The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-05


wrote a letter lin order pull the wool Mr. Harris
eyes) asking Mrs H. II she had received ring from herr
Mrs H. sad that the Major had slept with pistols under
his head in Mr. Harris might attempt TO shoot HIM
when Mr. Harris was going to New York his wife made
also said she hoped the on which passen
ger might run OF tho track; Mrs Harris came out 70
Music Vale after her Newpor. "trip n 1853 she told VT
justice had sent Harris help her TO pack and he had
found letter 70 Major Williams together with some
photographs since then she said that he Hars) would
90 around the house grooming and acting like crazy
man; she went into his room night while he was in
this condition. and tried to get him 70 bed she told mo
that he would be WISER she had signed her name
Consuello
Q. What else did she says A. She said that II she
could see him stretched out dead and the green grass
growing his grave would be the happest moment
Examination contnued-In 1883 Mrs Harris also went
to Bordentown when she returned she appeared very
much excited she said she had received letter from
that evenings Mrs Harris again spoke abusvely Of her
husband thanked God she had but three months to live
with him. she remarked that she had her fortune told in
New York BY Madame Wellington Qaughter; Mr.. Brown
came and advised Mrs Harris 70 burn all the letters
which Mr. Harris could get hold Of 70 make anything out
letters and burned them Jennie also brought out her
Journal took several leaves from II and burned them;
the letters written by Mrs. Harris to her daughter
Jennie that time Mrs. Harris said that Mrs Raymond
was vas boarding At the the s. James In IN New
she to stay in New York that winter; that Il
found impossible to board at tho st. James, there
s 10
my brother remarked that his wife were to stop at the
Metropolitan Hotel she would then indeed 80 to destuc
he had any one to look after bis children and send them
TO school, recollect the Methodist Conference In April,
1854 my brother wrote to at Music Vale, and asked
to down and entertain Of the ministers,
as his wife going to Providence; Mrs. harris. how
ever, remained at home.
Did Mrs Harris state why she did not 90 to Provi-
dence2 She remarked that she thought some OF the
clergymen were as fast as other people, and she would
have o good time daughter; In the spring following
Mr. Miner visited the house he was sometimes in the
parors and sometimes in the chambers Mrs. Harris and
myself were there together occasionally; sometimes the
former alone with Miner; afternoon he in
the front chamber when Mrs. Harris said John Harris
is coming-cear out" he into the back chamber,
the back stairs and thus out into the street.
@ What reason did Mrs. Harris give for Mr. Miner
coming SO ofenP A. She said that his stcpmoher was
him aud he wanted place to (aughter);
in March, 1884 after the conference was over went to
Rockville asked Mr.. Harris to bring up some money
to dcfray my expenses Mrs Harris also asked for some
money as she coming Mr.. Harris asked where
all the money he gave her the other day when she was
going to New York the lady replied Of his
business he told her to go to the store and get some
both started then for Rockville to stay: Mrs. Harris
him get It at the store she then told me she had over
forty dollars in her purse she spoke frequently against
her husband, and said that all he cared for her was TO
read the Bible and to church; reaching Rockville
brother he was in the habit having prayers morning
and evening; sometimes Mrs. Harris would attend and
sometimes she would not it the with the
children; Mrs. Harris said her husband devilish
bypocrtc she did want to hear him pray; her
not go higher than your scratch (alluding to tho
fact Of Mr. Harris wearing wig); prior to the
Ing between the paries while at Salem Mrs. Harris
would come and stop with for two three weeks;
Mr.. Miner and Mr.. Maurice Bacon came to Mrs Har
while my place; they together the arst TIM
and remained in the house most Of the time Mr..
twice they before dinner; Mrs harris len.
ME- Mr. Bacon and Miner went out driving 9fter ;nnor
and remained out until near dark; Mr. Miner Came Out
with jennie and Mrs Harris to Music Vale, on the occa
sion of examination heard any uRkiyd words
to pass between Mr. and Mrs Harris did ny commun
cato those transactions which had seen ke pacc in
my brothers. house until the last mopaey' knowing il
wsnld have the effect of breaking up tho family: never
knew my brother to deny Mrs Harris anything that she
wished.
At this stage Of the case ths covrt was adjourned
szcoND FAY.
Nkw LONDON, Oct 4, 1856
At nine o'clock this morning the case was resumed
As BEFORE the court crowded with spectators
Mr. Harris cane into court accompanied by his daughter
Jennie cory interesting young lady, bearing strong
resemblance to her mothe.
MRS HOLMES CROSS ExAnINsD
Mrs Holmes took the stand and was cross-examined
I by Mr.. Convcrsc-Frst became acquainted with Mrs
Harris at the time Of her marriages was not then
red after my marriage lived at my fathers in Salem
have been almost constantly with Mrs. Harris at her
own house and at my own, since her marriage; Mrs.
Harris told me in July, 1883 that her husband had
Counsel here drew diagram Of the rooms adjacent to
| the reception room where Major Williams and Mrs.
Harris held Interviews and asked witness describe the
exact positions, which she did; there two chan
deliers with four burners lii In the hall there
parts Of the reception that could soc; the
doors all open the Of
| the most direct way for Major Williams to go TO
the fort was by the back entrance to Mr.. Harris'
house; the letters burned by Jennie were wri..en 81
her mother to her; Mrs Harris accused he nushand 81
bea.fng her; Mr.. Harris communicates 10 mo snmc a
LIS troubles; among them was ne fact that hIs wiz
would not 20 70 church WI. aim told my brother
what Mrs Harris had laid relative the III treatment
she had received; never said anything against Mrs
Harris; always loved her. Letters from Mrs Holmes
caton These we're directed to Jennie and Mrs Harris
ana dated Tor several years back Counsel that
the high esee Foil for Mrs. Harris BY Ms Home,p Sor
70 ar. fippitt-when Mr. Bacon came to Salem he
rore pair OF speciaces and had handkerchief over his
face the reason he gave for this disguise was that Mr.
Harvey had invited him TO accompany him 10 salem
which he refused and he did not want Harvey to recog
| nize him.
TESTIMONY or MRS. LOUISA NJ LEWIS
Mrs. Louisa NJ Lewis, another sister Mr. Harris was
next sworn IL not present mt the marriage OF INV
BROTHER sick at the time was In the habit OF ire
auenty visiting my brother and his wife, live at
Rockville about fourteen Or fifteen years Mr Harris
years ago; they had just then returned from Newport
thought there was trouble between them from the ap
pearance OF Mr.. Harris; occasionally him In tears
and he appeared nervous and uneasy 1884 they again
went to Newport; visited them at this time at New
London Mrs Harris wanted Miss Elizabeth Douglas 10
keep the house and Mr. Harris wished mo to sav; this
caused disturbance between them Mrs Harris said she
did not think could keep the house, and upon
Miss Douglas staying as she wanted the place fitted up
for wedding between Miss Jennie Harris and Mr.
Samuel q Thompson which take place after their
return At this stage Miss Harris put her
to hor face and cried berly Mr. Harris then refused
TO go to Newport Mr. Thompson came 10 the house at
this time be felt disappointed that Mr. Harris was not
going 70 newport ~ he had rooms prepared Mrs Harris
called her husband black-hearted william and mean
scamp on thia OCCASION remarked that never saw
msn abused 30 In his house before
Jennie advised her mother TO act as her
ia.her wished; "a year ago last winter
was on my way TO New York and stopped At New Lon.
donj Mt dinner MIS- Harris WINS finding fault with her
servant when Mr. Harris stood up and left Mrs Harris
remarked if she had decent husband no would not
treat her she wished TO God that she was rid OF him
all she wanted from him his money and her chill.
den asked her II those the feelings OF her heart
and she answered they were; the result was that the
servant left knew Of any harsh words being used
TO Mrs Harris by her husband he usually addressed her
"a "Mother and My dearn prior TO the Newport visit