The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-28

Iter toO hAhSSAy TAaue AAusVSssss-A'AN
HsssN VIE Declares her DETERMINATION
Never to See Him, ana She Is Permitted 20
Return 10 Her Maternal PrOtector-I-sttsrs
OF Mrs. Wright Co George Tayior-The Writ
OF Habeas Corpus Dsschargod.
sUPRKhE COURr-N CHAMBERS.
Before Hon Judge Sutherland.
JAN. 2TIn the matter Of the application Of George 7ay
Tor for the custody Of his alleged we-rhis case, which
has occupied the for portions OF the last days.
again resumed The miserable allotted for the
proceedings Of this branch Of udicature densely
crowded, and from and contracted form was
almost impossible FOR counsel representatives OF the
press gain access aided by the courtesy OF Mr.
iamore the officer. The members " the Mort Club
society Of "young gentlemen who have contracted TO
s'stand one another the death seemed to be the
predominant feature IN the auditory, and manifested
eheir appreciation dsapprobaton OF the proceedings
~ though they at Of the minor
theatres Invested of the membranes Of coats and
neck cloths armed with pea nuts, and nvgoraed with
occasional Ri hi hi Our law reporter made his way
through the masses, and ceremonie took a seat
the bench at the left hand side Of the Judge
Yssre fully remarkng to his Honor that the nsufcency
Of the accommodation for the representatives the press
should be his apology for respassng upon precincts
Of judicial ground Judge Sutherland u.s. the
bandes manner, that We welcome 10 any accommo
daop he the court could afford. N. B-That is
very meagre.
The Judge in addressing counsel, stated that he
under some msapprehensons on the previous evening
and hs views the question: after which be decided
granting attachment 10 compel Mrs Wright 70
duce her daughter before the Court that he would first
notify Mrs Wright Of his alton, and she failed
10 comply, be would issue the attachment
Mr. Richard Bustsed-we will produce her now. (sen-
saton amongst the audience
Mr. Barbour, counsel for the relaor hoped that the
young lady would not be brought here into this crowded
Court He suggested that arrangement be made by
which She could be nterrOgated private where
but the counsel and the Judge should be present
he married she is old enough 10 come into conrt and look
.. men straight in the face. CIaughter)
Ihs Judge said that II the young lady or her mother
vaie place for the nvestgationMr Busteeds house,
Mr. Busted was willing as the counsel of Mrs Wright
and her daughter that the young lady should into
court and be examined The other side should take the
Mss Hawey TO prove that she s under restraint what
ever and that the return of her mother true in every
Ey, and after few minutes said that he under
stood that the took this shape that the writ
put in, in which traverse it is alleged that the fact
h different nom the return, and that the respondent
has the custody of the party sought The Court de-
ermines, the oral testimony that the
suR ently full An application is then made by MIR Bar
bour for attachment against the reaor the ground
Mat the return is not sufficiently full Now We propose
to prove by oral tesmonyby producing the young lady
herself-that the return is true.
MISE Hawley was then produced entering the Court
from the the Of the bench. She was accom-
modated with seat the right Of the Judge. She Is
young lady Of come attractions possessing good hu
mored looking round, rosy face dark eyes, dark brown
hair and apparently about sixteen years Of age She
was self possessed yet mild and nodes 10 her demesnor
MI Bar bour tomake obje ,tions the man
per in which she was produced, and insisted that the at
tAhment should have been issued against the mother for
The contempt in not making return sufficient In law.
Mss Hawley retired TO the judges private room during
the discussion Of counsel:
Mr. Barbour understood that attachment was q have
been Issued against Mrs Wright for not bringing up her
daughter.
Ths Court did not grant any attachment, nor would he
have issued one without first giving Mrs. Wright notice
70 bring up the party She is however here, and
rs mmateral whether she comes upon the suggestion Of
the Court or by the consent OF her counsel.
Barbour suggested that the Judge should first inter
rogae the young lady and instruct her on her duties of
Mr. Busted protested against any such violation of
rules Of justice, and hoped that his Honor would not
listen to such suggestions, but would permit him Ir
Bus,eed) proceed examine Miss Hawey the ques
ton Of her alleged restraint
The Court said be would ascertain from her where she
wishes TO 20 when she leaves this
Mr.. Busteed-Shau examine the witness.
Tie Court-Miss Hawley must be
The young lady was again brought in, and Mr.. Busted
Tue Judge said he would Hrst examine her himself,
without swearing her as witness.
Mr. Busieed-Miss Hawley, the Court refuse TO
you do not require your attendance, and you may 60
The Court that she should remain until he interro
gated her. You must not 60 until tell you
The Judge then, In an under tone which was not heard
by counsel and only audible at times to those who were
close 70 the bench ntefrogated the young lady somewhat
&c the following effect -
Q. Where did you come from now TO Courtf A. From
Q How long is il since you have been under your
ber's charge A. have been away from my mother
the Monday~I left the house have been with
my brother Frank since the writ issued.
O. 10 you know the nature OF these TroceedingsY A
suppose 10 see If am under the control Of any per-
.. Youa are married 70 Mr. Taylor A suppose so,
Nit a marriage.
O. What the reason he has not seen you since he was
married to youS A. DO not wish 10 go TO him.
O. Was he at your mothers house alter the marriage
IL. atuk Autf fN hnu an md M md
Q. Did you tell your mother you were married. a.
did not tell her we were married until we got 10 my
O why did she tell you 70 20 pm, your things and 90
out with herr A. She wanted 10 find out whether was
married or not had told her sbOut H. after left my
brother Franks went INTO the country went at my
suggestion; my mother came with me: she remained
couple Of days after her then went 70 friends house,
where now remain, she Is a married lady.
no you ever g. OUT A. Never go out alone this Is
the hfst day have walked out.
Q Why A. ! DID wan, 70 be insu,ed
q BY whom you afraid Of being iusultedY A. BY
Mr. lay Tor or Bis friends; cont want 20 go TO him.
q. You don't want 70 90 10 him. A. No, sir.
q When Did you FIRST have that feeling a. foand
out h character after was married 10 hnhe hal been
O nd any one speak 20 you about George except your
mother, A. Yes, sr ! would not like 70 say who that
O Why do you obiec, 70 see HIM
M Busted deemed II bis duty, though he heard i'm
perfectly the conyCrsaton that going beta the
court and Miss Hawey interrupt The exam nation and
protest against his Honor asking Miss Hawley for the rea
Why she objects " live with George Taylor lie OBJ
jected 10 the Judge asking any question excsp as in rea
t1n 10 the alleged restraint exercised her by her
mother.
In answer 70 the question from the Judge Mss Hawley
said-Whon found out his 0syors) character DID not
wish 70 20 with him; DO MOI wish 70 state from who N
heard biz character
o. How do you know they arc true' A. I have reason
% believe that the statements 10 MS charac
Der are true: Il partly before he left house
that heard hs character; ] had made up my
mind before went 70 my brothers store vas a, M
free will vent 10 the country my mother FIRST
gssed that should 80 20 the country went from the
Of my brother 20 the railway station my mother
has been once Or twice al the house Of the lady where
staying, but not ~ met 10 make in
quries.
q Has your mother any objections 20 your seeing Mr.
baylor A. No, DO ntt wish b 20 20 him.
Z. 10 you know what your duties WHOM marriedY
A Yes.
Mr. Bustees objected 10 this course Of examination by