The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-28

Inc source OF all truth and peace may realized and
that this fierce struggle end like the contest for the
wells OF springng water between the servants Of Isaac
and the herdmen Of Gerar when the stream OF the oun
tain of Rehoboth and the fruitulness Of the land fol-
lowed and rewarded the submission Of the patriarch
The complaint must be dismissed with costs.
Supreme Court-Circuit.
Before Hon. Judge Roosevelt.
ANOTHER INTERESTING DIVORCE SUIT.
Nov 27-Fances L. Cnilds BY Lissock H. Simpson, Jr.
her merit friend Solomon Childs-The plaintiff in this
case complains that she united to the defendant ac
cordng to the rights OF the Jewish persuasion, on the
goth Of March, 1850 at the residence of her father in
this city, she being at that time Frances l. Simpson, and
only 10 years Of age The defendant it is alleged left
his wife on the LIST of October following, for the avowed
purpose of going to Cincinnati business, and with
the intention Of returning shortly; but instead OF re-
turning to the plaintiff he promised he wholly aban-
doned her that PERIOD and has remained absent
from the State OF New York. leaving the plaintiff with
out any provision for her maintenance, and dependent
on her parents with whom she resides for her sup
port appears that the issue Of the marriage WAS one
child, born on the 14th Of June, 1851, named Henry
Washington Childs which is living with the plain
till at the residence Of her parents. 1t alleged that
the been guilty Of various acts OF adulte
~ in tho city Of Cincinnati and especially st house Of
rest also At the houses Of Ann Richmond, and several
other persona in Cincinnati. The plaintiff therefore
For the defence Mr. Henry Mosanss and hi. associate
enter general denial of the allegations and aver that
it the plaintiff who abandoned the defendant in the
September after their marriage.
Solomon L. Simpson deposed-Ea am of the brothers
dthe plaintiff; reside at % Prince street; have al
hs hr in the
fall Of 1851 In CINCINNATI, At Western Row saw her AZ
ter that in this city think in 1852 the commence
ment Of 1853 her ct Crosby street. think No. 81
not present when her examination in this case
was taken; do not know whore she Is now; have
her at 81 Crosby street. and they told she had left
and went out west to Wisconsin, inquired for her at
the City Hotel where was directed but could not hnd
acquainted with him in Cincinnati in 1851; he was p0-
lceman; him in this city, was not present At his
could not ascertain that New York since last
August he is q resident of Cincinnati.
Crossexamned-I went to Cincinnati perhaps twice
year to transact business did not Belle Forests
in Western row. to transact busness went there at
my own suggestion.
Solomon Childsg Objected to, not ADMITTEDLY From
the information have received believe Belle Forrest
informed that she was there since do not know where
abouts in Wisconsin she went
The testimony Of Belle Forrest taken de bene esse
about to be read when counsel for the raised
objections to its admissibty the ground that
not taken in to the technical requirements OF
the statute The same objection said the counsel was
taken and maintained by the Judge who presided in the
famous Forrest divorce suit.
The Court admitted the testimony, subject to the ex-
ception of defendants counsel.
TESTIMONY OF BELLE FORREST.
City and County Of Neo York, ss-Belle Forrest,
witness duly behalf Of plaintiff, deposes and
O. Where was your residence from May, 1850, to jan
uary, 1882 A. In Cincinnati State of Ohio
O. Where did you reside in the city of CINCINNATI A.
On Western row, between Fourth and Fifth streets;
houses were not numbered don't know whether they
numbered now or not.
Western in the city of CnciUnat Objected to by
defendants counsel as suppostous and calling for the
witnesses opinion A. 1t was public house, where
@ Are you acquainted with Solomon Childs, the de-
PENDANT in this actionf "A, l am.
II 30, whens A. He visited my house ali the time dur
ing the whole two years resided there with the excep
O. How often was he at your houses Objected to by
defendants counsel. A. Well can't say exactly how
often; he was there almost every week while kept
O. For what purpose did he visit your houses Object
ed to. A. To see the young ladies' who boarding
there, and one IN particular, BY the name of Emily
@ What part of the house was Solomon Chids in the
habit Of going to when he came to your house-n the
would first go to the paror and then go to bedroom
that Miss Emily Moore occuped it was the middle room
Q. What was his general conduct when he came to
your houseS Objected to. A. Mr. Childs would come to
the house and cut up with the girls other gentlemen
did and drink wine with them, and with his friends
sometimes he would bring party with him.
Q. How long he in the habit Of remaining in your
A. Sometimes he would remain until 10 O'Clock; some
times all night.
what part Of the house did he remains Objected to- &C.
A. In Miss Moore's room stated before and In other
rooms, but generally in Miss Moore's room.
remained all night, and if SO, whom Objected to as
leading, &c. A. There was gentleman with him at
one time don't know his name they called him Sam;
think he was clerk Of Mr. ChiIds's
O. Did they both remain in the house all night at the
time You speak Of and 80 did they occupy the same
Childss friend in the habit Of seeing lady BY the
name of Alice Gray; he occupied her room with her. Mr.
@ When was thiss A. During the years ls50and 1881
think the most particular time was in 1ssln August
g. Was he Solomon childs) at your house in the
month Of October, 1852 A. He was.
O. For what purpose he there in that month OF
ing Miss Moore, and spending the night with her
O. Did he visit your house in the month of November
1852 A. think that twas the month he was in Eu-
O. How long previous to his leaving for Europe did he
visit your houseY Objected to. A. He was there the
night before he started at least he told me he was going
@ What were his actions in that VISIT Objected to
A. He had bottle of wne and vent into Miss Moore's
private bedroom.
O. How long did he remain in her rooms A. Some two
or three hours; am not able to state how long.
O. Do you recollect the month of this occurrence A.
think it was during the fore part Of September.
Q. Was it not later month than September A. II
said it was in September mistaken; only judge
was in October l think.
O. Was Solomon Chids in the habit Of paying you any
money, and II for what purpose Objected to- A. He
paid me money FOR wine and for the use OF the room
whilst he occupied It.
O. Did he pay you for the Of the room on each
casion that he occupied it, A. He either paid him
self or gave the money to the young lady that he
with TO give me.
O. Was Emily Moore prostitute A. She was called
that.
O. Did you see Solomon ChiIds on his return from
Europe!-if so, when and whercs A, He called at my
house Immediately on his return
Q. For what purpose did he call on this occasion ?
Objected to- A. To Miss Moore, believe as usual
q Did he Emily Moore this occasionS A. He
did.
O. In what part of the house did he herr A. First
in the parlor and then in her room
q DO you recollect how long he remained this
easion with Emily Moore 10 her room A. could not
say positively whether he remained all night think
not.
O. Did Solomon Chiids visit any other females than
Emily Moore at your houses A. He did visit other
ynunr ladics at different times heexe though that