The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-15


his wife kept up continual trouble nearly all night;
he said that need haye fear that he would take the
responsibility on his own conscience so.d MN ina.
that that his affair." that he wonid take ON his
conscience told him then that did not feel 30,
although had passed through great deal OF trouble;
that had always able hold my head up and look
people the face that would not do anything 10 make
me feel otherwise if he should give me the city, he said,
we'll Joseph you have met this thing feared you
would, and had used my usual good Judgment would
not have spoken TO you about ~ ne sad ne ne
checks; he bid me good night and left now remem-
Der Of something Of what could not think OF before; ne
said had told his wife that had been TO Auburn with
him; he thought best to do fearing that she would
find out he also said that my father had told him that
ss % anS hfs she said anything to me about H.
must agree TO it; he also said that | must tell
Mrs Robertson that father told nm tnat Visit 70
haps short visit TO Clifton, Canada ne then spoke
Of some trouble he had with her about going to Clifton he
said that abe would have that he promised TO take her
there that she complained TO her brother, Roswell Bene
Dict that Mr. Benedict came into the Bank and he saw
that he was little rufed he asked me how thought{he
got along with Mr.. Benedict said he, ~ told him that
must be crazy TO take her she Isl you mnst think that
am still more crazy man TO promise 70 take ner there
with the drecors that Mr.. Benedict was satisfied with it
and went away he said that her conduct offended Mr.
Benedict much that at one time he swore he would
in the house again that whenever he to
him he always drove to the gate and Gent for him
to out Mr. Robertson said it long time before
he could induce him to come in the house again. be also
said that knew how much he had TO suffer, except
Mrs Oscar BeDedict that she had often talked with him
about III she said that she felt sorry for him. that she SYM
pathzed with him, and time she remarked that she
not sorry TO that his troubles would be at
end; he always tried to silence her. but she would
persist in denouncng his wifes conduct; the evening
before that said to him that sorry for his troubles
that was too bad that he could not place confidence in
herthat 1t was natural to have some in whom conf
dence might be placed; on this evening he said, Jo
seph, you remember what you said last evening; you
said that It was natural to have some in whom he
placed confdence"l think he said Affection that per
son will be out Of my reach unless this done by the
frst Of Octoser on the evening before this he said
Joseph you cannot do without me and can't do with
out you; you help and can help you;' that Is
all recolect about those two evenings; the books
spoke Of there those evenings he asked about
medicine and we looked over the books; we found
passage where said in relation o.sdngn1riI that the
seeds had violent effect on the brain he wanted that
should give him some of the seeds Sanqunara ia blood
root. told him that had none then ne said that he
wanted me- with my knowledge and with the aid of books,
TO find something that would act gradually on the brain,
congestion and finally agopeXy he came from that
day to about the 18th Of August Two or three times
because il was what be had said before the first visits
made impression; about the 18th in the evennghe al
get about 800 for me 70 go to Philadelpha with;
told him would not accept the money on the conditions
that he had named; that could not receive as had
some other money would Got have IT, the next evening
he he said Joseph, you remember what you said
last night about receiving this money; do give it to
you tor any thing of the KIND but because promised TO
you long ago;' he asked mo then if ever knew HIM TO
fail in keeping promise 10 my father or myse1fY an
swered mo- he said want you go to Philadelphia you
60 than any else and you have money
TO 20 wth;,' we had arranged or talked Of sending
DR.. Havl, physician of this city, in my place; had
spoken to DR.. Havl about II, but be declined TO co.
took the money with the understanding that he should
consider that took it any proposition that he
had made; there was one hundred he then urged me
to give him something for his wife 10 take during
my absence; that he could not live and that must
help him; did not, he would never speak to ano.
ther person about it; ttDing the course of his
versaton, he spoke abodT Or. ver's attending her;
the doctor attended her the year before this me think
gave him the sambuchas and no ssnguinara Sandwiches
preparation Of elder the preparation gave him was
tncture Of the elder bark resembles very nearly in
color the sanguinara previous TO this last visit went and
saw Mr.. David Mckay; asked his advice defen.
dan the evening Of the 23d, he came 10 my house,
called his house Mrs Robertson the 22d, and
saw her. on the evening OF the 23d before he came
Ovatt, chief of police, came 10 the house, this
conversed in wardrobe; after being seated told Mr.
Robertson that felt bad concerning his proposition TO me-
he said th he also felt bad that he could have such
trouble had TO endure at home he said he thought
of committing suicide asked him II he could not get
along with his trouble some other way he said howS
asked him he could not send for her mother saying
that perhaps she might influence her. he said she was
deaf besides his wife determined TO continue the
trouble, and i would be Of no use he said Joseph,
should be done in six weeks, but In seventy days;
counted up yesterday he then questioned me about
medicines; don't know what be said forget, san
guiuara one conium he said would not answer,
that bqui6ed the blood just previous TO this he said no
wanted me 10 give him o medicine that would
rush OF blood to the head congestion and finally apo
pexy he said conum would not answer as nquihed the
blood he said that Mrs Robertson did not like the ale
he said the ale she did like to hke; he said you told
her not good for her; told him that was so ap
parent that child might see that was not good for her
said that she had complained that Il affected her
pleasantly then said cannot do H. have not the heart
TO DO oan you get along with it in some other way he
said then asked him II he could not put of until
spring he said Joseph must be done by the LIST Of No
vcmber; have confidence in you and you must have
confidence met me It shall be worth your place 70 you
police Office and saw squire Moore; did all could
Tor him till people began to think me guilty can help
your father; i have friends in Buffalo and here
who will aid me, and shall know anything
about it, he sad, all want you to- do is to furnish me
medicine; ii will be in my hands, and, therefore,
there will danger; you noticed that she had been
crying; will tell you, was n mere whim about mon
laying pipes my house. she ssa she . wasa One Sesa
Robertson had been crying when be asked the question:
he said IL have had great deal Of trouble in my life;
when lived In Georga signed note Of 81, 900 for
young man, and had pay since came here have had
my life and property in danger; while in the railroad
sood for nOhn s. SnFrassa fellow be said You can
help me, and you shall not lose by NJ; he asked me Tor
the medicine gave hun that which was put up at MI
much he should give told him ten drops he took and
put u in his coat pocket be got up saying be would take
leave just said he took it, before this he said
he would take the responsibility on his shoulders and
conscience; answered 70 the Last remark that wanted
him 10 give up he sad would not lose by IT, that itsha
be worth your place YOU that all recoect OF this
versaon except that be made appointment 10 moet me
the mex, evening; he ..id Joseph, you are Young
IL will take you year to get established now this will
be worth place to you all he wantedl me was 10 aid
nature aionRy Wshteu aPl~tcnt ~ens
away then; next saw Mr. r. the next evening about
O'Clock at my house. let him in and went up 10 the Same
room; Witness Mr.. Cooper, was there saw him come
into the gate and went down and let him In he (Ovia
stationed in the opposite, at the other end of
the hall no one else there in tina, room Mr. Cooper
was in the room with Mr. r. and myself; Mr.. Cooper
the wardrobe and Robertson and myself sat on tho
previous evening; asked Mr.. Robertson how Mrs Ro.
bertsou he said she pretty well 10 day; asked
him he had given the medicine; he said yes; asked
him he had any eect be said no, none at all that
the circulation did not Ia be Increased, told him
that felt bad about this ,he vented TO know 4 was
about his going said but about pursuing this
course he said you need have fear; will take all OF
the responsibility on my conscience he asked me
| what I would give him for Mrs. Robertson tn take
| while ne was away asked him how he should
manage that II being unwise for her 70 take the
medicine Mrs. Robertson had told me how she took II,
and had her prepare ~ he said he would leave
for her 10 take; asked him what she would think he
told her give Hfty drops; be said she had taken all
medicine in anhe and did not know what she took, but
might begin with less he asked me would give her