest'
and afterwards on his repeating his quere added
If you will addre's me in more courteous tone,
shall be happy TO answer you-upon which he repeat
ed the amount Of it, Cora phrase to that effect Is ~
want 10 knowifyou are going to England mott; and
be added several times without giving time reply
the hurried and excited manner 'yeu had bet
ter go to Epgiand,H ~ advise you to 20 to Eng
nd or s other o times sspsassd Ire
present of going to Epgland;n that my afair'
Q.-Do you recolect that Ayes, that must be .
MI Van Buren, then read another extract Of the wit.
nesss affidavit
have recently read in the New YoRK HERALD an
affidavit purporting to have been to by Mr. For
rest in which my Is introduced and alleged acts
and conduct attributed to having occurred a. his
house in Twenty second street, which allegations arc
wholly untrue. Mrs. Forrest to the best Of my know
ledge, information and belief is a perfectly modest
chaste and virtuous woman
The other circumstance before referred to, hap
pened en- occasion when had been driving
out Of town, to Font Hill Castle to chow the
place to English gentleman, who then
travelling through the States, and who having ex-
pressed himself much pleased with all he bad there,
urged him rcssrn into town las we, Of ne
cessity had to pass so Twenty second street
call at Mr. Forests house, where would introduce
him. and that he should express to them the pleasure
called, and found Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. VOORHEES, at
home Az we about to leave, we're asked II We
you will have go down stairs for it. unless Margaret
will end fetch it. as forgot TO tell the servants to
prepare the tray before going to bed said would
left said house by about half past eleven O'Clock that
evening During our visit that evening" Mrs. Forrest,
Mrs rhies my friend ard mysel all remained in the
roc together with the exception Of when Mrs Voor-
HES and myself left to bring the REFRESHMENTS which did
not occupy more than very few minutes"
Witness-Raymonds naue, l see 10 not In that it
must be an omission on the part Of the person who
drew IT. the not so fresh in my memory
collection OF them; either found Raymond ct tho
house, or he came in. when we were there Q.-May
another night when Mr.. Raymond not there, A.
Mo- to the beet Of my recollection Fortescue there
but twice, was introduced to Mr. Forrest at my own
request; requested Mr. Willis to introduce me; as
had been at his house wished to know him. desired
to be introduced to him OF eminence In his
country and as act Of ceurtesy; wished be pre-
sented to him; cannot say how long was visiting hiS
house before introduced to him. IL may have been
six weeks; believe he vas 10 the country | have
received from Mrs Forrest have not got them;
they of trivial character, and they probably
thrown away, with other letters, in waste paper
them two and half years it Is impossible to recol
ltct what did with them; believe Robert Garvn might
have brought them don't recollect any one else O.
Have You .ndeavored to furnish evidence in this
against Mr. Forrest, ANot in this Let me
dersthrd the question, may be caught in another
trap (Lsughter) The question was repeated. A.-To
answer that must enter into a detail
Mr. Van Buren, said he should answer it in a direct
manner.
Mr. O'Co nor said he kne~ what the witness had done
and yes would not be an intelli gble answer
Wnese-I did not volunteer any evidence that s all
4
Q.-Have you suggested to any one the necessity Of
testifyipg in this case,
A. No; tie individual suggested IL to me- | told her
RE might do ,he liked and said she might inform
Mrs Forests counsel; gave her advise do not
know OF my knowledge what she did; have taken
part in the en- ploy ment Of counsel for myself O.
Or regards Mrs Forrest A-C.rtanly not
Mr.. OConor-How Il pg ago is il that you toll 1 that
individual tell Mrs Forests counsel what she knew
A Over a twelve month ago. Q.-You sent Mrs. For
rest box Of segarrettcs do you recollect sending
her anything any other OCCASION A II sent hera
nor ~ " Laf sff 10
morning orcakfasted with Mr. Forrest. 10 wGs by iuv-
ston; Mrs Forrest wrote the note; when cent those
little pretents sne acknowledged them by poteSI
,ols Mrs Forrest asked another box os spgsr
ttes fora friend = - Is IL not usual to acknowledge
refeLte in that way,
Sir. Van RGren.-We needn't get into the common
sw daughter
Mr.. o'Conor Its not common Law, bat common
courtesy
Chief Justice-Let Us get into the "a o. fashion
witness coutiuued-t DO not recollecs ihs: chsc
IN other articls Of furniture broken while