The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-31
the STRONG DIVORCE SUIT.
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NO VERDICT YET RENDERED.
PR0TRACTED SITTING OF THE Jury.
Thirty-eight Hours I'm De-
liberation.
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INTERESTING PROCEEDINGS YESTERDAY
THE LATEST ACCOUNTS.
THE JURY STAND TEN TO TWO.
H. Re- &ss
pRoTRacTsO SITTING OF THE Jury.
INTERESTING PROCEEDINGS YESTERDAY
THE LATEST ACCOUNTS.
Superior Coart-Trial Terms
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Superior Coart-Trial Terms
Before Judge Gsrvin.
The interest taken by the public In the prolonged and
interesting trial Of the divorce suit OF strong against
Strong manifested itself yesterday in the anxiety with
which the rendition OF verdict awaited Tho SUBJ
ect was the ope Of conversation everywhere thscughout
the city and the precincts Of the City Hall Park and the
new Court House, in which the jury still in debera
on were invaded al early hour yesterday morning
by those who DESTROYS OF anticipating the result In
advance Of the usual Of information, the pub
lie journals
During the forenoon session Of the general term Of
the Superior Court prolonged the November term until
January 8, 1865, proceeding necessary from the
heightened nature Of the present cause.
THE DELIBERATiON DURING FRIDAY NIGHT.
Our reporter after his zeaous vigil Of Friday night
returned al early hour yesterday TO the vicinity Of the
Superior Court room, Part 1, and there found that
the jury, though in the apartment, were sti 'out"
An occasional glimpse through the DOORS the officers
OF the court passed in and out to replenish the
fires, revealed them in quescent state. Many
were recumbent in the arm chairs, inclined TO
somnolcncy, while others perused the slip Of
paper containing the under investigation. From
officers Reed, Murray, Ryan and Waters, who had re
mancd all night in charge Of the jury our reporter was
the night, rather the few hours that remained till
morning after his last visit The information was only
to the extent which did not transcend the boundn duty
OF the officers preserving the secrets Of the jury
Judging from the sounds which found their way
through the muiied doors Of the apartment aud re-
sounded among the lobbea and corridors OF the Court
House, IL evident that the jury had earnestly dis
cussed the business before them until tho "Wee sma
hours, - but that then drowsiness exhaustion had
overcome them and the debate which had At times
into high words and forcibe defamation in the earlier
stages Of their sitting subsidized buzz then 10
mn md Nm lie irfO cor
more weary rcposed in the chairs or on the benches
near the stove until dawn brought daylight and the snow
Storm
THE JURY 40 TO BREAKrAsT.
About half-past seven o'clock the jury manifested
very natural desire for the enjoyment Of the mstntinal
meal ana accordingly, nader the escort Of officer Reed,
their guardian they proceeded to neigh
boring restaurant where they ate substantial breakfast
occupying abouthaf IN hour in its consumption There
four five other patrons or the establish
ment present but they continued their attention To the
wants Of the innar man, in Ignorance Of the presence Of
OF the alengrossng trial Az the jury came out from
breakfast passing nowsboy was seized upos and from
his store OF papers they provided themselves with
copious supply Of the morning journals Fortified with
these and couple Of boxes Of cigars, they returned to
upon them, sud they left their debos
tions. re-
TIE SCENES ON THE LOBBY. '
From This time until the Jury remained
coseed within the court ROOM but, outwardly, sgave
sign As the forenoon waned the curons foeked to
the lobby. and the inerrogatores adj
dressed 10 the sentinel officers who kept watch at the
portals Of The jury chamber Surprise universal at
The protraced ieberation Of Che Jury and those of
hazardous disposition disposed To venture wagers
the result The lobby was the sconc OF constantly
flowing stream Of news seekers who brought from with
out the moist upon their boots and made the pave
ment Of the hallway oil the damp and droar The
| miro and mud accumulated and the marble pavement
was almost hidden ifo view peneath 20. s"ppy
compound OF dirt and sn0wwaer with which IL was
covered.
| THE SCENE ~ TIRE JURY ROOM,
As the attendants Of tho court occasionally passed In
and out nenary gmpses Of the jury IN debesnion
were Afforded those who were anxious enough 10 watch
Al one time they were in close proximity each other
evidently In earnest discussion Again the opening Of
tho door revealed them scattered about the room seated
here aud there, like clerk in dry goods store on dull
day with their hats on others with their feet Gle
waited upon the stove others again near the window Pc
rusing the papers, few smoking and others again
whiting away in true nnkee fashion. Some occupied
the commodious Jury chairs. Others recined the
benches appropriated 10 the spectators during the SEES
sion OF the court and others sat upon the desks which
constitute the bar Occasionally the deteraiion inside
partook Of the character OF regular debate and those
outside could distinctly hear the voice Of each member as
he harangued his associates for period sometimes
OF fifteen minutes duration Some who thus spoke took
position the Judges bench whence TO declaiu their
opinions The floor gave striking proof Of the inen
atty OF though. under which the Jury ebored The
psswas literally srewed with fne pieces of rapcr which
had been torn up by their nervous fingers The more
phlegmatic disposition Of others manifested m tbs
chips which during the process Of atocn,ion had been
calmly whitfield into litter near me stove
A CONNECTION.
About half pest eleven a. NJ. the jury brnicated
their dcsre to rec the Judge who was accordingly ssnt
for During the morning ne occupied the adjoining office
" the Dg.rct Attorney, whore also we're 10 waiting
MessrsL Mckeon and Gerry, OF tho counsel for
the defence and Mr. John Austin Stevens, Jr.
Mr. Strong and bis counsel Messrs Cram and Robinson,
The interview OF the Judge with the jury very brief
They desired sn Explanation a. 70 one Of tho points o.
81, s s.s IN 70 sa q. " &
LEFT 20 their deliberations.
THE JURY DESIRE INFORMATION.
About two O'Clock, in obedience 70 request from the
jury, the Judge again entered the room. The court
having been opened and the Of the Jury called
Judge Gagsiu, In response 10 the qxeson which had
been bee asked Of him, said:-Goniemen. ] charged you
repeat now, that counsel may take exception if they
wish. charged distinctly what forgiveness meant;
reunion Of tho parties and must be proved by express
proof or voluntary cohabitaon between the parties
tuai intercourse, unis there be any absolute physical
rcason against Is there any question Of law on which
you wish 70 be nfcrmedf
70 the matters Of law We only diner about the evidence
Our difference is In reference 70 the crediby Of wit
Judge carvin--Thaa h solely for you 10 decide upon
You must recollect that this s matter Of confidence
ara moi moi ~ y
through pride or opinion II matter Of conscience
with you; the question 70 be arrived al Is OF right
and justice Az % the credbty Of witnesses you must
Judge from the appearance Of the Witnesses the consist
ency Of their testimony with the other facts Of the case
their relations 70 the case and t wsy In which they
narrate what they saw and heard II IL very important
you should agree. when shy you should agree mean
you ought N srce The interests Of tho parties and all
concerned point 10 the necessity OF your agreeing you
can do 20 without violation OF your conscience and Of
your solemn imperative duty.
Juryman Burke--1herc were some Of us who thought
thcre Was PROOF q because after the
husband essumsd control Of h wife and had power
her he Indicated resolution 10 forgive; but took
your Bonors ruling In the matter and we arc now all
agreed except az 70 tho two last questions
THE JURY STAND TEN TO TWO. "
Jurymau Iong-Your Homer u In Impossible 20 agree
There are ten side and two on the other We
can't agree cannot stop longer and ASK your Honor
10 discharge mo- have given this m much atten-
ton ~ have 70 my own business am sick. wish
You TO discharge me. consider have done my duty.
think there Is no chance Of our agreeing
Some Of the other jurors here expressed their willing
to remain and try again 70 obtain an agreement
and the Iudnc said TINT amrh