The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-14

likely to injuriousy upon the mind of female under
such circumstances the effort Of abortion procured
oy instruments on such female would be very injuri-
GUS; whether the evil effects would be permanent
ransitory would depend great deal upon the female
herself and also upon the fact whether she dis
period
MT Gerry here asked the witness long question to
whether or not mental alteration would be indicated by
the TACT that woman five months advanced In prcg
nancy, and previously subject n chronic passive
nag a, had, in state Of morbid religious excitement,
confessed 10 her husband without any scribabe motive
that she had been guilty or incest and had consented TO
an abortion being performed on her person.
The witness answered that such condition OF things
would show that there enough in operation
to disturb the mind, but whether they did not
number Of questions asked as TO tho nous ape
rand OF an abortion its effects on tho system, the
method acted upon the membranes or envelopes OF the
womb
The witness explained them all in worry elaborate and
lucid manner stating among other things that tho effect
OF the Introduction of stoe instrument into tho womb
for the purposes Of abortion rupture the
branes, and cause the Annioc fluid in which the frtus
was deposited TO flow out thus bringing the child in
tact with the sides Of the womb and inducing labor.
GRAsvnLss PLATES or ABORTION.
Mr. Gerry here showed the witness certain plates In the
work entitled "Granville Abortion" and asked him
whether they were accurate. The witness answered in
TIC alternative, and the counsel then offered to show the
plates to the Jury.
Mr. Cram objected to the plates being shown to tho
jury on the ground OF public morality.
Mr. Gcrry-Oh, tho gentleman has become a great
champion for the public morals In his opening he had
stated that he would make the for the sake Of
The Court allowed the plates to be exhibited to the
jury
Mr. (scrry-Does Mr. Cram desire to SEQ thcmp
Mr. Crsm-No; don't want 10 see the disgusting
things; we have had enough OF them.
In reply to a question the witness stated that quick.
ening was an expression which meant the sensation fc
male experiences the first moment she becomes conscious
that she carries living being IN her womb
MIR Gerry-When does life commence in the feius?
Mr. Cram again objected to this testimony proceeding
further There should be some limit to il Either his
was he tine COUNSEL was ready to mcct the charge hut
he wanted IL made openly and properly. II his client
was not on trial., then was icult To see the peril
nency or materiality Of the testimony,
The Court again ruled In favor Of allowing the evil
dence to be taken.
The question as to when life begins in the fotus was
repeated and tho witness explained the anci,n and
modern theories the subject Hipporatcs the rather
Of medical science, OF the opin that quiet cnng
was ess nally the breathing of life INTO the child at
about four and half months pregnancy and that the
spirit then took hold Of i, and the child moved The
progress Of science had exploded that theory f you
ask me my own opinion said the witness, 81 viii say
that believe u commences simultaneously with fc-
cunlation Quckncss lac believed generally occurred
at Tour and half months pregnancy, sometimes at 1--WE,
and sometimes the children INDECENT in TIE
mothers womb that they did not think Of moving at all
uanghter)
Nr Cram cross-examned the doctor briefly as to the
names OF the works on medicine he had written, aud
produce miscarriage The witness answered Eyes y
LAW ycRsrs riiYslc-ANUsISc SCENE couRT
Mr.. Cram--Arc not some of the opinions you have
no, horne ont he rrs,iiss '''''' WV" "''
Wtnesspf you Nil name snc,c cose IN vhcb such
Mr. Cram-O Doctor don't ret offended. don't
mean ony harm $500 - o. N"'''''' W."
Wi.ness--I know you don't Mr. Cram but when Won
talk &c scientific specuations tell YOU my dear sir
am N, s., scnlaior ma, eh,er, 80 - ''
Mr.. cram--I did not gay you wcrc, Doctor; think
yOu are sriiin. offended without any cause.
Wi,ucs.-.v dear sir
y. ,ram-aow. inv dear Doctor don't he 40 scns.
~. ~ 'Y'' - ~ '' w" 80 ~ 'S"'
Witness Sensitive, Nv da,r err m stand ho-. cor
mnn under your lcthtfu disc,nne n; ron, Ionohnrl
Mr, tmm-i doni want to sciplinc you Doctor, 1
ONLY want vow to answer my question.
Whness-U sou STATE some particular question VIII
answer u
hr Iram--i have cndcavored TO do 80, Doctor. Arc
moi soc OF the opn on you have here given not always
borne out by rcsult>S
"nness-rvefy rule, MT Cram, has an exception
~na. s'a'ca WI merely general.
1 o., ''h- ,, WIN. y . IT,. ahsMer
mness-i, ,r,,, aro cNception, 70 ai opniohs
Mi ..am"ii' you s.y yes or 40 70 my question:
n m.sicas-a.a n, = - asa an,,
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no. ',u1uvm' h, "" ny earcms,"hccs ~
~ asa 'he apo"' 'o'o la'siou' o"so VII oe happy
" 'hswei. 80, - . -,
po sI 1n' no' ''''"ca enough 10 10 tha'
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wthesS-i gu 40 not know now learned you are until
you sre pu, " ..'e TEST .,.a. ""gn.er assure you
~" y" ,v 'J' ausn y" ''" ioa nave surprised
ine ~, .oul.. Snrua,r 80, -,
yr, ~, VOL ~ a ~ , :" "',"w YOU uP
w.'.ss-i ou Hcor "o ." aiarmcu' assure y"n
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namocr ~ oahe questions urect anu Cross were pun
W m W'.nes az" ans"e'eu' a'cr ""cn 'he usual re-
WIS "'' 'ansn. - - 49,. -
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court after RECESS and testified that there was no record
In the City Inspectors Office in 1852 Of the birth o,
child of Peter r. and Mary Strong
Counsel for the defence next desired to road note in
the handwriting Of Mrs James II strong 10 AIc, 10
explain the absence OF Mrs Mary r. Strong from the
wedding OF the former
Objection was made to s relevancy and The Court *.
GUIDED iis admission rs evidence
o,n,so.>,n,,. -, .
c.o, 60 ,s acap ,.s. or oos Ssk,.
go io ~. u W po ruc4 70 reau couple o.
-; Iaar, Isas Tn r ~: ora. sai I'M ua'fa
~ o"ay, ioos lnes .iIe ~ 70 t'e .nsc u
eme a ~. zen, o,, ana nls strong Inc nrst
a ~ r ~, .o s, w. ph.s .e mn werc INC
- ' =, w ~ anu .hc uegrec VI IN
bu il was not nssed on by M Strong The only rcsirc
ton as explicitly insisted upon that access to tho
cadIen was 70 soc'y ~ inc discretion OF Mr. Strong