The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-29

wife divulged certain things in her sleep
This closed the examination Of Miss Mussehi ana MT
Cram said that he preferred TO read the deposition OF
Mrs julia Beden as the witness he had expected 20
call next would not be present for some Tune. ne oid
M McKeon and the other counsel for defence opposed
the reading OF this deposition very srenuousy, con-
tending that the commission for the examination was
not issued IN the proper manner and that the require
ments Of the statute had not been nteraiy complied
with In several particulars Inc o,aer o. 'ne court was
pages subscribed legal manner by the commissioner
The argument quite warm ana lengthy, occupying
allow The reading of the deposition subject to the excep
ton of defendants counsel
Before proceeding to read this deposition Mr. Cram
said he would call Mrs. Sarah Hutchinson, whose exami
nation would not occupy much time
the OLD NURSE OF THE FAMILY TEsTIFIEs.
Mrs Sarah Hutchinson, very aged female, according
ly took stand and sworn. Being very deaf, The
clerk had to administer the oath in his loudest tones,
and counsel also found themselves obliged to test
their lungs powerfully in the direct and cross examina
tons The witness appearance and
siderable merrment which with difficulty suppressed
by Court. She testified follows live at New
town, with Mrs Ellea Strong; have lived there over
forty years; don't remember exactly when Edith was
born, but remember the time; was present at the
time.
Mr. Cram-state what you know about Mrs. Strong
and Mr.. Edward Strong after the birth OF Edith.
Mr.. McKeon-I would like you to Ak her to some GER
tain time.
Mr. Cram-I am doing So
witness-I came down into the hall one morning; the
servants told me Mrs. Strong was IN Edwards room;
well, ! came down myself and went into the hall 10
watch; went into little pantry to watch; ter a
The saw ne eoGI otnn oe Sv by
Mrs Strong inside; first she looked up and then
down. and then up and then down. and then out and
up stairs to her room; she was dressed in thick
calico wrapper her 1t down stairs she
used II in her bedroom, the nursery, but
wrapped close around her; don't Know whether Mr.
Peter in the paror; while they were at old Mrs.
strong's Mr. Edward and Mrs Peter Strong were socia-
Bile and friendly; they good deal together; saw
Mrs Peter the hall twice after this her
hair in the same way, and she looked frightened.
(The word frightened objected to and excluded J
Cross exarnned-I first went TO Mrs. Strongs about
thirty years ago; was then about thirty years with
Mrs Strong have been maIred; ,Mec WIN old Mrs,
most Of the children born took of Mr. Peter Strong
from the time he was born; don't know how old he Isl
since he was born except once, when made visit to
BALTIMORE rccollect Edward Strongs wife, and fine,
elegant lady she was recoec. when she died. she dea
wero married at Peters fathers house, don't know who
married them; don't remember the minister's nane
don't think Mrs Bcdels husband after they
married. after little while travelling they went to
live with old Mrs Strong; before he was married
Peter was away in Europe for about three years. he
wife, no had the last child Nanny before he went away
she il between twelve and thirteen years old,
think they had children born in Europe; after they
came back little ELY was born; can't say when this
was six eight years old now; before he went
abroad kept horses and carriages and after he came
back his brothers also kept horses and carriages don't
know how many horses kept at Wavcrey after he
back he used TO 20 fishing and shooting; ne was
fond Of fishing and shooting; have seen him in both
his fishing and shooting dresses sometimes he took his
wife with him whenever she wanted to 60; saw him
know she could go with him whenever she wanted to.
Mr. McKeon-How do you know thatY
Mr. McKeon-Weli, but how do you know ne
Witness-Because knew it VERY warmly; because
there the boat and there Mr. Peter ready TO take
Mrs Peter Strong used to 60 into them all Edward
after he lost his wife, ne was very much dstressed ne
much ne vs ana
he had no children; ! am not very near-sghted
Mr. McKeon-Can you tell persons of there pointing
Witness9Yes, | can, Of course II know thcm
(laughtcr) can tell anybody know; have seen Mr.
strong put his wife in his wagon can't s ny. ever saw
from the other; each Of them bad It's own coachman
Mr.. Peter did not 60 TO town every day; he
In his wagon 70 town. and sometimes he went by
the cars; never knew him 10 90 BY the cars himself
and to send his wife with Edward slept On .he same
TO the ro0f-(the witness here explained how
her room situated relative TO Mrs. Strong's) went
very often In and out Of Mrs. strongs room all the SER
all the house at all times; the chamber
maids Of course into her when they wanted
70; Edward came home before the over; he did
not stay more than hour half hour the boat
was going right away agan; Mainly was there at tho
time; only said to him. How do you dor" was very
glad him; were all delighted 70 see him; De-
lieve the family all home.
Mr. McKcon--Did you know Of Edwards naughty con-
Witness heard great many things about him, but
did not know them.
Mr. NcKeon-Did you believe all you heardY
Wtness-No, ] do not; don't believe half they say
about him. They say good many things, but don't
believe them. This was said with great emphasis and
with a very expressive gesture use spectaclcs;
don't know when Edward will be back; Mr. Peter
Ives in the same house with me now; see him most
every day them all sit down at the table, they used
say grace the dining ROOM they say prayers there
also; sometimes Mra Lynch read prayers; sometimes
M Peter did 80, and sometimes Mr.. Peter can't say
emit used not to be at prayers myself always Edward
attended church regularly, and went TO Sunday school,
Mr. Peter went 70 church. but DID not attend SUNDAY
school, never told Mr. Peter what had seen; al the
time OF Of the opening Of the door by Mrs
Strong Edith about six months old
Al tho suggestion Of the jury the Court here ordered
On ths reassemblng Of the court Mr. Cram submitted
and proceeded TO read the deposition Of Ars Julia Be-
dell sister OF the plaintiff, residing In Gambler, Ohio
Objection made by counsel for defence against is
evidence the ground Of iregularty In
ydng for manner which such instruments should
bc drawn up and certified The Court decided 70 admit
TO be reed Counsel for the defence objected 70 the re-
lation Of con, CREATION which took place between the
dcponent and Mrs Strong wherein the latter was alleged
10 have confessed the adultery the ground that was
betrayal OF conAdcd 70 her under the pressure
produced by religious and biblical exhoatons
His had been told that cher sins though scarlet
would become e nsr mind nag BEEN u wo,.sS
rel gion and she arully entrapped into converse
lion and ession which she believed she was max
70 y
should be remembered that admission made Under
church discipline In the confessional OF the Catho
lie Church. or IN the class meetings Of other churches
could not be used in proof OF guilt
Objections also made W the relevancy and sdms
sbity Of certain portions Of tho deposition and 70 cor
Of the questions lending In their character The
objections variousy sustained 0verrulod BY the
Court according 10 Its Judgment Excised Of the objec
tonable paragraphs AID words the portion Of the dcpo
sition read yesterday vas az fcllor:-
DEPOSITION OF MRS. JULIA BEDELL.
First-My Julia Bedell am In the forty fourth
year Of my age and my place Of residence Is the village
Of Gambler, In Knox county, In the state Of Ohio am
married. and my husband u Gregory Thurston Bedell
sccond-i know both plaintiff and defendant; have
known said Peter X Strong, who is my brother ever
since his BIRTH AID have known SAID Mary y Strong
the defendant since few months previous 70 her
ragc with said Peter which marriage occurred May u.s.
A. D. 1888
Third-Aboui the middle Of the month OF August,
A. D. 1862 and about the middle Of the month OF Octo
ber OF the year had an interview and converse.
ton with the said defendant, Mary T.. Strong
had no interview or conversation with her IN
July or September OF that year; l had but the