The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-16

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and drew 81 900 out he went to Philadelphia after
wards.
e Had that 81, 600 anything to do with his being
oath Of that month-Aprh.
say. a na you 60 to PHILADELPHIA and whens A. few
q Did you see Connolly there9 A. Yes; met him at
the franklin Hotel.
Ascension A. At the time had him in the Toombs Ibid
not withdraw the charge until the Spanish Consul prom
sed 70 send him out OF the country he sent him to Ha
vana, and he died there; heard Of his death in ,he
Connolly.
O. When you saw Connolly at the Franklin Hotel, whs
next occuredY A. Connolly proposed marriage; did
not care any great about it however 70 his
Mrs. Wheaey al 31s Pine street. and she went with M
to the minister's residence in william street. his name
(producng certiacate) on the 2sth Of April, 1858.
Mr. Cutting proposed to read the certificate.
Mr. Brady Objected because there was alteration
Witness-There never has been any alteration made
In the paper since have had it. and It has been always
in possession 1t has been altered since it was
deliyeld TO me by the Rev. Mr.. Montgomery.
y How long did you remain in Philadelphia after you
were married to Connolly A. left the same day for
New York and dodgers; returned that house, CON
tnued to keep that house till the 27th Of next March
Q. Where was Connolly during the time A. He wa,
part If the time in Philadelphia he came on here twice
he came here on the 25th of March, and went to nv
mothers in the country ahead of me- and went on the
27th and Joined him in the country nv mother then re-
sided in otsego county Connolly and continued at my
mothers about three weeks we then returned to New
York.
Evidence objected to irrelevant.
g You came back to New York and stopped one week.
MI. Brady objected specifically any proof Of what
the witness and Connolly did in 1864.
g In the summer of1s54 did you see Judge Stuart in
reference to your husbands difficulties A. Yes sir
saw him in the months Of May June and July, and con-
vcrsed with him each time the subject the first time
saw him was at Jefferson market.
Y. state TO the Jury what took place between
that occasion. A. He said he had influence with Mr.
Blunt, ghe former District Attorney and that he
thought he could arrange the matter Of the Indictment
against my husband with Mr. Blunt that was the in
dc,ment on the charge OF burglary in the New York
Hotel
q. State what else took place that occasion A. He
told me he would Mr.. Blunt, and have talk with
him; the next time 1 him he said he had seen Mr.
Blunt who promised him that it should be arranged but
he said that MIR. Bunts health not good am time
was specified for the matter to be arranged that inter-
view wss also at Jefferson MARKET the following month
saw him at his private residence, in Twenty
street he gave his address the second time him.
q For what purpose did he give you his adiressS A.
In wanted to see him that IL ght call UP there
q. What was said on that subject A. Mr.. Blunt went
away, and died; ana after Judge Stuart at JET
ierson market he said that everything Knocked
the head, Mr. Blunt dead; he said suppose you
saw 1t (meaning notice Of Mr. Bunt's deatN; said
had; be then told me he had promise OF icing nom-
mated City Judge and also that che government had
not seen 1T 70 appoint Mr. Hall District Attorney but
ties over him; that Mr. Hall would not act under Mr.
Shepard and resigned; that he thought Mr. Hall would
be Nominated as District Attorney and ii he was he
would he certain Of election; that he udge Stuar had
the prospect Of being nominated anu il he gained the
election that he would be Of great benefit TO in this
case II my husbands.
q. Where this last conversation A. In Harrison
street. nj my sisters house.
q. Anybcdy present at that interview A. No, sir.
q. About what time was that conversation j. It
In August the last Of july it after Mr.. Blunts
death.
Of Mr.. Kellogg he gave certificate, but destroyed
IL account Of difficulty with my husband; do not
know what his denomination was, or where he lived
did not find him at all.
q. What else, If anything, took place On that occa.
sonf A Nothing farther; left the city then for Bos-
ton had then in the city all through the summer
three months steady.
q. When did you next come to the city Of New York
A. was out Of town three weeks.
Q. What brought you back A. Business matters
that had 10 attend to for my brother.
z. Did you see Judge Stuart that occasi IN when
house he in, and his wife directed to Jefer
son market; went there, and did not see him. saw
Elder, went away without seeing Judge Stuart.
q. When did you him nextY A. In the month OF
September sent note TO his house. and he called at
ia Harrison street.
O. What passed between you then9 A. He then went
into conversation about the election about Mr. Hall and
HIMSELF think he said they were nominated and were
certain Of being elected and So he would do all for
Q. After this interview did you remain in New York
a. No sir; went TO Boston again; next came to this
city In the month Of November.
q. did you see Judge Stuart on that occasienS A.
Yes him in Harrison street; had conversation
O state what took place at that interview A. He
told that he had been ee:ie and that whatever he
could assist me in the matter he would do so with plea
without its being injurious 10 HIMSELF he told me
he took his seat the LIST Of January, and that Mr.
smith would hold the first term, and that he would hold
the second which would be in the month of February,
aud for me 10 the city about that tme and he
would what he could do for me; l went then to
Philadelphia; left on the 1sh Of November and came
back IN January.
o. In january, 1855 did you see Judge StuartP A.
Yes sir, hun in Harrison street, and at his
house FIRST him In this building; called upon him
here he made appointment 70 meet me at my sisters
n Harrison street; he called upon in pursuance Of
that appointments then stated TO him that there
family named smith that boarded at my sisters, and he
said knew them and that he did not like to meet with
HEN; and ms he was going e assist me in this case of
my husband he would not like anybody To see him call
upon he told me night call ut his house; saw him
his house lac talked the matter over; he said for
be here in February that the Court would sit the first
February; that he had influence with Mr. Hall, and
would have mol pros entered tina. affair OF my hus
bands stayed here town til the 10th day Of tebrua
nv: / telepraphed from New York to Louisville 10 my
husband meet in Philade phia the 10th day Of
February which was on a saturday; me there at
SIS Pine street, In the evening" left Philadelphia for
New York the 18th, told him the conversation be
tween me ana stuart we both left Philadelphia to-
gether he stopped AT Newark, and ] came to New
York, reached here that night left Philadelphia
at O'Clock in the evening.
q. Where did you see Judge Stuart next2 A. saw
him next morning at his caice In this building
q. What passed that OCCASION A. He told me he
had to TO court and for me to 60 to his house that
evening: and in the meantime he would Mr. Hall
through the cay and have conversation with him;
went TO his house that evening appointment
O'Clock when he was 10 be home he then told that
he had talk with Mr.. Hall he spoke IN me in this way;
Margaret, says he you know that all these cost
money, for himself he would not charge anything
for what he done; he would do of charity 2
he then said would cost about 500 then spoke and
said "a have $500 in bank that my husband don't know
anything of and would give that willingly have this
noe Troser1 entered" lie looked at me, smiled and
said In joking way, "Iid not think that that a
great deal give for husDand he wished me 10 call
him at the Office next morning at 10 O'Clock and he
would have an interview that night with Mr.. Hail.
O. Did he say, that occasion, anything ,ut any
body that TO be paid this s200f Collected to A.
He mentioned names, but he said he had great nu-
ence with Mr.. Hall he said, IL satisfied that SIR Hall;
and Mr.. Smith very intimate but said he salts
fed that have great influence with him as Jim
Smith,
Q. Did you say anything Of where your money wass
Mr. Brady objected 10 the prosecuting officer putting
these leading questions.
q. Is there anything else you remember having oc.
Cured that OCCASION A. was TO see him again the
next morning by 9h or 10 O'Clock,
q. When did you next see hims A. saw him next
morning according to appointment witness correcting