The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-22

hand: MS written by Washington Chiffon, and plated
Judge Dayton then read The letter, which states
illDess," that no had everything prepared, and
e eapscssd hs sAvs @ city that morning &C
Sunday evening" and much Thursday that
medical aid was necessary The letter adds that
prohibited his leaving the house that day He hoped
to be able TO travel in day two, and requested
TO be Informed as early as possible what disposition
absence Of this Witness and under the circumstances the
State cannot feel authorized to tho case at this time
We have in our possession however, written statement
OF the result OF his analysis, and understand all
parties are anxious 10 have the trial proceed without
necessary delay, We propose that the counsel for de-
fehce will consent to have that written statement put in
evidence in lieu OF the testimony Of Dr. Chiffon Should
he be unable 70 get here, will move the case mme
diatey otherwise we must ask the Court for postpone
ment.
FIX Chancenor Williams said was true tho defendant
was ready for trial. and any delay would be extremely
painful 70 himself and his friends. Yet it case in
vovng human life and he could not be expected 10 assent
to the proposition 70 admit this paper until he had H.
Judge Dayton-lt is at the service Of counsel.
Mr.. Wiiamson-Not without full consultation with
my colleagues He proceeded TO remark that he thought
there no probability of his consenng 70 admit tho
paper, but n under the circumstances the prosecution
would submit IT. they would hold consultation.
Judge Whelpcy remarked that the prosecution did
quito right in making the offer and the defence quite
right in declningit Everything might hinge upon this
part OF the testimony and II any portion required the
sanction Of an oath II would seem TO be that II
remained then, only for him make disposition OF the
He was to hold special court at Newton Sussex
county, October "a for the trial Of physician named
Wickham, for tho murder Of Mrs. Cole by poison
an important casc-and other terms Of court would
proven, hisI holding any other special court
special adjourned session. He had other course
therefore, than to set this down for Monday next
II Dr. Chiffon then unable 10 be present the prcsecu
ton could move 10 postpone the trial for the term.
The trial was accordingly postponed till Monday next at
two O'Clock p. NJ
The Sheriff soon after announced the postponement to
The In and hp rai IN a
chaned expressing his fear that the trial could be
finished the present term. lie is pleasant looking young
man, considerably under the medium height,
thick set and plump, but well formed, with
dark eyes, black hair and full round face. There
is nothing remarkable in his physiognomy except
tain squareness Of the jaws and general fulness of the
lower part Of the countenance, deno;ing strong animal
propcnsitcs In his he is courteous and gentle
manlike; has winning tone of voice, and altogether is
calculated TO make favorable impression. He feels quite
confident that nc will be acquitted and do his counsel
The line of defence has not been intimatnd,
but probably the want Of anything but cir
cumstantal evidence will be urged, together
with the possibility, not probability that Mrs. Harden
committed suicide account of her husbands supposed
n1dety. Two OF her relatives stated 10 have
persisted by their act Harden's fight will DO
for the ground that he urged to fly by his
friends who too easily frightened, and impaired
their panic TO Harden who is said to be easily persuaded