The New York herald., 1864-06-26


said was slss 10 the prsAsnee Of Eta We asked hs
how that was, an there fireplace 10 the room
where she said Esa had died. she said Eta theI
down stairs; she said Etta came rhursday afternoon
April and complained OF having headache when she
came ia-(sAe said Eta died in the little 10 the
chamber she said Dr. Jacques attended TO the burial
ana s1e did not know thing about h)-she ssd she
died or typhoid fever she said that she taken sick
the night that she came there, and she ealed IN Dr.
jacques and he stopped hour an hour and hall,
and her med cine that eased her. aud Dr Jacques
called again ia the morning and found that she bad
high fever on her., which ne pronounced the typhoid
game to Bridgeport with my wife, and We called at Mrs
Wakeys they talked together and were both excited
Mrs. wakey told that Eta died in the front room
with any wrong stories Mrs. wskely kent cautoning her
not 10 sneak too oudhey you'd hear her 10 the other
with herf We arrested Ssr-she wanted 70 be toid Of i
half an hour beforehand she took hold OF me and asked
me to take my wife Sway nn Ms Masey WAS ,srrps ex
told her ssno wife asked her why Etta was not pro
pery prepared for ths grave Mrs wakey said she had
she could she said she could not get any informaon
from Eta about her parents; she said she had inquired
a her thought Would have Cd BEEN easy snousS 20
nnd out Hanford, who we'll acqusinled with
fmily had been there several times she said "that
friend OF yours from Boston Is arascal told her w0
Considered him gentleman II received the body Of Eta
April oo-Saturday morning; y came on the Bridge
the form 10 which The remains sent 10 me- and at
Newton the box was opened and the remains Inferred.
S G
asked about the case and If wished 70 have any
thing done about II o. have Il looked up; told him
day again he came 10 my chop and asked me Il had rs
ceved letter from the Mayor OF Bridgeport be told me
il when received M understood him that one Of the
Mayors attorneys had told 70 DR. jacques through
whom be had got IT, he took out letter from his pocket
saying that he had drawn up an answer which might
send and read TO mo: Afterwards, before the Mayors
letter had arrived, he gave me copy, saying could
or Bridgeport told him II would hardly be well TO
send an answer before got the Mayors letter; took
copy and s.sseauenty got S the M:yo.s letter then hen
Tho following is copy Of the letter which was given
LELAND to send reply to the Mayors letter. and copy
WILLIAMSBURG, May Q, 1884.
c. SPooNER, ESQ.,. Mayor Of the City OF Bridgeport
DEAR SIR--I have just received your letter. My wife
and have been very much hurt by tho articles recently
Su. say we
at the time somewhst anxious about my daughters alb
and sickness, which. when explained, upon Q
thOrodgh investigation ON my part has proven
ry. You will please accept my thanks for the interest
you have taken in the matter and do and my family
Consisting part OF young daughters great favor by
preventing any further public exposure. do not
wish to be again dragged into the public prints on &C
count OF our family. Most respectfully yours .
deny that he had come to house representing himself
detective told him should tell at the court what
The Following letter which witness acknowledged to
have written to Hanford, was then read 90.
FnKnD HAxroaD--SIR--I arrived home safe this morn
ing and figured up wat money have paid and find IL
little short n too hundred dollars but II you will help
to SITS will not ask for more now is hard
and you it is hard for me and we would never
ask for cent II able TO work as used to be when
was young and n you can send il by Mrs Leland
or as soon as you you have 10 settle all
bills the rst Of May. Excuse this short letter as
am very much drove. Believe me your friend ,.
did not receive this money, and have not spoken
about since received two hundred dollars from Dr.
Jacques TO FOR the ewery and clothes Of my daugh
ter l. family, do not know nybody in Bridge.
port when Eta went to visit Bridgeport did not think
singular that daughter was going to strange place
Miss Georgia Banks was sworn:-was introduced to
deceased as Miss Lawrence; heard from Miss wakely
and saw deceased. who appeared to ' be vsry sick
asked Mrs. Wakey to send for her PARENTS Mrs. Wakey
said she going to- she said Dr. Jacques had attended
deceased ] asked Nrs. wakely what was the matter
with Miss Eta she said cholera morbus went to the
house several times to see deceased, but Mrs Wakey
from Ettas room; Mrs. wakely said Etta's brother
had been there to see her, but that her mother
SICK .. and sraa ssr r. a.r
and did not hear tho sroans; Mrs wskely said she
Improving, and finally that she had gone home the
nrst day saw Eta when was introduced TO her, she
o re. a ana
with wine colored ribbon and purple inside ved shown
JOSey
this, Ettas ven, and Josey several times
with Eta's furs she Miss lawrence as she caed
Mss Lei md lent the veil to her saw that veil at my
SISTERS, MRS. Kings, who W mliner after the day
hoard the gcans fer the girl dead Josey brought
IT, and she owed my sister and said Eta had made her
payment Of debt: Mr. Nash, when nrss introduced 10
Ms Leland said Hsve not seen you beforeSo she said
she though; mot. said he. well dom. think M have %
despatch resding, "wiism Hanford, Parker House,
School street, Boston Come positively, without fni on
The following letters admitted to be Hanords hand.
writing were then read
DEAR ErrA-I am not In Boston yet. Leave here this
evening" and have remained at this place much longer
than was necessary but 70" cars would not come and
bow soon my return will be- have not dsne anything
at Bridgeport expected but wi trust at the ear
lest moment am stopping now to write in standing
position cyes ha shut but oen memory contain.
ing my correct pattern for hundred and sxiyeght
pounds insinuations but envy tho weight that's all
DON'T tell your ma will hope TO get a letter from you
when Boston; will be received with gre pleasure,
which no-doubt shsi have And with your kind regards
NIL inquirIng friends with snccxe wishes Tor Eta
will have TO stop before my friend says come on Truly
yours, b.
The second letter, written previously read as fol-
ows:-
Posros Feb. 90, 1884.
Miss ErrA-Here am and safe and sound, with a
gloomy day and dissgreeabe enough make return
this morning without transactins anything which my
sudden departure from New York directed me to this
place TO do.
viii sec Maria this day provided abe may be found
can assure yon will not put myself to any inconve
nience acquainted with gentleman who rmerly
intimate terms with her, who ascertain what
Information am seeking for. have but little time to
write you having several to write before A. will
leave here this for ". Y by stopping at Bridge
port. Time itself you will Not that bend dose
contain enough. aud have the will But will leave
her whose hatred 10 beyond endurance by me- You
will please remember me TO your Folks accepting f you
desire TO the well wishes of your friend
HOW THE BODY WAS DISPOSED OF.
william III. Williams, the Bridgeport policeman
then placed the stsnd, and testfedI wentw Mr.
Leland 10 Mrs. Makely's the morning when be FIRST
looking for his daughter she said girl had been there
sick, and had left for home she said good deal about
how she prayed with the giri, and how she was MEM
Der about 70 join. Laughter.) 10 the afternoon
] went there with Mr. Leland and Mrs Atherton; Mrs
wakely spoke IA hcr father and caechized him
letting hts daughter go OF 10 meet young man; she
said she bad asked the girl who her parents and
the girl said there was young TO whom they migta
write, and there two letters written 20 Hanford
70 Poston and the other TO New Yorkand that Han
fnrd there SaturiaY nlaht in