The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-13

can't give the dates Or he oher cnldren,s b,Ss.
Edith Died in January 1868 she Va , :, fifteen
after the miscarriage Mr. and MIRA Strong went to isp,
in May, and returned the following winter lhey tnen-
went 10 Mr. Stevens house In Twenty second street
whence they cameto my husbands house, at whitlock
Point; Mr. and Mrs Strong living together g. inc
death Mr.. strong's manners were then kind
TO his wife, after the death Mr.. Strong was
v was in kind the anS latter o January ns
three four weeks after the death OF Edith met them
we'll and Mr. strong took her home; his conduct to,
wards his wife then kind; next saw her aiser ner
miscarriage; she was weak and NJ lying ON me so
ly kind BOTH in March, 1882 called on my sister,,
and was informed by Matilda that could not see ner
that she very sick and thought she was going 70
have MISCARRIAGE asked II my mother was alone with
her; was told she was and sent for my mother and
Mrs Strong asked where Nj. Strong wass
and was told he was out OF town
went away and when back my mother said She
had for Mira Barber who the that gene.
rally nursed me- went to Whtlock Point In May, 1905
Mrs. Strong moved there with me that summer;
lived there and half years and left there In Mo-
vember, 1864; MIR. Strong at my place In August,
1885, hts wife was present. there very excited con-
O. What was that conversation?
LEGAL sPARRiSa.
Mr. Cram objected TO admitting the answer 10 that
question: and long discussion OF an animated character
Mr. McKeon commended that the answer ought TO DO
allowed that 1t the most important part OF the tes
mony that had yet come ny, and most essential to elicit
Guided by the counsel on tho other side IL wouldi
appa ar that plaintiff had admitted that he had pro-
cured the abortion on the person o. his we that No
and his wife In the deposition Of Mrs Bedel the sub
iec had been dragged into the case and It had been
sworn Mrs Strong, the defendant, had confessed
that she was the author Of the deed In tho name Of
JUSTICE then how could the unfortunate defendant who
had been charged with many dreadful things, be shut
from proving that her husband and not herself Was
guilty Of the blood of her childhat he was who pro-
the abortion and that be not only did So but &C
knowledged II to a third party9 -. a
THE JUDGE APPEALED TO AZ A FATHER.
Another Of the counsel for the defence followed in
long and warm argument in favor Of allowing the
He appealed to the judge man, Christian and
father, not to exclude tho iimony If, judge,
there should be doubt in his mind to tho propreIy
OF allowing the evidence, Christian and father let
the matter be considered and SO determined
Mr. Cram, In reply TO both speeches, said he had
thing TO offer why the should be excluded Tho
arguments uttered by both counsel improper TO be
heard but was to be presumed that they were acespta
Bile TO the Judge or they would not have been.
listened to. They were merely fuminatons Of tho
character which had so frequently been made
not appeal to the Judge a and father. To do
would b. insult 10 the Judge which he would uos
attempt. He would appeal to him as Judge, and as
such only to pass upon tho question One Of the
sol bad 60asted in the opening that he would beat him
Cir CRAM in this trial, as Il no had an agreement with
necessity Of trial at all II such were the fact, that
these twelve men had already made up their minds, Il
Counsel for defenco-I did no, say so. said would
promise.
Mr. Cram-very vol; wo will SOC.
Counsel for defence-I will read what then said
Court-It is not necessary to read It.
Counsel for dcfence--I will read from the ssenogrs-
piers notes, which arc correct
Mr.. CramNo they are not correct for the stcnogra-
pher failed TO note my exception.
The counsel then read from the steregraYbess notes
the remark referred ", after which
The Court said the evidence admissible, because,
II the defendant had voluntarily destroyed her child -
would show she had doubts M To it's paternity
Crn 3keQth 10
be noted
Mr. Gerry then resumed the reading OF the Opposition,
Us follows o.
THE ABORTION PROCURED TIT
dispute arose as to the arrangement, for the children
during the ensuing winter; Twas present at the out
about the children excluded by tho Court) Ny ss,cl
made some statement; do not know what Il ives, ana
language comes with Little grace from you an
wish you TO know TINT J. for one, know all :, Mr.
Strong said "Alls what do you meanf" said, ''Your
nsrumeniaIy, and what took place in your house ID
Twenty first street know about; know that you went
for that woman Mrs Potter; that you procured nstru-
ments from her and the directions how they were 70 b
used that went not only once but twice. that she
told you that in nine out of ten tho mothers life
endangered we'll the chlds and believe that
what You have done would place you In the Tombs
Mr. Strong very pale and excited, and said What
could doY did II at her prayersl" She said THAT 10
false !" lie said al did IL at her prayers" He said
IT in those words, can swear to II, and Mr. Strong
can too. Mrs Strong said sfhat false; u
done because You threatened with taking my
children from and never living under the samo
with Mrs strong thcn proceeded TO
II the price Of covering her disgrace and her chill
drcnis disgrace from the world Mr. Strong said Very
well am willing TO stand my trial. II you are willing to
tho father OF children disgraccd well their
iuether you basr than thought:n that word for
word. was the conversation; sad thought IL would
have his credit II he had left higher
power; that considered him guilty Of double murder,
not only OF the child but OF the mother In his art no
said, "She ought dc that somebody ought n
that he did not consider himself responsible being thas
Providence did nothing for him.
Mr. Cram here comrne need the reading Of the crossex
Il amin of Heck n Qintg
| Ms iolows- .'-'~ ~@- \
During Mr strongs visits to whItlock Pon, no occu-
pied separate apartment from his wife, my first infor
nation about the difficulties gathered from seeing
Mr. Strong at tho dinner table at my fathers HOUSE, a.
| thought-- my irst question was TO my mother,
4 whom ] asked what was the matter that my father
table; my mother sad, "Do not ask me- do not know
| anything about IL y this was in March, 1883.
Here followed q number Of questions and answers re-
the witness connection with the criminal prose- ution
and number Of other matters already in the possession
OF the public or Of no particular interest
| The usual recess was here taken.
On the assembling OF the court counsel for the de-
fence begged leave suspend the reading Of the deposit
ton order permit the taking Of the evidences Of
Madame Barber, who was somewhat indisposcd and
DESTROYS Of leaving the court az soon possible No OBJ
jeoton was made and her evidence was given. below.
TESTIMONY OF MADAME BARBER
Matilda Barber deposed AZ foliows:-I am ladies'
nurse; am not midwife; attend ladies' during their
confinement; attended Mrs. Strong but previous TO
March, 1852: IL In Twenty first street. Mrs stephens
sent Mr. Strong after Mr. Strong said he expected
his wife had mscarricd this was about eight O'Clock in
tho evening went away about o'clock In the
ing TO Mr. Strongs house; found Mrs Stevens there;
Mrs Strong the room with her mother she was
sitting in chair dressed she went 70 bed after
was there.
THE ALLEGED ADOPTION Avn M rnurr
Labor was on her all day: hcommenccd, think DO.
tween two and three o'clock In the morning. DR. Watson
came soon after went In he went away and. told
send for him; he came again between twelve and
O'Clock he did nostay long this second time prescr
At the delivery; she was delivered by the doctor, VII
handed the child 10 me; could not say bow old wa
II not ninc months child; Il not full grow
child; 10 had the form OF child; should think nw
i've months old do not remember the sex; the doct
told me TO put away. and put IL In the Bathroom
der the closet untiiths next day 10 not alive wi
handed 10 me; saw Mr. Strong once In the room dur
her labor; Mrs Strong sent for him. do not know
he did or said he Old not return again; a. this tit