The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-12

o. Do you see the gentleman present The wisnsss
s E,sss ss s e .s
Q. Was this The ssnslsn.ns a: NO.
verss ssIed psrmisson 70 ask the wianss some quss
tons, which was readily granted.
O. Have you read the article In the Daily advertiser Of
O. Do you observe any inaccuracies or misstatsments
in that arficlss A. None except the particulars
O. Were all those particulars mentioned in the subse
quent article Of April 81 A. They were.
article VAS erronsouss A None, Whatever A''A '-'
!. O. What effect produced ON the children in the
house by the sdysnf Of the oommittses A. They
How did they manifest their searf A. By cries from
the school room where they wsre which cries heard
g Do You recollect any remark made by any Of the
srlss A. One Of them cried out that the house was full
Do you know Of any part tn. house that was no.
examined with the single exception Of the whore
None unless it may have possibly been some very small
q understand that you tried to lead the party over
the house yourself but that Of them anticipated
you in opening doors and entering roomss A. That
O. When Jou invited the gentlemen into the chapel
you found three or four had already entered A. YES
more than three or four, large number. 4,
hale asking lsaoing questions M. Hale said THAI
he thought the witness had misunderstood Mr. Dawlsys
which she had notiesd that her Whole description Of
the Incidents ought to be taken into account consd
erng her answer 70 that question Mr. Griffin said that
he presumsd the committee SO un 1ers.ood It.
Questions by Mr.. HALE resumed-How do you know
that the cellar was visited A. When shed the
but the gentlemen refused; one Of them went down
stairs without it, afterwards reaching trap-door
this look do nd 7 hav
O. That part Of the cellar is some distance from the
Mr.. BALE requested the chairman to ask Mr. Hiss
Mr. JOSEPH HISS (who was one of the visitors not Of
the commitee came forward from his sea which had
been directly behind the lady superior, and stood where
Mr. HALE asked the witness if she recognized this gen
tiemen It had been immediately obvious from the
o. tns witness that she knew him. and she
Q. You are quite sure that he is the same gentleman
who conversed with you and gave you his name
Evanss A; He is. "a laugh in which Mr.. Hiss, who
had at first changed color, Joined, and then sat down
Mr.; DAwIzY resumed his question. Did you observe
anything like an invasion OF the chapel A. No.
MT CHARLES HALE interposed that the gentleman who
had him for leading questions now falling In
to the mistake himself The gentlemen Of the
mttee might not remember that the article in the Daily
vaded The witness had already stated that number
of the party than three four opened the door
the lady superior. THU was certainly invading the
chapel according to fair use Of language Now, the
has already affirmed the accuracy Of the statement both
generally and particularly, concession account
Of her ignorance Of the exact meaning Of a word;
The CHAIRMAN-You needn't be frightened Mr.. Hale;
there Is enough proved already sustain very sub
stantial newspaper article
Mr.. DAwLEY spoke Of the importance Of the subject,
and declared his anxiety to OBTAIN the exact truth The
duty Of the committee is to ascertain the exact truth
states thar the party invaded the chapel and taised
Loudly while the ladies shrank In terror at the Desc
s craft !. OF spot which they believe Ms de-
by fact.
allow considerable latitude in the range of questions
throughout.
Questions by Mr.. DAwLKy-was the chapel invaded
accord, and startled the sister at her devotious.
Q. Was there any loud talking thereP A. There
We were all very much frightened and the sister in the
chapel endeayoied TO escape fast a. possible a. soon
she found herself surrounded.
Q. Did you think the place desecratedS A. Yes, by
the talking and the noise We never speak there unless
It be- in low whisper.
hs witness further stated that the sister in the cha
pei much terrified that she shook all over hse
leaf" The talking in the chapel loud, ordi
nary conversation in common room.
In answer to question from Mr.. SAMUEL MAY, the
witrsss stated that she felt grossly nsud by the be-
havior of the party especially their conduct In the cha
The CHAIRMAN stated that an opportunity would DOW
be given to shy gentlemen Of the Visiting party to ask
the witness should be concluded this cay, that she
might not be subjected TO the robe of second attend
ance.
Question by Mr. LITrIEInD- Did you see me among
the party7 do not recolect seeing you. Mr.. Lit
tefed was cot on the OCCASION although mem
ouesticns by Mr.. VIZ. MAY-How long did the sister
in the chapel continue at her devotions? Until she
f herself surrounded by the gentlemen when she
O. Did you see me among those at the bedside Of the
sick giIls A. Go not recollect you.
Questions by Mr.. PILIsBuRY-Did you see some of tho
party enter the chamber Of the sick girls One
tered, and several looked in at the bed
shreshcld A. Co not know whether his feet crossed
Mr.. P1IlsBunY-I shouldn't eau that entering the
room. II have my head in q room and my feet out,
should rot say had entered the room
1he CHAIRMAN-I hardly think that plea would save
you is ease of burglary. .Qaughter)
Mr. HALE-1t depends on which part Of his body
the gentleman considers most important. (Another
Questions by Mr. BRApBuRY-Dd ssvsra, OF the party
APPROACH within twelve inches Of the bed! A. They
@ Did the gentlemen press forward they approach
ed the chamber They did.
,e.sag the ch.nse. where the girl ls the hyperion
they pressed sssv.d asu.S
inches shs%ssr larger
ss sss ]. II. {
Ss 1SsS cary their into rs
to describe
The CHARMAS-You must reconect, Mr.. Bradbury,
that the witness did not write the article.
Mr.. BRADBrRY-No, wish lhe had she woald have
made il fsirer.
! There was further conversation with regard to the
beecbAmber scene when other questions being pro-
posed the witness dismissed and with the under
star ding that sister Mary Joseph who was interrupted
at her cevotions in the chspe and Miss Caroline Crabb
he pupil who Ill in her chamber) should be present
without further summons, the committee adjourned to
meet again on Wednesday morning.
jersey City News.
CHARTER EfEcTIoS-MaYoR MANNERS PROBABLY Re-
The result Of the charter election Tuesday in
jersey City is the probable election Of Mayor Manners
by thirteen majority About twenty doubtful votes
yet be disposed of and Ia barely possible that the