Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-14


Court on Saturday, Mr.. Davidge stated that
error had been made In copying the testimony Of
Alexandrine Parfait, and that according to the
original record, which he now brought into
Court, that witness had testified to a conversation
with Ms. Barney (the mother) "two months
ago." and not " two weeks ago." as In the copy.
The examination Of Mrs Mary Barney (mother
OF Lieut. Barney was then continued. Witness
had conversation about two months ago with
Aexandrine Parfait about the alleged liberties Of
Mr.. Barney with little Hebe. That conversation
was partly In French and partly In English
commenced In French, and when Mrs Oldheld
entered The room was continued In English, that
she lNs o. might understand IL. Alexandrine
made some statements In that conversation simi-
LAT TO those she has testified to In court In regard
TO the indecent liberties with Chase and Hebe.
Witness was very much shocked at such disclo-
sures, and asked AleIandrine, "Did you see these
things,'' She answered that her mother hnd told
her, and then repeated 1t twice, and said her
mother ''tell the truth, - and she would 90 into
court and swear II, because her mother " tell the
TRUTH The question asked her once or
twice, In English and French. that she should
fully understand the matter, and there should be
no mistake; and she gave the same answer. The
subject was particularly disguised in all It's de-
tails and was the main subject Of conversation for
more than an hour. Alexandrine made some al
fusion to getting her money to go back to France.
Mr. Davidge asked the witness a question, to
which MIR. Fendall objected as being leading
question.
Witness asked what was leading question.
MIR. Fendall explained.
Witness said II she had latitude she could tell
blush before this audience. The conversation
alluded TO above took place in Mrs Rogers draw
ingroom. on Fourth street, on the 4th day Of July
last. Witness entered II in her diary.
Cross-eXamined During the whole time wit
ness son lived F. street, his wife lived with
him, and had charge Of the children, Of course.
The time witness saw her son intoxicated, on
Twenty first street, he was not excited, but exhil
irated-so much so they were quite amused. Wit
ness at other time saw her son under the effects
Of liquor Before he went to Paris be had his
friends at his house carousing almost every night
and Mr.. Linton enjoyed II more than any one else
witness saw there. There were always ladies
present on these occasions, and witness son GER
tainly did not drink to excess. Witness never had
occasion to write or speak Of her sons bad treat
ment Of his children.
MIR Fendall handed letter to witness, and
asked IL that was her handwriting.
MIR. Davidge took the letter from the witness
and commenced reading 1t before she had
answered.
Witness said IL 1t was her letter she hoped they
would bring not one but all her letters to France
into court.
Mr. FendalI said the counsel (Mr. Davidge)
had no right to take the letter until the witness
had examined IL and answered his question
MIR. FendsIl asked the witness IL she ever wrote
TO her son about his dissi patton.
Witness refused to answer any question until
she had seen that letter.
Mr.. Fendall asked IL that was her hand writing
Showing the letter }
Witness asked Mr. Davidge 10 she must answer
Mr. Davidge objected to Mr. Fendall's question.
Mr.. Fendall asked the witness If she wrote a
letter on July ID, hoy, To her . wife.
Witness didn't Tecollect, but had II noted In her
diary II she had done So
Mr.. Davidge withdrew bis objection, and the
letter was handed to the witness, who az soon as
she had examined 1t, said she was proud to ac-
knowledge that she wrote It. and asked Mr.. Fen
dali how IL came into his possession
Mr.. Fendan said he did not know that he had
fright to answer the question.
Witness said II must have been distracted from
Mrs. Barney's (hsr daug Interim -aw's) papers, and
said she wanted all her letters brought in.
- NAkNa 49, -
levs:
BROOKLYN, N Y, August 18th, 1889.
Ny dear Mary: why have delayed so long a
time to answer your letter Of the 18th June 10 the
question put to myself very often The truth is,
my heart 10 sadly grieved at It's contents. wrote
TO Chase, making no allusion to what you COM
would be beneficial, and In an indirect way |
counseled him in regard 10 you. | was afraid of
bstaYing your confidence, and could not ex-
will unburden my too sorrowfuI and afflicted
heart. / am deeply grieved when you tell me
Chase failsin kind feelings and sympathy towards
you know be loves you, but can't excuse his
conduct. 4 shall ever be your friend, and your
cause shall always be defended by me I shall
write 10 my dear boy again, and do all In my
power 70 bring him To better state Of mind
How ungrateful he proves for his success and
throws pearl away richer than all his Tribe I
shall be cautious as regards all you write me; but
let me hear from you, and conceal nothing that
occurs In which can take part In your behalf
will do all In my power; and put your trust In
your Heavenly Father to bring you out Of all your
trials, and He will never forsake you nor your
dear little children. How should delight TO see
You all again, but this hope is denied me IL IL de-
pends upon my visiting you In Paris. l thank
you for your kind invitation, but many obstacles
oblige me to decline the qualification Of nv
wishes. IL anything could Induce me II would
be the hope Of seeing you In the enjoyment Of a
happy home and a husbands kind affection /
am truly thankful to Judge Mason for the In
terest be takes In your welfare; he has nv warm
est gratitude, and IL he will only talk to Chase
and warn him from the danger that surrounds
him, the degradation that must await him IL he
does not turn from his evil course, and that he
must, now be 10 restored 70 his former position
honoraoly, support the character Of gentleman
and an ofncer, which he will surely forfeit II he
fail TO support the character Of husband and
father. You write me, that may be enabled TO
meet the subject and give the advice that nxst Be
given him, and he shall never suspect YOU or that
the an formation comes from you I must, / will
do all In my power, and my daily prayers shall
be for his amendment l enclose this to the
write a business letter to Chase ut the sans time
Yours sfectionstelY, NIB
Another letter from Mrs Barney 1.-THE mother) to
Mrs Barney (the wife) was also read in court, a.
follows:
SEPT Goth, 1859.
Ny dsay Mary: Yours Just received I am In
truth overwhelmed In grief will write letter
u Chase, which hope will bring him home |
will write him again; and all you communicate
70 me shall be withheld from him until hear
from you, as will never betray your confidence
IL ! can accomplish any good will do nv ut
most, and I want you to inform me how IL 10 re-
eetved by him. 1 want your permission TO write
him about bis present mode Of life, not for one
moment duplicating you, but that heard IL
from friend Of mine-you suggest anything
can do for you. / wish you Were with me; but
when you return to Us you must come 10 me- and
I will be your friend and protector 1 win do
everything In my power 10 reform him did
not see your names at Miss Meson's wedding,
were you there! I wrote to Chase asking
him. That circumstance made me uneasy, for
since your letter Of the 2Ist OF June, have been
anticipating bad news How does be spend his
money! III be dissipates 30 freely he VIII get In
debt, and the NEXT thing he will find himself In
Cnchy. What a miserable prospect; and he
wished N 10 come and witness such scenes He
has not written for his pay for August which was
due the LIST, which surprises me, as he 20 anx.
ious 70 receive It. Let me know who his associ-
ates are, and IL this English woman 10 of good
character, and II he drinks 70 excess. I commend
you and the dear children TO the care and protec-
ton Of Providence; put your trust In Him, and
be will be Your Father.
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