The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-25

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such allegation in the complaint. He drew Il up
self.
IN ted States District Court. O. Have you any docu
nents in your handf A. have tso indictments
The Court-what DO you propose to prov-r
indictments found against Hamilton R. Boone for for
gerry Boone not examined on the stand here, but
his testimony was read to the Court He also understood
that there inc ictments found against him in the
Court OF Sessions.
Mr. slough on objected 1t appeared that both those
indictments were quashed but he did not know bat IL
would be better to let them in.
Mr.. Bridebam then put in the indictments they
found in 1852
Q. why were they quashsdS (objected to and ruled
out.)
Gossexamned-Ihe word squashed" is in my hand
Mr.. Stoughton-The learned gentleman in bis opening,
said that Boone away to avoid the indictments but 1t
appears that he did not leave the city for three years
John Sosris eeputy Clerk of the Court of Sessions
depoeed Il hold in my hand an Indictment against Hsm-
Mr. Stoughton-lt has been MOL pressed believe ? A.
No sir: II was found in 1853 during the time Of Mr.
Blunt John ". Iatson was the witness on the nd'c'-
ment.
Mr.. stoughton now understood Why the indictment
quasbed.
John W. Camp, deposed-I am . merchant doing b1si-
in this city; myself and family boarded with Mrs
Cox in ST. Marks place. in 1854 my family consisted Of
myself my wife and two adopted children boarded
there for two months it respectable house far
1 could see
The VI, ness vas not cross. examined.
yer: do not know when he died. he called at my house
some two or three years before he died
O. Did he not call at your house fer person named
Mrs. Van WICK? Objected TOY.
Mr.. Gerard desired to show inst there vas LADY of
!" ha yve ~ vss Nth S
HE here referred to the testimony of Booue ia which he
said he got the name of Kate Van WICK from Potter
&C.. A. G. offered to show, by this witness aud Others
that there Lady of pleasure of the name OF Kate
Van WICK, who frequented these houses; that Diver
had been seen with her and that de
fQnk nj aOrnp fIYt
he meant to stamp this case with conspiracy against
his chen and to show that the plalntih kne ~ the
time there Of pleasure OF the name OF
Van Wyck; and he Mr.. Gerard would show that Div
yer cohabited with that Kate Van Wyck
Mr.. Gerard meant to show tina. this complaint was
Mr. stoughton-It takes more than one to make con.
spiracy. should like to know who ne means conspred
Mr. Gerard-That is bes. known to yourselves.
MIR. Stought n objected to the question.
The Court did not think that It relevant to show
the witnesses that defendant was the person rhs
testimony was excluded and exception taken.
Fanny Camp wife of the witness OF that name deposed
that she her family boarded st Mrs. Cox's in St.
Marks place, for ten months; never 80 her wear
calico Dress wollen shawl, hood; don't think
teen years OF sge walk with her frequently. Q.
Did she any objection to walking our aone9 A.
she did. don't know that there is any diff ,ulty IN
lady wearing two wells; never her wear but one
Cross. examined-I never saw her with plaid shawl;
she always went very well dressed my freq
ly went out with her; don't know tha: ever walked
Geo. W Smith, dep,sea-I rehce in East Brooklyn,
formerly William sonIg my place OF business Is 10 Full
Henry z Carhsrt; an acquainted with his general
character. Q. What is its A. It is Dad. Q. Would you
believe him under oaths A. would not; that is fn
is the have reference to- he lived formerly in VIII
lismsburg.
Mr. Gerard-That is the man.
Cross-sxsmined-He never dealt with me; he does
owe me aIy money; he made contract with me for q
bit OF land which he TO pat up some houses but
Mr. Stougbton-rhen he violated his contract with you.
Did he ever pay up? A. He not to make any pay
Do you know bis father A Tiere is man in East
Brooklyn who they cal his father, and suppose he is
Mr. Gerard-Do you speak OF his general character
from what the woIli says cf him, from any Guilty
with YOURSELF A. From both, and from his testimony
another case.
Mr. Stoughton-Were you interested in that case? A.
william B. Esrper, aepcsed-I i've in this city; am
n. sDc. n asrry g Do yGu
Q. What knowledge have Of his general cnarastsrY
A. It is not favorable Is him: O. Aie you acquainted
him about year O. Is his general character good
bsds A. Bac Q. Would you believe hin under oaths A
/ W. uld not
Cross examined-I am well scqnainted with C,rhart;
Sid not 60 around with him; him last ct loan
Office in Chambers street. watch maker in th losn
saw Carhar, never had 6 coayersatoa With any one
about Carhart converssd with about his ehsrsc
Ter before was subpoenaed Mr.. Byrne asked about
him: formed my opinion OF him from his own lips.
Edward Il. Senior, sworn, ceposed folows:-r knew
NJ Joseph DIVER old no. bury him. ana don't know
re date Of his death; know the house 224 varick
street
Abraham Meeksr sworn testified as follows Il don't
know the day Capt Diver Vas buried think it was 10
might have teen fall as well spring. judging from tie
kind Of weather.
Mr.. Senior rec.lsd-I lived near 224 varick street.
By Mr.. Gtrard-Have you or have you not seen per-
going into that Who ressmoled defendant
Mrs. Ctx) and yet was NO. the defendant
Witbess-Yes sir, have
@. How often you in the habit Of seeing herr A.
@ How nearly did she resemble the defendant A. Her
general appearance and figure is very much Ike that
Cross txaminsd-I have seen her often with tbs keeper
Of the house her all the time that house was kept
che was in every cay as visler think saw her
first early as 1861.
O. How long DID she continue to pass your store A
recolec. seeing her for year more; also her
in tie house when attend funerals there she
msde secret Of going in or coming out of the house,
never the defendant before she resemble, the per-
son In pa yagick street should think shs
somewhat younger woman than Mrs. Cox; have seen
Mrs. Cox only IN court.
Mr. Senior recalled-I Know Mr.. Ayres he worked two
or three years for me; he is pretty vilo boy.
To Mr.. Stoughton-He asked me TO hire him. and
would not.
George W. French, sworn testified follo~s:-Iam a
naval Officer Of this city; ! know Henry Carnart; his
character. as far as know, Is very bad.
Mr. Gcrard-I offer 10 prove by this witness that ca
hart offered 10 swear In one case for money.
The offer not accepted or allowed, and the witness
resumed his evidence.
Cross examined-I entry clerk in the Naval Office;
have been the Custom House since May lsst have
Carhart five Xix years, have been pretty well
acquainted met him in various places in 81 Chambers
street in place called the 'Srea Room; met him 10
Broadsay but walked wi N him.
To Mr.. Gerard-From my knowledge Of his gene al
cl eracter, heard him swear falsely In Court,
To Mr. stough,on-I have had no difficulty wi h him
kneT TO falsely the OF Charles French
sgsnst Pinn Whie sgore the other side OF the
hat tpstiu0uy sustained BY Court
knew hlm to swear falsely.
The Court took Of fifteen minutes at this stage
Of the examination, and rtassem bling the Testimony
for III defer resumed.
Mrs. G. Lee sworn, and deposed follows;-I live
at Cypress Hill, IL Dg Island know Mrs Cox after
marriage she in the aot OF going 70 Cypress Hi 10
afterd 10 business she hal thee; visited her a. -
Mafk place; remember her 1ng y Van WycKs place
in October in the al Ct 1883 she brought D. Coxs lit
,tngIrl to my house; took Mrs. Coxs baggage to the
tf Dr. Van Wyck her business a. Cypress H1
a tend 10 the Tote che owned a. the cemetery.