The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-14

her better; she would NOT let me wash her in the
light, but would look about as If she feared some
one would zee, and push me awayg 90 Capt. North
cote toa me 70 90 i at night her fset looked IKE
those OF persons who wear mOccasinS: saw no
signs OF her being bitten by dogs unless 1t may be
some scars on one leg, or Of the lasso, without
scratch on ner ieit jaw was caused that way;
me to take good care Of her. to feed her. and try
teach her to eat vctuals; she was exhibited at Lit
tie Rock, which is 400 miles from my house; the
no ssw ss paid half Ss
she would not let them come near her; have to put
her shoes and stockings on, but she will now help
with her Dress have sometimes seen little smile
on her face but never saw her laugh or cry the first
child she saw she wanted to get hold Of; she
never seemed to care about the smell of to-
bacco smoke, but she would not go to the
fire. but it has not been cold since was with her;
do not know why Captain Northcote is not here
to-day; he told me he should be present; he seemed
careless, as he always does; wish he was here,
would run him up to Moses before long; all the mo
ney have is but quarter, left out Of dollar and
half be gave me yesterday; he Is singular kind
OF man. aud never had much conversation with
him. the woman likes flowers, and to be in the fields
was kept round her waist, and the thong to hold her
by because Mr. Northcote thought it was best; she
has done no serious injury to any one, but she has
scratched me and others; her nails were allowed to
20; il asked why he would, may be turn round
cursipg; never heard of the woman until she
was brought to house; think she is as sane as
anybody; hope now you have got it all down; you
have asked me plenty.
The medical examination was then resumed. DR..
Williams thought there was fegning; the staring of
the eye appeared to be voluntary and assumed.
DR.. Seymour think all is not feigned, but she
has at some time experienced severe shock, the ef
fects Of which still continue; thought there was
much feigning at first; do not think 80 now; 1t is
species OF mania.
Mr.. Canon, over whose store the woman had been
kept, testified to her fondness for his little boy;
she would shrink from himself but fondled the
child feeling its ears hands, legs and other parts Of
its person.
The case was then adjourned until o'clock on
Saturday afternoon to give Captain N0rthcote OPP
portunify, If he thinks proper, of appearing and
throwing further light on the matter The proeecu-
tor had seen two of the Captains friends, and be-
leved he would be present to meet the case openly
and fairly. He then spoke kindly of the condition
Of the attendant, female far from her home and
without money. He proposed that something should
be raised for her.
Judge Burgoyne promised to take into his care
anything that might be contributed. The woman
end her attendant were then removed to con6Drta-
bic room in the jail the latter declaring she wanted
to go home, but would stop and take care Of the
"poOr thing"
One Of the Deputy Sherifs was dispatched in
quest Of Mr.. Northcote during the inquiry, but he
was non est The officer stated the rum0r to be that
he had left for New Orleans.